Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Dr. Leon Downing Joins Black & Veatch As Water Technology Group Innovation Leader

Mar 26, 2018 1:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch today announced its addition of wastewater treatment and resource recovery expert Leon Downing as a principal process and innovation leader in the global construction, engineering and consulting company’s Water Technology Group.

Sustainable Development Goals

Getting Down to Business: Industry Leaders Announce Start of Georgia International Business Park

Mar 26, 2018 12:30 PM ET

Leaders from some of the biggest businesses in the country gathered in LaGrange City Hall on Thursday to discuss the creation of what will be the biggest industrial park in the southeast in terms of size, employees and investment in the community. “There are a hundred manufacturers in Troup County that operate in this park, and we have more Fortune 500 companies operating here than anywhere in the U.S.”

Environment

Managing Supply Chain Water Risk

Mar 26, 2018 12:05 PM ET

Water issues in China are highlighting the responsiblities companies have of including sustainable water practices in their supply chains.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Consumers Energy Employee Saves Two in Vehicle Accident

Mar 26, 2018 11:30 AM ET

In 200,000 plus miles of travel to perform work for Consumers Energy, employee James Stratton has seen his share of accidents in the past six years. But it was usually after they had happened, when police and fire personnel had already responded.

Environment

Companies Can Help Solve Water Scarcity. Here’s How.

Mar 26, 2018 11:25 AM ET

Water is a human right and essential to life. Access to water is also closely linked to economic vitality, educational opportunity, and the health and safety of the world’s population. Yet water scarcity impacts about 4 billion people worldwideand about 500 million people live in areas where water consumption is more than double the locally renewable water resources.

Environment

Georgia Tech Launches Global Change Program

Mar 26, 2018 10:30 AM ET

The Georgia Institute of Technology announces the formal launch of the Global Change Program, a new initiative designed to coordinate and grow educational and research activities focused on providing solutions and creating economic opportunities at the intersection of global change, climate change, and energy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Digital Transformation Requires that Every Voice Be Heard

Mar 26, 2018 10:05 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Women On The Fly Presented By JetBlue + Marie Claire

Mar 26, 2018 10:00 AM ET

In celebration of Women’s History Month, JetBlue and Marie Claire magazine are excited to share their Women On The Fly video series. The two brands recently sat down for “A Quick Q&A With…” three women business leaders from very different industries to gather their top career tips. These three power players shared advice on being a good leader, sparking passion in their teams and leading by example.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

StubHub Launches Multi-Year Program to Support Music Education

Mar 26, 2018 9:45 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Women's History Month: The Best Advice

Mar 26, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Energy

East Coast Power & Gas Offers New Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Option

Mar 26, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced today that East Coast Power & Gas’s “EC Renewable” clean energy program is now certified by Green-e Energy, North America’s leading independent certification program for renewable energy. East Coast Power & Gas is a leading energy supply company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the New York Metro area. The EC Renewable program is a renewable energy certificate program offered to East Coast Power & Gas’s commercial customers.

Research, Reports & Publications

CLP Publishes Its 16th Sustainability Report: Making Lives Brighter

Mar 26, 2018 9:00 AM ET

CLP, one of the largest investor-operators of power assets in the Asia-Pacific region, has published its 2017 Sustainability Report showing how its business creates value from and in the different capitals for its stakeholders over the long term.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Barclays Manages Its Social and Environmental Impacts

Mar 26, 2018 8:10 AM ET

Our ability to deliver shared value for our stakeholders is underpinned by a strong commitment to the way we do business – ensuring that we run our business responsibly and manage our broader social and environmental impacts appropriately.

Education

“Xploration Station,” Fox’s Block of STEM Programming for Kids, Earns Eight Daytime Emmy Nominations

Mar 26, 2018 8:00 AM ET

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards and included eight nominations for Xploration Station, the three-hour block of STEM-related programming for kids and teens that airs on Fox TV Stations. Xploration Station consists of six half-hour shows exploring a wide range of scientific subjects, including space exploration, earth science, and more. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nestlé Reports on Its 2020 Commitments

Mar 26, 2018 5:00 AM ET

In 2017, Nestlé launched more than 1000 new, nutritious products and contributed to over 41,000 job and traineeship opportunities through its Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative. Furthermore, the company has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by over 30% in the last 10 years.

