Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Engage Employees in Being Green

Jun 17, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Many of us in the hospitality industry manage a passionate team of people who make it a top priority to put your hotel, resort, or conference centre at the forefront of quality, and customer service. At the same time, there are several properties who have a green program of some sort, with one person responsible for ensuring that it is running smoothly.

Education

Celebrating a Nation of Makers

Jun 17, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Try to remember the most memorable moment from science class and you’ll probably think of the time your teacher had you build a rocket or make ice cream in a plastic bag. It’s these types of hands on “making” experiences that inspire creativity in students and spark interest in STEM careers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lasting Impact of Living United

Jun 17, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

The Impact and Importance of the Geodesic Dome

Jun 17, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Architecture can represent the perfect marriage of form and function, and you would be hard-pressed to find a better example of that than in the design of the geodesic dome home.

Environment

Water and Security: Expert Insights, Tips and More

Jun 17, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Locking your car doors. Walking through a scanner at the airport. Examining a package before you open it. Denying strangers access to your house. These actions may come to mind when you think about security. But there are other aspects of our lives that demand a different kind of security – water, for instance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Case Study: PepsiCo on Building a Long-Term, Sustainable Company

Jun 17, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Earning a social license to operate is not something that happens automatically, said PepsiCo’s Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Tony West during an interview with Ethisphere’s CEO Tim Erblich.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Regenerative Qualities of Bed-Stuy Fresh & Local

Jun 17, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Becoming a cooperatively owned enterprise rather than a traditional, privately owned one was something Sheila and Dylan had contemplated for their new generation mom and pop grocery when it was initially launched. However, they quickly ran into the usual startup financing obstacles. “No bank would fund us even though we had perfect credit and a good business plan,” Sheila reports, “They were uncomfortable lending into gentrifying areas, let alone to a cooperative.” The two ended up raising the needed funds through an Indiegogo campaign, from friends and family, and by assuming personal debt.

Innovation & Technology

Beyond the Electronics Recycling Landscape

Jun 17, 2016 10:00 AM ET

When the Closed Loop Foundation decided to determine the state of “circularity” in the world of electronics, its sights (and funding) landed on the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) and the Sustainability Consortium (TSC) at Arizona State University, where leading sustainability research is front and center.

Innovation & Technology

Working Women Recognized with New Emoji by Google

Jun 17, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Women make up 40 percent of the global workforce. They hold their communities together as an integral part of the socio-economic fabric. According to the World Bank, investing in women is the ideal way to address a range of societal challenges, and is critical to all-round economic development.

Research, Reports & Publications

Johnson Matthey Publishes 2016 Annual Report

Jun 17, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Johnson Matthey has published its 2016 Annual Report which is an integrated report covering all aspects of the company’s financial and non-financial performance. It is available online at www.matthey.com/AR16.

Research, Reports & Publications

Beyond “One Size Fits All "Financial Services

Jun 17, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Microfinance in India traditionally involves providing small loans to a group of women who are required to cross-guarantee each other, and to attend weekly group meetings to make cash repayments.

Health & Healthcare

See the Power of 5 in Virtual Reality Video

Jun 17, 2016 8:05 AM ET

The Power of 5 Campaign has been operating in Zambia since 2011, working with established nongovernmental organizations to distribute Nutrilite Little Bits to children who need it, educating families on good nutrition and tracking each child’s progress. This video captures the program in action.

Health & Healthcare

Partnering to Help Survivors Address Financial Hardships

Jun 17, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

CapitaLand Limited Publishes Integrated Global Sustainability Report 2015

Jun 17, 2016 5:00 AM ET

CapitaLand reaffirms its commitment to sustainability with the publication of its seventh Global Sustainability Report.

CapitaLand’s sustainability strategy is encapsulated in its credo of ‘Building People. Building Communities.’. It shares the United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC) commitment to deliver lasting benefits to people, communities and markets, and became a signatory in 2015. Even before then, CapitaLand had been adopting universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption, as well as taking strategic actions that advance the development of society.

Environment

How Yalmaz Siddiqui, MGM Resorts International, Got the Job

Jun 16, 2016 8:30 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Insights From IPC Conference on Regulatory Compliance

Jun 16, 2016 6:10 PM ET

With many environmental regulations undergoing landmark change and new ones being introduced, the regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly complex. China RoHS 2 is still a hot topic, and TSCA Reform is one step from being signed into law. Companies have a need to understand not only existing regulations, but how changes will impact their businesses and operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Village Capital Launches Venture Development Program to Bridge the Skills Gap Between Education and Employment

Jun 16, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Washington, DC – Today Village Capital in collaboration with AT&T, as part of AT&T Aspire, announced the full cohort of entrepreneurs participating in Village Capital’s “Education: US 2016,” a venture development program to support early-stage entrepreneurs bridging the skills gap between education and employment. The full cohort is listed below.

Innovation & Technology

Utilities Show Growing Interest in Drone Technology

Jun 16, 2016 6:00 PM ET

The interest in drone technology by electric, water and natural gas utilities is growing at a rapid pace, and this relatively new application for utilities seems positioned to eventually become a best practice as the usage is woven into more projects.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forest City Recognized by Department of Energy for Reduction in Energy Usage

Jun 16, 2016 5:05 PM ET

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB) was recently recognized by the Department of Energy as part of the Better Building Alliance’s Interior Lighting Campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Donating to Causes You Care About is Easy with YourCause

Jun 16, 2016 5:00 PM ET

More and more companies are offering employee engagement programs within their benefits package. It is a winning benefit for the employee, the company, the nonprofits and those the nonprofits serve. While there are multiple platform providers that support employee engagement programs there is only one that has always ensured that no portion of the donation is deducted to cover the platform providers’ operational expense…YourCause.

Responsible Production & Consumption

European Union Agree On Conflict Minerals Legislation

Jun 16, 2016 4:15 PM ET

On Wednesday, June 15th, The European Union (EU) agreed to outline a deal to facilitate a focus on transparency in the supply chain. This legislation concerns the sourcing of conflict minerals, not just in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but from high-risk regions, worldwide.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trane Launches New Products to Help Customers Meet Climate Goals

Jun 16, 2016 4:00 PM ET

On Tuesday at an intimate event for employees, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, unveiled a revolutionary lineup of new products to assist customers in meeting their efficiency- and sustainability-related commitments. Yesterday, the company made its formal public announcement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Employees Take Center Stage in New GI & CSR Report

Jun 16, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Hot off the press, Quest Diagnostics’ 2015 Global Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility (GI & CSR) Report provides a snapshot of the progress we made last year toward contributing to a healthier world—by providing critical diagnostic insights and advocating for better health, and through our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Environment

Kohler Launches Six-Minute Shower Challenge to Bonnaroo Attendees

Jun 16, 2016 3:00 PM ET

According to research from the EPA WaterSense® program, the average American adult spends 8 minutes in the shower, using about 18 gallons of water each time they lather up.* Kohler, a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, encourages consumers to reduce their water usage by 25 percent by cutting their shower time by two minutes.

Diversity & Inclusion

EHS Stakeholder Engagement 101

Jun 16, 2016 2:30 PM ET

If you are an EHS manager for a lower risk environment, you are probably already practicing stakeholder engagement strategies but may not realize it. By recognizing that this can be an important factor in your success, you can incorporate intentional stakeholder engagement activities into your EHS programs and allocate the necessary time and resources.