Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Business & Financial Sectors Converge at COP21

Nov 25, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Dozens of major companies and investors from across the United States will be joining the nonprofit sustainability group Ceres at the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris in support of a strong global climate deal that will accelerate the shift to a low-carbon, clean energy economy. Details on key #COP21 events are provided.

Education

A Letter from Amgen Scholars Leadership

Nov 25, 2015 7:00 AM ET

Since its inception in 2006, more than 2,500 talented undergraduates have participated in the Amgen Scholars Program by undertaking hands-on summer research projects in science and engineering laboratories at 13 host institutions in the United States and Europe. And a growing cadre of Program alumni are going on to graduate school and scientific careers across the globe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good to Benefit Newark Nonprofits

Nov 24, 2015 6:25 PM ET

Headquartered in Newark, NJ for more than 100 years, Prudential is a recognized leader for its commitment to the local community. No stranger to employee volunteerism, Prudential demonstrated its investment in helping the community thrive by partnering with Taproot Foundation to host a ScopeAthon to benefit Newark, NJ nonprofits.

Social Impact & Volunteering

TWC Celebrates STEM and Environmentalism at Milwaukee STEMfest

Nov 24, 2015 6:20 PM ET

The 7th annual Time Warner Cable STEMfest took place Nov. 6 & 7 at Milwaukee’s Discovery World, and more than 5,000 problem solvers took part in the event’s hands-on STEM activities!

Environment

What’s Cooking? Solar Stoves with Julie Greene

Nov 24, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Get $5,000 for Your Education; Give $5,000 to Your Cause

Nov 24, 2015 3:15 PM ET

Countless young people across the country selflessly volunteer their time to help others and improve the quality of life in their communities. They deserve our thanks and recognition for the work they do. Please view this brief video clip that showcases the work of 5 such students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg Charity Partner Receives Extra Support From the Mayor of London

Nov 24, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Sex Discrimination Act Anniversary: What is Romania Getting Right When It Comes to Diverse Tech Talent?

Nov 24, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

400,000 Reasons to Be Thankful

Nov 24, 2015 2:30 PM ET

With 400,000 pounds of food collected by our associates, and all the other impacts made throughout our communities, we have 400,000 reasons to be thankful at Alliance Data, and yet, many more will still spend Thanksgiving day hungry.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Save Money and Energy This Holiday Season With Tips From National Grid

Nov 24, 2015 2:20 PM ET

Education

Avnet Opens Two Tech Stores at Junior Achievement

Nov 24, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Video: International Corporate Citizenship Conference Overview

Nov 24, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Domtar Wins Two 2015 AF&PA Sustainability Awards

Nov 24, 2015 1:25 PM ET

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized Domtar as a leader in sustainability with two 2015 AF&PA Sustainability Awards. This is the third consecutive year AF&PA has honored Domtar for its sustainability advancements. The awards were presented at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 13 in San Antonio, Texas.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Companies Can Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals

Nov 24, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Following the adoption of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which outline 17 critical global challenges to be addressed by 2030, BNY Mellon’s global head of Corporate Social Responsibility, John Buckley, asked, “What’s next for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?” A panel at the recent BSR Conference, “Implementing the SDGs: A How-to Guide,” tackled that question by looking at the role that companies across industries can play in achieving the SDGs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

That's the Vision, by John Anderson Lanier

Nov 24, 2015 12:30 PM ET

To an extent, Thanksgiving bothers me in a similar way. The holiday creates the expectation that all of America pause one Thursday in November to be grateful and offer goodwill to others. I suppose this result is valuable, but wouldn’t a societal expectation of daily goodwill and thankfulness be better than a yearly one?

Health & Healthcare

RAIN Helps Build a More Resilient Africa by Improving Clean Water Access

Nov 24, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

BeMyDD Partners with Montgomery County and Jack Daniel’s to Launch New Countywide Designated Driver Initiative

Nov 24, 2015 12:00 PM ET

BeMyDD (Be My Designated Driver), the nation’s largest designated driver service, today announced a partnership with the Montgomery County Liquor Control Board and Jack Daniel’s to launch a countywide designated driver initiative to promote responsible drinking over the holiday season.

Events, Media & Communications

Testing Self-Driving Cars in a Robot City

Nov 24, 2015 11:35 AM ET

During a panel at the GreenBiz Verge conference in Silicon Valley, leaders from General Motors, supplier Delphi and the University of Michigan demonstrated the collaboration taking place to transform transportation as we know it today. They — along with 60 other partners — are testing self-driving cars in a fake city to get them ready for the real streets of Anytown, USA.

Environment

The CEOs of Coca-Cola, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Hershey’s and PepsiCo Join Food & Beverage Call for Climate Action

Nov 24, 2015 10:30 AM ET

With key international climate negotiations one week away, the chief executive officers of Coca-Cola, The Hain Celestial Group Inc., Hershey’s and PepsiCo announce today that they’ve joined with ten of their peers in signing a joint letter to U.S. and world leaders urging governments to forge a robust international climate agreement in Paris.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sanofi - We are Sanofi - Meet Robert Lowe

Nov 24, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Sanofi – We are Sanofi - Meet Robert Lowe. Health Safety Environment Director in Shanghai

Environment

Barclays Reaches £1 Billion Green Bonds Target And Commits To A Further £1 Billion

Nov 24, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Best Practice - Autumn 2015 Issue

Nov 24, 2015 10:00 AM ET

The Autumn 2015 issue of Best Practice features a collection of CSR and sustainability case studies from groups across the globe. Read more about these innovative initiatives.

Events, Media & Communications

BeMyDD Partners with Jack Daniel’s and Total Wine & More to Give Away Free Designated Drivers for the Holidays

Nov 24, 2015 10:00 AM ET

BeMyDD (Be My Designated Driver), the nation’s largest designated driver service, today announced a partnership with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and Total Wine & More in a program designed to encourage responsible drinking and sober driving throughout the holiday season.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Salmon Farming: The Economics

Nov 24, 2015 10:00 AM ET

70% of British Columbia, Canada's farm-raised salmon heads across the border into restaurants and supermarkets in the United States and Asia, while the remaining 30% is consumed across Canada.

Health & Healthcare

3 Strategies for Success Under Stress

Nov 24, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Welcome to the New Normal: The average business professional has 30-100 projects on their plate, is interrupted 7x/hour, and unlocks their phone 110 times a day. We are pressured to ‘innovate or stagnate’ amidst constant change.