Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Estimuladores Económicos, Incluso Después del Cierre de Marlin

Aug 3, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Environment

A Plastic Bench as a Lesson in Recycling

Aug 3, 2017 9:05 AM ET

A bench created from 500 pounds of recycled plastic caps collected by Essity and Fairview 4H Club members, and sorted by the 4H Club, was recently dedicated to Outagamie County Parks (placed next to the Newton Blackmour State Trail) and in the Village of Black Creek, Wisconsin.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caesars Entertainment Publishes 2017 Citizenship Report with New Strategic Framework

Aug 3, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In 2016, Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR) introduced the gaming and entertainment industry’s most aggressive carbon reduction targets, secured Triple A scores in three CDP rankings and, with its related entities, delivered $5.7m of contributed societal value for every $10m in gross revenue, almost triple the estimated average of U.S. corporations.

Innovation & Technology

Cyber-Defenders in the New Battle to Protect Big, Connected Machines

Aug 3, 2017 8:50 AM ET

Critical infrastructure comprises the giant systems that support modern life, from power plants and water treatment plants to mass-transit systems. These facilities are operated through industrial control systems, sensors and components that talk to each other and to facility operators. These systems, like a smartphone, provides easy access to information and controls that would otherwise be difficult to get.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hunger Is Spotlight: Northern Illinois Food Bank Fights Childhood Hunger

Aug 3, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Hunger Is, a joint charitable program of the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), has been working with community-based organizations across the U.S. and national partners, like WhyHunger, to help end childhood hunger by investing in nu

Research, Reports & Publications

Singtel Group Publishes Its Third Group Sustainability Report 2017

Aug 2, 2017 11:00 PM ET

The Singtel Group Sustainability Report 2017 is the company’s third Group report which covers the sustainability strategies, initiatives and performance in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues of its operations in Singapore and Australia for financial year ended 31 March 2017 (FY2017).

Media & Communications

Viewers Don’t Want a Polished Sound Bite Machine, Says Author of Book Blasting Media Training

Aug 2, 2017 5:05 PM ET

While some content types ebb and flow in popularity, video remains a reliable performer. For business audiences, videos telling stories about corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are accessed by fund managers and analysts over the Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters platforms.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Minnesota Recycling Workers Find Stolen Safe with $20,000 Still Inside

Aug 2, 2017 4:15 PM ET

HOPKINS, Minn. (KMSP) - When you're sorting cardboard boxes and aluminum cans, a mangled, several-hundred pound safe catches your attention quickly. Even more so when you find a stack of $100 bills still inside.

Environment

Tetra Pak Aligns Its Environmental Goals with Paris Climate Agreement

Aug 2, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Tetra Pak is keen to show that its efforts are absolutely in line with the collective global requirement to take climate change seriously. Aligning with current climate science allows the business to play its role in limiting global warming to well below the 2°C limit as established by the Paris Agreement. The business was the first packaging company to complete the SBT target review process.

Innovation & Technology

Technology Creates New Efficiencies, But Are Water Utilities Prepared for the Security Risk?

Aug 2, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Yahoo!, the Democratic National Convention and the U.S. Department of Justice were among the high-profile victims hit by major cyber attacks in 2016. Many people believe it’s only a matter of time before a water utility joins the list. Some consider physical security to be the weak link in ensuring a well-protected water supply; while others worry that the Internet of Things has created an incalculable number of entry points for hackers to create mischief.

Environment

Earth Overshoot Day: Living Large in a Crowded World

Aug 2, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Today is Earth Overshoot Day. As of today, the year is done for planet Earth, she has given a year’s worth of natural resources. It may seem counter-intuitive at first. Obviously, we aren’t done with 2017 yet. How can we take more than the Earth makes, for decades on end?

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report: Interface and PayPal Make the Social Purpose Business Case

Aug 2, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Ethical Corporation released a new report with case studies from Interface and PayPal on making the social purpose business case.

Events, Media & Communications

MTV Presents “An Inconvenient Special” Town Hall on Climate Change, Hosted by Former Vice President Al Gore

Aug 2, 2017 2:45 PM ET

MTV will present, “An Inconvenient Special,” a town hall forum to amplify young people’s voices on the topic of climate change on Wednesday, August 2nd at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT. The special will be hosted by former Vice President Al Gore in connection with his upcoming film, “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power.” Viacom Networks will also help bring awareness to the issue by declaring the week of July 31st as, “An Inconvenient Week,” with social, digital and on-air support across 10 channels including MTV, VH1, LOGO, Comedy Central, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick@Nite, and Teen Nick.

Diversity & Inclusion

Retired Colonel Heads Preparedness Operation for Duke Energy, Where Veterans Play Major Role in the Workforce

Aug 2, 2017 2:25 PM ET

Steve McGugan’s passion to help people in the midst of crisis didn’t diminish when he retired from the U.S. Army. Only the battlefield has changed. Driven to run to the sound of the guns, as one of his generals said, and responding to urgent situations distinguished his 24 years in the Army, including 39 months in combat operations. That drive led McGugan, a colonel, to a new career. He joined Duke Energy in January as director of emergency preparedness.

Environment

Healing an Ailing Forest

Aug 2, 2017 2:05 PM ET

As a biologist trained to preserve wildlife and their habitat, you would think Stephen Byrd would have reservations about setting a fire in the tinder-dry Sierra Nevada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Innovation Doesn’t End on the Product Line

Aug 2, 2017 1:45 PM ET

It isn’t exactly TED Talk material to note that the world’s best companies must innovate. At Nestlé USA, innovation is our lifeblood. But it’s more than keeping up with the times or even with competitors. A company must keep up with its workforce, too.

Energy

The Need for Speed: Utilities, Clean Tech and Regulators Agree the Energy Transition has to Move Faster

Aug 2, 2017 1:20 PM ET

National Grid’s Nouel says his team issues open RFPs to encourage innovation: “We say, here’s the problem; give us the solution.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Frontline Families AmeriCorps Member Serves Veterans, Local Community

Aug 2, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Wendy Samples may have been the only Frontline Families AmeriCorps member in the entire state of Mississippi over the last year, but her friend and colleague, Heath Dearman, said she has been the perfect fit for this role.

Events, Media & Communications

Registration Opens for Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship's Management Intensive

Aug 2, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is pleased to open registration for its Management Intensive, a deep-dive into corporate citizenship best practices with a strong focus on managerial responsibility.

Research, Reports & Publications

Interface and PayPal make the Social Purpose Business Case

Aug 2, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Ethical Corporation released a new report with case studies from Interface and PayPal on making the social purpose business case.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GM Helps Accelerate Resident-Led Community Transformation Plan

Aug 2, 2017 12:30 PM ET

General Motors, The Skillman Foundation and the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance are collaborating to revitalize and strengthen the Cody Rouge community in Detroit. The groups will amplify collective strengths and capital – both human and financial – to achieve measureable positive change in the neighborhood, which recently announced a strategic, resident-led transformation plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price CEO Signs Diversity and Inclusion Pledge

Aug 2, 2017 12:30 PM ET

By joining the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ coalition of companies and organizations, T. Rowe Price is committing to three initial goals intended to catalyze further conversation and action around diversity and inclusion within the workplace and foster collaboration among the member organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating the Conditions for Inclusive Markets

Aug 2, 2017 12:30 PM ET

Inclusive markets not only are possible, but can be made more possible. Find out how in new FSG report.

Environment

Head Back to School with Seven Eco-Friendly Tips

Aug 2, 2017 12:20 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Three Quality of Lifehacks for Eating Healthier at Work

Aug 2, 2017 12:05 PM ET

Do you feel sluggish or tired at work? Taking simple steps throughout the day to make healthier food choices can boost your mood and productivity.