Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Rio 2016 Athletes’ Forest Begins to Take Root

Nov 1, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The event followed the commitment made at the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony, where athletes entered the Olympic Stadium carrying more than 11,000 seeds from native Brazilian trees

Innovation & Technology

The New Climate for Business: The Ethics of AI and Facial Recognition

Nov 1, 2019 9:00 AM ET

What do companies, from healthcare to retail and beyond, need to understand about the responsible use of technology?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cybersecurity Awareness Month—Protect IT: Maintain Your Digital Profile

Nov 1, 2019 9:00 AM ET

To protect yourself from becoming a cybercrime victim, you must understand, secure, and maintain your digital profile.

Energy

Just Released: 2019 Green-e Verification Report (2018 Data)

Nov 1, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) released the 2019 Green-e Verification Report (2018 Data), which highlights the increasing role of Green-e certification in the growing U.S. retail renewable energy market and corporate sustainability initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cause Talk Radio Podcast - Ep274: Disney Team of Heroes Goes All in to Transform Children’s Hospitals Around the Globe

Oct 31, 2019 10:30 PM ET

In this episode of CauseTalk Radio, Megan has a conversation with Elissa Margolis, SVP, Enterprise Social Responsibility for The Walt Disney Company

Health & Healthcare

Princess Cruises Named Amongst Healthiest Cruises by SHAPE Magazine's Healthy Travel Awards

Oct 31, 2019 6:30 PM ET

Princess Cruises has been recognized by SHAPE magazine as a winner in its fifth annual Healthy Travel Awards for the second consecutive year

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Food Is a Gift From the Planet: A Gift to Be Treasured, Not Wasted

Oct 31, 2019 5:00 PM ET

Food waste is a major social, environmental and economic challenge. It undermines food security, contributes to climate change, consumes water and other natural resources and adds costs to families, communities and businesses.

Sustainable Development Goals

Updating Policies: Sappi Group Takes a Fresh Look at Wood Fiber Procurement

Oct 31, 2019 4:35 PM ET

In 2018, the Sappi Group updated its Woodfibre Procurement Policy to set clearer parameters for our wood, chip and pulp procurement operations as well as to establish clearer direction to our suppliers.

Events, Media & Communications

AEG Welcomes More Than 300 Children to Downtown Los Angeles Offices for Trick-or-Treating

Oct 31, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay for Charity and Miranda Lambert Partner for Exclusive Wildcard Auction

Oct 31, 2019 4:15 PM ET

eBay and country music superstar Miranda Lambert announced today that they are partnering on a surprise charity auction for fans to celebrate her new album.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pediatric Therapy Network ‘Goes Green’ With ENERGY STAR Appliances From LG

Oct 31, 2019 3:15 PM ET

The Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) in Southern California is going green with a new suite of energy efficient appliances from ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Supports TeamMates Mentoring Program with $50,000 Donation

Oct 31, 2019 2:25 PM ET

Since 2011, Smithfield Foods has supported students in Crete, Nebraska, through the TeamMates mentorship program. Smithfield’s $50,000 contribution this year continues to encourage students to reach their full potential.

Education

$1.2 Million Edison Scholars Program 2020 Application Period Begins

Oct 31, 2019 2:20 PM ET

High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program.

Environment

Reducing ON Semiconductor’s Global Impact

Oct 31, 2019 1:05 PM ET

In 2009, the Facilities and Environmental, Health and Safety departments initiated an environmental sustainability program that sets goals for several environmental impactors, including energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Media & Communications

Capitalism – Needing Reinventing? Are Corporate Sustainability's Focus on ESG Part of the Mix of Reinvention?

Oct 31, 2019 11:00 AM ET

There are many voices raised now and joining in the public dialogues on corporate sustainability, citizenship, responsibility, ethics, governance…and more.

Health & Healthcare

Carpet Design Inspired by UO Physics Gets the World's Attention

Oct 31, 2019 10:30 AM ET

The UO’s product design guru thinks more students will want to study physics now that professor Richard Taylor’s research helped land a 2019 Innovation Award at the world’s top commercial design conference. The winning design represents a colossal application of NASA-funded research led by Taylor, which discovered that people relax as much as 60 percent when exposed to certain natural geometric patterns called fractals. Inspired by these findings, designers Anastasija and Martin Lesjak invited Taylor to help develop a new approach to designing flooring for workplaces, hotels and schools as well as venues where many people feel anxious, such as airports and hospitals. The global flooring and carpet market is projected to reach $450 billion by 2025.

Innovation & Technology

Webinar: Tackling Technology Projects with Pro Bono

Oct 31, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Technology is a valuable tool for nonprofits. It can fundamentally transform the way they serve their community.

Environment

A Clear Vision for the Great Lakes

Oct 31, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Water from the Great Lakes built two countries. That water is in billions of tons of steel that built our cities. It’s in the cars, trucks and trains that make transit and the movement of goods possible.

Education

Linking Passion to Purpose with Virtual Field Trips

Oct 31, 2019 9:30 AM ET

Thanks to the power of technology, teachers now have the ability to introduce students to a variety of powerful experiences without ever having to leave the classroom.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Industrials Industry Benchmarking Corporate Social Responsibility Infographic

Oct 31, 2019 9:20 AM ET

Understanding how peer Industrials companies are performing or managing their CSR programs can be useful to ensure you are on the right path for success. This infographic dives into the Industrials industry to share common elements of CSR programs.

Environment

Freeport-McMoRan Manages Positive Contributions to Climate Solutions Through Consumption of Renewable Power

Oct 31, 2019 8:35 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan recognizes that climate change poses significant near-term, medium-term and longer-term challenges for society.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability at Web Summit with Schneider Electric

Oct 30, 2019 6:30 PM ET

Web Summit has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 13: Climate Action. Learn more about what we are doing in 2019 to achieve our aspirations.

Events, Media & Communications

Bridgestone Announces Victory of Teams Using "ECOPIA with ologic" Tires in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Oct 30, 2019 6:20 PM ET

Bridgestone announced that "Agoria Solar Team of Belgium (No.8)" won the Challenger Class and "Solar Team Eindhoven of Netherland (No.40) won the Cruiser Class in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world's foremost solar car race.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partners in Preservation Announces 2019 Winners, Honoring the Legacy of Women's History on Main Streets Across America

Oct 30, 2019 5:55 PM ET

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in collaboration with Main Street America, announced today the winners of the 2019 Partners in Preservation: Main Streets program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay and The NASCAR Foundation Team Up for Second Annual Charity Campaign

Oct 30, 2019 4:55 PM ET

eBay and The NASCAR Foundation today launched their second joint charity auction to give fans the opportunity to “start their engines” and bid on autographed memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime racing experiences.