Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ideas That Matter 2016 | SOLA Case Statement and Website

Oct 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Design studio, The Blank Page, is helping SOLA, School of Leadership, Afghanistan to change lives through our Ideas that Matter grant.

Innovation & Technology

Advances in Remote Mining Prompt Need for Sophisticated Communications Networks

Oct 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

An IT revolution is underway in the mining industry, and any investment in communications infrastructure needs to be both strategic and holistic in its planning.

Environment

'The X-Files' Creator Chris Carter Earns Vancouver Film Festival Award for Environmental Efforts on Set

Oct 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

At a Vancouver International Film Festival luncheon on October 7, The X-Files creator Chris Carter accepted the festival's 2016 Industry Builder Award for his role in leading efforts behind the scenes to make production as environmentally sustainable as possible. Beginning with initiatives on the set of 20th Century Fox's The X-Files: I Want to Believe in 2007 and continuing through to this year's six-episode event series, the work led by Carter and his crew has resulted in major savings in both costs and carbon emissions and developed new strategies to recycle set materials. The initiatives were bolstered by 21st Century Fox's corporate sustainability program, which is dedicated to reducing environmental impacts across global operations.

Energy

The Palazzo Hotel Operations Team Prepare Meals at Three Square Food Bank

Oct 21, 2016 9:15 AM ET

At the end of September, members of Hotel Operations at The Palazzo participated in a volunteer event at Three Square, helping with the preparation of snacks and meals for the less fortunate. They aim to volunteer at two local organizations per year as a part of their efforts to give back.

Diversity & Inclusion

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Honors FCA US with Two Awards

Oct 21, 2016 9:15 AM ET

FCA US LLC was named Corporation of the Year at the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s 33rd annual Ambassadors Championing Excellence Awards, honoring excellence and ongoing commitment to working with and helping to develop and mentor minority business enterprises. Kevin Bell, Head of Diversity Supplier Development at FCA US, also received the Jethro Joseph Advocate of the Year Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics’ Netherlands Employees Support Maria Auxiliatrix Run

Oct 21, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Employees from Arrow Electronics’ Venlo office volunteered their time last month to support the Maria Auxiliatrix Run (M.A.-Run), an annual two-day event that centers on giving back to individuals with disabilities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How OhioHealth Surpasses Their Associate Volunteering Goals

Oct 21, 2016 9:15 AM ET

OhioHealth increased volunteer participation rates by over 4,000 hours in just one year. To be specific, they set a goal to track 18,500 volunteer hours in 2016 — a goal which they met and then surpassed by reaching 22,618 volunteer hours. I wanted to know how they did it.

Health & Healthcare

M&S Wants Us to Get Active for 30 Minutes a Day to Help Cut the Risks pf Breast Cancer

Oct 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), and UK high-street retailer M&S has launched a campaign, ‘Spark Something Good,’ by teaming up with seven women, all of whom have been affected by breast cancer, to help get customers active to prevent the disease. During this month, the store will be donating 10 per cent of all women’s fitness clothing and sports bra sales to the charity, Breast Cancer Now.

Events, Media & Communications

Tetra Tech’s DNA | Cutting-Edge Solutions

Oct 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Providing cost-effective, innovative, and unique solutions to solve our clients’ most complex problems

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants

Oct 21, 2016 8:30 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

What if There Were More Women in Tech?

Oct 20, 2016 6:40 PM ET

Becky Plummer, senior software engineer, Bloomberg

"The reality is that there is no shortage of innovations pioneered by women - not least the handheld syringe (Letitia Geer), gas central heating (Alice Parker), residential solar heating (Dr Maria Telkes), Kevlar (Stephanie Kwolek), and even the foundations for wi-fi (Hedy Lamarr).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Finding Connection Through Volunteerism at NetSuite

Oct 20, 2016 6:25 PM ET

NetSuite's Volunteer Time Off policy gives all employees 16 hours of paid time to volunteer in their local communities. In this post, one NetSuite employee shares how volunteerism has helped him forge connections with colleagues and give back to his community.

