Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Engineering the Path to Water Conservation

Aug 28, 2015 5:00 PM ET

“We’re doing a big chemistry experiment on our planet, and the predicted outcome is frightening.” -- Rob Zimmerman

Innovation & Technology

How a Young Entrepreneur Keeps a Positive Attitude In a Tough Business World

Aug 28, 2015 5:00 PM ET

When talking to Jamila Smith, the young entrepreneur who created the eco-friendly streetwear line, Be Th3 Change, an old saying comes to mind. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Smith has struggled to make a go of her line, with even two failed Kickstarter campaigns under her belt. But that hasn't stop her.

Environment

GM GREEN Addresses Global Water Challenges with Local Solutions

Aug 28, 2015 4:45 PM ET

Today marks the conclusion of World Water Week, a time devoted to raising awareness of global water issues. Since 1991, the world’s top water experts, decision-makers, business innovators and conservationists have gathered in Stockholm for a week-long conference to address the critical challenges to our most essential resource.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Helpless Feeling on 9/11 Sparked Motivation After Hurricane Katrina

Aug 28, 2015 4:45 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Video: Ecolab Food Safety Matters Webinar August 2015

Aug 28, 2015 4:00 PM ET

In this video, special guest, Dr. Anna Starobin CP-FS, Ecolab senior scientist, global quick service restaurant (QSR) and food retail and leader of microbiology and food safety, discusses what biofilm is, where we see it and how it can be prevented through cleaning and sanitation processes in Ecolab's Food Safety Matters webinar, “Keeping it Clean in 2015: To Clean or Not to Clean? Prevention of Biofilm Formation.”

Environment

Banorte firma convenio con la Plataforma Mexicana de Carbono, MÉXICO2 para compromiso ambiental.

Aug 28, 2015 3:35 PM ET

El pasado 25 de agosto, se llevó a cabo la firma del Convenio entre Banorte y la Plataforma Mexicana de Carbono MÉXICO2, para apoyar el Programa de Protección del Oso Negro en la Sierra de Zapalinamé en Coahuila. Dicha campaña socioambiental es desarrollada por la organización sin fines de lucro PROFAUNA (Protección de la Fauna Mexicana A.C.), la cual por 4 años recibirá una donación anual para realizar las actividades del programa, tal donativo se efectuará mediante el fideicomiso AyuDamos.

Environment

Banorte Signs Agreement with the Mexican Carbon Platform, MEXICO2 for Environmental Commitment

Aug 28, 2015 3:30 PM ET

Last August 25, an agreement was signed between Banorte and the Mexican carbon platform, MEXICO2, to support the protection program for the black bear in the Zapaliname Mountains of Coahuila. This socio-environmental campaign was developed by the non-profit organization PROFAUNA (Protección de la Fauna Mexicana A.C.), which will receive an annual donation for 4 years through AyuDamos trust to support program activities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Aug 28, 2015 3:20 PM ET

Environment

President's Pledge to Support Renewables Adds Punch to Clean Power Plan

Aug 28, 2015 2:30 PM ET

President's Obama's support for the mainstreaming of solar energy will help ensure future generations enjoy cleaner air and a healthy planet.

Health & Healthcare

What Makes a Donor Heart Available for Transplant Was Almost a ‘Deal Breaker’ for Pastor Who Needed One to Save His Life

Aug 28, 2015 2:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hurricane Katrina Showed Us We Can Do Better

Aug 28, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the US Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1,300 people dead, forcing one million people from their homes and leaving 372,000 children without schools. Nobody was prepared for such devastation. In fact, it took seven months to reunite the last child with her family after thousands of children were reported missing. It was a true wake-up call for disaster preparedness and disaster relief across the US. At GSK, we realized there were things we could do to be better prepared.

Energy

Energy-Efficient Design Helps California Town Boost Water Resources

Aug 28, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Since 1991, Visalia’s City Council has enforced water restrictions. And for decades, water from the regional aquifer has been depleted faster than it can be replenished.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ram Truck Brand Creates ‘Ram Nation’ Volunteer Corps to Mobilize Truck Owners to Help Others When Need Arises

Aug 28, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Tapping into the natural instinct of truck owners to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors when a need arises, Ram Truck has launched “Ram Nation” to help its owners and dealers come together for disaster relief and community service initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sharpening our Focus: Bombardier’s Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality

Aug 28, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Stakeholder engagement helps us develop and continuously evolve our business strategy. By engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders around their interests, motivations and perceptions, we can develop a more integrated view of the issues that impact our business. These insights ultimately inform the programs and initiatives we put in place to achieve our enterprise-wide vision as well as our external reporting priorities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Axés sur l’essentiel : Engagement de Bombardier auprès des parties prenantes et importance relative des enjeux

Aug 28, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line Presents $20,000 Check to Frisco RoughRiders Representing Proceeds from Season-Long 'Pass The Boot' Promotion

Aug 28, 2015 11:35 AM ET

Carnival Cruise Line - Texas' largest cruise operator - presented a $20,000 check to the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, representing proceeds from the "Pass the Boot" promotion at this season's home games at Dr. Pepper Park.

Environment

World’s First Pearl Fishery Enters MSC Assessment for Sustainability

Aug 28, 2015 10:15 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Should You Sit or Stand at Your Desk? The Right Answer is “Both”!

Aug 28, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cox Employee Relief Fund Reaches $4 Million Giving Milestone

Aug 28, 2015 10:00 AM ET

The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF), established hours after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina by members of the Cox family and the James M. Cox Foundation, announced today that it has surpassed $4 million in employee grants. More than 1,700 employees have received direct financial assistance from the fund since its inception a decade ago.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Domtar Creates Value in Local Communities

Aug 28, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products. The foundation of our business is a network of world-class wood fiber-converting assets that produce papergrade, fluff and specialty pulp. The majority of our pulp production is consumed internally to manufacture paper and consumer products

Events, Media & Communications

Data for Good Exchange Registration is Open

Aug 28, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Energy

We Run on Brainpower: Toyota Chemical Engineer Featured in Michigan Campaign

Aug 28, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Environment

Environmental Innovation Restores Wildhorse Creek

Aug 28, 2015 8:00 AM ET

TransCanada employees saw Wildhorse Creek restoration as an opportunity to try something new and different in environmental stewardship.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tianjin Citizens Suffering In The Aftermath of Explosion

Aug 28, 2015 7:00 AM ET

Citizens of the port city of Tianjin are growing more concerned in the aftermath of the chemical warehouse explosion that left over 100 people dead. As the investigation into the causes behind the explosions continue to unfold, it is becoming apparent that the warehouse in question was one of many that violated safety regulations. According to satellite images and a probe into public records, many buildings across China store toxic chemicals too close residential areas and majors roads.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Continues Commitment to go the Last Mile in Effort to Eliminate Leprosy

Aug 28, 2015 2:15 AM ET

Novartis has renewed its pledge with the World Health Organization (WHO) to work to end leprosy by extending its donation of multidrug therapy (MDT) medicines to treat leprosy through the year 2020. This five-year agreement includes treatments worth more than USD 40 million and up to USD 2.5 million to support the WHO in handling the donation and logistics. Overall it is expected that the program will reach an estimated 1.3 million patients during the next five years. This is part of the company’s commitment in 2012 to the London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases.