Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

Ghetto Film School Students Talk Television, the Creative Process and Working With Fox On International Promos for 'Outcast'

Jun 7, 2016 8:00 AM ET

This spring, 21CF partnered with GFS LA for their Industry 101 course, a semester-long class where students create video promos for a media client. The project gives them first-hand exposure to the business behind filmmaking and teaches them the day-to-day process of working with clients. For nearly five months, GFS LA students worked with Fox Networks Group International to create promos for Outcast, the new horror drama from "Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SCS, Bon Appetit, and New Resource Bank Among Companies Honored at Sustainability Awards Ceremony

Jun 7, 2016 7:00 AM ET

The Acterra 2016 Business Environmental Award for Sustainability was presented to SCS Global Services at a ceremony in late May, recognizing SCS’ three decades of service to the cause of environmental stewardship and social responsibility in the public and private arenas. SCS’ certification, auditing and standards development activities around the world were spotlighted in a short video produced by Acterra for the event.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hormel Foods Shares Food Journey in 10th Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Jun 7, 2016 5:00 AM ET

As the company celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the launch of its 10th annual corporate responsibility report. The report is available online at 2015csr.hormelfoods.com and includes information related to the company’s sustainability performance in fiscal year 2015.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Uncovering a Level of Knowledge About Dog Lifestyles Never Before Seen

Jun 6, 2016 6:50 PM ET

Each year, 12 million dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer. Many of these cancers have few treatments and no chance at a cure. In fact, cancer accounts for nearly 50 percent of all disease-related pet deaths every year, and is the leading cause of death in dogs over the age of 10, meaning many families are losing their beloved companion animals far too soon to this devastating disease.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Feeding the Future of New Orleans and 22 Other U.S. Cities

Jun 6, 2016 6:15 PM ET

Food is an integral part of our everyday lives. However, the sad reality for many families is that the ability to provide one of life’s basic necessities to their children is barely, if at all, feasible. While programs put into place during the school year take the strain off of parents and caretakers only about 18 percent of eligible students participate in summer feeding programs according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TransCanada Named Top Performing Midstream Company

Jun 6, 2016 6:00 PM ET

At a time when TransCanada is facing resistance to its major liquids pipelines, it made a bold (and big) move in the gas market, states Alberta Oil Magazine in naming Alberta’s Top Performing Midstream Company.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Orleans Children Benefit from Sodexo’s Feeding Our Future® Summer Meal Program

Jun 6, 2016 5:35 PM ET

Sodexo’s Feeding Our Future® summer meal program launches in New Orleans today, helping to further close the nutrition gap that widens when the school year ends. The program, led by Sodexo’s Dining Services team at Tulane University, is a collaborative effort with the City of New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. Feeding Our Future in New Orleans starts today, June 6 and runs through August 5.

Events, Media & Communications

CSR Communications and Measuring Success: Q&A with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO, McPherson Strategies, LLC

Jun 6, 2016 3:00 PM ET

If you attended the CECP Summit last month you had the chance to hear from serial connector, cause marketer, and corporate responsibility expert Susan McPherson. We are pumped to have the opportunity to interview her for the Versaic Blog as well.

Health & Healthcare

The High Stakes of Hypertension

Jun 6, 2016 2:40 PM ET

Most of us know about hypertension – at least we think we do. We understand that abnormally high blood pressure puts us at greater risk of heart attacks and stroke. And we also know that it is linked to diet and lifestyle, and can be treated with the right medication. But many would say that hypertension is primarily a “rich-country” problem, implying that most affected people have access to the right knowledge and treatment. That is not the case at all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Poverty Facts

Jun 6, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

GRI New Global Reporting Standards Released

Jun 6, 2016 2:00 PM ET

New global reporting standards released by the Global Reporting Institute aim to make sustainability reporting easier for companies worldwide.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mellon Capital Management Unveils Case Study on Creation of its Carbon Efficiency Strategy

Jun 6, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Education

Diving Into Coding: A Summer Well Spent

Jun 6, 2016 1:15 PM ET

While many of us look to summer as a time to take a break and slow down, young women across the country are doing just the opposite. Over 1,500 girls across the country will spend their summer challenging their minds and gearing up for jobs of the future with Girls Who Code, a national non-profit that seeks to inspire, educate and equip girls with technical skills for the 21st century.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TransCanada Executive Garners Top Lawyer in Canada Honours

Jun 6, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Kristine Delkus was recognized as the top in-house corporate lawyer in the country at the 2016 Canadian General Counsel Awards on Wednesday night.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I became a techie: Beth Keser

Jun 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Junior Achievement Business Week for Colorado High School Students

Jun 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Colorado-based global technology company Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) is the presenting sponsor of Junior Achievement (JA) Business Week, a residential business boot camp for Colorado-area high school students that kicks off today at Johnson & Wales University in Denver.

Research, Reports & Publications

Innovation Keeps Rail Business on Time and on Track

Jun 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dengue Patrol wins Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Jun 6, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Sanofi Pasteur Malaysia walked home a winner at the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFM) 26th Gala Dinner in Grand Hyatt uala Lumpur recently.

Environment

World Oceans Day about Environment and Economy

Jun 6, 2016 12:15 PM ET

This Wednesday, June 8th, is World Oceans Day. There are hundreds of events taking place around the world, drawing awareness to the importance of the ocean under this year’s theme of “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet”.

Education

Leonardo Academy to Host Introductory Webinar Series For The New American National Standard For Sustainable Agriculture (ANSI/LEO-4000)

Jun 6, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Environment

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Cox Enterprises Committed to Sustainability

Jun 6, 2016 11:40 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Book Excerpt: The Base of the Pyramid Promise: Building Businesses with Impact and Scale

Jun 6, 2016 11:20 AM ET

There is a fortune at the Base of the Pyramid, not waiting to be found, but awaiting co-creation. That’s the message Ted London delivers in his new book, The Base of the Pyramid Promise: Building Businesses with Impact and Scale.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Cone Research Reveals Employees Want to be Actively Involved in CSR Efforts

Jun 6, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Although giving and volunteerism remain a priority in effective employee engagement, today's employees expect much more. We are pleased to share our newly released 2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study, surveying American employees to determine the attitudes, expectations and behaviors of today's workforce.

Green Infrastructure

KFC Philippines Makes Local Green Building History

Jun 6, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Timberland Honored by WGSN and The Guardian for Timberland Tires Innovation

Jun 6, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The tire and footwear industries are two of the world’s largest users of virgin rubber. Most tires on the road have a limited lifespan, and ecologically-sound disposal at the end of their useful life presents another challenge. Imagine if leaders from these industries helped address this issue by creating a more sustainable lifecycle for rubber?