Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

On Track to Meet 2020 Goal to Invest $20 Million in Data-Driven Initiatives, Leveraging Company’s Expertise in Data and Technology

Jun 29, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions, today released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report for 2017, which reviews accomplishments over the past year and sets new goals for 2020 across all three of the company’s lines of business – Alliance Data’s card services business, Epsilon and LoyaltyOne – as well as the parent company. This year’s report presents an updated corporate responsibility strategy that provides a blueprint for activities over the next three years, with a focus on leveraging the company’s expertise in technology and data analytics to benefit the social good – a purpose-driven approach the company calls “data for good.”

Events, Media & Communications

Tetra Tech International Development Services Launches #TtInspires Campaign

Jun 29, 2018 9:00 AM ET

At Tetra Tech, our people are our strength. Their passion and expertise enable Tetra Tech to provide the best solutions for clients around the world.

Innovation & Technology

Planet Water Foundation and Xylem Further Improve Clean Water Access with Innovative Home-Based Solution

Jun 29, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization that addresses global water poverty by delivering clean water access and hygiene education programs and Xylem (XYL), a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges, have devised a unique application for Xylem’s FlowJet advanced pumping technology to provide clean water access in homes located in some of the world’s most impoverished communities.

Events, Media & Communications

Tech Companies Push Back on Immigration Practices

Jun 29, 2018 8:45 AM ET

The administration’s “no tolerance” policy puts “something fundamental at stake: whether our nation’s policies will reflect values or run in direct contradiction to them,” Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, in a statement typical of many.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Releases Eleventh Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Jun 29, 2018 5:00 AM ET

CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has released its eleventh annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The 2017 report – themed “Sharing the Responsibility” -- highlights CBRE’s many accomplishments as a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regenerative Manufacturing, the Circular Economy and Engineering for Ecology at the Living Product EXPO in September

Jun 28, 2018 6:30 PM ET

(Pittsburgh, PA- June 28, 2018) Healthy Materials for Everyone is the promise of regenerative manufacturing – and the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Expo is ground zero for manufacturers, product designers and the people who specify those products to connect and craft the future of materials. Registration is open for the 2018 Living Product EXPO September 11-13, 2018, in Pittsburgh.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Giving: An Engagement Opportunity

Jun 28, 2018 4:25 PM ET

Since 2006, employees of LBG Canada companies have contributed almost $400 million to communities, approximately 1/3 of the total $1.2 billion leveraged from stakeholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Marathon Oil Corporation Releases 2017 Living Our Values Corporate Sustainability Report

Jun 28, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) today published its 2017 Living Our Values Corporate Sustainability Report. In the report, Marathon Oil describes its actions to promote economic, social and environmental sustainability in its business and the communities where its employees live and work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Wills Group, Rebuilding Together to Revitalize Communities and Provide Safe Homes for People in Need

Jun 28, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization that provides critical home repairs to individuals in need at no cost to them and rebuilds communities throughout the country, announced today a new partnership with The Wills Group.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Caring in Action Report Highlights Hallmark’s 2017 Social Responsibility Results

Jun 28, 2018 2:55 PM ET

Hallmark has released its second annual Caring in Action Social Responsibility Report featuring work during 2017 made by the global company’s diverse portfolio of businesses in the areas of community, diversity and inclusion and sustainability.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Platform for Improving Lives: eBay’s Global Impact

Jun 28, 2018 2:25 PM ET

Retail Revival assists entrepreneurs in some of the country’s hardest hit areas. Its mission is empowering independent local retailers in rural and smaller metropolitan areas. Recently, eBay scouted cities to partner with and chose Akron, Ohio—a community with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a substantial number of eBay sellers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Young Leaders Reflect on Building a Better Business

Jun 28, 2018 2:05 PM ET

The changing, competitive marketplace is not just affecting client expectations—it’s also affecting how asset managers recruit and engage top employees, and how they develop new leaders. “We have to think about how we’re competing with the Googles and Facebooks out there,” explained Jones Ezefili. She said that this means creating an environment that employees want to be a part of.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods Executive Honored with Prestigious Award

Jun 28, 2018 2:05 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Bridging the Opportunity Divide

Jun 28, 2018 1:00 PM ET

As a global media, technology, and broadband leader, Comcast NBCUniversal understands the power of technology to improve lives. We are committed to closing what we see as the opportunity divide — the gap between people who have the knowledge, resources, and support to take part in the modern economy and those who are at risk of being left behind. One of our most critical priorities as a company is helping more people fully participate in the innovation economy.

