Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

P&O Cruises Welcomes Its Homegrown Hero and Kindness Cruises' Teenage Founder Campbell Remess on Kangaroo Island Cruise

Dec 5, 2018 5:10 PM ET

P&O Cruises is set to welcome onboard its ‘Homegrown Hero’ Campbell Remess, the Tassie teenager internationally recognised for making thousands of fluffy teddy bears for sick children and establishing Kindness Cruises to give deserving people a break.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Finances the Substantial Rehabilitation of Critical Affordable Housing in Memphis, TN

Dec 5, 2018 4:00 PM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) provided The Millenia Companies with $59.2 million in combined construction to permanent loan financing for the rehabilitation of 400 units of affordable housing at Cavalier Court Apartments and Gospel Gardens in Memphis, TN.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Access Launches in Latin America

Dec 5, 2018 2:45 PM ET

Novartis has signed an agreement with the municipality and the Patronato of Santa Tecla in El Salvador to distribute the Novartis Access portfolio to low-income patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in this community. Beyond medications, the collaboration will also help train health professionals in NCD diagnosis and treatment, and promote education and awareness in the local community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Beyond Insurance: How Allstate Is a Force for Good

Dec 5, 2018 2:00 PM ET

Allstate released its new Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements in reducing its environmental footprint, increasing the diversity of its workforce and building strong communities.

This is Allstate’s 16th report on its accomplishments in five main areas: corporate governance, ethics, environmental practices, inclusive diversity and community involvement. It was developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards: Core Option framework, and features an Investor Hub that provides standardized metrics for investors interested in environmental, social and governance measures.

Events, Media & Communications

Brands Taking Stands | Consumers Like Brands That Take Stands

Dec 5, 2018 1:25 PM ET

In this week's newsletter: New Accenture report says consumers like brands who take stands; trailblazing CEO Paul Polman retires; Ford does internal human rights check; Michael Bloomberg donates $50M to fight the opioid crisis; CEO Action for D&I to hold Day of Understanding.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Participation: Co-workers Are 50% More Influential Than Bosses

Dec 5, 2018 1:10 PM ET

Corporate bosses don’t motivate new generations of workers when it comes to philanthropy. Learn how to use viral engagement techniques to get your total workforce fired up about your programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ingersoll Rand Employees Volunteer 4,000 Hours in a Single Week to Advance the Quality of Life in Communities

Dec 5, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, initiated its 24th annual campaign with the United Way to address critical issues in America’s communities – hunger, housing and shelter.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trends in Action: Diversity and Inclusion

Dec 5, 2018 12:00 PM ET

With over 25 million refugees around the world, we face an unprecedented humanitarian crisis for which there are no simple solutions. This crisis calls for innovative, collaborative solutions, and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited has risen to this call to action. Deloitte’s core belief in action is that refugees are not just victims of unfortunate circumstance but are active members of society with potential and talent. Deloitte aims to unlock refugee potential and is working to understand the challenges refugees face as they seek employment in their new country. Through a study in collaboration with the Refugee S

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Helps Protect, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources With More Than $400,000 in Grants

Dec 5, 2018 11:35 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

BloombergNEF Released Its Annual Climatescope Report

Dec 5, 2018 11:30 AM ET

BloombergNEF released its annual Climatescope report at the Shanghai Future of Energy Summit last week. Climatescope evaluates the investment conditions for clean energy and climate-related investments in 103 countries. For the first time Chile takes the number one spot in the country ranking from previously China.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Smart & Sustainable Shipping Journey

Dec 5, 2018 10:55 AM ET

In the time of the year with the most shipping, are you concerned about the best ways you can ship more with less environmental impact? UPS shows you how to be the most efficient every step of the way with their sustainability solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Women’s Entrepreneurial Empowerment in Ecuador | Erb Institute Impact Project

Dec 5, 2018 10:45 AM ET

Earlier this year, Erb Institute student, Chris Owen, MBA/MS 2020, worked with Casa María Amor in Cuenca, Ecuador via an Erb Institute Impact Project. This video features such a project. Casa María Amor is a women’s shelter on the outskirts of Cuenca in the Andes Mountains. Chris conceived, developed and launched an Erb Impact project to help the women of Casa María Amor develop skills aimed at achieving economic independence after leaving abusive relationships.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC December CSR Newsletter

Dec 5, 2018 10:45 AM ET

There it is, that fantastic gift everybody wants but has been so hard to find. Your excitement builds as you take out your credit card and begin typing in the number and expiration date quickly...

