Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase Expand Loan Fund for African American-Owned Small Businesses in Los Angeles

Mar 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced an expansion of a lending program for African American-owned small businesses in Los Angeles. The National African American Small Business Loan Fund is part of a broader initiative to boost economic opportunity for minority-owned businesses in Los Angeles, as well as Chicago and New York, and help them serve low-income communities by providing greater access to capital, technical assistance and financial consulting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scott Taylor of Symantec Named Savoy Top 100

Mar 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

#EmployeeAppreciationDay: Cox Enterprises Supports Employees Through Relief Fund

Mar 4, 2016 8:25 AM ET

Today is Employee Appreciation Day. At Cox Enterprises, employees are our most important resource, and we offer a variety of benefits to support them in and out of the office. The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF) is one way the company assists Cox employees and their families. Celebrating its 11th year, CERF was established hours after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina by members of the Cox family and the James M. Cox Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Atlas Copco Egypt’s Annual Magazine Highlighting Top Innovations

Mar 4, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Environment

Gap Announces 50 Percent Cut in GHG Emissions by 2020

Mar 4, 2016 8:00 AM ET

A number of companies have joined the international effort to tackle climate change, building upon the momentum of the landmark Paris Agreement reached at the 2015 United Nations climate change summit, COP 21.

Education

Inspiring Future Scientists

Mar 3, 2016 11:05 PM ET

Today’s young people and school children are the scientists of the future. That’s why we want to play our part in inspiring them to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Can Malaria be Defeated in our Lifetime?

Mar 3, 2016 10:55 PM ET

Over half of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people – are at risk of malaria and 200 million of those will contract this life-threatening infection each year.

Health & Healthcare

Will Money Alone Help Save a Million Lives?

Mar 3, 2016 10:40 PM ET

GSK is working together with Save the Children to save one million children’s lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Florida Department of Health in Broward County and ArtServe Announce Finalists For Art to End Aids Mural Project

Mar 3, 2016 5:30 PM ET

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) and ArtServe announce the finalists for the “Art to End AIDS” public mural project, a component of the broader HIV Ends With Me and Broward Greater Than AIDS campaigns.

Environment

JetBlue and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce New Partnership to Help Reduce Demand for Illegal Wildlife Trade

Mar 3, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Environment

A New Day: Aramark Begins Concessions Operations at Yosemite National Park

Mar 3, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the award-winning food and hospitality partner for national and state parks, this week marked its first days as the new concessioner at Yosemite National Park. Last summer the National Park Service awarded Aramark the 15-year contract to manage Yosemite’s hospitality programs encompassing lodging, food & beverage, retail, recreational and transportation services.

Innovation & Technology

How Learning and Development Is Important to Social Responsibility

Mar 3, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Social responsibility is a set of ethical ground rules that an organization or individual has an obligation to the community or society at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comcast Corporation Names Dalila Wilson-Scott Senior Vice President, Community Investment, and President of the Comcast Foundation

Mar 3, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bechtel and EWB-USA Partner to Improve Access to Safe Water

Mar 3, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Siemens Presents New Metro for Riyadh

Mar 3, 2016 2:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Arrow Electronics’ SAM Car Highlighted at International Sport Innovation Summit

Mar 3, 2016 2:35 PM ET

The semi-autonomous motorcar (SAM) developed by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) for quadriplegic former racecar driver Sam Schmidt was highlighted today at the international Sport Innovation Summit.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Brunswick Action Team Captains Hold Clothing Drive for Homeless Vets

Mar 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Action Team Captains from Brunswick High School spent January collecting much-needed winter necessitates, including jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves, for homeless veterans.

Health & Healthcare

The GSK Story

Mar 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entrepreneurs: Apply by April 30 to Become a UN Global Compact Local SDG Pioneer

Mar 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Leaders in every part of the world are already proving that business can be a force for good. If you – or someone you know – can step up to the challenge of being a Local SDG Pioneer, please apply for consideration.

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - March 2016

Mar 3, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lifestory Research Ranks Trane the Nation’s Most Trusted™ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

Mar 3, 2016 1:00 PM ET

For the second consecutive year, Trane has been named America’s Most TrustedTM Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System by Lifestory Research.

Environment

Green Roofs are on the Rise

Mar 3, 2016 12:40 PM ET

With benefits that include better runoff management and energy efficiency, green roofs are catching on across the globe.

In 2015, the French government passed a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must feature green roofs partially covered with either plants or solar panels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five Truths about Running an Online Auction

Mar 3, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Not only did I fail to kill our workplace giving campaign’s online auction last year, this year my team is working harder than ever to improve it. I’m still not sure where I went wrong.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Adapting Your Business to New Urban Communities

Mar 3, 2016 12:15 PM ET

This is the second in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report. The Report examines nine key trends impacting business outcomes and affecting the quality of life of employees and consumers in the workplace. To learn more, access the full article: Stories of Urban Transformation: The Rise of 18-Hour Work/Live Communities.

Environment

Natural Infrastructure: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Mar 3, 2016 11:25 AM ET

In November 2015, Caterpillar hosted a diverse set of thought leaders for the Restoring Natural Infrastructure Summit. From the presentations and discussions that took place at the event, Caterpillar has published a white paper, titled Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Strategies for Thriving Communities, Businesses and Ecosystems, detailing the participant observations and recommendations on the topic of natural infrastructure restoration.