Events, Media & Communications

Earth: It Gives You a Lifetime, Can You Give It an Hour?

Mar 24, 2018 8:30 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Business Aligning With Gen Z to Support March for Our Lives

Mar 23, 2018 6:00 PM ET

After sparking a national anti-gun violence movement, the Stoneman Douglas student group #NeverAgain is preparing to once again push for stricter gun laws with a nationwide march, led by the newest generation of activist consumers: Gen Z. This Saturday, over 1 million people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. for the March for Our Lives, advocating for changes to gun regulations and school safety, with “sibling marches” expected to take place across the country and world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jason Mraz to Headline Annual INSPIRE Concert May 18; All Proceeds Benefit the Sands Cares Accelerator Program

Mar 23, 2018 5:05 PM ET

Las Vegas Sands is hosting Grammy award-winning artist Jason Mraz for a charity concert celebration at The Venetian Theatre on May 18 as part of the second annual INSPIRE event presented by Sands Cares, with all proceeds from ticket sales benefiting Sands Cares Accelerator Program Members.

Education

Get-IT Girls Go Hands-on with Technology

Mar 23, 2018 4:45 PM ET

One of the most effective ways to inspire girls to pursue a STEM education and careers is to introduce them to professionals in the field. A partnership between North American automaker FCA US and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) is making sure that young women ‘GET-IT’, which stands for Girls Exploring Together Information Technology.

Education

"Xploration Station" Earns Eight Daytime Emmy Nominations

Mar 23, 2018 4:00 PM ET

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and the Steve Rotfeld Productions produced block of E/I shows, Xploration Station, received eight nominations — making it the most nominated educational and informational block of programming on broadcast television this year.

Education

How to Inspire Girls to Become Scientists

Mar 23, 2018 3:20 PM ET

Jessica Rodriquez first wanted to be a zoologist. Then, an engineer and later, a veterinarian. Now, she’s pretty sure she wants to be a landscape architect. Jessica isn’t an indecisive college sophomore. She’s 11 and a student at Collinswood Language Academy in Charlotte, N.C. Her mom, Monique, credits Project Scientist with Jessica’s wide-ranging career interests. “Project Scientist introduces girls to all these different careers,” said Monique Rodriquez. “It shows them they have options.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Recognized by LinkedIn: Where the U.S. Wants to Work Now

Mar 23, 2018 3:00 PM ET

On March 21,2018, LinkedIn listed IBM as one of the top 20 companies where people want to work. And earlier this week, IBM was the only tech firm to accept the coveted Catalyst award for IBM's commitment to advancing women in leadership and for our diversity initiatives around the world. It is the fourth time IBM received the award.

Energy

Modern Landfills Convert Waste to Energy

Mar 23, 2018 2:35 PM ET

Responsible landfill management involves the proper handling of landfill gas and liquids, which are byproducts of the decomposition of waste. It requires considerable science, engineering and technology to manage an evolving waste stream in a manner that is protective of the air, land and water for generations to come. It also involves a relentless commitment to innovation.

Environment

AEG Hosts First-Ever Earth Hour Competition

Mar 23, 2018 1:25 PM ET

On Saturday, March 24, AEG will support World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Earth Hour, a worldwide grassroots movement to unite people in protecting the planet. This year, 22 AEG-affiliated facilities, arenas and convention centers in 18 cities, six countries and on four continents will compete with one another in AEG’s first-ever Earth Hour competition organized by AEG 1EARTH, AEG’s industry-leading corporate sustainability program.

Events, Media & Communications

Watch Live Stream Coverage of Next Gen Garden Summit: Discover Big Impacts in Youth Gardening

Mar 23, 2018 1:15 PM ET

Hosted by the award-winning Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the We Dig Ohio! Garden Summit is focused on growing the next generation of gardeners and will provide valuable information on community gardening and urban agriculture. Partner organization, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, will share insights learned from their GRO1000 program and work with hundreds of garden groups across the country.