Environment

Getting Back on the Landfill-Free List

Oct 20, 2016 5:30 PM ET

General Motors’ expectations for a landfill-free facility are structured and strict, with sites removed from the list if even a small load goes into the ground. When that happens, both the local teams and global waste experts collaborate to find solutions.

Innovation & Technology

Q&A with Devin Thorpe, Founder of Your Mark on the World Center

Oct 20, 2016 5:20 PM ET

Devin Thorpe was a finance guy until he realized life wasn’t all about the money. As a new-media journalist and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, Devin has established himself as a champion of social good.

Innovation & Technology

More Cybersecurity Awareness may Lead to Lower Contract Spending

Oct 20, 2016 5:20 PM ET

Welcome to Bloomberg Government’s Analyst Picks, our daily briefing of top stories affecting the federal market. Bloomberg Government clients have access to Washington’s best government contracting data and analysis.

Responsible Production & Consumption

World Focus on Ethical Sourcing Turns to California as Leaders Gather

Oct 20, 2016 4:35 PM ET

The World focus on ethical sourcing of materials will shift to California next month when the Conflict-Free Smelter Initiative (CFSI) holds its annual meeting in Santa Clara.

Events, Media & Communications

Washington Diversity Council Highlights Leadership Excellence at 2016 Washington Diversity & Leadership Conference

Oct 20, 2016 4:30 PM ET

The Washington Diversity Council will be hosting the 2016 Washington Diversity and Leadership Conference on November 17, 2016 at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3S Awards 2016 Call for Applications

Oct 20, 2016 3:30 PM ET

The 2016 GSC 3S Awards is the global benchmark for excellence in sustainable and socially responsible practices in global sourcing and supply. The 3S Awards is an international awards program now accepting applications and nominations!

Green Infrastructure

Seattle: First City in the U.S to Incentivize Living Buildings with Pilot Program

Oct 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

On October 7, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed legislation to continue the Living Building Pilot Program until 2025. The updated Living Building program legislation expands on a pilot program started in 2009 and increases the number of buildings that can participate to twenty. There are new provisions and adjustments in the legislation that align better with city and state laws, as well as streamline building codes to incentivize developers on adopting regenerative building practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Green Business: Utah Companies That Are Walking the Walk When it Comes to Sustainable Business

Oct 20, 2016 2:55 PM ET

Utah Business has announced the winners of its Green Business Awards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Chamber Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seek Nominations to Recognize Healthy Communities and Businesses

Oct 20, 2016 1:30 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today opened the nomination process for the Health Means Business Healthy10 Awards. The inaugural awards program will honor ten businesses or partnerships that work to improve community wellness through greater economic opportunity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

1,000 Goddesses Gather on the National Mall in D.C. to Heal the Planet, 10/22

Oct 20, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Just weeks before the election, 1000 Goddesses will gather this Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Washington, D.C. for a visionary wisdom and compassion gathering to transcend the politics of fear, greed and separation. This free event will take place on the National Mall at Constitution Gardens, just West of the Washington Monument from 11 am to 5:30 pm.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Gets a Plug

Oct 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

As the brand’s first production vehicle to feature a fuel-cell system when it comes onto the market next year, the Mercedes GLC F-CELL will connect – in a world first – two environmentally responsible technologies associated with the drive system via an electrical cable.

Responsible Production & Consumption

BJ's Wholesale Club Surpasses 50 Million Pounds of Food Donated in Local Communities

Oct 20, 2016 11:40 AM ET

BJ's Wholesale Club announced that it has donated more than 50 million pounds of food through its BJ's Feeding Communities Program®. BJ's has contributed items to 45 food banks including fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, baked goods and dairy items.

Environment

AIDAsol Departs from Hamburg for the Canaries

Oct 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Docking for the 24th time in Hamburg, AIDAsol ended this year’s cruise season in the Hanseatic City on October 19, 2016. At 8:00 a.m. the cruise ship docked for the last time in 2016 at the HafenCity West cruise terminal.