Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Turning the Energy Efficiency Directive into a Positive Value Driver

Dec 11, 2015 9:10 AM ET

Executives who see the business value or operational benefits of increasing efficiency, particularly within the automotive industry, stand to benefit the most from complying and implementing applicable solutions.

Energy

Walmart Deploys Affordable Green Energy on an Industrial Scale

Dec 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Retail giant Walmart uses a massive amount of energy to power its operations globally. According to a Forbes estimate, the company’s worldwide power demand is about 29,000 GWH per year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Banorte Supports Educational Programs for Children and Youths, in Conjunction with OEI

Dec 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET

With the intention of promoting educational projects for Mexican children and youth, Grupo Financiero Banorte (GFNorte) signed a collaboration agreement with representation in Mexico of the Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) for education, science and culture. This alliance seeks to design, and promote strategies to strengthen the preparation of students in Mexico.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Apoya Banorte programas educativos para niños y jóvenes, en conjunto con la OEI

Dec 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Con la intención de promover proyectos a favor de la educación de niños y jóvenes mexicanos, Grupo Financiero Banorte (GFNorte) firmó un convenio de colaboración con la representación en México de la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI). Esta alianza busca diseñar, promover e impulsar estrategias que refuercen la preparación de estudiantes de nuestro país.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ailes Apprentice Program Promotes Diversity in Journalism, Celebrates 11th Graduating Class

Dec 11, 2015 7:00 AM ET

In New York City on Thursday, November 19, Fox News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes honored the newest group of fellows from the Ailes Apprentice Program, a professional development initiative Ailes founded in 2003 for television journalists from diverse backgrounds. The ceremony, hosted by Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner, celebrated the eleventh graduating class, each of whom completed an immersive 12-month fellowship at Fox News and its partners.

Environment

Tom Werner: Why Business Isn't Waiting for COP21 Outcomes

Dec 11, 2015 6:00 AM ET

Winston Churchill once said, "however beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results."

As the world's leaders meet in Paris for the COP21 conference, it's clear that a practical and sustainable climate change agreement is within reach. However, with negotiators working to establish international commitments that are achievable, the focus is seemingly on the "who" and "why" at the expense of the "how." I think this misses a significant opportunity, especially given the active participation of global business leaders.

Education

Regions Foundation Gift Buys Bloomberg Terminals for Haslam College of Business

Dec 11, 2015 5:05 AM ET

A recent gift from the Regions Foundation has allowed UT’s Haslam College of Business to purchase four additional Bloomberg terminals, a system that allows finance professionals to monitor and analyze real-time market data, and place trades.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goldcorp Updates Its Human Rights Policy

Dec 10, 2015 6:45 PM ET

At Goldcorp, we believe in acting ethically and respecting all of our stakeholders, everywhere we have operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goldcorp actualiza su Política de Derechos Humanos

Dec 10, 2015 6:45 PM ET

En Goldcorp, creemos en la importancia de actuar de forma ética y respetar a todas nuestras partes interesadas, en todos los lugares donde operamos.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goldcorp modifie sa politique sur les droits de la personne

Dec 10, 2015 6:45 PM ET

Chez Goldcorp, nous pensons qu’il est important d’agir de manière éthique et de respecter toutes nos parties prenantes, partout où nous avons des opérations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Respecting Human Rights is Embedded in the Way HP Does Business

Dec 10, 2015 4:10 PM ET

Environment

Sustainability: The View From Berlin

Dec 10, 2015 4:00 PM ET

“Poor but sexy”. The famous slogan created by former mayor Klaus Wowereit in 2004 has somehow come to define the German capital, even though gentrification over the last few years is quickly changing the cityscape, especially across swaths of East Berlin.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caterpillar Gives Record $13 Million in United Way Campaign

Dec 10, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees together with the Caterpillar Foundation have pledged more than $13 million to the United Way agencies across the United States as part of its 2015-2016 campaign. This record amount includes a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Caterpillar Foundation. The United Way has been Caterpillar’s only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees for more than 60 years.

Environment

Preserving and Protecting Natural Resources: Wynn Resorts Designated LEED Gold Equivalent Resorts

Dec 10, 2015 3:25 PM ET

One of the most important gifts that Wynn Resorts as a corporate family can give to future generations is our dedication to preserve and protect the natural resources that we all need every day.

Events, Media & Communications

Points of Light Announces Detroit as Host City for the 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service

Dec 10, 2015 3:05 PM ET

Points of Light announced today that Detroit has been named host city for the 2016 Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service, which will be held at the Cobo Center June 27-29, 2016. Points of Light is currently calling for proposals for thought-leading and innovative workshops as part of the annual Conference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FCA US LLC Scores Wards 10 Best Engines 'Three-Peat' With EcoDiesel V-6; Lone Diesel on List for Second Straight Year

Dec 10, 2015 1:55 PM ET

The FCA US LLC 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 is one of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2016.

Research, Reports & Publications

America’s Charities Releases New Research on Corporate Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving Trends

Dec 10, 2015 1:00 PM ET

America’s Charities, the leader in workplace giving and philanthropy, today released a new report on top corporate employee engagement and workplace giving trends. The research, titled Snapshot 2015: The New Corporate DNA—Where Employee Engagement and Social Impact Converge, details the leading issues facing employee engagement and workplace giving program managers across corporate America today. Unveiled during a 3BL Media-hosted webinar this morning, Snapshot 2015 is the latest in America’s Charities’ series of research on current trends, attitudes and perceptions in employee engagement and workplace giving.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

To Make Companies Understand It, Sustainability Must Speak Their Language

Dec 10, 2015 12:30 PM ET

“So what did you find out?” asked my friend while picking up his pint and taking a generous, hard-earned sip after a long working day. He is a Metals & Mining Asset Manager in a large and well-known investment bank. I am a Ph.D. candidate studying how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters can be integrated into mainstream business strategy. He was asking about my three-year research project on sustainability reporting and companies’ decision-making processes.

Events, Media & Communications

Open Call to Submit Your Corporate Citizenship Video

Dec 10, 2015 12:25 PM ET

For eight years the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship has hosted the Corporate Citizenship Film Festival, which attracts both domestic and international interest. This year, the event is sponsored by Mary Kay, and provides your company with a platform to share your CSR story with thousands of viewers, including the approximately 600 CSR leaders attending the 2016 International Corporate Citizenship Conference.

Health & Healthcare

New Issue of Art Therapy Today Spotlights Art Therapy and Social Justice

Dec 10, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Art Therapy Today provides readers with the most up-to-date information about The American Art Therapy Association's (AATA) activities, current news related to the art therapy profession, and announcements pertaining to events or opportunities provided by the AATA.

Innovation & Technology

TED@UPS: Turning Skeptics into Believers

Dec 10, 2015 12:00 PM ET

View the blog and video of Jack Levis of UPS.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands Support to Thirteen New Cities through the What Works Cities Initiative

Dec 10, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that mayors from thirteen American cities have been selected to join What Works Cities and have publicly committed to enhance their use of data and evidence to improve services, inform local decision making and engage residents.

Health & Healthcare

Making a Date For Behaviour Change

Dec 10, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Every year the National Health Service loses a staggering £950m because of missed appointments, or DNAs (did not attends) – no-shows who fail to cancel their appointments. Twelve million GP appointments are missed at a cost of £162m and 7.1m hospital appointments at a cost of £788m. Not only do missed appointments incur financial losses in terms of underused specialists and equipment, and increased administration costs, but the patient population loses slots that are in high demand and the patients who DNA do not get the healthcare they need.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Have You Checked For Slavery In Your Supply Chain? If Not Then You Should

Dec 10, 2015 10:30 AM ET

With the world realizing what the effects of forced labor and modern day slavery can do to them, major companies that have identified slavery within their supply chains are creating better plans to rid of this problem. As we’ve seen in recent months major companies, such as Nestle, have found that suppliers within their supply chains have been using the elements of human slavery to increase production. With consumers becoming more aware of what is exactly involved in the products they buy and the sources that companies use to create these products, it has really become top priority for many companies to be aware of the pending social, economical, and ethical issues.

Energy

Wind Energy to Power GM’s Texas Assembly Plant

Dec 10, 2015 10:10 AM ET

General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant will soon be able to build up to 125,000 trucks a year using wind power from turbines whose blades span the length of a football field in diameter.