Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Turkish Restaurant Chain Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Female Farmers

Aug 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Turkish hospitality company BigChefs, which endeavours to source its food and other products locally in Turkey, has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to increase the number of its low income women agricultural producers to 80, and provide them with mentorship on issues like logistics, packaging and alike by 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Watermark and Stakeholders Donate Clean Water Well to Community Household in Texas

Aug 7, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Water Well Trusts reached out to partners and experts in the area including Gould’s Water Technology, Austin Pump and Scwhope and Sons, to operate and install equipment donated by Xylem and drill a 500-foot well for the Salazar family.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Ambitious Sustainable Projects Drove More Than $900 Million of New Revenue for HP Which Has Set Targets to Reduce Plastic Waste

Aug 7, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Reducing plastic waste is beneficial to business, according to the managing director of tech company, HP.

Environment

EHS Global Moments: Working Hours In Sweden

Aug 7, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Antea Group discusses Sweden’s Working Hours Act, which stipulates the number of hours employees may work per week, and the rules regarding overtime.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Embracing Change: Alliance Data and Operational Excellence

Aug 7, 2019 10:35 AM ET

While we may not be a household name, Alliance Data engages with millions of consumers across the globe every day through our notable list of FORTUNE 1000 clients.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: The Prodigal Species

Aug 7, 2019 10:30 AM ET

We have a problem with excessive consumption. Our species has become prodigal, and we are spending not just our inheritance, but that of countless generations yet to come.

Energy

I Am … a Turnaround Subject Matter Expert

Aug 7, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Dolly Boden is a turnaround subject matter expert for Chevron’s complex process facilities team.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mid-Course Correction Revisited - Profitable & Sustainable Business

Aug 7, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Recently the Ray C. Anderson Foundation updated and republished Ray’s first book because bringing his story to the present day could inspire a new generation of business leaders. Also the book looks at how far Interface has come since 1998 and why the company became more successful with its commitment to sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VICKS Long Way Home #TouchOfCare

Aug 7, 2019 9:25 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Can We Create a ‘Future of Work’ that Works for Women?

Aug 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET

How can businesses navigate the broader changes taking place in the world of work in a way that accelerates women’s workplace participation? BSR sets out to answer this question in its latest report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation Named a Leading Company on 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

Aug 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corp. is recognized among the top companies engaging in effective practices of diversity and inclusion on the 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index; one of only 15 organizations named as a Leading Inclusion Index Company out of 148 participating organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The 50 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Aug 6, 2019 3:25 PM ET

For Fast Company‘s inaugural Best Workplaces for Innovators list, we set out to find companies that empower all employee—not just top executives, scientists, or coders—to create new products, improve operations, and take risks.

Innovation & Technology

A First in Argentina: IVECO Is the First Company in the Country Authorized to Sell Compressed Natural Gas Powered Commercial Vehicles

Aug 6, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Compressed natural gas (CNG) technology is at the heart of CNH Industrial’s (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) commitment to bringing proven, and ready-to use alternative population technologies to market.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Looks to Employee Data to Tackle Gender Diversity

Aug 6, 2019 2:45 PM ET

When Scotiabank was looking to find new ways to close the gender gap, it turned to what it had been deploying in nearly every other facet of its business: technology.

Education

Intel Foundation Supports the First U.S. WiSci STEAM Camp for Middle School Girls

Aug 6, 2019 2:25 PM ET

There’s no doubt critical young minds will help create the innovations of tomorrow. And with programs like WiSci, the Intel Foundation is committed to increasing access to technology for girls, particularly in underserved and diverse communities.

Education

Comerica Bank, Living and Learning Enrichment Center Eye Talent Through Exceptional Academy

Aug 6, 2019 2:00 PM ET

The new program, which launches in September, trains adults with disabilities on skills in high demand by local companies.

Media & Communications

As Investors Suggested Tying Executive Compensation to Progress in ESG / Sustainability – Can This Be Factored Into Today’s Corporate Pay Programs?

Aug 6, 2019 1:30 PM ET

For several decades now, investors have increasingly focused on issues involving executive compensation. Remember Graef S. Crystal?

Energy

Black & Veatch Appoints Dynamic Industry Veterans to Power Business Leadership Team

Aug 6, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Following the announcement of Black & Veatch’s global Power business restructuring in July, the company today announced the completion of its global Power leadership team.

Education

Lockheed Martin’s Annual Ethics Case Competition

Aug 6, 2019 1:20 PM ET

Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. Our future success – and our nation’s technological advantage – depend on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. Our success also depends on our commitment to operating with integrity and to the highest ethical standards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Commits to Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Aug 6, 2019 12:45 PM ET

We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to support partners in our Manila office who hosted the Community Business Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Network’s Philippines roundtable.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) 2019

Aug 6, 2019 12:15 PM ET

In recognition of #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, America's Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter From Chairman & CEO Jim Umpleby

Aug 6, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Caterpillar’s efforts to drive sustainability across the company in 2018 led to outstanding business performance, which allowed us to invest in sustainable solutions that enhance communities and protect the planet.

Energy

Smithfield Foods’ “Manure-to-Energy” Project to Inject Renewable Natural Gas Directly to Milan, Missouri Distribution System

Aug 6, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Smithfield’s manure-to-energy projects in Missouri are part of Smithfield Renewables, the company’s platform to unify and accelerate its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts, and key to achieving its goal to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development Program Applies Transformative Science to Help Protect People of All Ages

Aug 6, 2019 11:00 AM ET

At Pfizer, we discover and develop novel vaccines that help protect people around the world from deadly viruses and bacteria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It's All About the Community

Aug 6, 2019 10:30 AM ET

On June 19th, KitchenAid celebrated its tenth year of hosting a volunteer project called the “Day of Caring.” Almost 200 employee volunteers in Southwest Michigan and more than 300 employees globally, participated this year.