Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

Michael Bloomberg Takes on the Coal Industry

Apr 23, 2018 10:55 AM ET

On Monday afternoon, Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire businessman and former three-term Mayor of New York City, escaped to a deserted ballroom at the Grand Hyatt, in midtown Manhattan, to talk about climate change. Moments earlier, he had announced to attendees of the Bloomberg New Energy Finance summit that his philanthropic organization was partnering with the Canadian and British governments to expedite the global eradication of coal mining. His two new partners—Catherine McKenna, Canada’s minister of environment and climate change, and Claire Perry, the United Kingdom’s minister of state for energy and clean growth—came along for the discussion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Are Chinese enterprises going global responsibly?

Apr 23, 2018 10:30 AM ET

China is now the second largest investing country in the world, with it's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) rising 44 percent to $183 billion in 2016, according to the World Investment Report 2017 published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. China’s latest official statistics show that by the end of 2016, around 24,400 domestic investors had established some 37,200 FDI enterprises in 190 countries and regions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named One of the World’s Most Reputable Companies for Sixth Year in a Row

Apr 23, 2018 10:30 AM ET

Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has once again been named among the most reputable companies in the world, as part of the annual Global RepTrak® 100 list compiled by the Reputation Institute (RI) and published in Forbes. Ranked at #89, this is the sixth consecutive time Bacardi has made the annual global list.

Based on more than 230,000 individual ratings collected in the first quarter of 2018, the annual survey is the largest corporate reputation study of its kind, and provides comparative rankings, demographic trends, and unique insights into the dynamics behind reputational impact.

Media & Communications

World Environment Center Announces the Appointment of New President and CEO, Lori Michelin

Apr 23, 2018 10:30 AM ET

The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced the appointment of Lori Michelin as their new CEO & President. Ms. Michelin will oversee WEC’s world-recognized programs and strategic mission to advance sustainable development and corporate sustainability in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders. Ms. Michelin comes from the Colgate-Palmolive Company, where she led their global sustainability initiatives as the Vice-President of Sustainability and Environmental, Health, and Safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Cares Makes a $50,000 Donation to ‘Mondays Dark’

Apr 23, 2018 10:20 AM ET

Sands Cares, the global corporate giving program of Las Vegas Sands Corp., The Venetian and The Palazzo, donated $50,000, $25,000 per year over the next two years, to help fund the operating costs of local philanthropic organization, Mondays Dark. Twice a month, Mondays Dark gathers stars from Hollywood and the Las Vegas Strip, musical acts, comedians, athletes, and the occasional celebrity chef, for 90 minutes of conversation and entertainment. Its mission is to raise $10,000 per performance for a rotating roster of Las Vegas charities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Go Boldly: We Can Grow Our Business While Protecting the Health of Our Planet

Apr 23, 2018 10:15 AM ET

Environment

How the Network Can Protect Earth’s Natural Cycles

Apr 23, 2018 10:15 AM ET

There is no denying that our modern lives are taking a toll on all of the earth’s natural cycles, whether carbon, resource, or biological. When we look at the carbon cycle, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have grown by nearly 80% since 1970, and atmospheric concentrations of the major greenhouse gases are at their highest level in 800,000 years.

Sustainable Development Goals

Barclays INFOGRAPHIC | UK Electrification: The Road to 2050

Apr 23, 2018 10:10 AM ET

In the coming decades, transportation and heating in the UK will increasingly be powered by electricity. How can the UK overcome the challenges in the Energy Revolution? This new infographic highlights the key energy statistics and possibilities on the road ahead.

Energy

Consumers Energy: It's Time - Clean Energy Goal

Apr 23, 2018 10:10 AM ET

For us, loving Michigan means more than providing power. It means giving Michigan the power to be its best by leading the way in protecting the environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

PepsiCo's Commitment to Women's Empowerment in Latin America

Apr 23, 2018 10:00 AM ET

PepsiCo's goal is to invest $100 million USD to support at least 12.5 million women and girls worldwide by 2025. Learn more in the infographic above.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Challenge to Businesses: Hire 100,000 New Impact Workers by 2020

Apr 23, 2018 10:00 AM ET

This new challenge from BSR's Global Impact Sourcing Coalition aims to help drive job creation for economically and socially vulnerable people across global supply chains.

Environment

VIDEO | The Race to Save Lake Erie

Apr 23, 2018 9:50 AM ET

In this video, part two of the Water Positive docuseries commissioned by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and filmed by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Andy Mann, Toledo-area residents share their efforts to save their Great Lake.

Media & Communications

Tetra Tech's 2017 Sustainability Report Card: Advancing Sustainability Through Science and Innovation

Apr 23, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s sustainability metrics are used to report, evaluate, and track our performance. By evaluating our contributions to sustainability, we have the opportunity to improve management, make our operations more efficient, and provide better long-term solutions for our clients—solutions that address critical global issues, environmental challenges, and the values important to our stakeholders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TreePhilly’s Erica Smith Fichman Recognized With Arbor Day Foundation’s Trailblazer Award

Apr 23, 2018 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced today that Erica Smith Fichman has been awarded the Foundation’s Trailblazer Award which recognizes an individual under the age of 35 who has demonstrated leadership in forestry, community forestry, research or tree care during the past five years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

'A Family Company at Work for a Better World' Highlights SC Johnson's Global Impact

Apr 23, 2018 8:55 AM ET

For the first time in nearly two decades, the company behind such ubiquitous and famous products as Windex®, Pledge®, Ziploc® and Glade® is updating its identity and putting a spotlight on its purpose by adopting a new tagline.

