Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Media & Communications

P&G CBO Marc Pritchard and Facebook CMO Antonio Lucio Setting New Industry Standards

Sep 4, 2019 9:50 AM ET

I had a front-row seat as Marc and Antonio dove deep into the topics driving the industry today, starting with an intriguing update on the challenges they face today in their respective organizations. One would think that a 182-year-old company and a 15-year-old company would be worlds apart.

Research, Reports & Publications

Marathon Oil 2018 Sustainability Report Includes Enhanced Environmental Disclosures

Sep 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) today published its 2018 Sustainability Report on its corporate website at www.marathonoil.com/sustainability-report. T

Energy

GreenBiz and State of California to Collaborate on Advancing Grid Resilience

Sep 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

GreenBiz Group and the state of California today announced a collaboration to advance California’s climate and energy goals in the wake of devastating wildfires, with a Grid Resilience Summit to be held on October 24 as part of VERGE 19.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stockland Releases Flagship Integrated Annual Report

Sep 3, 2019 9:00 PM ET

Stockland has released its flagship integrated Annual Report detailing financial, social and environmental performance for the 12 months to 30 June 2019 (FY19).

Environment

Registration for 2019 America Recycles Day Now Open

Sep 3, 2019 4:35 PM ET

The Keep America Beautiful® America Recycles Day® has opened registration for businesses, community organizations, government entities, individuals and others planning to host an America Recycles Day-themed event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alexion Interns Get Career Advice From Senior Leaders

Sep 3, 2019 3:40 PM ET

Each summer, Alexion hosts interns at its headquarters in Boston and its R&D Center of Excellence in New Haven, Connecticut. One of the highlights of the program is Intern Day...

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Industrial Brings Big Ideas to the Big Apple – Imagining a More Sustainable Future for Off-Road Vehicles

Sep 3, 2019 3:20 PM ET

CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CHI) brought the worlds of agriculture and construction to the heart of the city today, displaying its latest off-road vehicle concepts in front of the New York Stock Exchange.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Salvation Army of the Midlands Gets Grant from Aflac to Help Fight Human Trafficking

Sep 3, 2019 3:15 PM ET

The Salvation Army of the Midlands is getting into the fight to help stop human trafficking in South Carolina. They recently received a grant for just over $8,600 from the company AFLAC.

Green Infrastructure

Earthquakes Set Stage for Emergency Planning Drill

Sep 3, 2019 2:20 PM ET

As part of its ongoing emergency preparedness planning, Southern California Edison recently hosted a daylong multi-agency drill to simulate a major 7.8 earthquake.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HP Wins BLI PaceSetter Award for K12 Education Solutions from Keypoint Intelligence

Sep 3, 2019 2:05 PM ET

HP is committed to helping schools, teachers, and communities co-create the Classroom of the Future through innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment.

Innovation & Technology

Discovery Education and STEMROBO Technologies Announce Partnership Supporting STEM Education Across India

Sep 3, 2019 1:05 PM ET

Discovery Education announced a new agreement with the India-based education technology company STEMROBO Technologies supporting STEM education across South Asia.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Turkcell Joins Business Call to Action With Women Developers of the Future Project

Sep 3, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Digital Operator Turkcell has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to provide training opportunities to approximately 4,000 low income women in Turkey and upskill a total of 200 female employees to become tester experts by 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ACTIVATE: Eradicating Extreme Poverty Trailer

Sep 3, 2019 12:45 PM ET

Hugh Jackman, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Becky G join Global Citizen in campaigns to push world leaders into enacting policy changes that would end extreme poverty around the globe.

Environment

Sustainability in Detroit, Part 2: Making Way for Bees

Sep 3, 2019 12:30 PM ET

A little over two years ago, Timothy Paule and Nicole Lindsey started the nonprofit Detroit Hives, transforming vacant lots into urban bee farms. They also teach the community about the importance of honeybees and conservation.

Health & Healthcare

Coming Together to Support Premature Babies in the UK

Sep 3, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Every year across the U.K., more than 95,000 babies require care within specialist neonatal units.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Empowering Farmers to Self-Assess Agricultural Practices

Sep 3, 2019 11:40 AM ET

This summer we launched Version 2.0 of the General Mills Regenerative Agriculture Self-Assessment, a user-friendly tool for farmers to understand alignment between their agricultural practices and the principles of regenerative agriculture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Powers Storm Resiliency in N.C. Communities With $1.1 Million in Grants

Sep 3, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Media & Communications

GRESB at the Decade Mark – the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark Serving Investors, Real Estate Asset Owners and Managers, Developers…

Sep 3, 2019 11:15 AM ET

A decade ago, two large institutional investors launched “GRESB” to try to develop more efficient access to comparable and reliable data related to the ESG performance of their investments.

Environment

How to Create a More Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain

Sep 3, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Read Antea Group’s advice on building a sustainable and resilient supply chain for your business.

Environment

Land Restoration Efforts Create Wildlife Habitats in Johnsonburg

Sep 3, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Driven by a passion for wildlife and a desire to leave a different kind of legacy, the Johnsonburg Mill found a perfect use for the nutrient-rich byproducts of the paper manufacturing process.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Helping SE Asian Companies Report on Sustainability

Sep 3, 2019 9:30 AM ET

New Southeast Asia Regional Hub in Singapore expands GRI's capacity to encourage sustainability reporting around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation Kicks Off 2019 Growing Healthy Kids Campaign with $1M Match by Whole Foods Market

Sep 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Whole Kids Foundation launched its annual monthlong Growing Healthy Kids campaign to fund K–12 school programs in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. that connect kids to real food.

Research, Reports & Publications

Maximizing Positive Impact: Albemarle Highlights Sustainability Efforts in 2019 Report

Sep 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Albemarle is proud to announce the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report on 2018 activities. The report describes numerous efforts and initiatives that demonstrate their increasingly expanding commitment to sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Hosts Annual Supplier Diversity Summit to Educate and Connect Diverse Suppliers

Sep 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank recently hosted its fifth annual Supplier Diversity summit. The summit focused on educating minorities and women on the best business practices and featured a pitch competition for innovative female businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 29: Marcy Scott Lynn, Facebook

Sep 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

In recognition of National Disaster Preparedness Month, Pro Bono Perspectives is revisiting Danielle Holly’s conversation with Facebook Director of Global Impact Partnerships Marcy Scott Lynn.