Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

CITGO Fueling Education Program Drives Importance of STEM

Mar 22, 2016 9:50 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation invites elementary and middle school teachers to enter its fourth annual Fueling Education Program, focusing on the importance of engaging young students in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Through April 30, teachers in grades K – 8 are encouraged to visit www.fuelingeducation.com for the chance to win STEM-related prizes to benefit their classrooms and schools, including the Grand Prize of an in-school teacher training session with ‘America’s Science Teacher,’ best-selling author, and Emmy-award winning television personality, Steve Spangler.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlas Copco India Supports Local Community with Clean Water

Mar 22, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Environment

White House Lauds Ceres' Sustainable Water Initiatives at World Water Day Summit

Mar 22, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Ceres’ Connect the Drops campaign in California and its climate-resilient water bonds initiative were both recognized at a White House ceremony today commemorating World Water Day.

Health & Healthcare

PT Freeport Indonesia, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, is Investing to Beat Malaria

Mar 22, 2016 9:10 AM ET

In its continued efforts to wipe out malaria and prevent the spread of the malaria disease by anopheles mosquitoes in the Mimika Regency in Papua, Indonesia, PT Freeport Indonesia, in conjunction with local institutions, conducts comprehensive treatment, early detection and preventive measures.

Environment

WWF and H&M Lead the Way for More Sustainable Fashion

Mar 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Today on World Water Day, conservation organization WWF and fashion retailer H&M are proud to announce a five year global partnership. The new agreement expands the successful partnership from 2013, focusing on water stewardship, to also include climate action and a strategic dialogue related to H&M’s and the fashion industry’s broader sustainability challenges. This marks one more step towards a truly sustainable fashion industry.

Environment

Better Water, Better Life: HP Supports World Water Day 2016

Mar 22, 2016 8:55 AM ET

To mark World Water Day, HP has made a donation to One Day’s Wages (ODW), a grassroots movement of people, stories and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. Our donation will be used to fund two ODW projects providing access to clean water, sanitation development and improved hygiene in villages in Haiti and Uganda.

Environment

Bacardi Initiates a ‘No-Straw’ Movement to Reduce Waste

Mar 22, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Environment

Cox Enterprises Participates in White House Water Summit

Mar 22, 2016 7:30 AM ET

Today, Cox Enterprises announced its participation in the White House Water Summit. Held in conjunction with the United Nations World Water Day, the Summit raised awareness of water issues and potential solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

BAT's Sustainability Summary 2015 - An Open Door on Our People, Performance and Promises

Mar 22, 2016 7:00 AM ET

British American Tobacco's commitment to shared value is highlighted in its 2015 Sustainability Summary.

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s Time for More Girls to #MakeWhatsNext

Mar 21, 2016 8:00 PM ET

A new video from Microsoft shows the lack of awareness girls today have about women inventors and reminds them to celebrate those women’s accomplishments and be encouraged to follow in their footsteps.

Diversity & Inclusion

Video: JetBlue’s Fly Like a Girl Series

Mar 21, 2016 6:15 PM ET

During Women’s History Month… and every month, JetBlue honors the diverse perspective that women bring to the workplace. Take a look at the first video in JetBlue’s Fly Like a Girl series - https://vimeo.com/159439847.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Leads Segment in Efficiency

Mar 21, 2016 6:15 PM ET

Offering a segment-best EPA-estimated 46-mpg combined fuel economy rating, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is an efficient midsize sedan driving Chevrolet into the future with uncompromising comfort, connectivity and driving dynamics.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Multi-Industry Forum on Combating Forced Labor: April 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mar 21, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Multi-Industry Forum on Combating Forced Labor: April 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Events, Media & Communications

Steady Drumbeat Drives Awareness of CSR and Sustainability Initiatives: April 5th 3BL Media Webinar Reveals Content Distribution Strategies

Mar 21, 2016 4:40 PM ET

Rarely does a single press release achieve instant positioning as a thought leader for an organization. Especially when a topic cannot be characterized as breaking news, it takes a steady drumbeat of communications to create awareness and engagement.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GSC Launches its 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Program

Mar 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

In this first week of Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDG, we explore examples of how to take action on Goal 1 which calls to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Health & Healthcare

Spring Support for Pediatric Care

Mar 21, 2016 3:55 PM ET

With the warm days of spring around the corner, now is the time of year people reflect on ways they can grow their support of the community. BJ’s Wholesale Club is challenging the Bay State to help increase the Boston Children’s Hospital’s (BCH) registered donor base by 5,000 donors through the end of 2016. Anyone in the Commonwealth can join BJ’s and BCH in raising awareness of the significant role blood donation plays in pediatric care by registering as a blood donor.

Events, Media & Communications

CSR Certificate Program - Faculty / Course Update

Mar 21, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Rutgers Business School's Institute for Ethical Leadership and G&A Institute joined forces to develop and offer a Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate Program for corporate professionals.

Energy

Ingersoll Rand Shares Smart Building Insights at 2016 Building Energy Summit

Mar 21, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, shared insights at the 2016 Building Energy Summit in Washington, DC on March 16 to help building owners understand and maximize the benefits of smart buildings.

Energy

How GM Used Renewable Energy to Save $80M

Mar 21, 2016 2:00 PM ET

A decades-long approach to sourcing renewable energy has produced lessons learned that helped GM further reduce its environmental footprint and save $80 million along the way.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Key to Relevant Leadership is Continuous Learning

Mar 21, 2016 12:45 PM ET

The business world is changing so quickly that it’s often hard to know how to keep up and help your employees cope with the pace of change. For leaders, it’s crucial to remain relevant in order to be heard and valued. Even if you have great ideas, a great mission and a vision of the future, if you’re not relevant, no one will listen, and you won’t be successful as a leader.

Innovation & Technology

Supporting the UK to Be One of the Most Digitally Savvy Nations on Earth

Mar 21, 2016 12:05 PM ET

The digital revolution signals an era of huge opportunity. It is already affecting us all – changing the ways in which we interact as individuals and societies. It is providing us with more opportunities and greater choice but it is also disruptive and is changing the ways we live our lives. To truly benefit – it also requires us to develop new skills and confidence constantly.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Global Site Decommissioning

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

A global oil and gas company required final decommissioning at a former terminal and blending facility that had been idle for almost a decade. The 2.5 acre site, located in South Africa, required the removal of all above and below ground structures, underground utilities, process equipment, buildings, concrete slabs and foundations.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Jennifer Hightower

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 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. Jennifer Hightower is Cox Communications' senior vice president and general counsel of law and policy.

Environment

Honey Nut Cheerios Creates More Buzz for Bees

Mar 21, 2016 11:20 AM ET

Canadian consumers might notice something missing from their Honey Nut Cheerios boxes in grocery aisles. Buzz, the tiny mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios, has flown the cereal box to raise awareness for the plight of the bee. Buzz’s absence is just part of the cereal’s #BringBackTheBees campaign.

Environment

The Farm That Grows Clean Energy

Mar 21, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Working for Pattern Energy, I have a front row seat in the global push to renewable energy. My rush comes when I see a new wind farm being erected on the horizon, because I know that translates into improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, preservation of natural resources – even affordable long-term energy pricing.