Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

21CF Earns 11 Wins at NAACP Image Awards with Honors for ‘Empire,’ ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Hidden Figures’ and More

Feb 14, 2017 3:00 PM ET

21st Century Fox businesses took home a collective 11 trophies from the 48th NAACP Image Awards on February 11, scoring wins for acting and directing on film and television projects such as Empire, Atlanta, The People v. O.J. Simpson, This Is Us, and Hidden Figures. The ceremony, which celebrates the accomplishments of people of color across the media landscape, was broadcast live on TV One and was hosted by Anthony Anderson.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful, Lowe's Heroes Leave Lasting Legacy in Las Vegas

Feb 14, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Keep America Beautiful recently teamed up with Lowe’s at its National Sales Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the largest Lowe’s Heroes project in the company’s history.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

‘Transformative Power of Transparency’ Tops on New GRI Chief’s

Feb 14, 2017 12:35 PM ET

Unlike another world leader who is one month into his new job, Tim Mohin has heralded his new administration at GRI by kicking off a global listening tour.

A veteran sustainability officer at tech giants like AMD, Apple and Intel, Mohin has yet to issue any sweeping executive orders. He took his roadshow to Phoenix this week for the “GRI Reporters’ Summit” and received input from companies using the Global Reporting Initiative’s standards to keep stakeholders briefed on environmental, social and governance issues.

Health & Healthcare

Cutting Back on Sugar: Healthy Ways to Curb America’s Mouth-Watering Obsession

Feb 14, 2017 11:35 AM ET

Universally, people love sugar. It is a main ingredient in America’s favorite comfort foods, and with Valentine’s Day, sugar overindulgence might seem inevitable. Multiple studies show that eating too much sugar is directly correlated to obesity, which can lead to health problems. When it comes to sugar, moderation is key.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Building a Bridge

Feb 14, 2017 11:30 AM ET

“Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,/ “There followed after me to-day/ A youth whose feet must pass this way…/ He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;/ Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”

Events, Media & Communications

ESG For Finance Professionals Certification Course Hosted at Baruch College March 15, 2017

Feb 14, 2017 11:15 AM ET

The Why and How of Applying ESG Factors to Corporate Valuations -- A One-Day Professional Educational Seminar Presented by Governance & Accountability Institute, Global Change Associates and hosted by Baruch College/CUNY

Environment

Republic Services: Recycling Capabilities

Feb 14, 2017 11:05 AM ET

While a number of factors have affected the recycling model in the U.S. in recent years, the consumer demand for effortless, All-in-One™ or single-stream recycling programs has never been greater. Republic Services knows through market research that 9 out of 10 Americans want recycling services, and they are willing to pay for it.

Education

Social Design is the Future

Feb 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

The first or second question people inevitably ask us is “what are your alums doing?” “What kind of jobs do they get?”

We thought the best way to answer that questions is by showing you here, and letting you see what our graduates have to say about how they’re using what they learned at DSI to get jobs, and to excel at them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Collective Impact of Giving Back Together

Feb 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Le Monastère des Augustines Receives a 5 Key Rating with GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program

Feb 14, 2017 10:35 AM ET

Green Key Global is pleased to announce Le Monastère des Augustines, a Green Key Global member since 2015, has received a 5 Key rating with the new GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cargill's World Food Day Campaign Reaches More Than 250,000 People

Feb 14, 2017 10:35 AM ET

Over the three months surrounding the United Nations World Food Day in October 2016, Cargill employees and businesses around the globe showcased the company’s commitment to nourishing the world in a series of programs and events focused on food security and nutrition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics’ Employees Volunteer with Denver-area Nonprofit Farm

Feb 14, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Members of Arrow Electronics’ “Young Professionals” group recently volunteered with The GrowHaus, a Denver-area nonprofit indoor farm, community marketplace and educational center. The 25 Arrow volunteers helped to pack food bags that would be donated to local families in need, and they also washed, chopped and boxed pallets of lettuce, mushrooms, seasonal produce and eggs for distribution to local markets and stores.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Land Trust in Anacostia, DC Announced by City First Enterprises and Citi Community Development

Feb 14, 2017 10:00 AM ET

City First Enterprises (CFE) and Citi Community Development announced today the plan for CFE to create the first Community Land Trust (CLT) in the historic Anacostia neighborhood in the District of Columbia (DC) to preserve affordability, prevent displacement and enable community residents to purchase homes to build long-term financial assets.