Environment

Enlightened Farm Policies, Practices and Sustainable Agriculture Standards Bear Fruit for Pollinators

Apr 23, 2018 7:00 AM ET

Many of our most beloved fresh food crops, as well as crops used for livestock forage, biofuels, and fibers–depend on pollinators to bear fruit. Pollinators are essential to our natural ecosystems, responsible for the reproduction of over 85 percent of the world’s flowering plants. As such, pollination services are central to the conversation about global food production, nutritional security, and our overall wellbeing. This Earth Day, we focus our attention on bees – and in particular honey bees, Apis mellifera - the world’s most important pollinator for commercial agriculture production. We look at the many public and private initiatives underway worldwide to protect pollinator populations and preserve our planet.

Energy

The Hidden Benefits of a Sustainable Mindset

Apr 21, 2018 2:25 PM ET

The link between sustainability and innovation is clear at companies like UPS. With Earth Day ahead, European Director of Sustainability at UPs shares how embracing sustainability and collaboration has led to innovative new clean technologies.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Secretary-General appoints Bola Adesola, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, and Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever as new UN Global Compact Board Vice-Chairs

Apr 20, 2018 9:00 PM ET

Today, UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Bola Adesola and Paul Polman to serve as new Vice-Chairs of the Board of the United Nations Global Compact.

Adesola and Polman succeed out-going Vice-Chair of the UN Global Compact Board, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Former Chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies and of Anglo American plc. In an announcement made today, the Secretary-General extended his appreciation to Sir Mark for serving in the position for the past ten years and guiding the UN Global Compact into a new era.

Social Impact & Volunteering

April 16-20, 2018 Is National Volunteer Week

Apr 20, 2018 8:30 PM ET

t's National Volunteer Week! The following program elements will impact volunteer participation rates.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cancer Support Community Honors AEG

Apr 20, 2018 8:05 PM ET

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company in the world, was honored yesterday by Cancer Support Community (CSC) for its commitment to philanthropic efforts through the company’s long-standing partnership with Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer® initiative integrated into AEG’s Amgen Tour of California.

Environment

Engaging Activations: How Companies Are Approaching Their Earth Day Initiatives

Apr 20, 2018 7:30 PM ET

This weekend the world celebrates Earth Day – a time to reflect on environmental impact and take action to create sustainable change. Established in 1970, Earth Day is now celebrated by more than one billion people worldwide – including participation from countless companies. Here’s how organizations are choosing to keep the holiday fresh and top of mind through engaging consumer activations:

Environment

Five Easy Ways To Be a Better, Greener Driver

Apr 20, 2018 5:35 PM ET

With Earth Day just around the corner, we can all use a reminder of the role we play in protecting our environment and resources. Here are five easy tips and tricks you can use to help green up your commute.

Environment

Hoy!: Opportunity for small and medium enterprises of Nicaragua

Apr 20, 2018 5:00 PM ET

“Power to Grow” is the challenge that La Red de Innovación e Impacto is promoting with the goal to support micro enterprises of the agriculture, agroindustry and textile sectors in Central America. Regarding Nicaragua, the selected organization will be working with Centro de Producción Más Limpia de Nicaragua (CPmL-N) and will be required to be knowledgeable about the agriculture and agroindustry sectors; have experience in export programs development; preferably, have previous experience in projects to support and strengthen MSMEs exporting capacity; as well as have consolidated experience in scaling micro enterprises and small farmers to the international level.

Environment

Hoy!: Oportunidad para la pequeña y mediana empresa de Nicaragua

Apr 20, 2018 5:00 PM ET

“El Poder de Crecer” es el concurso que impulsa la Red de Innovación e Impacto con el objetivo de apoyar diversos microemprendimientos en los sectores de agricultura, agroindustria y textil en Centroamérica. En el caso de Nicaragua, la organización seleccionada deberá trabajar con el Centro de Producción Más Limpia de Nicaragua, (CPmL-N), tener conocimiento de los sectores de agricultura y agroindustria; experiencia en desarrollar programas de exportaciones; experiencia previa preferible en proyectos ejecutados para brindar asesoría técnica sobre el diseño y el fortalecimiento de las capacidades de exportaciones para pymes; así como experiencia consolidada en escalar micro emprendimientos y pequeños agricultores a nivel internacional.

Education

Amgen Teach Participants Share Their Experience

Apr 20, 2018 4:35 PM ET

Do you want to know more about how Amgen Teach supports life science teachers across Europe? In this new video, teachers share their experiences after the program’s third year. Amgen Teach deepens student interest and achievement in science by strengthening the ability of teachers to use inquiry-based teaching strategies in the classroom.