Innovation & Technology

Tupperware Brands Works with NASA to Help Astronauts Grow Fresh Food in Space

Jun 28, 2018 12:25 PM ET

Tupperware Brands believes that people should not only have fresh food on Earth, but in space as well.

Events, Media & Communications

Blockchain for Social Impact: A Discussion Panel with Industry Leaders and Experts

Jun 28, 2018 12:25 PM ET

What do you need to know to make successful investments in the new world of cryptocurrency and blockchain? How can you build a strategy that helps you and your investors leap ahead of the pack?

Environment

EHS Insights: Most Common Low-Risk Regulatory Challenges in Europe

Jun 28, 2018 12:20 PM ET

From 2015 to 2018, Antea Group audited almost 100 low-risk (non-manufacturing) European facilities and found some EHS gaps in common among them.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Opening a Window to Our Supply Chain Via Virtual Reality Customer Tours

Jun 28, 2018 11:35 AM ET

Dell’s new virtual reality tour of our suppliers’ manufacturing facilities is one of the many ways we’re helping customers see further and deeper into our global supply chain.

Environment

Ortho and Pollinator Stewardship Council Help Home Gardeners “Bee Responsible”

Jun 28, 2018 11:30 AM ET

To help home gardeners protect honey bees and other native pollinators OrthoⓇ, a leading brand in lawn and garden, today announced a first-of-its-kind consumer education campaign with the Pollinator Stewardship Council. Titled “Bee Responsible,” the campaign shares tips for responsible pesticide use, including when and how to apply garden control products to avoid pollinators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Belonging: The Third Piece of the Diversity & Inclusion Puzzle

Jun 28, 2018 11:30 AM ET

While many companies execute their diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives through high-level corporate strategies, we’ve learned there’s a crucial factor that, when taken into consideration, helps their efforts become a true culture and performance driver: belonging. When businesses get it right, it leads to more than just good vibes and friendships in the workplace—it improves employee retention and pride, and can be a more powerful motivator than money.

Research, Reports & Publications

GRI Standards Update: Leading Reporting Practice in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and Water Stewardship

Jun 28, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Continued degradation of environmental resources and failing to provide safe and healthy working environments globally have put water and OHS high on the global agenda. Credible and actionable information about organizations’ impact on society and the environment is more important now than it has ever been. The GRI Standards on OHS and water and effluents have been updated to ensure best practice of reporting. The updated GRI Standards further reflect the urgency of the new ways of understanding and addressing issues such as harm to workers’ health, or fresh water as an increasingly scarce resource.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yes, Women Can Have It All: Viacom and The Girls Lounge on Thriving in the Workplace

Jun 28, 2018 10:30 AM ET

On a recent Friday, more than 600 Viacom employees, clients, and partners joined Viacom executives, as well as speakers from JP Morgan Chase, ColorComm, Refinery29 and WIE Network for The Girls’ Lounge. Co-hosted by Viacom and The Female Quotient, the event included a full day of panel discussions and professional coaching focused on work-life balance, leadership and diversity.

Events, Media & Communications

Reflections on Points of Light Service Unites 2018

Jun 28, 2018 10:15 AM ET

One of my favorite annual events is Points of Light’s Service Unites. Not only is the conference an opportunity to connect with peers to celebrate best practices and commiserate lesson learned, but it is also a chance to share updates on emerging philanthropy trends and hear from global service leaders. This year’s event delivered on its promise of incredible speakers and insights on the state of volunteerism, and I am happy to share my reflections on three networking and learning-filled days in Atlanta.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Rise of Employees As Agents of Change

Jun 28, 2018 10:00 AM ET

The corporate social responsibility software space has seen some pretty major changes over the past decade. It has long been our goal to evolve the prevailing approach to employee giving and cause marketing from one that is largely top-down and transactional to one that is experiential and cultural. Today, we are excited to announce the launch of Benevity’s next generation corporate social responsibility and employee engagement product: Missions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac’s CSR Efforts Fit the Bill: How a Duck Helped Strengthen the Company’s Reputation

Jun 28, 2018 9:50 AM ET

Aflac's modern brand identity was born after the insurance company’s ad team made a striking discovery nearly two decades ago: The sound “Aflac” resembles “quack quack.” The symbol debuted on Jan. 1, 2000 (yes, Y2K), and the rest is history. Since that time, the Aflac duck has become an advertising icon, signifying the company’s commitment to best business practices, philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR).