Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Celebrates 30th Anniversary of National Partnership with MDA

Jun 1, 2016 9:30 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) are celebrating a 30-year partnership that has raised nearly $200 million for the nonprofit health organization since the two began working together in January 1986. As MDA’s largest corporate sponsor, CITGO and its employees, along with its network of locally-owned Marketers and Retailers, will celebrate this milestone all year long through fundraisers and various community and employee events.

Energy

Going Green, Faster: How Online Platforms Can Accelerate Renewable Energy

Jun 1, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Renewable energy is poised for explosive growth. Utility-scale wind and solar installations, unsubsidized, provide cheaper energy than new fossil fuel generation. Meanwhile, distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar are already saving consumers money around the globe and will continue to gain traction as prices continue to fall.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Way Campaign at Northern Trust Facilitates Little Free Libraries

Jun 1, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s ‘Moral Time’ to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Jun 1, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The issue of pay and gender equality is high on the international news agenda.

Environment

National Geographic Brings Samburu Warrior to California Elementary School to Talk Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Jun 1, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Jeneria and Yesalai, two warriors from Kenya's Samburu tribe, visited more than 800 students at Alta Vista Elementary School in Redondo Beach, California, on May 19 as part of the National Geographic Big Cats Initiative Sister School Program (BCISSP). The program pairs American schools with African schools to help educators teach their students about the worldwide decline of lion, tiger, cheetah, and leopard populations, a trend that Jeneria and Yesalai are working with National Geographic to reverse. Alta Vista Elementary has participated in BCISSP for three consecutive years, and the students raised more than $4,500 for their African sister school, Remot Primary, this year alone.

Events, Media & Communications

Novartis Foundation Convenes Experts to Examine the Promise and Practicality of Digital Technology to Improve Health in LMICs

Jun 1, 2016 6:00 AM ET

The Novartis Foundation is gathering experts across the public and private sectors to discuss digital health as an enabler to improve the quality of healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and how to bring impactful digital health programs to scale.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This One Chart Keeps Bechtel's Heir Apparent Up at Night

May 31, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Brendan Bechtel shares his concerns about the future of the global economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

James Connelly of the International Living Future Institute Earns GreenBiz “30 under 30” Recognition

May 31, 2016 4:30 PM ET

James Connelly, Director of the Living Product Challenge at the International Living Future Institute has been named one of the “30 under 30” people to watch in sustainable business by GreenBiz Group, the leading media and events company in corporate sustainability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Celebrates Earth Day With Community Service Projects Around the World

May 31, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Timberland, the Stratham, New Hampshire-based global outdoor lifestyle brand, celebrated its 18th consecutive year of hosting Earth Day service events in communities worldwide. In April and May, Timberland employees, students, partners and community members joined forces at six project sites in New Hampshire, as well as several locations around the globe, with the common goal of meeting critical needs and creating sustainable impact in neighboring communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ingersoll Rand EcoWise Products Feature Next Generation, Low-global Warming Potential Refrigerants

May 31, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Marking a milestone in achieving its Climate Commitment, in 2015 Ingersoll Rand launched the EcoWise™ portfolio of products; the EcoWise endorsement is given to products with next-generation, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and high-efficiency operation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building Smart Cities Will Require Creative Funding Approaches

May 31, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Cat Financial Lends a Hand

May 31, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Celebrate Gestures of Hope for Subaru Love Promise

May 31, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced a collaboration to provide much needed support and “warmth” to patients fighting cancer and their families in communities across the country.

During Subaru Loves to Care month this June, LLS and participating Subaru retailers across the country together will provide blankets and messages of hope to patients undergoing cancer treatment at local hospitals and treatment centers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

6th Edition of Pernod Ricard Responsib’All Day

May 31, 2016 2:15 PM ET

On 2 June, for the 6th consecutive year, Pernod Ricard’s 18,500 employees around the world will leave aside offices to go out into the field, tools in hands. As they do every year, in the frame of Pernod Ricard’s Responsib’All Day, they will act as the frontline ambassadors of the Group’s CSR commitments: promoting responsible drinking, empowering our employees, protecting our planet and developing our communities.

Environment

Xylem Launches World’s First Wastewater Pumping System with Integrated Intelligence

May 31, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Xylem, (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most complex water issues, has developed another breakthrough technology, launching the world’s first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence at the IFAT 2016 trade show (30 May-3 June).

Health & Healthcare

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy: Atlas Copco India

May 31, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. We serve customers in more than 180 countries with products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities in Pakistan

May 31, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Ansaar Management Company (AMC), a Pakistan-based social enterprise, is tackling the lack of affordable housing in Pakistan. The company has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to build 5,000 new affordable housing units by 2020, providing high-quality homes to 35,000 low-income people.

Events, Media & Communications

Three Takeaways From The 5th Annual GRI Conference in Amsterdam

May 31, 2016 1:00 PM ET

On Wednesday, May 18th, GRI opened the first day of its 5th Global Conference titled “Empowering Sustainable Decisions”, in Amsterdam, welcoming 1,200 delegates from 77 countries. Amsterdam is a beautiful city with old buildings, canals, bridges and more bikes than the eye can see! Sustainability is built into the bricks and mortar that make up the city, and it’s evident everywhere from the lack of plastic, to the right of way for bikes, beautiful greenery, public transit system, and the community like feeling that you can sense among the citizens of the city.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Matano - A New Sports Brand with Fair Trade Certified™ Apparel - Launching on Kickstarter Today!

May 31, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Matano has officially launched its first line of Fair Trade Certified™ sports apparel today on Kickstarter. Matano is a new sports brand with a mission to provide ethically made sports gear for the “Everyday Athlete”.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Way Campaign at Northern Trust Volunteers Sort and Organize Food for the Senior Citizens Supplemental Nutrition Program

May 31, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Environment

Nike Turns Trash into…Shoes

May 31, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Earlier this month, Nike revealed that 71 percent of its footwear and apparel now contains waste from products in its own manufacturing process.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Ripple Effect: Patrick’s Story

May 31, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

These Leaders are Making a Difference with Sustainable Cities #SDG11

May 31, 2016 11:30 AM ET

This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 11 with examples of corporate action.

SDG 11 calls to “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” Its targets address housing, slums, transport and road safety, accessibility, sustainable urbanization, cultural and natural heritage, disasters, air quality and waste management, and green public spaces.

Education

Meet Hülya Bal from Turkey

May 31, 2016 11:00 AM ET

"Generally speaking, inquiry based learning stands for the learning process in which not only facts are explained. Strengthened the argument based professional development training with Amgen Teach. University and provide the school cooperation with Amgen Teach. Amgen teach education science by strengthening the ability of secondary school teachers to use enquiry-based teaching strategies in their classrooms. We met our colleagues and we produce new projects.

Environment

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: The Future of Sustainability

May 31, 2016 11:00 AM ET

There has been a lot in the news lately about the rise of electric vehicles on the road today, and in the near future.

But only approximately 400 hotels in Canada have charging stations. All meeting facilities (with our without bedrooms) should jump on the bandwagon now, and stay ahead of the curve. Why, you ask?