Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

The Office Farmer: Grow Your Lunch at Work

Jul 12, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Some innovative companies have discovered the calming benefits of letting their employees to tend the fields while on the clock. Gardening encourages team building, helps them de-stress, and even helps them engage in some light physical activity.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Planting the Seeds Podcast

Jul 12, 2017 9:15 AM ET

As the world’s largest food company, and one that connects farmers to consumers, how can Nestlé help shape the future of food systems?

Education

Launching Flight Plans for High School Students

Jul 12, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Many students dream of becoming pilots, but are often deterred by economic or social barriers. Partnerships like this allow us to bring our mission of inspiring humanity to life and fuel the talent pipeline into the next generation – especially with those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity, access or awareness of the breadth of careers within an airline.

Research, Reports & Publications

The ESG Factor

Jul 12, 2017 9:05 AM ET

In the last three years, there has been an expanding role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in the decision-making of investors worldwide. At the crux of this year’s discussion was a simple question: “Is investor appetite for more integrated, predictable and strategic ESG disclosure being met by businesses?”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Disaster Strikes

Jul 12, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Global Impact has learned through more than a decade of disaster relief fundraising that having a decision-making process in place before disasters occur is critical to mobilizing and allocating resources effectively, and maximizing their impact. Here are key questions companies should ask themselves when considering a disaster response strategy.

Innovation & Technology

The First Intelligent Truck Axle

Jul 12, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In addition to the weight savings, the New Final Drive (NFD) particularly benefits from the actively controlled oil regulation in the final drive, the heart of the axle. This technology and type of construction is without parallel worldwide: the lubricating oil is supplied as needed depending on the speed, torque and temperature. Intelligent oil management minimises the swirl of liquid in the final drive and thus reduces the friction loss from the gears turning in the oil bath. The New Final Drive axle completes the second generation of the Integrated Powertrain from Daimler Trucks and results in fuel savings of up to 6.5 percent for the Mercedes-Benz Actros compared with its predecessor.

Research, Reports & Publications

Impact Reporting: BASF, Crown Estate, Philips Lighting and Natural Capital Coalition Share Ideas

Jul 12, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Reporting on the true value of social and environmental impacts is a challenge many corporates are tackling in 2017

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays ‘Reserves’ Opportunities for Graduates through Innovative Entry Programme

Jul 12, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Until recently, graduates wanting to serve in the Armed Forces have often had to put a civilian career on hold while they pursue their military career. Now Barclays Armed Forces Transition, Employment and Resettlement (AFTER) programme is championing a third option, doing both, with a bespoke entry process for university students who want to apply to the Barclays Graduate Programme and at the same time be part of the Reserves.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pearson Releases 2016 Sustainability Report Showing Progress Towards 2020 Plan

Jul 12, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Pearson, the world’s learning company, today published its 2016 Sustainability Report, which highlights the progress made in implementing its 2020 Sustainability Plan and a continued vision for driving alignment between business and sustainability strategies.

Education

Sustainability in Action: Education in Peru

Jul 11, 2017 6:50 PM ET

Our Yanacocha operation is located in the province of Cajamarca, a region in Peru known for its agricultural communities. As part of Newmont’s commitment to be a catalyst for long-term socio-economic development, Yanacocha has invested in improving access to basic education for many living in the rural communities close to the mine.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi North America's 2016 Sustainability Goals: Our People

Jul 11, 2017 6:00 PM ET

At Sappi North America, we are committed to operating our businesses in a sustainable manner. Together with the 2020Vision, Sappi’s global growth strategy, we use our sustainability goals program to set targets, initiate improvement actions and monitor progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Sign of the Times: How the Finance Industry is Embracing STEM Professionals

Jul 11, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Bloomberg's Jeanette Bashford (Engineering HR/Recruiting) and Jonathan Charlery (Engineering) were interviewed for an article about how the finance industry is embracing STEM professionals in the July/August issue of Diversity in Action.

Events, Media & Communications

Attend FOOD FORWARD Summit July 19 in Washington, DC!

Jul 11, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Aflac President Teresa White Discusses How To Find Your Work Nirvana

Jul 11, 2017 3:15 PM ET

In 2015, Teresa White became the first woman, and the first African-American, to hold the title of president at Aflac in its nearly 60-year history. She credits her success with her ability to write computer code, not only because it’s an unusual skill for an African-American woman but because, she says, it gave her confidence.

