Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

GM to Start Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing and Testing in Michigan

Dec 15, 2016 5:30 PM ET

On the heels of the signing of the SAVE Act legislation to support autonomous vehicle testing and deployment in Michigan, General Motors will immediately begin testing autonomous vehicles on public roads. GM also announced it will produce the next generation of its autonomous test vehicles at its Orion Township assembly plant beginning in early 2017.

Events, Media & Communications

Everyday is Earth Day for Minneapolis Media Focused on Sustainability

Dec 15, 2016 4:25 PM ET

Unlike many cities where Sunday newspaper readership has tanked, plenty of Minneapolis residents still treasure delivery of a chunky Star Tribune as part of their weekend routine.

“It’s our meal ticket,” Business Editor Thom Kupper said of the 580,000-circulation Sunday edition during a 3BL Media event for sustainability communicators.

Those pitching Minnesota’s largest daily need to understand that the “digital first” mantra adhered to by print outlets in some markets does not apply for his team.

Events, Media & Communications

Brown-Forman Partners with Transportation Companies for Safe Rides

Dec 15, 2016 4:00 PM ET

To help everyone have a safe holiday season, Brown-Forman is once again teaming up with local transportation companies to encourage people to plan ahead and keep drunk drivers off of the roads. This is the fifth consecutive year that Brown-Forman has helped offer safe rides home through this program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease

Dec 15, 2016 3:25 PM ET

In this environment, the work of organizations like Alzheimer’s Disease Research (ADR), a program of BrightFocus Foundation, is more important than ever: convening world-class scientific review committees to identify the most promising science on Alzheimer’s; and allowing researchers to take risks not funded elsewhere.

Media & Communications

Visa's 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report

Dec 15, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PayPal named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Dec 15, 2016 2:15 PM ET

In October, I was honored to accept the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Award. Today, I am proud to share news that PayPal has earned a perfect 100% score on HRC’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the second year in a row!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sanofi Pasteur Continues Strengthening Safety Net Around Local Families in Need

Dec 15, 2016 1:40 PM ET

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today that its employees continued their 22-year tradition of collecting and hand-delivering gifts, non-perishable food items, and supermarket gift cards to the families of Monroe County Head Start at Pocono Services for Families and Children (PSFC).

Diversity & Inclusion

Introducing the Antea Group Seattle Office!

Dec 15, 2016 1:35 PM ET

The Seattle office provides services that support multiple segments and practice areas. Our typical projects include transaction support and due diligence, site assessment and remediation, permitting and compliance, OPA training, litigation support, and health and safety services. Our client companies include oil and gas, global high tech, railroads, insurance, law firms, manufacturing facilities, real estate, and retail locations.

Energy

Maximized Cost Recovery and Recapture of Lost Funds for Oil and Gas Company

Dec 15, 2016 1:15 PM ET

An international oil & gas refiner and retailer engaged Antea Group to design a program to maximize cost recovery across its vast U.S. portfolio. Antea Group's program resulted in the recovery of over $350 Million of recovered funds, over $22 Million in historical costs previously missed, a 100% spend-to-submit ratio on eligible sites, and much more..

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sanofi Pasteur and Employees Raise $300,000 for Community Services

Dec 15, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Energy

Duke Energy Project to Increase Public EV Charging Stations in N.C. by 30 Percent

Dec 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

More than 200 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed soon under Duke Energy's "EV Charging Infrastructure Project."

Environment

TD Economics Looks at the Impact of a National Carbon Price in Canada

Dec 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

TD Economics has released a report that discusses the potential impacts of a national carbon price in Canada as the federal government continues to push towards one.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing the Way America Cares for Children and Families

Dec 15, 2016 11:20 AM ET

Depressed, sad and lonely, Jacob handed his mother a letter in 8th grade telling her that he wanted to kill himself. After several years of sending her son to counselors and psychiatrists, Jacob’s mother found hope for Jacob at Boys Town. Almost immediately there was a noticeable change in his demeanor. He was engaged and confident for the first time in years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Safely Preparing Your Holiday Meal

Dec 15, 2016 10:30 AM ET

How can you avoid giving your friends and family the gift of a food-borne illness? When it comes to preparing your holiday meal – you aren’t necessarily thinking about food safety but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 6 Americans suffer from a food borne illness every year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding the Just 100

Dec 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Subaru of America and Recycle Across America Join Forces to Support the Zero Landfill Initiative Piloted at Three National Parks

Dec 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Subaru of America (Subaru) and Recycle Across America (RAA) today announce a donation of RAA’s standardized recycling label system to support the automaker’s zero landfill initiative currently being piloted at three national parks.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid Earns Top Rating as Best Place to Work for LGBT and Ally Communities

Dec 15, 2016 9:35 AM ET

Last week the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation released the results of its annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for 2017, where National Grid was one of 11 energy companies, and about 500 companies across the US, to receive the top rating of 100%. This ranking categorizes National Grid as one of HRC’s ‘Best Places to Work for LGBT equality.’

Environment

Water Innovation in the California Dairy Industry

Dec 15, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Our agricultural suppliers, particularly those in California, are acutely aware of the importance of sound water management and innovating in the face of water scarcity. When it comes to growing feed for his cows, dairy farmer Mike De Jager was an early adopter of technology that reduces water consumption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank has Donated $20,000 USD to the Costa Rican Red Cross to Help With the Relief Efforts in Costa Rica Following Hurricane Otto

Dec 15, 2016 9:10 AM ET

Scotiabank has donated $20,000 USD to the Costa Rican Red Cross to help with the relief efforts in Costa Rica following Hurricane Otto.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ideas that Matter 2016 | The Healing Tree

Dec 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Thirst CEO Mina Guli Addresses the BSR Conference 2016

Dec 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Mina Guli, CEO of Thirst and athlete who ran 40 marathons on seven continents to raise awareness of the water crisis, addresses the BSR Conference 2016.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Milestone for FSC™-Labelled Packages

Dec 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Pak reached a significant milestone in early 2016, with the total number of FSC™-labelled packages delivered passing the 200 billion mark. The first Tetra Pak package to be labelled as made from Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™)-certified paperboard – meaning that it comes from FSC-certified and controlled sources and is traceable back to its origins – was delivered in 2007.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Share the Love has Granted 1,200 Wishes and Counting

Dec 15, 2016 8:35 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Aflac Survey Adds New Reasons to Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility

Dec 15, 2016 8:35 AM ET

On Monday morning Aflac Sr. Vice President Catherine Blades appeared live on Cheddar to discuss key findings in the 2016 Aflac CSR Survey. The company surveyed 2,000 consumers and investors to gain their perspective on the value of corporate social responsibility in terms of purchasing and investing decisions. For more information about the survey go to Aflac.com/acsr.

Environment

First U.S. Clam Fishery Achieves Sustainability Certification

Dec 15, 2016 8:30 AM ET

The Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog fishery has become the first clam fishery in the U.S. to achieve certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard.