Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lowe's Heroes Give Historic Neighborhood a Major Makeover

Mar 14, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers team up with Rebuilding Together in Houston to make repairs and transform 1935 home into community welcome center.

Environment

Green Standards Manages Diversion of GM Office Assets; Boosts Crowdfunding Campaign for Urban Farm in Detroit

Mar 14, 2017 11:30 AM ET

Green Standards, a specialized environmental firm that manages furniture and equipment “waste” generated by workplace revitalization and relocation projects, is helping General Motors manage tens of thousands of office asset donations. The company is undergoing a multi-campus office decommissioning effort at its Warren Technical Center, Detroit headquarters, and Milford Proving Ground locations.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Who Doesn’t Love a Good Singalong?

Mar 14, 2017 11:15 AM ET

Perhaps the words are overly simplistic (it is a children’s song after all), but the song directly acknowledges our dependence on nature for a range of ecosystem services. Which isn’t exactly a simple concept when you reflect on it.

Diversity & Inclusion

Be Bold for Change: International Women's Day at Qualcomm

Mar 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Through my 20+ years at Qualcomm, I’ve participated in many of our celebratory events for International Women’s Day (IWD). In past years, I’ve always taken away a refreshed inspiration for my own development, and a reinforced commitment to continue empowering my female colleagues as well as enabling an inclusive work environment where everybody thrives and Qualcomm is the ultimate benefactor. However, this year was particularly special for me. As our new Chief Diversity Officer, I was no longer a participant, but instead I had the opportunity to influence and set the tone for our IWD events here at Qualcomm.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Promoting a Supply Chain that Reflects our Values

Mar 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

We work with nearly 6,000 suppliers throughout the world who provide us with the equipment and supplies we need to operate our global business. We are committed to conducting our business in an ethical, legal and socially responsible manner and, to that end, require our suppliers to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC). 16 This SCoC outlines our expectations across a broad range of topics, from ethics to protecting the environment and is available in 19 languages.

Environment

Auditing Your Hospital's Recycling Program

Mar 14, 2017 10:50 AM ET

Auditing your hospital’s plastics recycling program is a key element of improving your program. This can be divided into two parts: (1) auditing the plastic materials that are collected and (2) auditing the plastics collection, segregation, and transfer process.

Education

AIGA Design Leader Interview Series

Mar 14, 2017 10:30 AM ET

For this first-ever interview series, AIGA spoke with Women Lead committee members and supporters who are stewarding in a new era of increased leadership and impact by women in design. (Increased design impact? Great for everyone.)

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team of CITGO Athletes to Compete in the 121st Running of the Boston Marathon

Mar 14, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

International Well Building Institute™ Announces First Well Certified™ Project in New York City

Mar 14, 2017 10:25 AM ET

The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) today marks a new milestone in the development, growth and expansion of its WELL Certification program as the first project in New York achieves WELL Certification under v1 of the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™). This prestigious distinction was awarded to Structure Tone’s recently opened New York City headquarters at 330 West 34th Street in Manhattan, which has achieved WELL Certification at the Silver level. WELL is the first building standard to focus exclusively on enhancing people’s health and wellness through the built environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Coleen Jennison

Mar 14, 2017 10:25 AM ET

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Coleen Jennison is Cox Communications’ market vice president.

Education

4 Ways to Build a STEM Talent Pipeline

Mar 14, 2017 10:15 AM ET

General Motors’ long-term success relies on talented teams solving global sustainability challenges and reimagining personal mobility. That’s why the company is passionate about inspiring the next generation of professionals to pursue STEM careers. They can help transform an industry.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Funds $2-Million Cybersecurity and Financial Data Initiative at UBC

Mar 14, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Scotiabank's support will contribute to research and engage students to advance financial modelling to help manage risks and protect customers. We're proud to support UBC as part our digital strategy and our commitment to building talent in the digital economy."

Environment

Domtar Wood Chips Help People with Disabilities

Mar 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Learn how Domtar wood chips are helping people with disabilities at the Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center.

Events, Media & Communications

Whirlpool Corporation Releases 2016 Annual Report

Mar 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation has released its 2016 Annual Report, which showcases the company's 105+ year commitment to product leadership, brand leadership, operating excellence and people excellence through innovation.

Energy

Advancing Women in Energy

Mar 14, 2017 8:10 AM ET

Weatherford is committed to diversity, in all the forms that that may take. This commitment is based on a genuine belief that a diverse workforce engenders diverse perspectives that are additive to our business culture.

Events, Media & Communications

Unilever, Siemens and IKEA Drive Europe’s Leading Sustainability and Social Impact Event

Mar 14, 2017 6:00 AM ET

The Responsible Business Summit Europe (London, 7-8 June), has the most impressive (CEO-led!) speaker line-up and agenda to date - all designed to uncover the FACTUAL potential for Businesses to deliver social and business impact.

Health & Healthcare

Albertsons Companies Announces Expanded Supermarket Tours for Diabetic Patients

Mar 14, 2017 6:00 AM ET

According to the CDC, an estimated 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and about 79 million are pre-diabetic. To address the increasing needs of these customers directly, Albertsons Companies has expanded its Eating Healthy with Diabetes food tours to help more people pro

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trust Is in Crisis. Listening Is the Answer. Snapshot 2017 Can Help.

Mar 13, 2017 5:05 PM ET

The 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer—the annual global trust and credibility survey—was recently published and the news isn’t good.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Named a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute Fourth Year in a Row

Mar 13, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Northern Trust announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® for the fourth consecutive year.

Environment

Republic Services Makes Disposing of Batteries and Bulbs Effortless

Mar 13, 2017 4:05 PM ET

When setting your clocks forward for Daylight Savings, remember to change those batteries in your smoke detectors and light bulbs that need replacing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Advances Environmental Sustainability

Mar 13, 2017 3:15 PM ET

The company is expanding its commitments to responsible sourcing and animal welfare by extending its 100 percent cage-free egg commitment worldwide by 2025, including liquid and shell eggs.

Education

Spring CSR Certificate Program: 2-Day Sustainability Training Offered by Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership (in Newark, NJ) and Governance & Accountability Institute

Mar 13, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership and Governance & Accountability Institute are partnering to offer the Spring 2017 CSR Certificate Program for corporate managers, not-for-profit and foundation managers, and others interested in career opportunities and advancement in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Sustainability, Philanthropy, Risk Management, Ethics and related positions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pfizer Launches 2016 Annual Review Highlighting Commitment to UN SDGs

Mar 13, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Today, Pfizer launched its 2016 Annual Review, which provides an in-depth look at all of the ways Pfizer is accelerating patient impact and fulfilling its purpose: to make innovative medicines and vaccines that significantly improve people’s lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Allie Kelly of The Ray to Speak at AIA NY's Viral Voices VI- Virtual Displacement

Mar 13, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Allie Kelly, executive director of The Ray will be one of the panelists for AIA New York Chapter's "Viral Voices VI - Virtual Displacement" on Thursday, March 30th at the AIA Center for Architecture.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Recognized As One Of World’s Most Ethical Companies For Eleventh Consecutive Year

Mar 13, 2017 12:45 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute as a World’s Most Ethical Company for the eleventh consecutive year.