Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

CSR Communications and Measuring Success: Q&A with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO, McPherson Strategies, LLC

Jun 6, 2016 3:00 PM ET

If you attended the CECP Summit last month you had the chance to hear from serial connector, cause marketer, and corporate responsibility expert Susan McPherson. We are pumped to have the opportunity to interview her for the Versaic Blog as well.

Health & Healthcare

The High Stakes of Hypertension

Jun 6, 2016 2:40 PM ET

Most of us know about hypertension – at least we think we do. We understand that abnormally high blood pressure puts us at greater risk of heart attacks and stroke. And we also know that it is linked to diet and lifestyle, and can be treated with the right medication. But many would say that hypertension is primarily a “rich-country” problem, implying that most affected people have access to the right knowledge and treatment. That is not the case at all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Poverty Facts

Jun 6, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

GRI New Global Reporting Standards Released

Jun 6, 2016 2:00 PM ET

New global reporting standards released by the Global Reporting Institute aim to make sustainability reporting easier for companies worldwide.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mellon Capital Management Unveils Case Study on Creation of its Carbon Efficiency Strategy

Jun 6, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Education

Diving Into Coding: A Summer Well Spent

Jun 6, 2016 1:15 PM ET

While many of us look to summer as a time to take a break and slow down, young women across the country are doing just the opposite. Over 1,500 girls across the country will spend their summer challenging their minds and gearing up for jobs of the future with Girls Who Code, a national non-profit that seeks to inspire, educate and equip girls with technical skills for the 21st century.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TransCanada Executive Garners Top Lawyer in Canada Honours

Jun 6, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Kristine Delkus was recognized as the top in-house corporate lawyer in the country at the 2016 Canadian General Counsel Awards on Wednesday night.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I became a techie: Beth Keser

Jun 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Junior Achievement Business Week for Colorado High School Students

Jun 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Colorado-based global technology company Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) is the presenting sponsor of Junior Achievement (JA) Business Week, a residential business boot camp for Colorado-area high school students that kicks off today at Johnson & Wales University in Denver.

Research, Reports & Publications

Innovation Keeps Rail Business on Time and on Track

Jun 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dengue Patrol wins Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Jun 6, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Sanofi Pasteur Malaysia walked home a winner at the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFM) 26th Gala Dinner in Grand Hyatt uala Lumpur recently.

Environment

World Oceans Day about Environment and Economy

Jun 6, 2016 12:15 PM ET

This Wednesday, June 8th, is World Oceans Day. There are hundreds of events taking place around the world, drawing awareness to the importance of the ocean under this year’s theme of “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet”.

Education

Leonardo Academy to Host Introductory Webinar Series For The New American National Standard For Sustainable Agriculture (ANSI/LEO-4000)

Jun 6, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Environment

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Cox Enterprises Committed to Sustainability

Jun 6, 2016 11:40 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Book Excerpt: The Base of the Pyramid Promise: Building Businesses with Impact and Scale

Jun 6, 2016 11:20 AM ET

There is a fortune at the Base of the Pyramid, not waiting to be found, but awaiting co-creation. That’s the message Ted London delivers in his new book, The Base of the Pyramid Promise: Building Businesses with Impact and Scale.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Cone Research Reveals Employees Want to be Actively Involved in CSR Efforts

Jun 6, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Although giving and volunteerism remain a priority in effective employee engagement, today's employees expect much more. We are pleased to share our newly released 2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study, surveying American employees to determine the attitudes, expectations and behaviors of today's workforce.

Green Infrastructure

KFC Philippines Makes Local Green Building History

Jun 6, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Timberland Honored by WGSN and The Guardian for Timberland Tires Innovation

Jun 6, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The tire and footwear industries are two of the world’s largest users of virgin rubber. Most tires on the road have a limited lifespan, and ecologically-sound disposal at the end of their useful life presents another challenge. Imagine if leaders from these industries helped address this issue by creating a more sustainable lifecycle for rubber?

Green Infrastructure

Engineering & Maintenance: Are You Giving Your Team the Tools to Succeed?

Jun 6, 2016 10:35 AM ET

It is the Engineering & Maintenance Department that really is the internal champions to overseeing and ensuring that your property is constantly at the top it its game when it comes to efficiency in all areas. Engineering & Maintenance play an important role towards implementing goals in every department. One of their responsibilities is to advise management and employees of the areas within the facility where savings can be achieved through improved equipment, installations, and maintenance procedures.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named a Top Green Company by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year

Jun 6, 2016 10:30 AM ET

For the third consecutive year, Ecolab’s commitment to sustainable business practices has been recognized by Newsweek, which named Ecolab to the publication’s 2016 list of the Top Green Companies in the World.

Diversity & Inclusion

Practitioner Spotlight--Dan Keltner

Jun 6, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Let's take a closer look at one of Antea Group's most valuable resources--its people! Next up is transaction support project manager Dan Keltner out of the Chicago office, who talks to us about his most interesting project (hint--it involves a glacier!), his first job, and how he would explain his job to a stranger at a party.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Passion and Work

Jun 6, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Never underestimate the power of passion in the workplace. It’s passion and a sense of purpose that drives peak performance and sparks innovation. In an ideal world everyone’s day job speaks loudly to his/her passions. The reality is most of us will need to seek out our passion points and likely work a bit to give them life in the workplace. We need to take the time to look and listen for what we love to do, for what gets us excited, for what brings us joy and then find ways to actively incorporate those things into our work lives.

Environment

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030

Jun 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Tetra Pak has joined RE100, committing to increase its use of renewable electricity from 20% today to 100% across all global operations by 2030. The announcement was made at the Clean Energy Ministerial forum​ yesterday in San Francisco, US.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Brand Support for Sustainable Development Goals is Rising, Reveals 3BL Media Study

Jun 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) have sparked corporate and nonprofit communications activities that are growing each month, according to an analysis we’ve just conducted here at 3BL Media.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WFTV and The Trust for Public Land Seeking Nominations for Central Florida’s Cox Conserves Heroes Program

Jun 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET