Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Video: Of 25 Million Pet Adoptions, I’m Just One

Sep 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

On its 20th anniversary, Petfinder is asking people across the country to join the celebration and its effort to donate $200,000 to the Petfinder Foundation, which will award grants to 20 shelters and rescue members. To make this donation possible, Petfinder is asking animal lovers to watch its #MetOnPetfinder anniversary video and generate one million views by Oct. 24

Environment

GOJO Industries Sees Moving from Truck to Rail Lowers GHGs

Sep 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Sustainability is embedded within GOJO culture. In fact, sustainability principles have been part of our company since it was founded 70 years ago. Our Purpose-driven commitment to sustainability allows us to innovate to create social, environmental and economic value for all GOJO stakeholders.

Green Infrastructure

KFC Australia’s Commitment to Sustainable Building

Sep 21, 2016 10:20 AM ET

KFC Australia has adopted a forward-thinking and progressive approach to rolling out its sustainable building program across their company-owned and franchise development network. Their ambition is to design and build all new, company owned, restaurants to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifiable, and to reduce energy consumption by 15%. LEED is a voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven program that provides global third-party verification of green buildings.

Environment

HP Announces Commitment to Create Sustainable Recycling Opportunities in Haiti

Sep 21, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Today at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, HP announced it has joined a CGI Commitment to Action with Thread, Timberland, Team Tassy, and ACOP (Association des Collecteurs des Objets en Plastique) to improve conditions at the Truitier landfill in Haiti over a three-year period.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Employees Improve the Health of Minneapolis Families

Sep 21, 2016 10:10 AM ET

As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 100 Aramark associates are uniting today at Minneapolis’ Camden Neighborhood Center to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices for Aramark Building Community Day, the company's global day of service.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Group, Inc. Releases Ninth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Sep 21, 2016 10:05 AM ET

CBRE Group, Inc., a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry, has released its ninth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which provides an overview of the global social, economic and environmental impacts of CBRE’s operations. “Inside Advantage—2015 Corporate Responsibility Report” highlights the significant accomplishments and milestones of CBRE’s corporate responsibility program throughout 2015 and early 2016.

Environment

Regulatory Focus on Methane Reduction Spurs Development in Leak Detection and Monitoring

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Following the issuance of the Clean Power Plan, EPA’s well-publicized regulation aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from the power plants, the agency has shifted its focus to reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector in order to further reduce the anthropogenic contribution to global climate change. Methane, while emitted in much lesser quantities, is a more potent greenhouse gas than CO2, estimated to be around 25 times more harmful than its more widely known counterpart. Today, based on millions of dollars in grants for research, leak detection and monitoring technology may be ready to make a giant leap forward.

Environment

Running Out of Gas

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In this respect, electric vehicles carry less risk. If gasoline supply or infrastructure fails, electric vehicle owners don’t lose their mobility. In a moment like this in Georgia, I’m grateful for that benefit.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Insights and Opportunities in 100% Juice

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Timberland Partners with Thread to Create Sustainable Recycling Solutions in Haiti as Part of Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Team AkzoNobel Enters 2017/2018 Volvo Ocean Race

Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Sands China Team Achieves One Billion Online Impressions For The Parisian Macao Via Social Media

Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Congratulations to the Sands China team and everyone who participated in achieving this social media milestone in such a short period of time. The Parisian Macao opened September 13, 2016. The Parisian Macao is Las Vegas Sands’ and Sands China’s most energy-efficient integrated resort to date.

Innovation & Technology

Best for the World 2016: Doing Good for the World and Your Wallet

Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Environmentalism and social activism are sometimes considered to be all doom and gloom, but the first annual Best for The World conference refused to comply with such stereotypes.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg & Donohue: Help American Workers. Pass TPP.

Sep 21, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Energy

HPE Commits to 100% Renewable Energy with RE100

Sep 21, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Today Hewlett Packard Enterprise marked an important milestone on our Living Progress journey. We joined RE100 with a commitment to reach 100 percent renewable energy, while setting an interim goal to source 50 percent of our total energy consumption from renewable sources by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michael Bloomberg Gives $300 Million to Johns Hopkins for Public-Health Effort

Sep 21, 2016 6:05 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Tragedy Spurs LongHorn Steakhouse Team to Open Hearts and Wallets

Sep 20, 2016 9:15 PM ET

Every member of the LongHorn Steakhouse team in Cartersville, GA, contributes to Darden Dimes, an emergency assistance program for employees, inspired by Managing Partner Patricia France’s tragic tale.

Health & Healthcare

100 Objects That Shaped Public Health

Sep 20, 2016 8:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hear from Domtar Private Landowners on PBS’ This American Land

Sep 20, 2016 5:30 PM ET

People are at the room of healthy forests. Domtar’s sustainable forestry work is featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS series This American Land, the leading conservation news program that reports on critical issues affecting America’s natural landscapes, waters and wildlife.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Mobilizes Employees to Improve the Health of Chicago Families

Sep 20, 2016 5:00 PM ET

As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 100 Aramark associates are uniting today at Chicago’s Casa Central to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices for Aramark Building Community Day, the company's global day of service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi North America Announces Recipients of the 17th Ideas that Matter Grant

Sep 20, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced the eight grant recipients of its 17th annual Ideas that Matter program, where financial support is given to designer applicants who create and implement print projects for social impact.

Energy

Powering Data Centers with Renewable Energy

Sep 20, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Mobilizes Across Philadelphia to Improve Health of Local Families

Sep 20, 2016 3:35 PM ET

As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 500 Aramark associates are uniting today across Philadelphia, Aramark’s global headquarters, including at Congreso De Latinos Unidos (Congreso), The Federation of Neighborhood Centers (FNC), and other sites, to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices for Aramark Building Community Day, the company's global day of service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Get to Know Hagerty, Finalist for 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year

Sep 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Hagerty strives to come up with new and fun ways for employees to volunteer, taking into account location, timing, and what employees like to do. Their advice to other volunteer programs? Keep it fresh, create a CSR committee, and spread the word!

Education

Avnet Innovation Lab Provides Makers First Class Support

Sep 20, 2016 2:25 PM ET