Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Jerry the Bear and Aflac Duck Are Making a Difference to the Lives of Sick Kids

Aug 15, 2019 2:15 PM ET

From TED Talks to rubbing shoulders with Barack Obama, innovative tech whiz Aaron Horowitz is taking the robotics world by storm - creating playful products to help change the lives of sick kids.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Catalytic Power of Transparency in Creating a Diverse Workforce

Aug 15, 2019 1:30 PM ET

In this interview, Barbara Whye discusses Intel’s journey toward creating and reaching this goal, her advice to other corporate leaders looking to move the needle, and the catalytic power of committing to transparency.

Environment

New Ceres Analysis Calls on Power Sector to Decarbonize Before 2050

Aug 15, 2019 1:25 PM ET

A newly updated climate scenario analysis framework released today underscores the need for the U.S. power sector to completely decarbonize before 2050 in order to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius and stave off the worst impacts of climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainability Group Awards Two Wind Energy Projects in Iowa With Highest Ratings

Aug 15, 2019 12:45 PM ET

Of the many wind energy projects in the United States, only three are verified as sustainable by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Graduating Paradise Strong

Aug 15, 2019 12:40 PM ET

Comcast volunteers help Paradise High School seniors graduate for the first ceremony since the devastating Camp Fire.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From Office to Field: A Trip to Stoney Creek Farm

Aug 15, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alexion Intern Returns as Post-Doc Fellow

Aug 15, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The depth of Alexion’s commitment to serving the rare disease community is what kept drawing Global Medical Affairs Fellow, Adam Quicquaro, PharmD, back to the company. After completing his internship in Global Medical Information and Medical Review at Alexion, Adam returned to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science University to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Viacom Does A World of Good for 2019 Viacommunity Day

Aug 15, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Mind the Gaps: Emergency Response Planning in Today's World

Aug 15, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Read our blog to see how you can prepare a solid and comprehensive emergency response to keep your employees safe and risk-proof your business.

Energy

Four Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming the Electrical Grid

Aug 15, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Battery storage is a flexible energy storage solution. Batteries can capture and store solar and wind power to use when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.

Education

Campus AgTech: Fueling Students and Sustainability

Aug 15, 2019 9:40 AM ET

Students are calling for healthy, sustainable, novel food that is, ideally, all locally-sourced. How can universities & food service providers keep up?

Innovation & Technology

Gas Processing Innovations Spur Increased Deployments, Including Role in Power Generation Mix

Aug 15, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch’s new floating solutions leader identifies floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) technologies as viable route to gas industry growth

Environment

Dan Austin: 88Bikes

Aug 14, 2019 6:45 PM ET

A generation ago, the dream of owning a bicycle was one shared by a vast number of American kids.

Energy

How Business is Protecting Scarce Natural Resources

Aug 14, 2019 6:30 PM ET

Every year Earth Overshoot Day, the date by which humanity would have exhausted our natural annual budget if everybody in the world lived like EU residents, comes earlier.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates 40,000 Pounds of Protein to Utah Food Bank

Aug 14, 2019 3:35 PM ET

Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Smith’s Food & Drug, joined forces to donate more than 40,000 pounds of protein to the Utah Food Bank.

Diversity & Inclusion

Martin Voke Champions the Spirit of Diversity

Aug 14, 2019 3:00 PM ET

In the fairly male-dominated spirits industry, Bacardi's Martin Voke says that making women part of the conversation is vital in helping break down stereotypes and break through glass ceilings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Grants $205,000 to Seven Projects to Eliminate Blight, Drive Redevelopment and Job Growth in Greater Cincinnati’s Urban Cores

Aug 14, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Duke Energy has announced $205,000 in grants to seven redevelopment projects that aim to stimulate growth, job creation and further investments in Greater Cincinnati’s urban cores. The grants are part of the company’s Urban Revitalization initiative, which has awarded nearly $2.4 million in grants to 72 projects in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky since its launch in 2011.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AIDAnova Is the First Cruise Ship to Receive the “Blue Angel” Certification for Its Eco-Friendly Ship Design

Aug 14, 2019 1:00 PM ET

AIDA Cruises has been awarded the “Blue Angel”, German federal government’s ecolabel, for AIDAnova’s environmentally friendly ship design.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

National Financial Awareness Day Survey: Cash is Still King with Teens When it Comes to Purchases

Aug 14, 2019 12:45 PM ET

Teens may love technology, but most still rely on cash when it comes to purchases and getting money from mom and dad. In fact, 80 percent of teens who receive money from parents or caregivers say it is in the form of cash and 75 percent of teens say they have made purchases in cash. Despite this, budgeting apps are gaining in popularity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Announces Initiative With Dell Technologies to Help Close Digital Divide

Aug 14, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Companies to give thousands of free laptops to low-income students and seniors; Dell Technologies also to fund computer lab upgrades at nonprofits across the United States.

Education

Rewarding Creative Leadership in Schools Through Crayola Program

Aug 14, 2019 12:10 PM ET

In 2018, Crayola partnered with the National Association of Elementary School Principals to present its ninth annual grant awards program, Champion Creatively Alive Children.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What It’s Like to Be the Custodian of Johnson & Johnson's Over 130-Year History

Aug 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Not all companies have a Chief Historian. Then again, not all companies have such a long, rich heritage of innovation. Margaret Gurowitz explains the highlights—and delights—of her unique job.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Awards More Than $103,000 in Grants for Workforce Education, Training in Indiana

Aug 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Duke Energy has awarded grants totaling $103,397 to six Indiana organizations to promote workforce development and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Viacom's Marva Smalls on Leading With Diversity

Aug 14, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Marva Smalls is something of a corporate politician for diversity. She spends her time crafting and implementing Viacom’s diversity policies and advocating for a culture of inclusion and belonging for all employees.

Innovation & Technology

HP’s Christoph Schell Dreams in 3D

Aug 14, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Any parent whose child needs orthodontia knows that there are two kinds of pain that come with the traditional teeth straightening process. There’s the unavoidable pain of moving canines and cuspids, and then there’s the financial pain of paying for it.