Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Elizabeth’s Story: Making Medical Information Simple and Easy to Understand for Patients

Mar 18, 2016 11:15 AM ET

When her father got sick and struggled to navigate the U.S. healthcare system, Elizabeth realized just how much people are expected to know, and understand, to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Clinical Franchise and Marketing Colleagues Help Create a Healthier World with Unique Teambuilding Event

Mar 18, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

National Recognition for Art Therapy through AATA's Partnership with Americans for the Arts

Mar 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

On March 7 & 8, 2016, AATA Executive Director Cynthia Woodruff, and President Dr. Donna Betts, ATR-BC, represented the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) at the Arts Advocacy Day National Arts Action Summit. This annual event provides attendees with advocacy training and an opportunity to attend coordinated visits with Members of Congress. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts-related organizations, Arts Advocacy Day is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together a broad variety of the nation’s civic and cultural groups. Grassroots advocates from across the country came to Washington to garner support for issues related to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), arts education policy, and more.

Education

Spring is Stem Season with First Robotics and Comcast NBCUniversal

Mar 18, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Makes Companies That Care Honor Roll For Ninth Consecutive Year

Mar 18, 2016 10:05 AM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. has been named to the Companies That Care Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year. Companies on the 2016 Honor Roll have demonstrated socially responsible workplace practices and active community involvement, as determined by Center for Companies That Care. CBRE is the only commercial real estate services firm on the list.

Environment

GRI & SDGs: Climate Action

Mar 18, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Health for All in Focus: “Humanitarian Emergency Response”

Mar 18, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Every year millions of people are displaced by disasters and emergency situations. These crises can devastate families, leaving them without access to adequate food, shelter or healthcare.

GSK works with partners and humanitarian organisations to prepare for and respond to emergency situations. In some instances, we fast-track the development of life-saving vaccines, and in others, we contribute by donating cash, products and our employees’ time. We also invest in long-term rebuilding and reconstruction in the aftermath of a disaster.

Innovation & Technology

Energy Solutions from the Think Tank

Mar 18, 2016 9:35 AM ET

The glass facade of the fifth floor of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) building gives Professor Thomas Auer a great view of the city, but not necessarily a clear insight into the future of sustainable building technology. The 1960s edifice in which Auer and his students are researching the buildings of tomorrow was renovated only a few years ago. “You just get the bare essentials: lights on, lights off, open windows, close windows,” Auer notes with a smile. He adds: “With public buildings, there are certain financial constraints. Nevertheless, they still manage to offer a high degree of user comfort.”

Environment

February Temperature Data Smashes Previous Records

Mar 18, 2016 9:00 AM ET

It was The Guardian that referred to the February temperature data just released by NASA as “shocking.” According to the data released.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corp. & Diversity: Blending Everyone's Differences Into One Powerful Point of View

Mar 18, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The best possible performance requires the best possible talent. At Whirlpool Corporation, we bring our different experiences and backgrounds together to unlock new and relevant consumer solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech’s 50th Anniversary Global Clean Water Fund to Support Projects around the World

Mar 18, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Helping communities in developing countries meet their basic human needs through lasting, scalable projects and technologies

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Shereta Williams

Mar 18, 2016 9:00 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. Shereta Williams is president of Videa.

Innovation & Technology

How a Hackathon Led to Real-World Solutions for Found Animals Foundation

Mar 18, 2016 8:00 AM ET

NetSuite's Hackathon 4Good brings together NetSuite developers, partners and employees to create innovative solutions for our nonprofit partners. In this blog, we share how the hackathon led to a long-term pro bono consulting project that is enabling Found Animals Foundation to scale and streamline their work to save pets' lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Success Stories of the Common Vision: The FishWise and Safeway Partnership

Mar 17, 2016 8:00 PM ET

This month, we will feature several success stories from Conservation Alliance member organizations and their business partners. They all follow a common theme: several years ago, member organizations relied on the guidance provided in the Alliance Common Vision to work with their partners to write strong time-bound commitments to improve procurement policies and practices. As many of those commitment timelines are concluding, reports of success are emerging from across the sustainable seafood community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Las Vegas Sands Launches Global "I Will If You Will" Campaign in Support of Earth Hour

Mar 17, 2016 7:35 PM ET

Sands ECO360°, the global corporate sustainability program of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), is launching its fourth annual "I Will If You Will" (IWIYW) global challenge by collaborating with the company's team members and encouraging them to take action to reduce their impact on climate change.

Energy

TransCanada to Acquire Columbia Pipeline Group

Mar 17, 2016 6:50 PM ET

The largest business transaction TransCanada, has undertaken since merging with NOVA in 1998 was unveiled today, as an agreement was reached to acquire Columbia Pipeline Group.

Environment

National Grid Responds to Administration's Announcement to Regulate Methane Emissions

Mar 17, 2016 6:05 PM ET

National Grid issued a statement today responding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement that it would develop methane regulations for existing oil and gas sources. The EPA intends to begin outreach to states, industry, environmental groups, and other stakeholders in the coming weeks and launch a formal Information Collection Request process in April.

Environment

Swimming Upstream to Slow the Volume of Unwanted Electronics

Mar 17, 2016 5:50 PM ET

We take assets that cannot be repaired or refurbished or have no viable new life in their form as assets per se, and we break them down

Innovation & Technology

The Essar Foundation: Empowering Women in India

Mar 17, 2016 5:00 PM ET

In the small village of Junagam, in the State of Gujarat, India, Nisha, Nayana, Jasmine, Bhavna, Ramila and Pratiksha are a group of six women who are part of a bakery programme run by the Essar Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Essar Group, India’s fourth largest company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bard MBA to Host Live Podcast on Western Union's Shared Value Journey

Mar 17, 2016 4:15 PM ET

The Bard MBA in Sustainability hosts Talya Bosch, Vice President Social Ventures, Internal Communications and Global Events for Western Union. Talya will discuss the company's shared value journey on the dial-in podcast, Sustainable Business Fridays, March 18th, at 12pm.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Aging With Nutrition

Mar 17, 2016 4:05 PM ET

While eating a nutritious diet overall is essential, the specific amounts and types of nutrients we need and the body’s ability to process them can change with age and with personal health status.

Energy

We’ve Committed to Source 100% Renewable Electricity by 2025

Mar 17, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Bloomberg has expanded our commitment to renewable energy and sustainable business practices by partnering withRE100 and committing to using 100% clean energy by 2025. This partnership furthers our ongoing efforts to prove that sustainable business practices are good for the environment and good for business.

Energy

TransCanada to Acquire Columbia Pipeline Group for US$13 Billion

Mar 17, 2016 3:15 PM ET

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today announced it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which it will acquire Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. (NYSE:CPGX or Columbia), a Houston, Texas-based company that operates an approximate 24,000-kilometre (km) (15,000-mile) network of interstate natural gas pipelines extending from New York to the Gulf of Mexico, with a significant presence in the Appalachia production basin.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tips to Design Your Pro Bono Program

Mar 17, 2016 3:15 PM ET

At the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit, Charles Schwab joined a panel discussion about transforming the traditional volunteer day into a pro bono day of service.

Education

JetBlue Supports The White House’s ‘Let Girls Learn’ Initiative

Mar 17, 2016 3:10 PM ET