Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Action for Healthy Kids® and CSX Corporation Provide Grants to 292 Schools for 2015-2016 School Year

Sep 21, 2015 3:35 PM ET

Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) announces the 292 recipients of School Grants for Healthy Kids for the 2015-2016 school year, provided through funding by CSX Corporation. Awarded in 13 states, the grants aim to improve student knowledge, attitudes and behaviors around physical activity, while also engaging parents to support physical activity at home. Grants may also include a healthy eating component.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Cares Week Expands to 500 Cities Around the World

Sep 21, 2015 3:30 PM ET

More than 10,000 FedEx team members from around the world will volunteer nearly 55,000 hours this week to celebrate the 11th annual FedEx Cares Week.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding 3rd Party Pitfalls. How The Right People, Process, and Technology Can Help Fight Corruption.

Sep 21, 2015 3:30 PM ET

Education

Comcast Announces Internet Essentials Community College Pilot Programs In Colorado And Illinois

Sep 21, 2015 3:30 PM ET

Education and home Internet go hand in hand. And equalizing access to educational resources is one of the most important benefits of a home Internet connection. That’s precisely why we first offered Internet Essentials to low-income families with children from Head Start through 12th grade. Education, however, doesn’t just end after high school. So, today, I had the privilege of joining Colorado Lieutenant Governor and Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education Joe Garcia and President of the Colorado Community College System Nancy McCallin, Ph.D., to announce that Comcast is extending Internet Essentials, on a pilot basis, to low-income community college students across Colorado. We also announced an Internet Essentials low-income community college pilot program in Illinois, home to one of the largest community college systems in the nation. To be eligible, students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant — the nation’s largest need-based grant program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Samsung Honors Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation at 14th Annual Hope for Children Gala

Sep 21, 2015 3:30 PM ET

Samsung hosted its annual star-studded Hope for Children benefit gala (#SamsungGives) today featuring celebrity guests Ben Stiller, Tony Bennett, Josh Lucas and Rob Thomas. The event, held at the Manhattan Center in New York City, honored Samsung’s guests and partners, including Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, who have helped to improve children’s lives and communities in the United States.

Innovation & Technology

The Inevitable Shift Toward a Quality of Life Economic Model

Sep 21, 2015 2:30 PM ET

Environment

Colleges to Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month through #CleanEnergyU

Sep 21, 2015 2:25 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employees Give Back on National Day of Service

Sep 21, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sanofi's CSR Achievements Recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Sep 21, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Sanofi announced today that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance has been recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. For the ninth consecutive year, Sanofi has been included in the DJSI World, the most recognized international sustainability indices by investors. Sanofi is also among five pharmaceutical companies selected for the DJSI Europe, a first in the company's history.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Addressing the Root Causes of Hunger and Poverty

Sep 21, 2015 12:55 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Sanofi Culture of Employee Engagement

Sep 21, 2015 12:30 PM ET

There is now a very large amount of research available, showing that companies that regard diversity and inclusion (D&I) as an integral part of their culture and a necessary part of how they deliver their business strategy enjoy higher levels of engagement from their employees. This focus on inclusion allows companies to create an environment where employees feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and to bring their full potential and talent to their work. This is the kind of environment that we strive for at Sanofi – and the kind of environment that our Employee Resource Groups (or ERGs for short) have played a big part in helping us to create and are continuing to help us improve and enhance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dodge Brand, Actor Danny Trejo and Southern California Dodge Dealers Expand ‘It’ll Test You’ Marketing Partnership to Include Donations to Local Nonprofit A Walk on Water

Sep 21, 2015 12:20 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

AIDA students Venture Out to Sea with the Sail Training Ship “Großherzogin Elisabeth”

Sep 21, 2015 11:30 AM ET

On August 16, 2015, twenty-four AIDA Cruises students set sail for the first time from Bremerhaven with the sail training ship “Großherzogin Elisabeth.” The training trip for the 24 students of nautical science, ship operation engineering and electrical engineering for ships ended on September 4, 2015, in Rostock. Over some 21 days, the future mariners will complete their basic nautical training on the North and Baltic Sea before their first assignment onboard the AIDA fleet. In addition to the AIDA Cruises students, 18 cadets from Carnival UK are participating in this training trip once again.

Environment

It's Time to Communicate about Climate Solutions

Sep 21, 2015 11:25 AM ET

What actions can we take, or are we already taking, that can mitigate climate change and enable human prosperity?

Environment

Beverage Companies Commit to Addressing Climate Change through Operations and Supply Chains

Sep 21, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Climate change has significant ramifications for water and energy -- vital resources both within our direct operations, as well as within the broader production supply chain. Thus, a compelling business case can be made from the beverage sector to recognize and adapt to these environmental challenges.

Events, Media & Communications

Exploring the Importance of Financial Education to Families and Communities #TRPkids

Sep 21, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Join Justmeans (@Justmeans) as moderator of this live discussion with T. Rowe Price’s Renee Christoff (@TRowePrice), head of corporate social responsibility, and Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine (@ParentandChild) as they provide insight into how parents can start talking to kids about money right away. During this live 60-minute chat, users can follow along using the hashtag #TRPkids.

Education

Keep America Beautiful Kicks Off Fifth Annual Recycle-Bowl Competition

Sep 21, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit which envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, today announced the launch of the fifth annual Recycle-Bowl youth recycling competition. The competition, supported by national partner Recyclebank, runs from Oct. 19 through Nov. 15, 2015, culminating on America Recycles Day.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Launches Pro Bono Perspectives to Expand Reach of Skills-Based Volunteering

Sep 21, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Common Impact, a nonprofit that pioneered corporate skills-based volunteering as a resource for strengthening local communities, unveiled a new resource to support more companies and nonprofits in working together to solve complex community challenges. Pro Bono Perspectives, released today, showcases a cross-sector, cross-discipline cohort of individuals who have used skills-based volunteering to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations delivering critical social services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Topping Out Ceremony for Bloomberg’s New European Headquarters in the City of London

Sep 21, 2015 10:55 AM ET

Lord Foster and Michael R. Bloomberg hosted the topping out ceremony of Bloomberg’s new European headquarters in the City of London today, located between the Bank of England and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Events, Media & Communications

G&A's SustainabilityHQ Highlights | 2015 RobecoSAM CSA & DJSI Results Released (September 17, 2015)

Sep 21, 2015 10:45 AM ET

This week, the results of the RobecoSAM's annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) were announced. Along with it, we see the flurry of press releases coming from companies announcing their results -- their inclusion in the various DJSI family of indexes or being recognized with the various other highly coveted recognitions (such as the Gold Class, or Sector Leader recognitions, among others).

Environment

Beverage Companies Commit to Addressing Climate Change Through Operations and Supply Chains

Sep 21, 2015 10:35 AM ET

Climate change has significant ramifications for water and energy -- vital resources both within our direct operations, as well as within the broader production supply chain. Thus, a compelling business case can be made from the beverage sector to recognize and adapt to these environmental challenges.

Events, Media & Communications

Twitter Chat: Yum! Brands Discusses Global Hunger Relief Efforts with Agency Partners in Preparation for World Food Day at #3pYumChat

Sep 21, 2015 10:35 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Sep 21, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation, the number one major home appliance manufacturer in the world has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and natural resource efficiency with inclusion on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.

Health & Healthcare

Buckle Up for Life Dispels Top Five Myths About Car Seats

Sep 21, 2015 10:10 AM ET

It’s no secret that driving with small children can be full of challenges – from battles over whose turn it is to pick the music to making sure you’re fully stocked with snacks and supplies. But one thing that should not be a puzzle is how to keep them safe.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomenExcel: Are You Aware of Your Unconscious Bias?

Sep 21, 2015 10:05 AM ET