Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wells Fargo Named One of America’s Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light

Jun 28, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Points of Light has named Wells Fargo as one of America’s most community-minded companies in its annual Civic 50 initiative. Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Research, Reports & Publications

CEO Gerald Hassell on Corporate Social Responsibility’s Growth and Maturation

Jun 28, 2016 4:00 PM ET

In this year’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, BNY Mellon Chairman and CEO, Gerald L. Hassell, reflects on how CSR has matured both at BNY Mellon and around the world since he arrived at The Bank of New York fresh out of college in 1973. We’ve excerpted part of his message below. Read his full letter here for more on how the new generation of employees is spurring corporations to increase their commitment to responsible behavior.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Farma Brasil Among Top 3 Workplaces in Brazilian Pharmaceutical Industry

Jun 28, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Astellas Farma Brasil (AFB) has placed #3 among the best companies to work for in the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry, according to the Great Place to Work® Institute’s latest rankings. The results are based on a survey of hundreds of pharmaceutical industry employees across Brazil.

Events, Media & Communications

Twitterchat: Getting to Know Hewlett Packard Enterprise CSO Lara Birkes

Jun 28, 2016 3:35 PM ET

Chat with us on Twitter as Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor of GreenBiz Group, talks with Lara Birkes about her new role as Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President, Living Progress at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and what role she thinks technology plays in the sustainability of our planet.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Global Movement on Sustainable Palm Oil is Growing

Jun 28, 2016 3:30 PM ET

A global trend toward sustainable palm oil is emerging; diverse stakeholders including non-profits, scientists, and global brands worldwide have announced their commitment to sustainably sourced palm oil and supply chain transparency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies on 2016 Civic 50 List

Jun 28, 2016 3:00 PM ET

UPS® (NYSE: UPS) today was recognized again as a leader in global volunteerism on the 2016 Civic 50, marking the third year the company has made the list. The Civic 50 initiative by Points of Light, honors the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S., and helps set a standard for corporate civic engagement, creating a roadmap for companies seeking to improve quality of life in the communities where they do business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making Families One Match at a Time

Jun 28, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has one mission: To dramatically increase the number of adoptions from foster care. The Foundation’s signature program is the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Prudential Financial Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country by Points of Light

Jun 28, 2016 2:45 PM ET

Prudential Financial, Inc. today announced it has been recognized as one of the most community-minded companies in the nation as a part of the Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light that sets the standard for corporate civic engagement and creates a roadmap for companies seeking to best use their time, talent, and resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business. Civic 50 winners were announced today at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service in Detroit, Michigan, where leaders in volunteerism and civic engagement are gathering to discuss social innovation, cross-sector collaboration and citizen engagement that can drive change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Timberland Recognized for Global Tree Planting Milestones

Jun 28, 2016 2:30 PM ET

As an outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland has a legacy of protecting and restoring the outdoors and supporting the communities in which it operates. Tree planting plays an important role in this commitment. Since 2001, Timberland has planted 8.7 million trees around the world, empowering thousands of smallholder farmers in the process. For its tree planting milestones around the globe, Timberland was recently recognized by: the Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards, The Stevie American Business Awards and The Classy Awards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Brown-Forman Named Top Beverage Alcohol Company in Newsweek Magazine U.S. Green Awards

Jun 28, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Brown-Forman claimed the top spot as the “greenest” beverage alcohol company among U.S. publicly traded companies in the Newsweek Green Rankings, one of the foremost corporate environmental rankings index.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caterpillar Inc.'s Contributions to Sustainable Development Recognized by United Nations

Jun 28, 2016 2:20 PM ET

By 2030, the United Nations wants to accomplish three extraordinary things: end poverty, combat climate change and fight injustice and inequality. The UN also has a blueprint to achieve that vision. The plan is called UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – 17 global goals to make our world more prosperous, inclusive, sustainable and resilient.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Civic 50 Award Shines Light on Culture of Community

Jun 28, 2016 2:20 PM ET

Paterson, New Jersey is home to me. It’s where I grew up, where I went to high school and where I have driven home to from my job at AT&T every day for the past 13 years. I’m invested in this community and all of the people in it. That is why I care so deeply about what happens here and why I seek out opportunities to make it a better place for my family, my friends, my neighbors and myself.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of Partnerships Can Improve Quality of Life for Everyone

Jun 28, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Imagine that you are the mayor of a major U.S. city. How would you handle the very real challenges of city life, fed by a news cycle of endless stories of poverty, crime, failing schools and infrastructure issues?

