Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog: Pennies on the Dollar

Jun 3, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Fuel costs for electric vehicles kick the pants off of internal combustion engine vehicles (same goes for maintenance costs, by the way).

Research, Reports & Publications

Southern California Edison: How to Build EV-Ready Communities

Jun 3, 2019 10:45 AM ET

With more than 500,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on California’s roads,1 and millions more to come, many local officials understand that getting their communities EV-ready is not only a sustainability best practice but also an economic development opportunity. California is leading the EV adoption trend within the United States, with approximately half of all EVs on the road in the U.S. registered here.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Foundation | FareShare Food Partner

Jun 3, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Flipping the Narrative on Automation in the Workplace

Jun 3, 2019 10:10 AM ET

For years, the dominant "future of work" narrative has been one of divisions, contrasts, and competition. But what if there’s a counter-narrative? One where technology augments (not replaces) humans. One that’s less about skills training and more about nurturing human capabilities. And one where we partner across cultures, sectors, and continents to extend our capabilities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BCtA Member GiftedMom Wins Oslo Business for Peace Award

Jun 3, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Dr. Agbor Ashumanyi Ako, one of the co-founders of  Business Call to Action member GiftedMom, a digital health platform based in Cameroon that gives pregnant women and mothers across Africa access to vital health information and care, has been awarded the Oslo Business for Peace Award 2019.

Green Infrastructure

PacifiCorp Names Black & Veatch As EPC Contractor for Combined Solar Power With Battery Energy Storage Project

Jun 3, 2019 10:00 AM ET

A new solar project in southern Utah is bringing together one of the West’s top utilities and a global leader in renewable energy projects to implement a combination of grid-scale battery storage and renewable power to address a transmission and distribution system reliability need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Last Chance to Apply: Awards Deadline Extended

Jun 3, 2019 10:00 AM ET

The deadline for submitting nominations to Ethical Corporation’s 10th Annual Responsible Business Awards is extended to Thursday 13th June 2019. There are 15 categories up for winning. Winners and highly commended companies will be announced at the inaugural Awards ceremony on October 2nd at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sesame Street and PSEG Foundation Partner for “Brave, Strong, Resilient”

Jun 3, 2019 9:45 AM ET

The PSEG Foundation partnered with Sesame Workshop to build on the emergency preparedness and response programs “Let’s Get Ready” and “Here for Each Other,” with a new program – “Brave, Strong, Resilient” – that will help children and families to cope with day-to-day challenges as well as emergency situations.

Environment

Banking on a More Sustainable Tomorrow

Jun 3, 2019 9:30 AM ET

In 2015, 170 countries agreed to work towards limiting the global average temperature to well below 2°C, a critical threshold identified during the Paris Climate Conference.1 While progress is being made, in the three years since the agreement, the United Nations has said that to meet this target countries must triple their current efforts.

Environment

A Nature-Based Approach to Climate Change

Jun 3, 2019 9:30 AM ET

The Wellness Economy is one of the biggest industries today as many are looking for solutions to manage health and well-being. Pollution, manufactured goods, and other pressures are among some of the factors driving people to consider simpler, more natural options. Those same stresses are also impacting the health of the planet – so why not invest in the same type of care for the environment?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Continue to Spread Hope & Warmth to Cancer Patients Nationwide

Jun 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), two organizations committed to positively impacting the communities where they live and work, have partnered once again to send hope, love and warmth to patients fighting cancer. With the goal of donating more simple comforts to more patients year after year, Subaru and LLS aim to achieve a new record in participation and donations during 2019 Subaru Loves to Care month in June.

Diversity & Inclusion

Interview With Megan Hanrahan, Structural Engineer

Jun 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Megan Hanrahan is a design engineer at Tetra Tech, specializing in structural engineering. She has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of California, Irvine, and a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles. She passed the national PE exam and is currently in the application process for the California survey and seismic exams. We spoke with Megan as part of our #TtInspires campaign celebrating the passion of Tetra Tech employees. Follow #TtInspires on social media for more stories.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Young Leaders Recognized for Shaping Sustainable Business

Jun 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

GreenBiz Group has announced the 2019 “GreenBiz 30 Under 30”, the fourth annual list of emerging leaders across sectors and countries who are shaping the next generation of sustainable business.

The honorees were nominated by GreenBiz readers around the world and selected by the GreenBiz editorial team from among hundreds of submissions. This year’s roster ranges from managers and directors to founders and CEOs — despite the differences in their industries and sectors, these young leaders are driving the change our world needs.

Innovation & Technology

Blackbaud President & CEO Mike Gianoni on How Digital Transformation Drives Performance for Social Good Organizations

Jun 3, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Blackbaud CEO Mike Gianoni discussed how social good leaders can champion digital transformation across their organizations for greater performance and impact on The sgENGAGE Podcast.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy to Host Sixth Annual Pride Night

Jun 1, 2019 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy will host their sixth annual Pride Night, one of the longest-running Pride Nights in professional sports, on Sunday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT when the club hosts New England Revolution at Dignity Health Sports Park in a match presented by Spectrum SportsNet. The Galaxy will partner with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world’s largest LGBT organization, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Book Excerpt — Purpose Power: How Mission-Driven Leaders Engage for Change

May 31, 2019 5:35 PM ET

Purpose Power provides inspiration for action. Whether you’re itching to start a movement, in the midst of building a mission-driven brand, or rebranding an organization with a storied history, this book will inspire you to imagine new possibilities. The book explains the Heptagon Method, a seven-step framework that helps you take big ideas from ideology to action. It instructs how you can motivate your allies to become advocates for your cause. Often, when you’re focused on sparking change, the natural instinct is to rush to action. This bias toward action and against analysis paralysis—the antithesis of enthusiasm and momentum—can be a real asset for organizations motivated to make a difference. But leaders should also be wary of haphazard action leading to inconsistent results. This boo

Social Impact & Volunteering

How a New Generation of Activists Is Changing the World

May 31, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Young people like Sweden’s 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, whose Fridays for Future climate change strikes are mobilizing students around the planet, are motivated, passionate and committed to solving the problems they see in the world around them. From Mari Copeny, a sixth-grader in Flint, Michigan, whose appeal to then-President Barack Obama got him to devote $100 million to fixing the city’s water crisis, to other young environmentalists like U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s 16-year-old daughter Isra Hirsi, today’s young people aren’t waiting for change to happen.

Education

Computational Thinking Helps Students Learn Language Basics in D.C. Public Schools

May 31, 2019 4:25 PM ET

Ignite My Future in School’s online lesson Speak My Language helps students demystify language learning and encourages them to use computational thinking methods to quickly learn the basics and speak their new language confidently. They do so by collecting and analyzing data, finding patterns, and identifying basic words and phrases. Ignite My Future in School is an initiative that combines the best of digital content, lesson plans, career vignettes, and professional learning to help teachers prepare their students for careers of the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Smithfield Foods Awarded “Best for Vets” 2019 Employer Ranking

May 31, 2019 3:40 PM ET

Smithfield Foods, Inc., a global food company and the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, announced today its recognition by Military Times in the publication’s Best for Vets Employers 2019 rankings. The rankings, awarded during National Military Month, recognize companies for their efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans, and military families.

Innovation & Technology

Intel Technology for Good

May 31, 2019 3:35 PM ET

Intel® technology and investments empower individuals, companies, and governments to improve lives around the world. We are at the forefront of new technologies that are being used to solve major societal challenges.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful 2019–2020 National Youth Advisory Council Application Still Open!

May 31, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Applications are still being accepted for the Keep America Beautiful® National Youth Advisory Council through July 8, 2019.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSEG and PSEG Long Island Launch Power of One Community Engagement Initiative to Celebrate Volunteerism & Community Service

May 31, 2019 2:05 PM ET

Throughout its history, PSEG has strived to improve the lives of the individuals it serves. This dedication is demonstrated not only through its services, but also through the volunteer efforts of its 13,000-person workforce, which has a long tradition of serving the communities in which they live and work.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Reflections on the Global Pro Bono Summit | Taproot Foundation's Advisory Services Newsletter

May 31, 2019 1:25 PM ET

We recognize that the world’s most pressing social issues are persistent and complex. Although we’re pro bono evangelists, we know that it isn’t a magic bullet—pro bono service alone isn’t enough to address the problems that society faces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Korea's Annual Walk for a Wish Charity Event

May 31, 2019 1:20 PM ET

Launched in Asia Pacific in 2010, CBRE’s annual “Walk for a Wish” takes place in the third week of each year and is part of a wider “Wellness Week” initiative in which the company promotes the wellbeing of the mind, body and environment through a series of internal activities. Walk For a Wish involves our employees, clients and other stakeholders from over 22 countries in the region including Australia, China, Japan and Hong Kong. The event has raised over US $1.8 million to date and this year, CBRE Korea raised about 5 million won for the soul Senior Welfare Center in Jongro-Ju, Seoul.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sehat Kahani Nominated for 2019 Rolex Awards

May 31, 2019 1:15 PM ET

Dr. Sara Saeed, Co-Founder and CEO of Business Call to Action member Sehat Kahani, a Pakistan-based telemedicine service that connects home-based female doctors with people in rural and impoverished communities to provide essential, low-cost healthcare, has been nominated for the 2019 Rolex Awards.