Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Business Case for Generating Mutual Value

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The correlation between responsible business practices and profitability has become increasingly apparent as communities, governments and employees hold companies accountable for generating mutual value. Defining that value in relevant terms is equally important – and accomplished through long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

Just Add Water—Cooking Up Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

What do you get when you combine a quarter cup of water with table salt and a zap from a car battery? Enough chlorine to purify 200 liters of drinking water.

Environment

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind | There Is No Away

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fyffes: Valuing the Workforce to Improve Performance

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Fyffes’ CR policies apply best practices that improve business performance — and support employees. Miranda Ingram reports…

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LIVESTRONG and RideAustin Partner to Raise Money for People Affected by Cancer

Aug 22, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

2016 Ideagen Power 100 Lists - Individuals and Organizations Empowering Women & Girls Across the Planet

Aug 19, 2016 5:55 PM ET

The Annual 2016 Ideagen Power 100 List of Individuals Empowering Women and Girls provides us with the opportunity to highlight leaders and luminaries, CEO’s and actors, ambassadors and presidents, most importantly the list is qualitative and a spotlight on these individuals from across sectors, individuals that are changing the world with their ideas, leadership and vision to empower women and girls!

Innovation & Technology

The Drawer of Many Cords

Aug 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

For a long time, I’ve wanted to teach a course in popular literature exploring how social change is reflected in book series. When prolific authors’ works span years, even decades, you can see how social issues emerge and attitudes change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Improving Sustainability at the Caterpillar Job Site

Aug 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Caterpillar recognizes that our customers need to realize the full value of their assets and we work to go “beyond the iron” to increase asset utilization. Designed and delivered by the Caterpillar Job Site Solutions team in partnership with Cat® dealers, these solutions help customers address areas of safety, sustainability, equipment, productivity and financials.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Recovery Steps for Business Owners in Louisiana

Aug 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Our hearts are with the communities in Louisiana dealing with the devastating flooding. In this time of need the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides resources and tools to help small businesses recover after disaster strikes. Our Disaster Help Desk for Business 1-888-MY-BIZ-HELP provides one-on-one advice and expertise to help you navigate the recovery process, supported by the Office Depot Foundation. Our Disaster Recovery Quick Guides also have tailored tips for small businesses and chambers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers Encourages Others to Rise to the Challenge

Aug 19, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Clayton Kershaw can often be found on the mound when he’s at Dodger Stadium. Last Thursday, however, he found himself behind a ping pong table, alongside celebrities and teammates for the 4th annual PingPong4Purpose event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here's Progress, the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Way

Aug 19, 2016 3:20 PM ET

One cornerstone of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s sustainability strategy, albeit somewhat self-serving, centers on encouraging the use of information technology for "social good."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Factory Strives for Excellence in Craftsmanship and Service

Aug 19, 2016 3:15 PM ET

The Stratham, N.H. based outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland, strives to make its products responsibly, protect the outdoors and serve its communities. All of these efforts recently converged at Timberland’s factory in the Dominican Republic (DR), where it recognized employee volunteer champions with a unique day-long celebration of service. The factory employs more than 3,000 skilled workers who pour their craftsmanship into 3.9 million shoes on average every year, and also contribute to their community through Timberland’s Path of Service™ program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Giving: Tips for Assessing Impact

Aug 19, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Dear Andy: My organization is spending money on grants, donations, and sponsorships. The problem is we don’t have any idea whether we’re having the impact we’d hoped for. Further, my team is constantly being asked by executives for reports that slice & dice data we don’t even collect. How can we assess the full impact of our Corporate Giving? ----- Lost with Zero Visibility

Environment

Keep Brevard Beautiful and Partners Launch New Lagoon Friendly Lawns Program to Combat Nutrient Pollution

Aug 19, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Protecting Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America, can now start right in a Brevard County resident’s backyard with Keep Brevard Beautiful’s new Lagoon Friendly Lawns program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Resources for Businesses Affected by Louisiana Flooding

Aug 19, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy’s Franchisee Keeps Pedaling for Kids in Foster Care

Aug 19, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Ed Anderson, Wendy’s franchisee, is riding his bike across the country to help the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption find homes for “unadoptable” children. We catch up with Ed after a grueling day of biking across 91 miles of hills… Hear his update from Louisville….25 percent through his race!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Igniting Youth Imagination in the Fight Against Hunger

Aug 19, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

IIE’s Women Enhancing Technology Program Celebrates the Achievements of the Next Generation of Female Tech Leaders in India

Aug 19, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Multinational corporations and local students are coming together in a grassroots effort to enable new opportunities and empower women in technology and entrepreneurship.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

P&O Cruises Named As Australia’s Most Trusted Cruise Line

Aug 19, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

CDL Embarks on Its Next Phase of Sustainability Innovation

Aug 19, 2016 10:05 AM ET

CDL integrates sustainability into its business strategy to provide a holistic account of its value creation for stakeholders. Adam Woodhall reports...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financial Health Means More than Financial Inclusion

Aug 19, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Environment

Subaru NPCA National Parks Waste Challenge | Five Simple Things

Aug 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Subaru and the NPCA share five simple things we can all do to help the National Parks reach their historic goal of becoming zero landfill. Join the conversation and share how you #DontFeedTheLandfills.

Health & Healthcare

What We’re Made Of: Our Progress on Using Simple Ingredients, Transparency and Responsible Sourcing

Aug 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

At Hershey, we take pride in listening to our consumers to better understand what they expect from our company and our products. People all over the world are progressively becoming more interested in the ingredients and sourcing of their foods. That’s why we made a commitment in February 2015 to transition products across our portfolio to simple ingredients and continue our work with transparency - sharing information about what’s in our products and strengthening our responsible sourcing programs.

Environment

On World Elephant Day, a Victory for Wildlife

Aug 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Elephant populations across the globe are threatened due to habit loss and poaching, but on World Elephant Day, celebrated last week on August 12, the beleaguered giants​ and other animals​ have something to celebrate as leading e-commerce and social media companies came together to take action on the sale of illegal wildlife products all over the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Las Vegas Sands ECO360 Report | Driven by an Idea, Made Possible Through Dedication

Aug 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET