Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

SC Johnson Shares Year-end Sustainability Update

Aug 5, 2019 5:00 PM ET

Having completed its 2018/19 fiscal year at the end of June, SC Johnson is sharing key metrics related to its ongoing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Gives Back to the Community Through Child Nutrition Initiatives

Aug 5, 2019 4:30 PM ET

In India, General Mills has modeled its corporate social responsibility policy in line with its purpose.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Gen Z Is Redefining Their World Through Technology

Aug 5, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Gen Z expects tech to be integrated in their daily lives in a way that’s different from any other generation before them. And why shouldn't they?

Environment

FCA Community: Motor Citizens Keep Detroit Waterways Beautiful by Land and Sea

Aug 5, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Even with the threat of precipitation for the second straight year for FCA’s annual volunteer cleanup of Belle Isle in Detroit, FCA Design Engineer Brad Jackson and dozens of his colleagues were ready to invest some “sweat equity” for a good cause.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Healthcare Diversity Council Announces 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations

Aug 5, 2019 2:30 PM ET

The Healthcare Diversity Council and the National Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations. Theses two prestigious awards highlight a list of achievers and innovators who impacted the healthcare industry. The awardees were honored during the inaugural National Healthcare Diversity Conference in Houston, Texas on July 24, 2019.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One-planet Prosperity

Aug 5, 2019 1:15 PM ET

By July 29, 2019, humanity’s demand for nature will exceed what Earth’s ecosystems can replenish during the entire year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives Highest Rating of 3 Trees on WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard

Aug 5, 2019 12:55 PM ET

The purpose of the WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard is to encourage transparency in sourcing and shine a light on companies who are committed to sustainably sourcing timber products. It tracks progress towards 2020 sustainability targets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Doing Good to Do Well—Is It Really Possible?

Aug 5, 2019 12:45 PM ET

“I’d love to have a job making a difference, but somebody has to pay the bills.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you said it?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Morgan Stanley Launches Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ – A Sustainable Investing Analytics and Reporting Application

Aug 5, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced the launch of a new sustainable investing analytics and reporting application, Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ (Morgan Stanley IQ)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Retail Revival: Empowering Small Businesses, Adding New Jobs in Baton Rouge

Aug 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET

eBay reinvigorates small businesses and spurs job creation by expanding Retail Revival programs into Louisiana’s capital city.

Sustainable Development Goals

Two Major Cities Are Testing Home Delivery for Sustainable Household Goods to Help Save the Planet

Aug 5, 2019 11:50 AM ET

A new zero-waste e-commerce platform called Loop started testing in New York City and Paris in May, so many residents in those cities no longer have to worry about stacking up empty detergent containers and shampoo bottles in the recycling bin.

Innovation & Technology

Leveraging Technology

Aug 5, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Chevron is investing in emerging technologies with a $100 million commitment to its Future Energy Fund.

Environment

How to (Safely) Prank Coworkers Like Jim Halpert

Aug 5, 2019 11:15 AM ET

A hilarious blog from Jim Halpert’s desk, encouraging funny but safe pranks on your co-workers, with EHS tips along the way.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Case for Investing in Sustainable Buildings

Aug 5, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Buildings are a big part of the sustainability challenge, and thus a huge opportunity. The construction and operations of buildings account for 40% of global energy use, 30% of energy-related GHG emissions, approximately 12% of water use, nearly 40% of waste, and employs 10% of the workforce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Special Webcast: Is Your Business Seeking to Better Understand the Impact of Your Corporate Philanthropy on Society?

Aug 5, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

HPE Panel Discusses the Future of Technology, Smart Cities

Aug 5, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Mark Potter, chief technology officer for HPE and director of Hewlett Packard Labs, discussed the future of smart cities, which are cities with infrastructure integrated with modern tech to enhance the citizen experience and encourage tapping into the potential of an area.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hallmark Launches Four New Multicultural Card Lines

Aug 5, 2019 9:40 AM ET

Hallmark is continuing to give people even more ways to emotionally connect with others through four brand new multicultural card lines celebrating Chinese, Indian, African American and Latino cultures.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Majority of Small Businesses Show Customer Appreciation by Giving to Communities, TD Bank Study Finds

Aug 5, 2019 9:30 AM ET

According to a recent survey, 73 percent of small businesses provide support to local charitable and communal causes to show their commitment to giving back and to express appreciation to customers and the community.

Environment

IOC-Supported Guide Outlines How Sustainable Venues Can Help Conserve Nature

Aug 5, 2019 9:25 AM ET

Developed as part of a partnership between the IOC and IUCN, the guide, Sport and Biodiversity: Guidelines for mitigating biodiversity impacts of new sports venues, was released at the United Nations Environment Assembly taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.

Diversity & Inclusion

Interview With Hannah George, Engineer, Information Communications and Technology

Aug 5, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Hannah George is a project manager who specializes in information and communications technology (ICT) and security. She joined Tetra Tech in 2012 and applies her 17 years of experience to high performance buildings for health, education, office, and retail.

Sustainable Development Goals

Businesses Gather in New Zealand to Discuss the Power of Corporate Volunteering

Aug 5, 2019 9:00 AM ET

On 26 July, KPMG hosted 20 New Zealand businesses to discuss the importance of corporate volunteering, and explore collaboration opportunities with the United Nations, other businesses, and not-for-profits to harness the power of working together to fuel the prosperity of New Zealand’s communities.

Green Infrastructure

Bridgestone Bloomington Plant Recognized for Safety

Aug 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Bridgestone Americas announced that its off-the-road tire plant in Bloomington, Illinois was recently recertified for continued participation in the Illinois OSHA)Voluntary Protection Program as a Star participant.

Energy

ENGIE Storage Announces 19 MW/38 MWh Community Solar and Energy Storage Project Portfolio under the Massachusetts SMART Program

Aug 2, 2019 4:05 PM ET

ENGIE Storage announced it will supply and operate a 19 MW/38 MWh portfolio of six energy storage sites that will contribute to the AnchorSolar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program and participate in ISO-New England wholesale markets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baltimore leaders: ‘Proud not only to be in Baltimore, but of Baltimore’

Aug 2, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

New Holland Construction Supporting Accessibility and Inclusion. In sport. In Work.

Aug 2, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Sport is universally recognized as not only having physical health benefits, but as having an important role to play in both positive mental health and raising self-esteem.