Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Akzonobel, Eneco and Groningen Seaports Invest in Sustainable Steam Generation

Sep 14, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Quieting Your Monkey Mind

Sep 14, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Do you have a “monkey mind?” This wonderfully colorful description describes someone who starts thinking about the challenges of the day ahead the moment they wake up—their mind racing through a list of have to’s, should have’s and why did I’s? As Entrepreneur points out, a restless mind can cause trouble sleeping, poor decision-making, anxiety and even depression—none of which helps us excel during a demanding day. A monkey mind distracts us from the task at hand, creating stress and impairing productivity.

Events, Media & Communications

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights September 10, 2015

Sep 14, 2015 12:25 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM Celebrates Service with ‘teamGM Cares Week’

Sep 14, 2015 12:15 PM ET

From packing boxes at food banks to delivering gifts to children’s hospitals and cleaning up neighborhoods, more than 1,900 General Motors’ employee volunteers will participate in nearly 100 community service projects across the U.S. as part of the company’s fourth annual “teamGM Cares Week” beginning Monday.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner Recognized as One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’

Sep 14, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Puget Sound Business Journal named Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner, senior vice president of revenue management, to their prestigious list of “40 Under 40” for 2015. Selected from more than 400 nominees, Bodensteiner, age 39, will be recognized alongside her fellow honorees at a ceremony Sept. 17 at Showbox SODO in Seattle, Washington.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Environmental Leadership: Nestlé Tops Category in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 14, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cigna Recognizes Samsung Electronics America for Commitment to Employee Health and Wellness

Sep 14, 2015 11:10 AM ET

Cigna (NYSE: CI) has selected Samsung Electronics America, Inc. as a recipient of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.

Environment

Subaru Shares Zero-Landfill Knowledge with National Parks

Sep 14, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Recently, many companies have opened their doors to competitors in an effort to solve some of the world's more pressing social and environmental issues, share advancements and collaborate towards lasting solutions as an industry. Now, one company is taking the spirit of knowledge-sharing and cooperation one step further, applying sustainability innovation techniques to a public/private partnership in an effort to preserve some of the nation's most prized natural landmarks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Jones Sustainability Index: How GM Stacks Up

Sep 14, 2015 10:50 AM ET

We were just named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability.

Education

Bloomberg Aptitude Test Opens Doors for Young Professionals

Sep 14, 2015 10:20 AM ET

More than 270,000 undergraduates worldwide have taken the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT), a tool to evaluate their acumen to work in financial services. Started in 2010, the number of BAT takers keeps growing, with over 100,000 completing the exam in 2014 alone.

Education

Meet Randall Chin, Amgen Biotech Experience and Amgen Scholars Alumni

Sep 14, 2015 10:10 AM ET

"ABE was my only encounter with hands-on activities in science class which allowed me to actually experience the science and personally relate to the lessons."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Named to LATINA Style Inc. 2015 LATINA Style 50 Report

Sep 14, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, is named one of LATINA Style Inc.’s top companies on the 2015 LATINA Style 50 Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Crewmembers Build 20th Playground in Partnership with KaBOOM! on Long Island, NY

Sep 14, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reflections from a Former Action Team Captain

Sep 14, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ConAgra Foods Named To Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index For Fifth Consecutive Year

Sep 14, 2015 10:00 AM ET

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the fifth consecutive year.

Environment

Environmental Foundation Boosts its Clean Energy Mission with NetSuite

Sep 14, 2015 10:00 AM ET

For the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), which markets renewable energy certificates, delivers solar education in schools and manages renewable energy and watershed programs, finding a system to manage its diverse lines of business proved to be one of its biggest challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase and Employees to Donate up to $2 Million to Aid Refugee Crisis in Europe

Sep 14, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wall Street Jitters Drive Small Investors to Homegrown Prosperity

Sep 14, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Today’s markets are becoming too erratic and volatile for investors – driven by frantic speed trading and speculators.

Social Impact & Volunteering

generationOn and Hasbro, Inc. Honor 8-Year-Old Martin Richard’s Message with a Campaign that Promotes Peace and Kindness

Sep 14, 2015 5:00 AM ET

generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) have joined The Martin Richard Foundation to create the Martin Richard Bridge Builder campaign.

Environment

Bills Recycling Program with Republic Services

Sep 13, 2015 11:30 AM ET

This season marks the third year in which the Buffalo Bills have partnered with Republic Services to involve fans in increasing recycling participation and helping to keep Ralph Wilson Stadium clean and beautiful for future generations.

Research, Reports & Publications

3rd Parties Are Still The Top Challenge For Companies When Dealing With Bribery And Corruption

Sep 11, 2015 9:00 PM ET

When it comes to anti-corruption and anti-bribery measures, having an internal structure in place that combats corruption behavior is essential. Does this mean that your company is safe, even though you have a strong internal process?

Events, Media & Communications

STEM Block 'Xploration Station' Returns to Fox TV Stations This Weekend

Sep 11, 2015 5:00 PM ET

After a successful first season, the Emmy-nominated two hour block of STEM programming Xploration Station will return to local Fox television stations across the country this Saturday. Each of the four series comprising the block will return, including Xploration Awesome Planet, hosted by Philippe Cousteau, Xploration Outer Space, Xploration Earth 2050, and Xploration Animal Science, and new episodes will also be available to stream for free on Hulu.

Environment

Study Finds Significant Shifts in Earth’s Climatic Zones

Sep 11, 2015 5:00 PM ET

A scientific report published last month in the journal Nature reveals the fact that our planet has already experienced measurable changes in its very makeup as the result of anthropogenic climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The People Behind Your Paper

Sep 11, 2015 4:35 PM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fans to Help Select 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year

Sep 11, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Online balloting at www.MLBPLAYERS.com opened today so fans can select the six finalists for the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year award, which goes to the player whose on-field performance and contributions to his community most inspire others to higher levels of achievement.