Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Holland America Line’s ms Noordam and ms Veendam Achieve Perfect Scores of 100 on United States Public Health Inspection

Sep 25, 2015 11:00 AM ET

On recent routine United States Public Health inspections conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Holland America Line’s ms Noordam achieved a perfect score of 100, marking the ship’s second consecutive perfect score, and ms Veendam also scored 100. Additionally, Veendam earned a near-perfect score of 99 on an inspection conducted by Health Canada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Accommodating Pregnant Women and New Mothers in the Workplace

Sep 25, 2015 10:45 AM ET

In the past several decades, there has been a dramatic demographic shift in the workforce. Not only do women now make up almost half of the workforce, but there are more pregnant workers than ever before and they are working later into their pregnancies. According to the National Partnership for Women & Families, holding a job during pregnancy is more common than at any other time in history. In a recent survey, 61 percent of respondents reported being employed during pregnancy. More families depend on women's income than ever before. According to the Pew Research Center, women are the primary or sole breadwinners in nearly 40 percent of families with children.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Yum! Singapore Charity Lunch Raises Funds to Provide 13,000 Meals to Children in Need

Sep 25, 2015 10:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nestle Pledges Increased Shared Value for Farmers Ahead of World Coffee Day

Sep 25, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Time is Running out to Register for "Connect the Dots!"

Sep 25, 2015 10:05 AM ET

The countdown is officially on for the 2015 Corporate Citizenship Conference, in Washington, DC on October 5-7. This year's event, Connect the Dots: How Businesses Solve Global Challenges Locally will convene today's top business experts and innovators. Speakers will focus on how businesses build engagements that align local impact to global strategy and will showcase successful business examples.

Research, Reports & Publications

Productos y servicios Banorte sinónimo de huella ambiental positiva

Sep 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

The Need for Healthy Goals

Sep 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

As the UN General Assembly gets underway, Charlotte Ersbøll, corporate vice president in Novo Nordisk, reflects on the post-2015 agenda and why health must remain at the heart of sustainable development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities to Deliver Network of Children’s Health Programming to Houston Youth

Sep 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced a sixth location for its innovative Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities initiative. Healthy Cities Houston aims to deliver a linked network of wellness, nutrition and play resources to children in underserved communities, and launched today with the construction of a new playground at KIPP Unity Primary School. Together, more than 200 volunteers from Morgan Stanley, KIPP, The Houston Food Bank and the local community will work with KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all children, to complete the new play space in just one day.

Environment

Forests For All Forever

Sep 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte Products and Services Synonymous with a Positive Environmental Footprint

Sep 25, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer of the Quarter—Opening the Doors to STEM and Higher Education

Sep 25, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Environmental Cost of Livestock in Brazil 20 Times Higher Than Revenue

Sep 25, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Another report points to the devastating environmental and economic impact that livestock can have.

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Forest Certification in Key U.S. Wood Sourcing Regions

Sep 25, 2015 7:55 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Polls Open: Honda Battle of the Bands Gears Up for Epic 14th Installment

Sep 24, 2015 7:15 PM ET

Education

Back to the Roots® & Sodexo, Partner to Undo Food™ in Thousands of Schools Nationwide, Bringing Gardens into the Classroom

Sep 24, 2015 6:20 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

ConAgra Foods Issues 2015 Citizenship Report

Sep 24, 2015 6:00 PM ET

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading food companies, today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report, providing a deeper look into how the company is doing good through food while driving economic gains for its stakeholders. Available online at www.conagrafoods.com/citizenship-report, the report tracks the progress the company is making on its three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.

Environment

TWC Sets New Goal to Reduce Carbon Intensity by 30 Percent

Sep 24, 2015 5:45 PM ET

Last week, TWC took another step forward in our commitment to “Go Green” by announcing a new two-year goal to meet a 30 percent carbon intensity reduction by the end of 2016. Through our Go Green initiative, we’re working to use fewer natural resources and generate less waste. We are committed to making a positive impact on our environment and will continue to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental issues.

Events, Media & Communications

​​New Hampshire Liquor Commission & Brown-Forman Provide Recommendations for Safe, Responsible Fall Tailgating Season

Sep 24, 2015 5:45 PM ET

As summer fades and attention shifts to the fall season and the sporting events that come with it, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission and Brown-Forman are encouraging safe and responsible alcohol consumption by providing lounge and restaurant owners and the general public with creative resources focused on responsible alcohol service and consumption.

Research, Reports & Publications

ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14004:2015 Update: Final Versions Issued

Sep 24, 2015 5:30 PM ET

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating Responsible Mineral Sourcing at EICC/CFSI

Sep 24, 2015 5:20 PM ET

Companies face myriad hurdles when trying to gather and analyze data on conflict minerals and other supply chain initiatives. Is more data better or is quality of data essential to achieving supply chain transparency?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

8 Winners Selected for @GoParks Expedition Contest Connecting Diverse Audiences to National Parks

Sep 24, 2015 5:15 PM ET

Eight individuals from across the country have won a week-long adventure, thanks to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. The winners will travel together to Mesa Verde National Park, visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve along the way, and share all of their experiences online.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Businesses Are Embracing Sustainability

Sep 24, 2015 5:00 PM ET

Climate change is motivating businesses to embrace sustainability, as a recent webinar by the Climate Reality Project titled "The Business of Climate Solutions" revealed.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Employees Take Part in 18th Annual Serv-A-Palooza Service Event

Sep 24, 2015 4:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives: Michelle Judge

Sep 24, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Common Impact is excited to launch Pro Bono Perspectives, a series of profiles – people like you – who took a leap into skills-based volunteering. From intrapreneurs, to entrepreneurs, to nonprofit executives, to corporate leaders – these individuals all have their own stories to tell, successes to share, lessons they’ve learned and tools they’ve used.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MGM National Harbor Helps Prince George’s County Students and Teachers Gear Up for “Back-to-School” Season

Sep 24, 2015 4:00 PM ET

MGM National Harbor, the world-class destination casino resort under construction in Prince George’s County, Md., kicked off “back-to-school” season by donating time and resources to local elementary and middle schools. As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement and investment, MGM National Harbor participated in several events around the County to provide students, their families and their schools with much-needed funds and supplies.