Research, Reports & Publications

2017 Global Pro Bono Summit Recap Released by Taproot Foundation and BMW Foundation

Jul 11, 2017 3:05 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

UN's Patricia Espinosa Commends VMware, RE100 Members

Jul 11, 2017 2:10 PM ET

VMware is proud to be a part of the RE100; A global collaboration comprised of influential businesses that are committed to using 100 percent renewable electricity in partnership with The Climate Group and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Today, the initiative is celebrating the addition of its 100th member organization.

Events, Media & Communications

NAEM’s 2017 Sustainability Conference to Explore Emerging Issues, New Areas for EHS&S Leadership

Jul 11, 2017 2:05 PM ET

As companies integrate sustainability deeper into the fabric of their businesses, it is changing more than just how they manage themselves—it’s shaping their relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and investors as well.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Major League Baseball Players Build a Playground in Opa-Locka, Fla

Jul 11, 2017 1:45 PM ET

To build the playground, the MLBPA and its charitable arm, the Players Trust, joined forces with KaBOOM!, a non-profit dedicated to providing kids a childhood filled with balanced and active play, to build the playground, which will serve more than 1,800 children in Opa-Locka, a community northwest of Miami in Dade County.

Media & Communications

Top Three Communications Skills of Sustainability Influencers

Jul 11, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Communication comes up again and again in analyses of key competencies for sustainability leadership. Being able to build bridges between science and business, between the finance department and the sales department, between NGO concerns and board-level strategy, and then, get everyone moving forward across the bridge in sync. These are the tasks of a Sustainability Influencer, and they don’t come easily!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ConantLeadership Announces One Million Dollars in Philanthropic Giving

Jul 11, 2017 1:25 PM ET

In service to its mission of championing leadership that works in the 21st century, ConantLeadership announces a milestone achievement of surpassing $1,000,000 in philanthropic giving since the inception of its giving program in 2012.

Research, Reports & Publications

Examining Interdisciplinary Sustainability Institutes at Major Research Universities

Jul 11, 2017 1:15 PM ET

Universities are experimenting with new types of organizational centers and institutes that are intended to make the sum of the diverse activities greater than the individual parts. This report examines this new form of cross-disciplinary sustainability institute, one that spans the traditional disciplines of the university, seeking to harness the power of their communities to address the grand challenges of sustainability.

Environment

High School Recycling Design Challenge Yields Innovative Results For Subaru and Grand Teton National Park’s Zero Landfill Project

Jul 11, 2017 12:15 PM ET

Student designers are helping to inspire recycling in Grand Teton National Park thanks to a visionary program titled, Building STEAM. This program is led by Jackson Hole Public Art in partnership with Grand Teton National Park and Teton County School District, and funded by Subaru of America, Inc. as part of its Zero Landfill Initiative. Through this initiative, Subaru shares its knowledge of zero landfill practices with the national parks and works towards a goal of significantly reducing waste going into landfills.

Energy

Duke Energy’s Bold, $25 Billion Plan to Modernize the Power Grid

Jul 11, 2017 12:00 PM ET

A plan to modernize the energy grid means more than replacing substations and transmission lines. It will help you control your electricity use and save you money.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Employees Pull on Their Boots During 25 Days of Service Challenge

Jul 11, 2017 12:00 PM ET

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the program, Timberland recently kicked off its 25 Days of Service Challenge, an internal campaign to drive incremental employee service engagement over 25 days. While the company plans and executes monthly service events to engage employees, the Challenge encourages employees to find and run their own events for themselves, a small group of colleagues, or their full team.

Health & Healthcare

Sanofi Egypt Partnership to Improve Children Health Through the "United For Healthier Kids” (U4HK) Update

Jul 11, 2017 11:20 AM ET

United For Healthier Kids is a wide movement whose objectives is to help parents raise healthier & happier kids by encouraging healthy eating, drinking and lifestyle habits for children aged 0-12 years. Five behaviors are targeted to ensure a healthier lifestyle: MORE Water, MORE Fruits & Vegetables, MORE Managed Portions, MORE Movement and to Feed your baby like a baby.