Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Barclays | In the World: The ‘Digital Eagle’

Jul 5, 2017 9:20 AM ET

In the first of our regular stories about Barclays colleagues helping their communities, Digital Eagle Shweta Walia explains why she joined a programme to train 2,100 Marie Curie nurses to use computer tablets, freeing them to spend more time caring for patients with a terminal illness.

Education

40 Crewmembers Earn College Degrees with JetBlue Scholars

Jul 5, 2017 9:15 AM ET

In 2016, JetBlue turned employer-sponsored education on its head. The JetBlue Scholars program demystifies higher education pathways and offers those with previous credit a way to earn a college degree at their own pace. Better still, JetBlue covers most of the cost – crewmembers are only responsible for a maximum of $3,500.



Education

PNC's Education and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Jul 5, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Opportunities for growth and development are key drivers of employee engagement and PNC’s success. We consistently motivate our employees to advance their skills, excel in their careers and achieve their goals. PNC also provides employees with diversity and inclusion education that illustrates reciprocal respect for colleagues and customers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Finding Comfort in the Heat and Hurry of Houston

Jul 5, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Earlier this month, Anja and I had the opportunity to share our research on nutrition in buildings and communities at the Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference in Houston, TX. The conference, organized by Hunger Free Texans, is the largest conference of healthy community practitioners and researchers in the Southwestern United States. There, we enjoyed connecting with industry leaders, urban planners, and health and wellness advocates passionate about building better communities.

Media & Communications

Free Webinar: Supplier Engagement and Motivation - Proving the Business Case

Jul 5, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Moving beyond mandate and control, eradicate box-ticking ‘compliance’ and shift mindsets across your supply chain might be the hardest task but truly engaging suppliers is key to the business impact, reputation and competitiveness.

Environment

10 Years of FSC™ Certification

Jul 4, 2017 11:00 AM ET

This year marks our 10-year anniversary of FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) certification, and we are proud to take the opportunity to share some of the impressive results we have had to date.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Celebrates 4th of July with Employee Feature

Jul 4, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Before Ingo Hentschel became vice president of California Field Operations at Cox Communications, he worked as a cable installer, telephone operator and even in supply chain for Cox Communications. But far before that, Ingo honed his leadership skills as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ethical Corporation's Sustainability Reporting Review

Jul 4, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Sustainability reporting has evolved drastically over the past few years; with the increasing legislation, opportunities from the SDGs as well as plethora of options that a connected digital world presents.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Flyboys, Franchisees, and Making Mom Proud

Jul 3, 2017 3:15 PM ET

A “flyboy” is just another, more casual name for a pilot. A “tail gunner” is a crewman on a military aircraft who is stationed at the rear of the aircraft and defends against enemy fire. A “radioman” operates – you guessed it – the radio. You don’t hear these terms very often, unless you’re the owner of the Wendy’s in West Hills, CA. In that case, you hear them every Monday between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. when they turn your restaurant into the epicenter of a warm and welcoming reunion of more than 100 aviation veterans.

Events, Media & Communications

At European Parliament in Brussels, Mike Bloomberg: U.S. Will Meet Our Paris Commitment

Jul 3, 2017 2:55 PM ET

“Thank you, Linda McAvan for that introduction. I want to thank you and David McAllister and the Conference of Committee Chairs for giving me the opportunity to address you here in the European Parliament on climate change. And let me begin by thanking you for your leadership on climate change at a time when we all need to pull together for our common good.

Environment

Unreasonable Impact | Don’t Throw Away Your Utensils…Eat Them!

Jul 3, 2017 10:35 AM ET

Bakey’s has developed edible utensils to provide an effective alternative to petroleum-based disposable plastic cutlery. The edible utensils contain no chemicals, preservatives, fat, emulsifiers, artificial coloring, or milk products. Now, instead of throwing away cutlery after a single use, people can eat it, or it will biodegrade in fewer than three days. Bakey’s is targeting a customer base of one billion, helping to avoid 5 million tons of plastic going to landfill.

