Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chef Ro Shares Food, Support for Habitat This Week

Oct 11, 2019 1:00 PM ET

"Chopped" winner and former Habitat for Humanity home recipient Chef Roshara Sanders is in Bloomington, Indiana to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a Habitat build on the Indiana University campus in conjunction with Whirlpool Corporation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Creating Pathways to Cat Dealer Careers

Oct 11, 2019 1:00 PM ET

A global company like Caterpillar depends on talented people to run dealerships, repair equipment and launch businesses that use Cat machines. Caterpillar is working to provide training and mentorship to those eager to take on these roles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Supports Empowering Girls to Reach Their Infinite Potential

Oct 11, 2019 12:05 PM ET

Each of the four "Girl Ambassadors" spent the day participating in a variety of activities, including meetings with senior management and attending and speaking at townhalls.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hormel Foods Publishes Sustainability-Focused Magazine

Oct 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The sustainability-themed issue of Inside Hormel Foods takes a close look at environmental and social responsibility topics, such as philanthropy, food safety, renewable energy and inclusion and diversity.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Awards The Succeeds Prize 2019 for “Excellence in Technology Enabled Learning” to Northern Colorado School District

Oct 11, 2019 11:40 AM ET

Arrow Electronics presented the St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colo. with The Succeeds Prize for Excellence in Technology Enabled Learning at a recent ceremony honoring Colorado public schools and educators in Denver.

Diversity & Inclusion

FCA US Illuminates Pentastar on Top of Its Headquarters Tower Purple in Observance of National Coming Out Day and National Spirit Day

Oct 11, 2019 11:30 AM ET

FCA US LLC, in honor and support of its LGBTQ employees, communities and issues, will light the large Pentastar on top of its 15-story headquarters tower purple Oct. 11-17 in observance of National Coming Out Day and National Spirit Day.

Diversity & Inclusion

INFOGRAPHIC: How the JetBlue Foundation Is Building a Diverse Aviation Industry

Oct 11, 2019 11:30 AM ET

We aim to promote equal opportunities by inspiring underrepresented groups to take up STEM fields by exposing them to aviation employment options and opportunities. By fueling the pipeline today through our support of educational initiatives and STEM programs, we will help to ensure more diverse perspectives in the hangars and boardrooms of the future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bringing Smiles to the Faces of Many

Oct 11, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teaching Opportunity: Imlay City community garden project offers knowledge for students

Oct 11, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Sustainable living as a teachable moment — that’s what students with Imlay City Schools (ICS) will experience as they tend to a new community garden project.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Pro Bono and the "Human Touch"

Oct 11, 2019 11:05 AM ET

While 38% of companies say it’s difficult to train in-demand technical skills, 43% find it harder to teach soft skills such as analytical thinking and #communication.

Events, Media & Communications

PepsiCo Kicks Off Month-long Global Volunteering Event to Distribute More Than 1.1 Million Nutritious Meals for Those in Need & Support Local Communities

Oct 11, 2019 10:35 AM ET

PepsiCo announced the kickoff of its annual, month-long global volunteering event, PepsiCo Gives Back, which unites its global employees in volunteer service and community support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 118: How Companies Can Engage on #GivingTuesday

Oct 11, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Blackbaud's Gary Levante and JetBlue's Icema Gibbs share how their respective companies celebrate #GivingTuesday and how the day connects to the rest of their CSR programs and overall business strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica, Detroit Lions Tackle Food Insecurity During ‘Huddle For 100’

Oct 11, 2019 10:00 AM ET

More than 130 Comerica Bank volunteers teamed up with the Detroit Lions to support its “Huddle for 100” community event tackling food insecurity and hunger in Michigan.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Owens Corning Announces Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

Oct 11, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Owens Corning is pleased to announce 2030 sustainability goals that are its most comprehensive and ambitious to date. These goals represent the company’s third set of long-term goals and are designed to expand the company’s business impact through sustainability, continuing its commitment to incorporate material environmental, social and economic initiatives into its global practices and operations.

Green Infrastructure

The Sustainable Glass House of Gorafe in Netflix's Series ‘Black Mirror’

Oct 11, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Guardian Glass builds a sustainable glass habitat in the middle of the desert and cameos in Netflix series ‘Black Mirror’.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac CEO On Leadership: Take Care of Your People.. They’ll Take Care of Business

Oct 11, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Amos is proud when he says Aflac practiced so-called “corporate social responsibility” long before it became a fashionable term.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech Recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019: #BeCyberSmart

Oct 11, 2019 9:00 AM ET

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Tetra Tech is proud to be a cybersecurity champion and support this important online safety and education initiative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson to Receive Honor for Efforts to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

Oct 11, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, today will receive “The Last Girl Corporate Inspiration Award” from the anti-sex trafficking group, Apne Aap Women Worldwide (Apne Aap).

Events, Media & Communications

A Voice for the Digital Age: Spotify, Timberland, Porter Novelli & More to Share Influencer Expertise at 3BL Forum

Oct 11, 2019 9:00 AM ET

As stakeholders seek to connect themselves with purpose-driven brands, it's never been more important to reach employees, consumers and the next generation with an authentic message. But getting the word out isn't the same as being heard!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PepsiCo Prices US$1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Key Sustainability Initiatives

Oct 10, 2019 4:30 PM ET

PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced that it has priced the company's first ever Green Bond. The net proceeds from the US$1 billion Green Bond offering will fund a series of key initiatives to advance PepsiCo's sustainability agenda.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO | A Personal Look at Mohawk Group's Support of Susan G. Komen

Oct 10, 2019 4:20 PM ET

Di Anna Borders, director of design segment at Mohawk Group, shares her personal journey with breast cancer – and why the Specify for a Cure program holds a special meaning to her.

Energy

UPS to Add More Than 6,000 Vehicles to Its Natural Gas Fleet

Oct 10, 2019 4:00 PM ET

UPS announced plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks from 2020 to 2022. This three-year commitment represents a $450M investment in expanding the company’s alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Kid. Healthy Food. Every Day. Here's What Your Dollars Can Do to Help No Kid Hungry Make This Possible.

Oct 10, 2019 4:00 PM ET

“$1 can provide up to 10 meals for hungry kids.”

That’s a statement you’ll often see from the No Kid Hungry campaign, and I’m frequently asked how we make such an incredible return on each dollar.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Network Journal names Renay Loper of PYXERA Global to '40 under 40' Achievement Awards

Oct 10, 2019 3:55 PM ET

The Network Journal (TNJ), a New York City-based magazine has named Renay Loper, Vice President of Program Innovation at PYXERA Global one of their ’40 under 40’ top achievers for 2019.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Twelve Years Running: Subaru Share the Love® Event Puts New Owners in the Driver’s Seat

Oct 10, 2019 3:10 PM ET

Subaru announced the return of its annual Subaru Share the Love Event in 2019. The 12th iteration of the event will mark the 4th year there will be no cap placed on the total donation from Subaru to its Share the Love Event charitable partners.