Events, Media & Communications

NH Wants You to Learn How to Host Parties Responsibly

Jun 28, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Headlined this summer by a “Cocktail & Mocktail Competition,” the campaign features creative and interactive initiatives highlighting responsible use of Jack Daniel’s products, along with creation of alcohol-free drinks known as “mocktails.” The Cocktail & Mocktail Competition gives NHLC customers and bartenders alike the chance to demonstrate their creativity and ingenuity. To learn more about this unique partnership and the Cocktail & Mocktail Competition, visit LiquorAndWineOutlets.com/responsibility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Names MGM Resorts International as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country

Jun 28, 2016 2:00 PM ET

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) was named today as one of America's most community-minded companies by Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service. The company was recognized through the Civic 50, an annual survey used to identify and recognize companies for their commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities where they do business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One Of The Most Community-Minded Companies In America

Jun 28, 2016 1:45 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What a Waste of Business Resource!

Jun 28, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Corporations spend billions every year on causes and in communities around the world. But a shocking new survey shows they actually know little about the difference it makes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Most Civic-Minded Companies Show Community Engagement Linked To Corporate Success

Jun 28, 2016 1:30 PM ET

America’s largest corporations are increasingly turning good intentions into sound business practices. That’s the promising bottom-line from an analysis of the 2016 Civic 50, the annual Points of Light initiative that recognizes and honors the 50 most community-minded companies in America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country by Points of Light

Jun 28, 2016 1:30 PM ET

KeyBank was recognized today as one of the most community-minded companies in the nation as a part of Points of Light’s Civic 50 list, marking the third consecutive time that KeyBank has been included on the 50-company list. Civic 50 is an initiative that sets the standard for corporate civic engagement and creates a roadmap for companies seeking to best use their time, talent, and resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business. Civic 50 winners were announced today at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service in Detroit, Michigan. At the conference, leaders of volunteerism and civic engagement gathered to discuss how social innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and citizen engagement can drive change.

Environment

Global Water Challenge - Celebrating 10 Years of Impact

Jun 28, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Global Health Corporate Champions: Dow, PIMCO, GHFP-II & PYXERA Global on the Power of Tri-Sector Collaboration in Global Health

Jun 28, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Join us for a LIVE Twitter chat with Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), PIMCO, and PYXERA Global to talk about the Global Health Corporate Champions. These champions are professionals, sent from companies across multiple industries to work for one month at company expense, to address key public health challenges in collaboration with local non-profits and social enterprises in Accra, Ghana. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11AM EST

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid & SmartPower Win EPA Excellence Award

Jun 28, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our Annual Look at Newsweek’s Green Rankings

Jun 28, 2016 12:25 PM ET

The 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings were released last week. Our friends at Corporate Knights Capital and HIP Investor again provided the underlying data behind the list.

Research, Reports & Publications

BNY Mellon Unveils Ambitious 2016-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Long-Term Goals

Jun 28, 2016 12:15 PM ET

BNY Mellon launched its new set of long-term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals for 2016-2020 in its latest CSR Report, released today. The goals reflect the tremendous commitment BNY Mellon has made to further integrate CSR within its business and culture and lay out a plan for continued growth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres Ranks U.S. Electric Utility Companies’ Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Performance

Jun 28, 2016 12:15 PM ET

A new analysis released today by Ceres shows that many of the nation’s largest electric utilities and their local subsidiaries are moving toward lower carbon fuel sources and that ambitious state policies and strong corporate demand for renewable energy are key drivers of this trend.