Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

Duke Energy Passes Major Renewable Milestone: 1 Gigawatt of Owned Solar Energy Capacity

Jul 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

With the North Rosamond Solar Facility coming online last month in California, Duke Energy has passed the 1-gigawatt (GW) threshold of utility-scale owned and operated solar facilities nationwide. Throughout the decade, Duke Energy has been building a solar portfolio that now includes almost 70 sites in 10 states, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. At peak output, that could serve energy to approximately 2 million homes.

Events, Media & Communications

Cannes: Aflac Opens Up About Risks From Successful Purpose Shift

Jul 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The smart toy robot (My Special Aflac Duck) has so far helped more than 4,300 children battle through cancer, by providing emotional support and helping kids open up and communicate through such a troubling period.

Environment

Nestlé Waters Announces Partnership With Ocean Legacy Foundation

Jul 8, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Plastic waste in the ocean poses a particular threat to many communities around the world and requires hands-on cleanup, education, infrastructure development and policies to stop further waste.

Environment

Antea Group Completes Acquisition of Tractebel-Engie Poland

Jul 8, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Antea Group acquires the Polish subsidiary of Tractebel-Engie, the global engineering and consultancy firm.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Wins the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Jul 8, 2019 11:20 AM ET

The Company’s long-standing commitment to investment in research and development, which has seen significant increases over the last five years, has positioned CNH Industrial amongst the ten most innovative in Brazil, according to the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ (Innovation Value Brazil) Award 2019.

Environment

These Students Came up With an Ingenious Way to Keep Buildings Cool

Jul 8, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Taking a page from the termite construction manual,Team Phalanx from the Industrial Design program at California State University, Long Beach has developed an insulation that could revolutionize how homes and offices are cooled.

Environment

EarthShare Welcomes Brad Leibov as New CEO

Jul 8, 2019 10:00 AM ET

EarthShare, a leading environmental philanthropy supporting America’s largest coalition of environmental and conservation nonprofits and a strategic partner to the private-sector in corporate philanthropy and engagement, announced today that Bradley Leibov will join as its new chief executive officer.

Environment

John Butler, International Water Development Expert

Jul 8, 2019 9:00 AM ET

John Butler has more than 40 years of experience in water and natural resource management. He is a senior technical advisor in Tetra Tech’s international development practice, focusing on water supply, sanitation, and water infrastructure improvements in Africa.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Foundation to Focus Fully on How Digital, Data and AI Can Transform Global Health

Jul 8, 2019 7:00 AM ET

The Novartis Foundation is sharpening its focus to concentrate fully on reimagining how data, digital and AI can transform global health. This new mandate builds on 40 years of striving for sustainable impact on health in low-income populations, most recently by focusing on leprosy elimination and cardiovascular health, in addition to digital health.

Health & Healthcare

With the Mediterranean Diet, Israel Wants To Set the Standard for Global Health

Jul 5, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Releases 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report

Jul 5, 2019 12:45 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. has released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights the company’s accomplishments as an industry leader in responsible business practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Olympic Games Sarajevo’84: The Human Legacy That Has Stood the Test of Time

Jul 5, 2019 12:05 PM ET

The Games continue to play a central role in the identity of the region, seen as a symbol of strength and a way to celebrate peace-building and inter-regional cooperation. Many sites are explicitly designated as “Olympic”, (Skenderija Olympic Hall; Bjelašnica, Olympic Mountain; or the Olympic Stadium).

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Employees Raise Money for Veterans at Annual Tank Pull

Jul 5, 2019 11:00 AM ET

In an amazing display of strength, PSEG employees participated in the tenth annual Tank Pull competition this past weekend, raising money for veterans.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability and Automation: Two Megatrends Reshaping the Commercial & Industrial Space

Jul 5, 2019 10:00 AM ET

While “going green” has been viewed as a reasonably sound business practice for years, since the January 1, 2016 release of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it’s become clear that the focus on corporate sustainability has increased dramatically. Coincidentally, this shift is also underway as new levels of automation and information technology (IT) integration influence business capital spending.

Events, Media & Communications

VIDEO | Mohawk Commemorates July 4th and Honors Employees with Georgia’s Largest American Flag

Jul 4, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Though Mohawk enjoys global brand recognition as the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, a rich 140-year history is rooted in America. Its carpet has always been made in the U.S. With facilities and manufacturing operations across the nation, Mohawk is more committed than ever to American-made manufacturing – and the communities and families it impacts daily.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Announces Enhancements to Its On-Line Grocery Delivery Websites and Mobile Applications That Will Benefit Shoppers With Visual Impairments

Jul 3, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Today’s announcement is the result of collaboration between Albertsons Cos. and several visually impaired customers of the company's family of grocery stores, including Safeway, in a process known as Structured Negotiation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter From Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner

Jul 3, 2019 3:35 PM ET

2018 was an enormously important, transformational year for Sappi North America (SNA). We executed on several fronts to make our company sustainable for the long term. Through significant investments in our people and in our mills, and rigorous attention to our high standards for safety, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship, we are well on our way to becoming the thriving, diversified, growing business we set out to be just a few years ago. Let me share a few of my highlights and reflections for the future:

Diversity & Inclusion

Tech Companies Lead the Way in Hiring People with Autism: What Can We Learn From Them?

Jul 3, 2019 3:00 PM ET

An estimated 500,000 teens on the autism spectrum will age out of school-based services and enter the U.S. job market over the next decade, reports the nonprofit Autism Speaks.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride and Presence: Viacom Continues NYC Pride March Tradition

Jul 3, 2019 1:50 PM ET

Tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown New York City for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. Viacom was among them again this year, with more than 100 company-affiliated revelers who marched alongside a pair of TV Land and Comedy Central-branded floats.

Education

STEM-focused Kindergarten Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Opens in Jerusalem

Jul 3, 2019 1:40 PM ET

U.S. defense and aerospace company Lockheed Martin has opened a kindergarten in Jerusalem which aims to "inspire young Israeli students to take an active interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," according to a Lockheed Martin press release.

Energy

Assessing the Value of Rebates and Incentives for Your Sustainability Plan

Jul 3, 2019 12:50 PM ET

As rebates and incentive programs continue to grow, we are seeing new developments in companies’ energy efficiency efforts. Some organizations are adding resources to manage and further develop their programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSEG Employees Plant Crops With Grow-a-Row to Help Feed Community and Beyond

Jul 3, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Close to 100 PSEG employees from offices in and beyond New Jersey united on Friday morning to plant sweet potatoes in the acres of America’s Grow-a-Row, a nonprofit organization based in Pittstown.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Failing Upward

Jul 3, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Previously, we had to separate out meat products and “compostable” single-use products and throw them away. Now, we can toss those right in our bin. As a result, we have further reduced our household waste to landfill, while simultaneously creating more compost than before.

Sustainable Development Goals

How a New Packaging Plan From MilliporeSigma Is Tackling Sustainability in Pharma

Jul 3, 2019 10:15 AM ET

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer editor Reece Armstrong sits down with Jeffrey Whitford, head of global corporate responsibility and branding and Fabien Thibault, global manager of product and packaging sustainability at the life science business of Merck KGaA* to discuss the company’s new approach to environmental sustainability in packaging.

Environment

Propex Geosolution Receives Carbon Footprint Verification for PYRAMAT® 75 HPTRM

Jul 3, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Propex GeoSolutions recently became the first High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) manufacturer to verify the carbon footprint of its erosion control solutions.