Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The James M. Cox Foundation Announces $250,000 Grant to Lafayette General Foundation

Jun 19, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The James M. Cox Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to Lafayette General Foundation that
will be used to further expand telemedicine in St. Martin Parish public schools. Through Project Health, Education
and Technology (HEAT), a partnership between Lafayette General Health, St. Martin Parish Schools and Cox
Communications, as many as 8,000 students in the parish will have access to healthcare by harnessing the
technologies of telecommunications, high‐definition cameras and viewing monitors, enterprise health records and
cloud‐based software.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marina Bay Sands Honored at AmCham CARES Awards

Jun 19, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Lessons from Walmart’s CSR Strategy Efforts

Jun 19, 2017 9:15 AM ET

How is being a “social change strategist” different from traditional CSR leadership roles? Here are 5 lessons you can learn from Walmart's CSR efforts.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Germany Volunteers Participate in Instream Restoration

Jun 19, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Xylem Germany's Langenhagen team recently supported the company's Xylem Watermark program, volunteering to work on instream restoration in Mecklenheider Forst.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet 3 Pet-Loving Purina Team Members Giving Back to Their Community

Jun 19, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Energy

The Role of Independent Regulators in Bringing Power to Africa

Jun 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Ignacio Rodriguez, director for power sector and energy reforms at Tetra Tech, was part of a Tetra Tech delegation that attended the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ignacio shared insights as part of a panel discussion of the importance of the regulator as an independent entity. All opinions expressed in this post are the author’s own.

Health & Healthcare

Watch: Tassajara - A Solar-Powered Zen Mindfulness Retreat

Jun 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

As mindfulness grows in scope, reach and depth throughout America and entrenches itself in the corporate culture of businesses large and small, an increasing number of people are looking to deepen their practice during their vacations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Innovating for Balance People - Planet - Profit

Jun 19, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Innovating for Balance covers sustainability management, responsible sourcing, efficient production with environmental key performance indicators, Lenzing’s innovations, key ecological and social developments as well as economic factors in the 2016 financial year.

Environment

Edison International Continues Support for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts

Jun 16, 2017 6:10 PM ET

Edison International joined a growing list of U.S. businesses, universities, state and local leaders in signing an open letter to the international community regarding the Paris accord on climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Jun 16, 2017 5:45 PM ET

On May 29, 2017, Goldcorp proudly supported the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards which honour individuals and organizations whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 Ways Businesses Can Be Year-Round LGBTQ Supporters

Jun 16, 2017 5:20 PM ET

Pride Month is a time when a historically marginalized community’s voice takes center stage, in the hopes of finding common ground with opposition, promoting educated dialogue and celebrating progress. This Pride Month, several companies are standing out by supporting the LGBTQ community in a genuine way. Here are four tips to authentically take part in the conversation:

Social Impact & Volunteering

Motivated by Tragedy, Tim Anderson of the White Sox Launches Charity to Guide Chicago’s Youth

Jun 16, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Tim Anderson, the 17th overall pick in the 2013 draft, is already well on the way to establishing himself as one the top young shortstops in the Major Leagues. After batting .283 as a rookie in 2016, Anderson began 2017 as the White Sox’ everyday shortstop.

Environment

Understanding the Cost of Climate Change

Jun 16, 2017 3:50 PM ET

We remain committed to mitigating impacts of climate change by managing our emission intensity through improvements in energy efficiency and portfolio adjustment in the short-term; and transitions to low-carbon energy sources and renewables in the longer term. Toward this effort, we developed an internal pricing mechanism in 2016 to better understand the impact of adopting low-carbon energy alternatives for our operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Merck Joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion

Jun 16, 2017 3:40 PM ET

Merck joined more than 175 corporations in a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Health & Healthcare

Partnerships Drive Progress Toward a Trachoma-Free World

Jun 16, 2017 2:45 PM ET

Pfizer and its incredible network of partners dedicated to the fight against trachoma recently came together at the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Summit 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the London Declaration: a bold and historic goal to eliminate or control 10 NTDs by 2020, including trachoma.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KitchenAid, Community Volunteers Pitch in on Day of Caring

Jun 16, 2017 2:40 PM ET

Chris Ball and his colleagues spent the better part of his workday pushing mulch on a playground. This workday was different for Ball because he was taking part in the annual Day of Caring, where dozens of KitchenAid volunteers find local nonprofit organizations to help for a day.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Animal Welfare and the Food Service Industry

Jun 16, 2017 2:30 PM ET

How do we decide what to eat every day? Most of us would probably say that we consider our health when we’re selecting food. But our food choices are also influenced by how much time and money we have, as well as intangibles like our cultural heritage and emotions.

Environment

America’s Small Landowners: One Forest at a Time

Jun 16, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Small landowners are the unsung heroes of the U.S. forest industry. We often think of public forests as the key source of the U.S. wood supply, but in fact, that resource only amounts to about a quarter of the total acreage that is harvested for wood products in the U.S. The rest comprises stock supplied by landowners that have dedicated their acreages to maintaining U.S. forest growth and supply.

Energy

New Report: U.S. Power Sector Emissions Decline as the Generation Mix Continues to Evolve

Jun 16, 2017 1:05 PM ET

The nation’s largest electricity producers continue to substantially reduce emissions of key air pollutants, the latest comprehensive analysis of U.S. power plant emissions shows.

Events, Media & Communications

Digging Into the Data: Why Advancing Women is Good for Business

Jun 16, 2017 12:45 PM ET

At Intel, we have tracked and published our workforce diversity data for many years in our Corporate Responsibility Report, and when our data indicated that we were not doing enough to attract and retain the women who work here, we took action.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Employees Volunteer 6,000 Hours During May Campaign

Jun 16, 2017 12:10 PM ET

Our purpose at Duke Energy is to power the lives of our customers and the vitality of our communities. For more than 100 years, Duke Energy has proudly served our communities through charitable giving and employee volunteerism. This passion for giving back is part of our legacy and who we are as a company.

Environment

TD Bank Group Helps in Transition to Low-Carbon Economy

Jun 16, 2017 12:00 PM ET

TD Bank Group recently released its 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report showcasing its continued commitment to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Recognized with Recycler of the Year Award in Oregon

Jun 16, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Republic Services is pleased to announce that the Oregon Recycling Association has recognized the Pacific Region Compost (PRC) facility with the Recycler of the Year Award. The Award was presented last week at the Association’s annual conference in Gleneden Beach, Ore.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Statement from GRI on the Passing of Ernst Ligteringen

Jun 16, 2017 12:00 PM ET

It is with great sadness that GRI has learned of the passing of our longest-serving CEO, Ernst Ligteringen in London. Ernst’s legacy will extend far beyond what he has done for our organization. In part due to his efforts, sustainability reporting has become a commonplace practice for many organizations, leading to greater transparency and in turn the ability to transform the world

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Brownies Can Feed You, Create Jobs and Help Alleviate Poverty?

Jun 16, 2017 11:30 AM ET

Greyston Bakery’s unique partnership with Whole Planet Foundation has served to advance both organizations’ social initiative. In addition to supporting job creation at the Bakery, a percentage of brownie and cookie sales benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a non-profit proud to be supported by a conscious company who doesn’t hire people to bake brownies but bakes brownies to hire people.