Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

CITGO Lemont Refinery Promotes Higher Education through STEM Scholarships

Oct 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Fifteen college-bound students from three Lemont area high schools were awarded a CITGO Fueling Education Scholarship for excellence in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The students received their award from Peter Collarelli, Government and Public Affairs Manager and were recognized by their peers during a school assembly.

Events, Media & Communications

The Dos and Don'ts of CR reporting

Oct 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Sustainability Report. Corporate Social Responsibility (or CSR) Report. Environmental, Social and Governance (or ESG) Report.
As sustainability practitioners, we know it’s a report that goes by many names. Today, however, one element is unchanging: Reports that disclose material information on a company’s sustainability progress are no longer "nice to do." They are quickly becoming a non-negotiable "must do" that help to not only inform a company’s CR strategy but also its investment decisions and business strategies.

Health & Healthcare

Mars Symbioscience and Women’s Heart Alliance Partner for Better Heart Health

Oct 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Mars Symbioscience and its CocoaVia® brand have joined together with Women’s Heart Alliance (WHA) on its mission to improve heart health and reduce cardiovascular disease among women in the United States.

Events, Media & Communications

Free Webinar on the Future of Renewable Packaging

Oct 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center, in partnership with Tetra Pak Inc., is hosting a “peek under the package” webinar exploring the future of renewable packaging.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg D4GX 2016 Keynotes: How Big Data Can Be a Tool for Good (Or Evil)

Oct 6, 2016 9:50 AM ET

Can city governments use data analytics to help improve the lives of citizens? That was the question presented to attendees at Bloomberg’s annual Data for Good Exchange conference on Sunday, September 25, 2016, and the answers weren’t always easy to hear.

Environment

NeighborWoods® Month Survey Reveals How Important Trees Are to Home Owners

Oct 6, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Alliance for Community Trees, a program of the Arbor Day Foundation encompassing a collective of local tree planting non-profits, kicks-off NeighborWoods month, the annual celebration of trees and green communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Inclusive Economy: Perspectives from Premal Shah of Kiva

Oct 6, 2016 9:25 AM ET

At Kiva we have a saying: Talent is universal equally distributed, but opportunity is not. We believe in a world where everyone can participate in their economy. Digital technology is enabling that reality.

Events, Media & Communications

Troy Wiseman Joins Earth Day Network Board of Directors

Oct 6, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Earth Day Network is the world's largest environmental movement. EcoPlanet Bamboo CEO & Co-Founder Troy Wiseman joins its Board of Directors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Symantec Releases 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report

Oct 6, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The company invites its stakeholders to review the report and complete a brief stakeholder feedback survey. As an incentive, survey respondents can vote for one of three nonprofits to receive a $100,000 grant.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NRG Charity Flag Football Game a Rousing Success

Oct 6, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Sponsors Celebratory Plenary at Greenbuild 2016

Oct 6, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Inspired by the power of collaborative sustainable thinking, Mohawk Group is challenging the green building community to Believe in Better at Greenbuild 2016. The company is sponsoring Greenbuild’s Celebratory Plenary event and will leverage the platform to unveil its Believe in Better campaign.

Events, Media & Communications

Funny or Die: Katie Couric Risks Her Life to Show that Public Health is Saving Lives Every Day

Oct 6, 2016 8:50 AM ET

In the opening video of the Bloomberg Hopkins 100 Awards event, Katie Couric risks her life to show that public health is saving lives every day – including hers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg's 50 Most Influential 2016

Oct 6, 2016 7:40 AM ET

When compiling a list of who commands the most power in financial markets, some decisions are easier than others. Jamie Dimon is an obvious choice—he heads the world’s most valuable bank, after all.

Environment

Sentinel Awards Honor National Geographic Special 'Bill Nye's Global Meltdown' for Outstanding Efforts to Engage Viewers on Climate Change

Oct 5, 2016 9:00 PM ET

Bill Nye's Global Meltdown, the acclaimed science educator's recent documentary for the National Geographic Channel chronicling the worldwide effects of climate change, took home top honors at the Sentinel Awards in Hollywood on September 28.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Forest City Sponsors Three Hispanic Heritage College Scholarships

Oct 5, 2016 5:15 PM ET

Forest City continued the company's partnership with Esperanza, Inc., Ohio’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Hispanic educational achievement, with the recent sponsorship of three $1,000 college scholarships awarded to Greater Cleveland residents.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cobalt: The New Conflict Mineral?

Oct 5, 2016 5:05 PM ET

The Washington Post’s latest story exposes the often dangerous conditions faced by African workers in cobalt mines, adding to the increasing worldwide attention paid to human rights issues in global supply chains and raw material sourcing.

Events, Media & Communications

NetSuite Continues its Commitment to Grace Hopper Conference

Oct 5, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Elham Ghassemzadeh, Vice President of Product Management of NetSuite, shares why NetSuite continues to support Anita Borg Institute's Grace Hopper Celebration and their work to support women in computing.

Innovation & Technology

How Mobile Technology is Improving Heart Health in China

Oct 5, 2016 2:10 PM ET

In 2011, Qualcomm Wireless Reach launched the Wireless Heart Health (WHH) program in collaboration with Life Care Networks, a Beijing-based company dedicated to bringing advanced technologies and products to remote areas in China.

Green Infrastructure

LG Named “Official ENERGY STAR® TV Provider for Greenbuild 2016.”

Oct 5, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Greenbuild 2016 Platinum Sponsor LG Electronics USA is highlighting a host of energy efficient air conditioning technologies and home appliances at the trade show in Los Angeles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Erdogan to Turkey’s Central Bank: Nice Rate Cut, Do More Please

Oct 5, 2016 1:45 PM ET

Turkey’s central bank did the right thing by cutting interest rates this week and it should continue to do so, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Education

Following a Successful Summer in Detroit, JetBlue’s Soar with Reading Program Will Travel to Fort Lauderdale in 2017

Oct 5, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Since launching our award-winning Soar with Reading program in 2011, JetBlue has provided more than $2.25 million worth of books to children in need throughout our network. This is no small feat. Countless crewmembers, community leaders and customers have helped as we set out to encourage kids’ imaginations to take flight through reading.

Education

Meet Murielle Treil from France

Oct 5, 2016 1:25 PM ET

With more than 20 years of practice, Murielle was already long experienced in inquiry-based teaching. However, she considered participating in the Amgen Teach trainings as an opportunity to further engage in inquiry-based activities for adults, to share views with researchers on the process of scientific research and to build inquiry-based pedagogical content together with other participants and trainers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Investing in Community – Virtual, and Home

Oct 5, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Community is important to me – my neighbors in San Antonio, my colleagues at AT&T and the virtual community of AT&T customers with which I work – the AT&T Community Forums.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Receives the FUNDAHRSE CSR Seal for the Ninth Consecutive Year

Oct 5, 2016 1:00 PM ET

For the ninth consecutive year, Gildan was the recipient of the FUNDAHRSE CSR Seal awarded by the Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility in Honduras (Fundación Hondureña de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial - FUNDAHRSE).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Quantify Your Social Impacts: With WBCSD, Unilever, Fedex and Nestlé

Oct 5, 2016 1:00 PM ET

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Unilever, FedEx and Nestlé will be sharing their strategies, stumbling blocks, and solutions in a live Ethical Corporation webinar on 13th October 2016 2pm BST/3pm CEST.