Environment

Top Take-Aways From The 2018 NAEM EHS&S Management Forum

Dec 5, 2018 10:45 AM ET

Read Antea Group’s top 5 favorite takeaways from the recent 26th annual NAEM EHS&S Management Forum in Louisville, KY.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Women Initiative Tackles Gender Equality

Dec 5, 2018 10:40 AM ET

Education

Cool Labs From Amgen Scholars: All About the People

Dec 5, 2018 10:25 AM ET

We asked Amgen Scholars attending the U.S. symposium at the University of California, Los Angeles, and at the Europe symposium at the University of Cambridge to tell us something cool about their labs this summer. In this video, the scholars answered: the people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO | Subaru of America Partners With Meals on Wheels for the 2018 Share the Love® Event

Dec 5, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Hallmark Eliminates Styrofoam from Its Facilities

Dec 5, 2018 9:40 AM ET

Hallmark is permanently eliminating all Styrofoam products used in foodservice in its facilities.

Education

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Discovery Education Launch ‘Speak Truth to Power’ Virtual Field Trip to Inspire and Engage the Next Generation of Human Rights Defenders

Dec 5, 2018 9:30 AM ET

In celebration of Human Rights Day, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFK Human Rights) and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced an inaugural Speak Truth to Power Virtual Field Trip entitled For the Present and the Future: A Conversation on Human Rights.

Diversity & Inclusion

Univision Wants Everyone to Be Seen, Heard and Counted

Dec 5, 2018 9:15 AM ET

Univision – the leading media company serving Hispanic America with two broadcast networks, 11 cable networks and 15 mobile apps along with its television and radio stations – says it is doing all it can to use its position of trust to ensure Hispanic voices in communities around the country are seen, heard, and counted.

Environment

Richard Heinberg on Our Bonus Decade

Dec 5, 2018 9:00 AM ET

If you're someone who's curious about the geopolitical implications of carbon fuel and the ecological havoc it wreaks, you've probably come across some of Richard Heinberg's work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Transforming Southeast Asia’s Energy Sector: Opportunities & Challenges

Dec 5, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Nations in Southeast Asia are working to balance energy security, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness at a time when the financial sector is looking for bankable energy projects in which to invest. The region’s industrial growth in recent years has encouraged economic growth and urbanization that has expedited its consumption of energy.

Innovation & Technology

Ensuring Business Innovation While Protecting Data Privacy: A Balancing Act

Dec 5, 2018 8:35 AM ET

How can U.S. companies continue using data to provide better products and services, while ensuring privacy and transparency? The Information Accountability Foundation (IAF) has drafted a framework to address this question.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech’s Leadership Academy Class of 2018 Graduates at the Company’s Annual Meeting

Dec 5, 2018 8:00 AM ET

On November 16, 2018, Tetra Tech recognized the accomplishments of its 2018 Leadership Academy class at its annual corporate meeting, where participants received their certificates of completion from CEO Dan Batrack. The Leadership Academy prepares project managers to become outstanding business leaders to better serve our clients.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Becomes First North American Certifier Accredited to New RSPO Principles and Criteria Standard for Palm Oil Plantations

Dec 5, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Following on the heels of the historic 16th Annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, SCS Global Services (SCS) has become the first certification body in North America accredited to conduct assessments under the stringent new RSPO Principles & Criteria (P&C) Standard. This accreditation sets the stage for SCS to certify sustainable palm plantations and mills internationally.