Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

National Grid Completes Major Upgrade of Canada-New England Transmission Link

Jul 12, 2016 10:45 AM ET

National Grid recently completed a major upgrade to its portion of a 960-mile, 450 kilovolt high-voltage direct-current, or HVDC, transmission system that has been delivering clean, carbon-free electricity from Canada to New England for the past 25 years. National Grid is the majority owner of the US portion of the system, which it operates on behalf of some 35 other energy providers. The $27 million project took approximately three years and was completed on time and on budget.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Compact Network Canada Becomes 3BL Media Affiliate

Jul 12, 2016 10:00 AM ET

3BL Media, the corporate communications platform for corporate social responsibility and sustainability news and content, has formed a news distribution partnership with the Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), the Canadian Chapter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ECHO Early Learning Exhibit Receives Support From James M. Cox Foundation

Jul 12, 2016 10:00 AM ET

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, is pleased to announce a $100,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation in support of its early learning science initiative Champ Lane. ECHO’s Champ Lane is a 2,200 square-foot exhibit and classroom designed to support early learners, educators and caregivers. The exhibit will serve as the platform for development of the critical STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) early learning focused curriculum.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Employees Conduct Clothing Drive to Benefit Central Arizona Shelter Services

Jul 12, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Employees from Arrow Electronics’ Phoenix integration center collected and donated 3,887 items of clothing and personal-care items last month for Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), a nonprofit organization established in 1984 to empower men, women and children with diverse needs to not only end their homelessness, but also rebuild their lives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Meet a Supplier: Dr. Puri and the Society for Child Development

Jul 12, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Contributes Volunteer Support to Camp Aranzazu in its Fifth Annual Care Day

Jul 12, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Volunteers from CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery returned to Camp Aranzazu in Rockport for a fifth year to assist with cleanup and other efforts on the camp’s Annual Camp Care Day. Camp Aranzazu serves children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses through therapeutic recreation at its barrier-free facility. With more than 100 acres of land and only one full-time maintenance staff member, the camp relies heavily on volunteers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Walmart Highlights Economic Mobility for Women

Jul 12, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Helping Women In the U.S.
We have also been working to help U.S. women from low income households improve their employment skills. The Walmart Foundation provided support and training for more than 200,000 since the launch of our Global Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative. Some of this work has been accomplished through programs aimed at the retail sector, such as our funding of the Chicago Cook County Workforce Partnerships. This work to enhance economic mobility in retail is particularly important to women, since over 50 percent of retail workers in the U.S. are women.

Research, Reports & Publications

TransCanada Releases 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Jul 12, 2016 9:00 AM ET

TransCanada officially released its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which highlights the company’s commitment to operating safely and in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Digital Innovation at Daimler | 'Industrie' 4.0

Jul 12, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The automotive industry is facing fundamental changes. Digitalization is the main force driving this transformation. The connection of the physical and digital worlds is frequently described with the buzz word "Industrie 4.0" or as the fourth industrial revolution.

Research, Reports & Publications

Using Xylem Technology to Heal the Chesapeake

Jul 12, 2016 9:00 AM ET

As excessive nutrients entered the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, fueling large and harmful algae blooms, we partnered with a wastewater treatment plant in Frederick, Maryland, on a comprehensive solution.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How H&M Will Become a Tastemaker for Sustainable Fashion

Jul 12, 2016 8:55 AM ET

In April, H&M hosted a sustainability event at their London showroom. At the reception, they shared the company’s latest sustainability report and the major findings from their sustainability work in 2015.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Is MGM Resorts International Really Leaving the NV Energy Grid?

Jul 11, 2016 7:20 PM ET

Chief Sustainability Officer, Cindy Ortega, discusses our latest decision to improve our renewable energy portfolio.

Events, Media & Communications

Women in Action 2016 Event Underscores Astellas’ Female Empowerment Initiatives

Jul 11, 2016 6:05 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2016 AIAG IMDS Conference

Jul 11, 2016 4:35 PM ET

This year's event takes place over 1 ½ days with an evening reception at the end of day 1. The first day will consist of breakout sessions focusing on IMDS specific topics and legislative issues. The second day will focus strictly on IMDS topics including IMDS 11.0, which includes a new method to support additional regulations, and refinements to further improved data quality.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX Highlights 2015 Accomplishments

Jul 11, 2016 4:00 PM ET

In June, CSX released its sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, tracking the company’s performance against key goals and exploring the issues important to diverse stakeholders who work with, live near, and ultimately depend on this company.

Education

Project Scientist Students Think Physics With The JetBlue Foundation at Long Beach Airport

Jul 11, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sodexo Provides More than 13,000 Free Summer Meals in First 10 Days at Richland School District Two

Jul 11, 2016 3:10 PM ET

Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services, announced today that the summer meal program at Richland School District Two kicked-off successfully this year, serving more than 13,000 meals to youth in the first 10 days. The district’s Food Service Program, operated by Sodexo, is again providing free meals to youth in the county where nearly 1 in 5 kids is at risk of hunger.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gildan Releases its 2015 Genuine Gildan® CSR Report

Jul 11, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Gildan’s 2015 corporate, social and environmental responsibility (CSR) report was released on the Company’s CSR dedicated website genuinegildan.com. Among other information, this year’s report highlights the results of Gildan’s 2010-2015 efforts in the area of environmental sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Call for Nominations for Jurors for World Environment Center Sustainability Award

Jul 11, 2016 2:50 PM ET

The World Environment Center (WEC) is seeking recommendations for sustainability experts to serve as members of the independent jury to select its yearly Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. The Gold Medal Award is presented annually to a global company that demonstrates systemic commitment to sustainability in business practice.

Events, Media & Communications

Interview with Jennifer Risi, Managing Director at Ogilvy Media Influence

Jul 11, 2016 2:20 PM ET

Jennifer Risi is a seasoned communications executive with more than 15 years of experience. She oversees global media relations at Ogilvy and serves as senior advisor to many of the firm’s clients. She is an expert in nation branding, CEO positioning, crisis communications, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business-to-business strategy development. She is a worldwide board member of Ogilvy Public Relations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Choosing to Find Your Happy Place at Work

Jul 11, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Sometimes finding happiness must be very intentional but simply knowing happiness is a choice is not enough. Experiencing it requires a conscious decision every day and it is not always easy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KIRO 7 and The Trust for Public Land Announce Finalists for Western Washington’s Cox Conserves Heroes Program

Jul 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

KIRO 7, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, today announced finalists for Western Washington’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program. The public is being asked to vote now through August 19 at http://www.kiro7.com/heroes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nominate Your Company for the 2017 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability (due Sept. 7)

Jul 11, 2016 12:55 PM ET

Nominations are now being accepted for the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 2017 Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. The Gold Medal Award is presented annually to a global company that demonstrates systemic commitment to sustainability in business practice.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Investors See Strong Link Between Corporate Sustainability and Financial Performance

Jul 11, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Up to 90% of professional investors measure a company’s sustainability performance before making investment decisions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dedicated Dad Sleeps Under Son's Hospital Crib in Viral Photo: 'Father of the Year'

Jul 11, 2016 12:05 PM ET