Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

New Feasibility Study Sponsored By Timberland Makes Compelling Case for Bringing Cotton Farming Back to Haiti

Nov 9, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Today, the nonprofit Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA) announced two breakthrough innovations being proposed for agriculture in Haiti.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Players Trust to Bestow $260,000 to Nonprofits Selected by 2016 Players Choice Awards Winners

Nov 9, 2016 2:10 PM ET

Tonight on MLB Network (8-9:30 PM ET) the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) will announce the winners of its 25th annual presentation of the Players Choice Awards. The awards program will be presented by MLB The Show™ and sponsored by Majestic Athletic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baxter International Foundation Supports ARVets Initiative to Increase Mental Health Services for Veterans

Nov 9, 2016 1:10 PM ET

A grant from the Baxter International Foundation will help provide assessments, education, and a resource to veterans while teaching veteran family members and first responders how to identify and manage the mental and behavioral health issues faced by many veterans. The one-year more than $50,000 grant to ARVets will fund the Bridge to Care program that delivers mental health care coordination to veterans and their families living in northern Arkansas.

Events, Media & Communications

Take Employee Engagement to the MAT with Employee Giving

Nov 9, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Are you going to the mat with your employee engagement strategy?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services and Martinez, CA Present the 2016 Eco Awards

Nov 9, 2016 1:00 PM ET

To encourage businesses to use sustainable business practices, Republic Services along with the City of Martinez, CA presented their 2016 Eco Awards to top achievers. The winner include local business: Loaves and Fishes, Barrelista Coffee House, and John Swett Elementary.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dave Thomas Foundation Helps Bring Foster Kids and Families Together

Nov 9, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Helping children move from foster care to permanent homes is a challenge in the United States. Many children age out of the system without ever having found a loving adoptive family. Aging out without the support of a loving family can have negative consequences on a person’s future. The Dave Thomas Foundation is working to connect more foster children with the families they deserve.

Events, Media & Communications

Keystone Human Services Hosts Partners The Hans Foundation to Advance the Rights of People with Disabilities in India

Nov 9, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Keystone Human Services (KHS) is hosting a planning retreat to forward our collaboration to advance the rights of people with disability in India.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Sets a New Sustainability Standard in the Cruise Industry

Nov 9, 2016 10:30 AM ET

In the recent past, the cruise industry has received criticism regarding its environmental impact. Criticisms range from how it manages passenger waste to the amount of fumes produced by the massive engines needed to drive ships. However, though it does have its shortcomings, the industry has made tremendous strides in improving both its environmental and social sustainability impacts in recent years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arby’s Raises Record $4.3 Million to Help End Childhood Hunger in America

Nov 9, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Arby’s® restaurants across the country raised more than $4.3 million to end childhood hunger in America, surpassing last year’s record-breaking $3.7 million.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Diageo Hosts Inaugural Military Service Appreciation Day Honoring the Armed Forces through its Diageo Salutes the Troops Initiative

Nov 9, 2016 10:30 AM ET

In an early celebration of Veteran’s Day, today Diageo is hosting the company’s first ever Military Service Appreciation Day at its North American headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. Part of the company’s Diageo Salutes the Troops initiative, this day brings Diageo’s employees, non-profit partners and Norwalk community members together to show appreciation for those serving in the military.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walmart Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathleen McLaughlin, Discusses New Goals at Net Impact 2016

Nov 9, 2016 10:20 AM ET

LIVE on Periscope: Chief Sustainability Officer & Walmart Foundation President, Kathleen McLaughlin, talks Walmart's big new goals announced at Net Impact 2016 #NI16

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Does Sustainability Mean to Qualcomm? [Video]

Nov 9, 2016 10:05 AM ET

What does sustainability mean to Qualcomm? It’s a question I love to answer, and it’s a question I’m surprised I’m not asked more often.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Sees 24% Reduction in Waste to Landfill Since 2013

Nov 9, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Our progress in diverting materials from landfills has accelerated dramatically since 2013. In fact, waste sent to landfills from pulp and paper mills was reduced 24 percent, as we coordinated a more consistent, disciplined, company-wide approach to defining, measuring and reporting byproduct streams.

Energy

David Hart: Dream World of Magic Blues

Nov 9, 2016 9:20 AM ET

If you had a functional magic wand wouldn’t you use it to reverse climate change? A quick flick of your wrist and, presto change-o, our troubles would be over! But, as our guest this week on Sea Change Radio, David Hart, rightly points out, that’s not how the world works.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How We Bring Quality and Peace of Mind to All Customers

Nov 9, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Sharing our sustainability performance with our customers is an integral element of our brand promise.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Positive Contribution

Nov 9, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

How the Top-Rated Public University in the World Volunteers

Nov 9, 2016 8:20 AM ET

The U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of California (UC) Berkeley as #1 on its list of Top Public Schools in America. They take graduation rates, academic reputation, alumni giving rate, and more into consideration. In my opinion, a commitment to public service can positively influence all these factors. And UC Berkeley is no stranger to public service.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE: “Builds and Manages Communities”

Nov 9, 2016 8:05 AM ET

To become world class requires a company to focus on more than simply maximizing its profits. It also needs to take a global leadership role as a responsible corporate citizen.

Innovation & Technology

It's Time To Recognize That Machines Are Learning All The Wrong Things

Nov 9, 2016 7:55 AM ET

Data-driven algorithms govern many aspects of life: university admissions, resume screening, and a person’s ability to get a car or home loan. Often, using data leads to more efficient allocation of resources and better outcomes for everyone. But algorithms can come with unintended consequences—and without care, their application can result in a society we don’t want.

Energy

Norfolk Southern | Saving Energy and Costs

Nov 9, 2016 6:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Wins 2016 EPPY Awards

Nov 9, 2016 5:45 AM ET

E&P wishes to congratulate winners of its 21st EPPY Awards. This year’s EPPY Awards saw more than 300 entries. Winners were selected from an international list of nominations to honor the best digital media websites across 31 categories, in addition to categories for excellence in college and university journalism.

Responsible Production & Consumption

As Demand Grows to Add Another Mineral to the List, Calls Continue to Reform Conflict Minerals Reporting Requirement. Today’s Election May Decide the Next Round for Dodd-Frank

Nov 8, 2016 5:40 PM ET

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to receive comment letters from a variety of organizations and individuals about whether to refine conflict minerals reporting requirements under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Making Change Happen on an Individual Level

Nov 8, 2016 4:10 PM ET

It is tempting to think of big sweeping changes as we consider our work of helping a society learn to make space for everyone.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women Deliver President and CEO Highlights Women's Empowerment at the BSR Conference 2016

Nov 8, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Katja Iversen, President and CEO of Women Deliver, gave a plenary address on the importance of women's empowerment at the BSR Conference 2016.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing the World One Leader at a Time

Nov 8, 2016 3:00 PM ET