Education

Hey Millennials - Investing isn’t Enough: 6 Things You Need to do to Grow Your Wealth

Feb 14, 2017 9:35 AM ET

This article asks "What is it you’re really after?" What’s the reason you’re investing in the first place? Have you thought about where you’d like to end up? How will you know that you accomplished what you’ve set out to accomplish if you haven’t defined your goal? Investments are an important tool but they become more powerful when you view them as a part of your larger financial life strategy.

Education

CITGO Endows a Technology Scholarship at Joliet Junior College

Feb 14, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The CITGO Lemont Refinery and Joliet Junior College (JJC) recently announced a new scholarship for STEM students through the establishment of a $250,000 endowment with the Joliet Junior College (JJC) Foundation. “During 2016 we began discussions with Will County Executive Larry Walsh, Sr. on how CITGO could make a positive impact in Will County by investing in the next generation of leaders in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Antea Group Park City Office!

Feb 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

The Park City office serves a diverse client base, working within multiple industries and practice areas. Our projects span from traditional environmental liability management support to health and safety consulting.

We have particular depth of experience within the oil & gas segment, providing support with assessment, remediation, due diligence, emergency response, and compliance services at facilities across the intermountain west. Additionally, we have expertise in occupational health and safety. This includes providing regulatory support on OSHA regulations for manufacturers, technology firms, warehouse and distribution, and food and beverage companies. The Park City office is home base for the organization's Health and Safety Practice Leader as well as our Oil & Gas Segment Leader.

Education

The Benefits of Earning a Professional Certificate in CSR: An Interview with Institute of CSR Alumni

Feb 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Donates $15,000 to Support New Brunswick Relief

Feb 14, 2017 8:45 AM ET

Many were left without electricity following ice storms in northeastern New Brunswick. Scotiabank is donating $15,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help with the relief efforts in the area.

Environment

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Operations Receive Environmental Stewardship Award

Feb 14, 2017 8:35 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Operations recently received the Arizona Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

Environment

The Essential Business of Climate Change

Feb 14, 2017 8:15 AM ET

For many in the U.S., climate change is a political issue. Others simply see it as an environmental issue. No matter your stance, if you’re part of the business sector, then it’s an issue that affects your bottom line. Sustainability is increasingly important for multinational corporations with both investors and customers demanding greater transparency, action and accountability.

Energy

Leading By Example: Sustainable Brands Partners With South Pole Group to Power Next Generation of Events With Renewable Energy

Feb 14, 2017 8:00 AM ET

The momentum in renewable energy has accelerated and made the transition to a low-carbon economy more inevitable. As more organizations set targets of growing the share of renewable energy in their consumption, being able to trace the origin of energy and the impacts of renewable energy procurement has never been more important.

Events, Media & Communications

Journalists Shouldn’t Hold Trump To ‘Special Standards,’ Says Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief

Feb 14, 2017 3:50 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why It’s the Best Time in History To Post a Volunteer Opportunity

Feb 13, 2017 8:15 PM ET

With volunteerism on the rise in the U.S., more VolunteerMatch opportunities in more places, and enhanced nonprofit functionality, there’s never been a better time to post your volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch!

Education

Join the 2017 Inventor's Challenge!

Feb 13, 2017 6:00 PM ET

Register today to join the 2017 Inventor's Challenge!

Environment

AkzoNobel Reduces CO2 Emissions by 100,000 Tons Thanks to New Bio-steam Facility

Feb 13, 2017 4:20 PM ET

Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp, Eneco and Groningen Seaports today opened a facility which will supply steam from biomass to the chemical park at Delfzijl in the Netherlands – primarily for AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals site.