Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When Partnering with Nonprofits, Communication is Key

Aug 15, 2016 4:30 PM ET

In honor of VM Summit 16, which is all about corporate/ nonprofit collaboration, this series of volunteerism-related blog posts will take one topic and explain how it’s relevant to both groups.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy's Franchisee Rides Uphill Both Ways to Raise $1 Million for Children in Foster Care (Update)

Aug 15, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Ed Anderson is cycling cross-country to raise $1-million dollars for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VSP Global and Washington Nationals Help Kids See

Aug 15, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Danger of the Unknown: Asian Supply Chains at High Risk for Corruption and Slavery

Aug 15, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporations Can Accelerate Solutions to the Worldwide Refugee Crisis

Aug 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

The current volume of worldwide refugees is staggering—20 million people are categorized as refugees out of 60 million displaced from their homes according to the United Nations Human Rights Council—and the pace of this overall crisis has greatly increased since the beginning of the Syrian conflict. What Frontex classifies as ‘illegal border crossings’ have shot up six-fold in 2015 versus 2014 to the EU alone, even twelve-fold in the Q4 comparison. And the problem is here to stay: The average length of conflict-induced displacement is 17 years according to a United Nations study. The complexity of this situation requires new solutions beyond traditional government response, and the private sector in particular has an important role to play.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Care Counts Program Heads to School

Aug 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

When Whirlpool discovered 20 percent of students struggle with access to clean clothes and often skip school as a result, the company saw a clear opportunity to help.

Environment

Four Challenges Facing Product Managers Tackling CE100 Initiatives

Aug 15, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Increasing after-life use of products is increasingly a priority for product and packaging managers seeking to apply the principals of the Circular Economy and concepts embodied in the New Plastics Economy in order to promote resource conservation and optimize existing resource value. Over the past two years, Antea Group has had the opportunity to work directly with a number of our clients and with the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council to explore and develop solutions to enable after-life use of products and packaging.

Education

CITGO Brightens Future for Alief ISD Students with STEM Scholarships

Aug 15, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Fifteen graduating seniors from five area high schools earned scholarships from CITGO Petroleum Corporation to help them pursue higher degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), thanks to a partnership between CITGO and the Alief Independent School District (ISD). Support from CITGO for Alief ISD students is part of the larger CITGO STEM Scholarship program, which provides funds for high-achieving students in public schools across the Houston area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation Announces the Election of New Co-Chairs to the Board, Kellie Krug and Sarah Mankowski

Aug 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Taproot Foundation announces the election of new Co-Chairs Kellie Krug and Sarah Mankowski to its Board of Directors.

Education

A Look Inside Amgen Biotech Experience Labs

Aug 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Environment

Bacardi Workers Get On Their Bikes

Aug 15, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Spices Up Its ‘BlueBud’ Business Mentoring Program With The Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce

Aug 15, 2016 10:05 AM ET

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline®, recently announced The Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce as the next winner of its “BlueBud" business mentoring program. BlueBud (buddies + budding new companies) focuses on pioneering food companies and taps into JetBlue’s goal to offer more nutritious and flavorful onboard food options.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Names Eric Terry as Vice President of Cox Talent Acquisition

Aug 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced Eric Terry as the company’s vice president of Cox Talent Acquisition, effective immediately. He reports to Charlene Binder, senior vice president of human resources.

Education

Sustainability in Action | Services & Solutions

Aug 15, 2016 9:30 AM ET

See how innovative HVAC equipment and software systems provided by Trane helped Central Piedmont Community College save millions of dollars and reduce their carbon footprint.

Environment

Driving Change in Uncertain Times: Why HPE & Shell are Working Together on the 2016 Eco-Marathon

Aug 15, 2016 8:50 AM ET

It has now become a yearly Shell tradition to provide young people around the world with the exciting challenge of building the car of the future and to test it on the road. And it’s thrilling for all those involved, which includes us at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).

Environment

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind: The Great One

Aug 15, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Subaru environmental experts travel to “The Great One,” Denali National Park.

Environment

National Geographic Celebrates World Lion Day with Spotlight on Leading Big Cats Researchers

Aug 15, 2016 8:00 AM ET

National Geographic joined with the rest of the global community in commemorating World Lion Day on August 10, taking the opportunity to highlight some of its many efforts to protect big cat populations around the world.

Since 2009, the National Geographic Society has increasingly focused on supporting conservationists, researchers, and storytellers working to protect populations of lions, tigers, cheetahs, and more through its Big Cats Initiative. The program backs explorers working on the ground primarily in Africa and Asia through grants and broad media support, including yearly PSAs on the National Geographic Channels.

Social Impact & Volunteering

SuiteImpact Volunteer Profile: Getting to Know the Wild Side of Roman Bukary

Aug 14, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Our SuiteImpact Volunteer Profile series highlights the unique ways that NetSuite employees choose to use their 16 hours of Volunteer Time-Off.

Health & Healthcare

Should Cancer Decide Whether or Not You Have Children?

Aug 13, 2016 8:00 AM ET

In 2009 I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. I was told I would immediately need a radical hysterectomy and five weeks of radiation and four cycles of chemotherapy. While I was in the middle of complete shock, my oncologist advised I should think about preserving my eggs or embryos before surgery.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carlos Carrasco of the Cleveland Indians Helps Build a Stronger Generation

Aug 12, 2016 5:45 PM ET

Carlos Carrasco, who grew up in Venezuela, learned to pitch and reached the Major Leagues with the Phillies at age 22, likes to show that if you work hard and pursue your dreams, anything can happen.

Innovation & Technology

Sodexo’s New DRIVE Platform Streamlines Foodservice Operations

Aug 12, 2016 5:05 PM ET

From hospital kitchens that cater to the varying nutritional needs of patients, to university dining halls that feed the busy student rush between classes, the job of a foodservice operations manager is fast-paced. Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services managing operations at 9,000 client sites throughout North America, many of which include food services, is streamlining operations to improve client and customer satisfaction through its new DRIVE Platform.

Environment

Going Green to Fight Poverty in Vietnam

Aug 12, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Fargreen, a social enterprise dedicated to building sustainable farming communities in Vietnam, has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a pledge to provide 1,000 smallholder rice farmers with environmentally sustainable livelihood opportunities and training – helping them to increase their annual incomes by 50 percent.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep Golden Isles Beautiful Volunteer Spreads Message: Cigarette Butts are Litter Too

Aug 12, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Realizing both land and sea are adversely affected by cigarette waste, Keep America Beautiful affiliate Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) utilized a third Cigarette Litter Prevention Program grant to continue a community-wide comprehensive cigarette litter prevention program, “This is Litter Too.”

Events, Media & Communications

Early Times® Kentucky Whisky Raises Awareness and Support for Veterans Suffering from Military Service Trauma with Film Documentary

Aug 12, 2016 2:00 PM ET

“Life after combat isn’t easy, but it can still be really good” is one message the new documentary “Reinforcements” delivers to U.S. military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Innovation & Technology

This Isn’t Your Typical Food DRIVE

Aug 12, 2016 1:30 PM ET

At Sodexo, we have been recognized and awarded for our efforts to end childhood hunger through the Stop Hunger Foundation. It is customary to see decorated cardboard boxes around the office collecting donations or volunteer teams organizing food drives. Three years ago, my team and I embarked on a drive of our own—working with our culinary group in building a highly integrated technology platform for our foodservice operations that truly transforms the way we go to market and execute activities at our food operations – both from a business process and technology perspective. These changes demonstrate Sodexo’s commitment to Quality of Life values both for our unit staff and for our consumers.