Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Tip of the Market Cap

Dec 18, 2019 10:30 AM ET

It’s a big deal that BlackRock became a Global Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in October this year. In doing so, BlackRock signaled to the broader investment community, and to the entire corporate world, that it believes in creating the circular economy.

Media & Communications

FSG's Top Reads From 2019

Dec 18, 2019 10:30 AM ET

From insights on purpose-led companies to advice for philanthropic funders, see what made the list of FSG's most-viewed content this past year.

Environment

Progress Takes Patience – Restoring Water to the Lower San Pedro River

Dec 18, 2019 10:30 AM ET

After a couple of seasons, the fields are showing signs of coming around – and so has the wildlife. A rafter of turkeys has settled in, and even a bear has been spotted by wildlife cameras in the bosque.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Named to Working Mother’s “100 Best Companies” List for 21st Year in a Row

Dec 18, 2019 10:00 AM ET

MetLife, Inc., for the 21st year in a row, it has earned a spot on Working Mother’s “100 Best Companies” list for its commitment to a culture, programs and policies that support working families.

Environment

COP25: National Governments Fail to Seize the Day, but Business Climate Action Continues

Dec 18, 2019 10:00 AM ET

As we enter the decisive decade of the 2020s—when significant steps towards decarbonization have to happen if we are to stave off the worst impacts of climate change—the 2019 UN climate conference in Madrid, COP25, was a poor jumping-off point.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Fair Trade Difference is Impactful to Communities and Individuals

Dec 18, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Individually we make a choice. Together we make a difference. Whenever you buy a product with the Fair Trade Certified™ seal, farmers, workers, and fishermen earn extra money to uplift their communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Participates in HACR’s Research Initiative Aimed at Measuring Hispanic Inclusion in Corporate America

Dec 18, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today its participation in the 2019 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index (HACR CII)

Health & Healthcare

Real-Life Experience Makes This Mom a Vaccine Champion

Dec 18, 2019 9:00 AM ET

As a real-life example of what can happen when you don't vaccinate, I’m a strong advocate for vaccines today. Vaccines have been proven to be very safe – so why take the chance? Read Pam's story.

Education

Tsinghua University Amgen Scholars Program 2019

Dec 18, 2019 8:45 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mr. John Fraser, Former Australian Treasury Secretary, Rejoins AccountAbility Advisory Board

Dec 18, 2019 8:30 AM ET

Mr. John Fraser, former Australian Treasury Secretary and Chairman and CEO of UBS Global Asset Management, has rejoined the Advisory Board of AccountAbility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

I Am A...Chevron Lab Manager

Dec 18, 2019 8:25 AM ET

When you think of Chevron, possibly a lab isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, imagine a lab designed to blend fuel, run vehicles, build and tear down engines, and facilitate experiments by fuels engineers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What Mainstream Means for Sustainable Investing

Dec 18, 2019 8:10 AM ET

Responsible Investing has grown from a cottage industry, born from values-based investing, to one that truly is becoming mainstreamed based on material ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) factors that impact value, risk, and return.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance for Community Trees Groups are United in an Effort to Plant Trees for a Better Tomorrow

Dec 18, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Local impact happens when community-based tree planting organizations create projects that involve citizens, schools, churches, and government. This is the work of the more than 150 members of the Alliance for Community Trees program.

Education

Tetra Tech, USAID, and Government of Malawi Increase Access to Secondary Schools

Dec 18, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech joined Malawi President Peter Mutharika, U.S. Ambassador Robert Scott, representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Kawale Community to launch the USAID SEED project.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help Meals on Wheels with the Subaru Share the Love Event

Dec 18, 2019 8:00 AM ET

For the 12th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past eleven years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.2 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.

Environment

Tzeporah Berman on COP25

Dec 17, 2019 5:20 PM ET

Those who attended the 25th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP25 in Madrid this past week were hopeful that it would deepen the commitment of the world’s largest greenhouse gas-emitting nations to fighting climate change.

Environment

Regional Pact to Tackle Transportation Emissions Presents a Bold Vision for a Clean Transportation Future

Dec 17, 2019 3:05 PM ET

Influential companies from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are praising governors today for advancing plans to modernize the region’s transportation system while reducing pollution from cars and trucks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac: How to Help Your Business Stay Relevant in Social Media

Dec 17, 2019 2:10 PM ET

Two leading experts on corporate responsibility join us this morning to tell us what businesses should be doing to address the findings.

Innovation & Technology

A Human Rights Review of the Facebook Oversight Board

Dec 17, 2019 2:00 PM ET

BSR has released a human rights review to inform the governance and operations of the Facebook Oversight Board so that it is consistent with human rights-based approaches, principles, standards, and methodologies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Watermark Provides Funds to Address Urgent Water Needs of Refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Dec 17, 2019 2:00 PM ET

This funding has enabled Mercy Corps to address ongoing and urgent longer-term water and sanitation needs in Cox’s Bazaar going in to the most recent monsoon season, helping more than 20,000 people with improved water and hygiene access.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why Social Indicators are an Important Part of Sappi North America's Sustainability Strategy

Dec 17, 2019 1:45 PM ET

Sappi takes a very active approach to social responsibility, both regionally and globally. Our three primary stakeholder groups are our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Provides Nearly $300,000 in Grants to Support Species Protection, Water Resources, Pollinator Programs in Florida

Dec 17, 2019 1:15 PM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than a quarter-million dollars to 16 nonprofit organizations committed to protecting and restoring Florida’s vital natural resources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility by Newsweek

Dec 17, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest leisure travel company, yesterday announced it was recently named by Newsweek and analytics firm Statista to the inaugural list of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How General Mills' Hometown Heroes Help Those Facing Hunger in Their Communities

Dec 17, 2019 12:30 PM ET

From the Food Bank of Iowa to Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, a total of $125,000 was provided across the country to help those facing hunger in General Mills’ hometown communities through the C&F Hometown Heroes program.

Health & Healthcare

Giving Tuesday Gave Me the Gift of a Lifetime

Dec 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET

I joined the bone marrow registry thinking maybe one day I could help someone else, not knowing the impact that it would have on my own life.