Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac CSR Hero: Nanette Stark

Nov 7, 2019 2:55 PM ET

Aflac CSR Hero Nanette Stark, an independent sales agent in the Los Angeles area, learned about the value of helping others from her parents, both Holocaust survivors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two National Grid Projects Selected as Energy Storage North America 2019 Innovation Award Winner

Nov 7, 2019 1:40 PM ET

National Grid today announced that two of its energy storage projects have been recognized as Energy Storage North America (ESNA) 2019 Innovation Award winners in the categories of microgrids and behind-the-meter projects.

Health & Healthcare

For Patients, For the Planet — With 3D Printing, One Orthotics Company is Really Stepping Up

Nov 7, 2019 11:55 AM ET

HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printers manufacture tens of thousands of pairs of custom foot orthotics and foot-and-ankle braces each year to help patients gain the ability to walk or improve their mobility.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact Updates Guidance to Help General Counsel Drive the Corporate Sustainability Agenda

Nov 7, 2019 11:45 AM ET

The United Nations Global Compact has issued updated guidance to help General Counsel advance the corporate sustainability agenda.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chef Marcelle Afram of Bluejacket Wins DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight

Nov 7, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Capital Food Fight raised over $815,000 for DC Central Kitchen to continue its work fighting hunger differently in Washington, D.C., including generous donations made during the event and a special matching challenge from Stand Together Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Safety at Caterpillar

Nov 7, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Education

Promoting the Printed Page Through Powerful Pages for Children

Nov 7, 2019 11:00 AM ET

In today’s technology-driven world, we remain committed to the printed page and to promoting literacy among children.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essential Strategies to Boost Participation in Your Goodness Initiatives

Nov 7, 2019 10:35 AM ET

The more people you can engage with in meaningful ways – all year round, the closer you are to creating an inclusive, purpose-driven culture that benefits your people, company and communities.

Innovation & Technology

Community Air Mobility Initiative Launches

Nov 7, 2019 10:30 AM ET

The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) announces its launch with the support of its founding members.

Environment

Practitioner Spotlight–Audrey Pyle

Nov 7, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Meet Audre Pyle, Antea Group’s environmental practitioner from Austin, TX. Read about her interesting contaminated site cleanup projects.

Events, Media & Communications

Day Passes Available for BSR19

Nov 7, 2019 10:05 AM ET

The BSR Conference 2019 kicks off on Tuesday in San Jose, CA—if you can’t attend the full three-day event, join us to experience the highlights with a single-day pass.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Movement to End Youth Homelessness at Work: A Discussion with Arash Ghafoori Ahead of Summit 19

Nov 7, 2019 9:50 AM ET

The third annual Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands Cares, takes place Thursday, November 7 at The Venetian Resort.

Events, Media & Communications

The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2020 - 6 Key Themes

Nov 7, 2019 9:30 AM ET

We have ambitious plans for the 2020 #RBSEU event – the time for theory and what/why is over. We are going to deliver three days of output-driven sessions and networking on how business is changing now, to deliver against the 2030/2050 horizons.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investing in Career Development Helps Companies Attract, Keep and Promote Top Talent

Nov 7, 2019 9:25 AM ET

The cornerstone of JetBlue’s success is listening to employees from all walks of life—and responding to their concerns and aspirations in a concrete, effective way.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful Celebrates 2019 America Recycles Day: Focus on Innovation and Partnership

Nov 7, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Recycling innovation and partnership are themes of this year’s America Recycles Day®, a Keep America Beautiful® national program that takes place on and surrounding Nov. 15.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson Transforming Minds About Mental Health

Nov 7, 2019 8:35 AM ET

Our employees are the heart, mind and soul of Johnson & Johnson. They power both the health of our organization, and their own healthy lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Celebrates 20 Year Collaboration With Habitat for Humanity

Nov 7, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford joined our Vice President of Community and Public Affairs Jeff Noel today to celebrate 20 years of collaboration! #csr #collectiveimpact

Environment

There Is No Plan(et) B

Nov 7, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Our planet is facing a lot of big challenges. It's more and more important to develop innovations that enhance peoples quality of life while consuming less resources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan and World Vision Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Sustainable Education Intervention Program at 1,200 Schools in Honduras

Nov 7, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Gildan and World Vision Honduras are enhancing their existing partnership and will collaborate to diligently strengthen World Vision’s sustainable education intervention program in 1,200 schools in Honduras

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Brand: Helping Keep Kids in School

Nov 7, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Education has a laundry problem and Whirlpool is fighting back. Did you know that according to teachers nationwide 1 in 5 students don’t have access to clean clothes?

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG’s Power of One Campaign Celebrates Acts of Community Service

Nov 6, 2019 3:45 PM ET

We’ve awarded thousands of dollars’ worth of grants from the PSEG Foundation in employees’ names to the organizations to which they give their time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This Unlikely Partnership Drives Positive Change in the Food Sector

Nov 6, 2019 3:40 PM ET

Over the past six years, Environmental Defense Fund has been working with Smithfield, the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts from its operations and across its supply chain.

Environment

Ben Ehrenreich: PG&E and the Nasty Side of Capitalism

Nov 6, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion Is A Team Effort

Nov 6, 2019 3:00 PM ET

When I joined CBRE as general counsel in April 2004, our legal team was almost entirely U.S.-based and, like the company itself, significantly smaller than it is today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sysco Announces 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Nov 6, 2019 2:40 PM ET

The 2019 CSR Report details the progress made in the last year against Sysco’s 2025 goals, including a CSR scorecard that measures results from year-to-year, along with plans for the future.