Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Viva® Brand and Monica Potter Team Up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Ventura to Unleash Clean for Families in Need

Apr 8, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

One Year Later: How Walmart Has Invested in People

Apr 8, 2016 2:40 PM ET

A little more than year ago, our CEO Doug McMillon shared the exciting news that we’re doing even more to invest in our people. As we head into the second year of our $2.7 billion investment in higher wages, training and education, we’ve made a lot of progress, and I’m pleased to share this update.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Barclays Concludes 2015 Citizenship Plan Commitment: Helping to Build the Skills of Five Million Young People

Apr 8, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Toyota DARTs Forward in Texas

Apr 8, 2016 11:50 AM ET

Residents of Collin County searching for secure, reliable transportation for their elderly or disabled family members can rest easy, thanks to Toyota.

Environment

Top EHS Consulting Considerations for the Automotive Segment

Apr 8, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Knowing when and how to use EHS consulting to supplement an EHS Team can be challenging, particularly in the automotive industry. Increased globalization, shrinking budgets, and a dynamic regulatory climate mean consistent challenges for manufacturers and suppliers alike. These challenges, however, also create opportunities. Here are some EHS consulting considerations for automotive companies looking to reduce risk and improve operational performance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

​​​Tetra Pak Reaches More Than 70 Million School Children

Apr 8, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Celebrities Advocate National Dining Fundraiser on April 28

Apr 8, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Though there have been many strides made towards curing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, such as the recent breakthrough of scientists using gene editing to remove HIV from the genome of T-cells, there is still much work to be done and over 1.2 million in the United States affected.

Innovation & Technology

Why “Extended Producer Responsibility” Makes Sense

Apr 8, 2016 9:10 AM ET

When it comes to waste, nobody wants it. The whole idea of trash is “let’s get rid of it,” and “I don’t want to think about it.” When salvage and recycling enter the scenario, the result may be less trash, but it’s never no trash.

Research, Reports & Publications

Accenture Equips 1.2M People with Job Skills

Apr 8, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In a rapidly transforming political, economic and social environment, one thing that remains constant is the responsibility of corporate leaders to global sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Atlas Copco: Sustainability Across the Board

Apr 8, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Atlas Copco has been recognized as a global leader in sustainability for more than a decade, earning high rankings in innovation from Forbes and making the Global 100 list of most sustainable companies announced at the World Economic Forum. Atlas Copco’s customers around the world appreciate the cost benefits of premium products as well as the strides that Atlas Copco’s energy-efficient products make toward helping them meet government regulations to reduce CO2 emissions and increase conservation of natural ­resources established by the United Nations Conferences of the Parties (COP).

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Magic of Lake Tahoe: Sustainable Spring Skiing

Apr 8, 2016 8:30 AM ET

Lake Tahoe's Ski Industry is taking climate change one run at a time.

Education

Travel Award Allows Amgen Scholar to Present Sweet New Results

Apr 8, 2016 8:20 AM ET

If you asked me ten years ago whether I would be studying the sugary fuzz that covers the outside of cells, I would have laughed. I was interested in psychiatric diseases and the brain. But when I saw a picture of this fuzz — what we call the glycocalyx — during my first year of medical school as an MD/PhD student, I realized that these sugars connect cells with their environment and could be the key to understanding disease.

Innovation & Technology

NetSuite.org Launches Financials Accelerator for Nonprofits

Apr 8, 2016 8:00 AM ET

NetSuite.org launched a 7-week course for nonprofits receiving a software donation to help them understand the ins-and-outs of migrating their financials to NetSuite, enabling them to integrate nonprofit fund accounting, back-office operations, and data consumption from multiple online sources into a cohesive platform to address transparency stewardship and outcomes.

Events, Media & Communications

Walking the Talk and Running the Run for LIVESTRONG

Apr 8, 2016 7:45 AM ET

I’m 3 months into my role as Chairman of LIVESTRONG, and I couldn’t be more fired up. The Board and the staff at LIVESTRONG put together a great 2016 plan focused on doing what we do well even better for more people. We’ll do by focusing in on 3 key areas.

Innovation & Technology

Procter and Gamble's Transparency About Ingredients is Clear

Apr 7, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Some personal care product companies aren’t very forthcoming about the ingredients they use or ones they have eliminated.

Environment

Why is EcoPlanet Bamboo Focused on Paper Towels?

Apr 7, 2016 4:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Prince Fielder Accepts Players Choice Award for 2015 AL Comeback Player

Apr 7, 2016 3:45 PM ET

In a pre-game ceremony Tuesday evening, Texas Rangers infielder/designated hitter Prince Fielder received a prestigious Players Choice Award as the 2015 AL Comeback Player. Selected in a secret ballot of all American League players in recognition of his exceptional season, Fielder received his Players Choice Award from teammate and MLBPA team Player Representative, Derek Holland.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What’s Happening to the Super-Alternatives? Algae- and Bamboo-Based Options

Apr 7, 2016 3:40 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Can Bamboo Transform the Global Pulp Industry?

Apr 7, 2016 3:35 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Barclays Invests over £250m in Communities

Apr 7, 2016 3:35 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Beware the Slippery Slope: Slips, Trips, and Falls in Healthcare Facilities

Apr 7, 2016 3:30 PM ET

US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2014 (the most recent year published) show that total recordable case rate for hospitals (injury and illness cases per 100 full-time workers) is 6.2. The hospital injury rate is higher than in mining (3.8), hazardous waste treatment and disposal (4.6), and manufacturing (4.0). Now that should set off an alarm for health and safety professionals.

Surprisingly, though, the second highest cause of injury in hospitals is from slips, trips and falls (STF). In the United States, STF by hospital employees account for 25% of injuries; in the United Kingdom, SFTs account for almost half of the workplace injuries in healthcare. These STFs can, at minimum, result in a decrease in the healthcare worker’s ability to do his or her job effectively,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet GRI's Stakeholder Council

Apr 7, 2016 3:00 PM ET

UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 calls for a renewal of the global partnership for sustainable development. Fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships like GRI’s Stakeholder Council is one of the ways GRI is working to achieve this goal.

Health & Healthcare

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month: Art at Baltimore's Make Studio

Apr 7, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Art Therapy Today provides readers with the most up-to-date information about the American Art Therapy Association's initiatives and accomplishments, current news related to the art therapy profession, and announcements pertaining to events or opportunities provided by the AATA.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Chamber Foundation Seeks Nominations to Recognize Top Corporate Citizens

Apr 7, 2016 2:30 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today began the nomination process for its annual Citizens Awards, which recognize businesses for their positive impact on society.

Innovation & Technology

Digital HR: Revolution Not Evolution

Apr 7, 2016 2:15 PM ET

The all-digital world is changing how we live, how we work, and how business is organized and conducted. For HR and business leaders, this digital transformation poses two fundamental challenges.