Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Introducing The Renewal Project: A Social Newsroom at America’s Intersection of Innovation, Community and Social Good

Jun 13, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Allstate and Atlantic Media Strategies (AMS), a division of The Atlantic, today announced the launch of The Renewal Project, a social-first website and newsroom that will spotlight individuals and organizations advancing social good and contributing to civic innovation in America.

Education

U.S. Senate Passes TSCA Reform

Jun 13, 2016 2:00 PM ET

The U.S. Senate passed the TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Reform bill on June 7 with strong support. The bill is now headed to the President’s desk and is expected to be signed into law.

Events, Media & Communications

Embedding Social Responsibility Into Your Company: Q&A with Aman Singh

Jun 13, 2016 1:50 PM ET

Environment

To Empower Black Communities, Power Our Country with Clean Energy

Jun 13, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Why do African American families use less energy than white households, but pay more for it—literally and figuratively? It’s true. The average African American family emits 20% less carbon dioxide than the average white household does, yet we are more susceptible to increases in energy and water costs that result from climate change.

Innovation & Technology

Highly Recommended: The Electronics Recycling Landscape Report

Jun 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

How I became a techie: Grace Wang

Jun 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

“I realized that at the end of the day, the things I wanted to do the most were to solve cool, interesting problems and make a difference.” — Grace Wang

Environment

RightCycle Program Expands to Manufacturing and Industrial Environments

Jun 13, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Doing Well by Doing Good – Novozymes’ Head of Sustainability Explains How and Why

Jun 13, 2016 12:30 PM ET

One of the corporate sustainability journeys that we point out in our conversations with corporate managers is Novozymes, the Danish biotech company. The “do well by doing good” global business enterprise has an interesting history and a rich legacy of addressing societal challenges. Today, Novozymes leverages its technologies to address “challenges and solutions” in various industries and sectors (including energy, agriculture, pharma products, chemicals, and more).

Diversity & Inclusion

A Statement from Dean Seavers, U.S. President, National Grid

Jun 13, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Education

Scotiabank MI Summer Camps

Jun 13, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Education

Teachers Bring Deep-Sea Exploration to Classrooms Through Nautilus Exploration Program CITGO STEM Academy

Jun 13, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Environment

Cox Enterprises Commits to Invest $25 Million in Sustainable Companies and Technologies by 2020

Jun 13, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Renew 2016 Partnership

Jun 13, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it will continue to provide a new range and refrigerator for every new Habitat for Humanity home constructed in the U.S. in 2016, donating up to $5 million in products throughout the year and building upon a 17-year partnership with the organization.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Finding Forever Families for Children in Foster Care

Jun 13, 2016 11:15 AM ET

John had a very interesting story in foster care. He was in seven placements and had no behavior issues of his own, but his three siblings needed specific care to work through their trauma.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line Teams Up With Frisco RoughRiders to Sponsor Annual Kids Day Event for Local Youth

Jun 13, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Carnival Cruise Line, Texas’ number one cruise operator, and the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, hosted a special day of fun, food and baseball this weekend at Dr Pepper Ballpark for hundreds of children and their families across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The third annual “Carnival Kids Day” was part of the cruise line’s multi-year partnership with the RoughRiders.

Environment

Meet the World's Leading Scientists and Adventurers During National Geographic's "Explorers Week"

Jun 13, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The National Geographic Society will bring together its most innovative and interesting explorers from around the world during its "Explorers Week" celebration from June 13 to 17. Through livestreams, video chats and more, the campaign will give global viewers the chance to interact with Society's leading researchers, conservationists and educators. Explorers Week coincides with the Society's annual Explorers Symposium, where top scientists deliver captivating stories of how exploration, storytelling and scientific discovery are making a difference across the globe. 21st Century Fox expanded its partnership with National Geographic in 2015, enhancing the organization's endowment and ensuring 27% of all future proceeds go toward the Society's scientific pursuits.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Limited Continues to Market Responsibly and Reduce Impacts on Natural Resources

Jun 13, 2016 10:40 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

21st Century Solutions Grant Challenge Open For Submissions

Jun 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations are partnering for the fifth annual 21st Century Solutions grant challenge, which celebrates and supports local non-profit organizations. - See more at: http://3blmedia.com/News/21st-Century-Solutions-Grant-Challenge-Open-Submissions#sthash.OAEvmN64.dpuf

Environment

Diageo Hosts Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable

Jun 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

St. Paul, Minn., June 13, 2016 /3BL Media—Beverage industry leaders from across the globe convened May 17-19, 2016 for the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) semi-annual meeting. Diageo hosted the event in Edinburgh, Scotland. The three-day agenda focused on BIER’s current work to address climate change, mitigate environmental impacts and ensure sustainable growth of the beverage sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Providing a Firm Foundation for Our Youth

Jun 13, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Deloitte Impact Survey 2016

Jun 13, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cement Industry Faces a Pivotal Moment on Climate

Jun 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Cement is not often at the forefront of investors' minds – unless perhaps they are involved in a property project. However, it is an everyday necessity, and leading cement companies face an enormous challenge in the wake of the Paris Agreement to become compatible with the future transition to a low-carbon economy.

Environment

To Encourage Sustainability on Campus and in Local Communities, 71 Aramark College and University Partners Participate in Recyclemania 2016

Jun 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), and 71 of its higher education partners recycled more than 15.2 million pounds of waste in the 2016 RecycleMania competition, an annual competition for college and university recycling programs, aimed at promoting waste reduction on campuses.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honda Kicks Off Week of Service in North America

Jun 10, 2016 5:30 PM ET

From June 10-19, the Team Honda Week of Service will involve volunteer community activities by Honda associates, dealers and suppliers in 41 states, as well as Mexico and Canada.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Chris Archer of Tampa Bay Rays Provides Valuable Lessons for Youth

Jun 10, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Turning pages helps Rays starter Chris Archer turn around lives.