Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

U.S. Green Building Industry Generates 2.3M Jobs in 2015

Nov 27, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Buildings use nearly 40 percent of all energy in the U.S. today. With the growing need of corporate real estate buyers and tenants across the spectrum to reduce their carbon footprint, construction of new energy-efficient buildings as well as retrofitting of existing buildings offers an unprecedented opportunity to the real estate sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Bank Group Recognized for Climate Leadership

Nov 26, 2015 3:20 PM ET

Environment

#TBT What Does Climate Change Have To Do With Pumpkin Pie?

Nov 26, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Video Interview with Melanne Verveer at the BSR Conference 2015

Nov 25, 2015 7:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

MGM Resorts Employees Raise Food for Three Square Food Bank

Nov 25, 2015 6:30 PM ET

Employees of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) donated more than 154,000 pounds of food to Three Square Food Bank in the continuous effort by MGM employees to extend the staff of life to food insecure residents this holiday season.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Adam Ottavino and Steven Souza, Jr. Help Players Trust Brighten Birthdays

Nov 25, 2015 5:00 PM ET

Adam Ottavino and Steven Souza, Jr. made appearances this month at birthday parties that Volunteers of America and the Players Trust hold for disadvantaged kids living in VOA facilities for low-income, transitional and homeless people.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Beneficially Reused 69% of its Byproducts in 2014

Nov 25, 2015 4:25 PM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Health & Healthcare

More than 380,000 Deaths and Serious Injuries Could Be Prevented in Brazil if Basic UN Vehicle Regulations Were Adopted

Nov 25, 2015 4:15 PM ET

A new report commissioned by Global NCAP has revealed that 34,000 Brazilian lives could be saved and 350,000 serious injuries prevented by 2030, if UN vehicle safety regulations were adopted and car manufacturers sought to achieve higher ratings in the Latin NCAP crash test programme.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Beyond GSK: 2015 Philadelphia IMPACT Award Winner: Philadelphia City Rowing

Nov 25, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Each year, GSK gives IMPACT Awards to nonprofits who address pressing community health needs in innovative ways and achieve sustainable outcomes.

Innovation & Technology

E-Waste Infographic Makes a Splash

Nov 25, 2015 1:45 PM ET

Arrow Value Recovery’s new E-waste infographic covers the causes behind the electronic waste challenge,
how widespread e-waste is becoming, how consumers can affect a change, and how organizations can extend the useful life of electronic devices.

Health & Healthcare

New Issue of Art Therapy Today Highlights Art Therapy as a Way to Promote Communication for Individuals with Dementia

Nov 25, 2015 1:10 PM ET

In this issue of Art Therapy Today, Raquel Chapin Stephenson, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCAT, describes how art therapy can help reduce social isolation and loneliness in people with dementia by providing a new pathway for communication. Additionally, the AATA releases new details about how to support new professional art therapists during its #GivingTuesday campaign. Sara Windrem, the AATA Featured Member, discusses who inspired her career in art therapy and the methods she uses in her work with Veterans.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mandatory Parental Leave Can Pare Gender Gap

Nov 25, 2015 12:20 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Republic Services of Contra Costa County Hosts a Reuse Roundup to Benefit Christmas for Everyone

Nov 25, 2015 11:45 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Joey Gase Receives Inaugural Comcast Community Champion Of The Year Award

Nov 25, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Environment

Global Emissions - ICT Sector On Par With the Aviation Industry

Nov 25, 2015 10:45 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Holland America Line Wraps Up Successful Year of Seattle Giving with Community Impact Award from Seattle Business Magazine

Nov 25, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Each year in its headquarters city of Seattle, Washington, Holland America Line contributes to many local non-profit organizations through sponsorships, board participation and employee volunteerism. The company also supports a wide-range of non-profits and philanthropic efforts throughout the United States and around the world where its premium cruise ships sail. Seattle Business Magazine recently recognized the cruise line’s philanthropic efforts with a Community Impact Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Interview with Elena Valderrábano Vázquez, Global Director for Corporate Ethic and Sustainability, Telefónica

Nov 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Edison Volunteers Help Fight to End Hunger and Homelessness for Veterans

Nov 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM and Peace Corps Among "Purposeful Global Engagement Pioneer Award" Winners!

Nov 25, 2015 9:30 AM ET

At its 25th Anniversary Celebration in November, PYXERA Global recognized IBM, the Peace Corps, FSG and Lynka CEO John Lynch "for their work pioneering new global engagement practices that inclusively and sustainably improve lives and livelihoods worldwide."

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Pak and DeLaval Commit to Up-Skill Dairy Farm Management in China

Nov 25, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Beyond GSK: 2015 RTP IMPACT Award Winner: Emily Krzyzewski Center

Nov 25, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Each year, GSK gives IMPACT Awards to nonprofits who address pressing community health needs in innovative ways and achieve sustainable outcomes.

Environment

Business & Financial Sectors Converge at COP21

Nov 25, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Dozens of major companies and investors from across the United States will be joining the nonprofit sustainability group Ceres at the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris in support of a strong global climate deal that will accelerate the shift to a low-carbon, clean energy economy. Details on key #COP21 events are provided.

Education

A Letter from Amgen Scholars Leadership

Nov 25, 2015 7:00 AM ET

Since its inception in 2006, more than 2,500 talented undergraduates have participated in the Amgen Scholars Program by undertaking hands-on summer research projects in science and engineering laboratories at 13 host institutions in the United States and Europe. And a growing cadre of Program alumni are going on to graduate school and scientific careers across the globe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good to Benefit Newark Nonprofits

Nov 24, 2015 6:25 PM ET

Headquartered in Newark, NJ for more than 100 years, Prudential is a recognized leader for its commitment to the local community. No stranger to employee volunteerism, Prudential demonstrated its investment in helping the community thrive by partnering with Taproot Foundation to host a ScopeAthon to benefit Newark, NJ nonprofits.

Social Impact & Volunteering

TWC Celebrates STEM and Environmentalism at Milwaukee STEMfest

Nov 24, 2015 6:20 PM ET

The 7th annual Time Warner Cable STEMfest took place Nov. 6 & 7 at Milwaukee’s Discovery World, and more than 5,000 problem solvers took part in the event’s hands-on STEM activities!