Social Impact & Volunteering

South African Business Takes Safety Commitments Into Communities

Jul 3, 2017 9:20 AM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech Celebrates Flagship Program Achievements in the Philippines

Jul 3, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In June 2017 Tetra Tech celebrated five years of achievements by the Ecosystems Improved for Sustainable Fisheries (ECOFISH) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Tetra Tech and the ECOFISH team used innovative interventions and technological solutions to conserve marine biodiversity, enhance ecosystem productivity, and restore profitability of fisheries in key marine biodiverse areas. The project is the latest contribution to Tetra Tech’s decades-long legacy of enhancing ecosystem productivity, conserving marine biodiversity, and improving fisheries and livelihoods throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Research, Reports & Publications

SAB Miller, Arcelor Mittal and BT Share Sustainability Reporting Strategies

Jul 3, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Sustainability reporting has evolved drastically over the past few years; with the increasing legislation, opportunities from the SDGs as well as plethora of options that a connected digital world presents.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edmond de Rothschild Group Publishes Its 2016 Sustainability Report

Jul 3, 2017 5:00 AM ET

The Edmond de Rothschild Group’s third Sustainability report, for reporting year 2016, gives a complete overview of its performance and progress versus its 2020 Sustainability objectives, across its Private Banking, Asset Management and Private Equity activities.

Energy

Smouse Opportunity School

Jul 2, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Smouse was able to install the LG VRF system over a 10-week summer vacation, and the landmark school building now features an updated HVAC system that provides quiet comfort for its students and preserves the notable historic architecture—all while reducing utility costs for the school.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Vetiver Together: Improving the Lives of Vetiver Farming Communities in Haiti

Jul 1, 2017 6:45 PM ET

IFF and Unilever, in collaboration with Oxfam Great Britain, Heifer International and the Ford Foundation, launched Vetiver Together on July 25th, 2016, a two-year pilot program aimed to improve the livelihoods of the vetiver farming communities, strengthen IFF’s vetiver supply chain and increase environmental conservation.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Evolves Its LGBTQ Message

Jun 30, 2017 7:00 PM ET

Environment

EPA Science Advisory Board Member Offers Take on Pulling out of Paris Climate Accord

Jun 30, 2017 6:00 PM ET

Pulling out of the agreement was one of Trump's campaign promises, but according to Arvai, public opinion strongly supports fighting climate change. Even among Trump voters, he said, there is a "near majority" that understand the need to reduce carbon emissions.

Education

When Politicians Cherry-Pick Data and Disregard Facts, What Should We Academics Do? – (The Conversation)

Jun 30, 2017 6:00 PM ET

When politicians distort science, academics and scientists tend to watch in shock from the sidelines rather than speak out. But in an age of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” we need to step into the breach and inject scientific literacy into the political discourse.

Research, Reports & Publications

Investing in What Matters: Alliance Data's 2016 Corporate Responsibility Highlights

Jun 30, 2017 5:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Deloitte Survey: Employees Need to Know Volunteerism Matters

Jun 30, 2017 4:30 PM ET

An increasing number of businesses are discovering that volunteerism is an important part of their corporate social responsibility program. It’s not only good for the local community and improves the corporate brand, but it’s a powerful tool for increasing engagement in the workplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Adam Rosales of the Oakland A's Takes to Sandlots Across U.S. to Spread Joy of Baseball and Education

Jun 30, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain Transparency: Making the Consumer Connection for Forest Responsibility

Jun 30, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Humans have always had an intimate, complicated relationship with forests.

We clear away trees to make room for development and agriculture, harvest them for paper, pulp, and palm oil and seek refuge in their remaining intact solitude. Human wellbeing depends on trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kimberly-Clark Reports Year One Results of Sustainability 2022 Program

Jun 30, 2017 3:35 PM ET