Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sentencing to Commence in West Virginia Chemical Accident

Feb 3, 2016 12:10 PM ET

In early January 2014, a peculiar smell was noticed in the town of Charleston, West Virginia. Along the Elk River, residents began to detect a “licorice odor” coming up from the water. According to an article published by the S.F. Gate, the drinking water of some 300,000 West Virginians was compromised.

Environment

Diageo's Miami Office Awarded LEED Certification

Feb 3, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, announced that its Miami office has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Miami location is Diageo’s fifth building in North America to receive LEED certification, joining the company’s Chicago, New York and Norwalk offices, and a facility in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The LEED rating system, developed by the USGBC, is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.

Energy

National Grid’s New Energy Efficiency Plan to Generate Even More Savings for Massachusetts Customers

Feb 3, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Openings for Global Health Corporate Champions in Accra Ghana

Feb 3, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Global Health Corporate Champions is making pro bono experiences more accessible and affordable for companies interested in exploring pro bono in a critical emerging market. PYXERA Global is fielding a multi-corporate, cross functional team of 10-12 professionals for a four-week assignment in Accra, Ghana in June, 2016, under the USAID Global Health Fellows Program II.

Environment

Republic Services Participates in El Segundo Shred Day

Feb 3, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Republic Services participated in the Shred Day in El Segundo, CA over the weekend of January 16-17. We were able to capture over 12,810 lbs. of shredded material and over 380 lbs. of cardboard boxes.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Protecting a Forest Across Generations

Feb 3, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Environment

Johan Rockström: A Swedish Perspective On Climate Change

Feb 3, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Given its northern latitude, Sweden is warming more rapidly than many other places in the world.

Environment

What’s Next for ESG Metrics?

Feb 3, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Several groups have written predictions about the future course of the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) measurement space.

Health & Healthcare

Illuminating the Best Cancer Treatment Options

Feb 3, 2016 10:15 AM ET

The best cancer treatment options vary because individual cancers vary. This is especially true when it comes to advanced, hard-to-treat solid tumors in areas such as the colon, lungs and breasts. That’s why Quest is partnering with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the largest and most renowned private cancer center in the world, to give hope to patients nationwide who have come to the end of standard treatment options for rare or recurring tumors.

Health & Healthcare

Key Issues that Affect Healthcare Cost and Revenue

Feb 3, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Balancing the needs of patients, government requirements, expanding services and maintaining a safe work environment, against financial goals can leave healthcare providers stretched thin and at risk. Learn more about how to eliminate environment, health, and safety risks that impact your people, your brand, and your customers so you can focus on growing your business. Protect your most important assets.

Innovation & Technology

How Driverless Cars Will Shape Cities of the Future

Feb 3, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Truly “smart cities,” in which transportation systems all communicate with each other (think cars with traffic signals, for example), may seem far off, but futurists and economists alike say it will happen sooner than you think.

Environment

Reflections on Laudato Si - Concluded

Feb 3, 2016 9:00 AM ET

“Never before has the world had a document that so eloquently unites ethics and environmental stewardship. That is why Laudato Si was the most significant environmental event of 2015.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum! Feed the World Program Raises Over $540,000 for Nicaragua Community

Feb 3, 2016 7:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pernod Ricard Commits One Step Further to Sustainable Agricultural Raw Materials by Joining Bonsucro

Feb 2, 2016 5:50 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Big Brands Take Animal Welfare Seriously in Supply Chains

Feb 2, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Animal welfare is important to European consumers. Nowadays, food quality is not only determined by the overall nature and safety of the end product, but also by the perceived welfare status of the animals from which the food is produced.

Environment

30,000 Bottles of Water From Ann Arbor Area Delivered to Flint

Feb 2, 2016 3:00 PM ET

About 30,000 bottles of water were delivered to Flint on Thursday afternoon, compliments of Washtenaw County residents.
The delivery is the result of the Washtenaw Water Drive Coalition's efforts this week to collect donations of bottled water at various drop-off sites in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Milan and Pittsfield Township.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch + Causecast: New Partnership Increases the Power of Corporate Volunteerism

Feb 2, 2016 1:45 PM ET

As a nonprofit, VolunteerMatch believes in making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. We also believe we aren’t the only ones who hold this belief, and that by joining forces with other like-minded organizations, we can create an even greater impact together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Evolving Philanthropy Industry

Feb 2, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Since the crises of 2008, the global financial system has shaken many societies, causing job losses, homelessness, sluggish economies, overhangs of unrepayable debt with central banks trying stimulative exercises to substitute for failing fiscal policies and political will.

Education

CITGO-Sponsored Robotics Teams Place at Competitions

Feb 2, 2016 11:50 AM ET

The CITGO Petroleum Corporation Lake Charles Refinery sponsored six local schools to build robots for a series of robotics tournaments. This program is part of a greater initiative from CITGO to provide students with opportunities that enhance and foster positive educational experiences geared toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Research, Reports & Publications

Integrated Performance Report Demonstrates Medtronic’s Commitment to Working Responsibly

Feb 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

As we grow our business in scale and reach, Medtronic seeks to be a trusted partner to those involved in our business and industry, recognizing that broad collaboration is critical to our ability to go further in addressing global healthcare challenges and creating a sustainable business.

Environment

Flint's Newest Challenge: A Flood of Plastic Bottles

Feb 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Everyone from Cher to the Detroit Lions has been shipping water bottles to Flint, Michigan, where the saga of the city's dangerous water crisis continues. But as hundreds of thousands of bottles arrive, authorities are faced with another environmental problem: where to put them?

Research, Reports & Publications

Case Study: Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy

Feb 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Ethical Corporation have today launched an exclusive case study detailing comprehensively the circular economy work of industry-leaders Patagonia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet our VEteran Transition & Support ERG @ Sanofi

Feb 2, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Recently, we’ve introduced you to our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Sanofi. In today’s post, authored by Tom Blount, Associate Vice President, Diabetes Marketing, get to know the VEteran Transition & Support (VETS) ERG, which focuses on providing support for veterans in key areas: Mentoring, Outreach, Recruiting & Employment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Secret to Creating a High Performance Culture: People, Progress & Partnerships

Feb 2, 2016 10:15 AM ET

What accounts for the difference between companies that can hit the ball out of the park and those that are merely staying in the game? According to Swiss research and consulting firm Egon Zehnder a handful of companies enjoy superior growth and profitability because they maintain a high performance culture that drives vision, purpose, action and results.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association: Put It in Park

Feb 2, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Subaru has received the coveted distinction of being named to the Rodale 100 list of companies that are changing the face of the health and wellness universe for the better. A committee of award-winning journalists, activists, and experts researched and vetted all the honorees included in the list.