Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

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Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Innovation & Technology

GM Launches Personal Mobility Brand: Maven

General Motors announced today its next step in redefining personal mobility with a new car-sharing service called Maven, which combines and expands the company’s multiple programs under one single brand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Novo Nordisk Named Most Sustainable Pharma Company

Today, Novo Nordisk received the top position in the pharmaceuticals industry group on the 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) Index. Overall, the company ranked 19, a decrease of six places from 2015. The Index highlights the global companies that are most proactive in managing their environmental and social performance as well as corporate governance issues.

Environment

Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance in North America

Honda has released its 2015 North American Environmental Report (NAER) detailing the company’s environmental impacts and its ongoing efforts to minimize those impacts, with a continuing strong focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to global climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Importance of Coming Together

In December 2015, nonprofits and corporations came together in Oakland, CA to move the conversation on corporate volunteerism and cross-sector partnerships forward.

Education

The Greenest Building

Ecotone Publishing announced today the release of The Greenest Building: How the Bullitt Center Changes the Urban Landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Philanthropy Meets Technology in the Whirlpool® Smart Top Load Washer

The new Whirlpool® Smart Top Load Washer and Dryer offer families another way to care for each other and those around them like no other – it is the first-ever laundry pair in the U.S. to introduce the use of technology to power philanthropic donations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Brand Earns Nine Innovation Awards at CES 2016

Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s leading global manufacturer of home appliances, was honored once again for its consumer-focused innovation at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-9.

Innovation & Technology

Versaic’s Secret Sauce — Our Client Success Team

A collaborative Client Success team of experts is key to successful CSR management solutions

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Digging Deep to Ensure a Greener Legacy

As published in Ethical Performance magazine’s Best Practice Autumn 2015 edition.

The mining industry is heading towards a more sustainable future where a holistic approach to mine development is key to achieving a balance between strong financial returns and corporate social responsibility. At Goldcorp, sustainability is no longer a compliance issue, it’s a proactive approach to the way it does business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investigando para Garantizar una Herencia Más Ecológica

Como se publicó en la edición de otoño 2015 sobre las prácticas recomendadas de la revista Ethical Performance.

La industria minera se dirige hacia un futuro sustentable donde se necesita un método holístico para el desarrollo minero con el fin de lograr un equilibrio entre una sólida rentabilidad financiera y una responsabilidad social corporativa. En Goldcorp, la sustentabilidad ya no es un tema de cumplimiento, sino un método proactivo sobre la manera en que hacemos negocios.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Exploration d’issues écologiques

Traduction libre de l’article « Digging Deep to Ensure a Greener Legacy » du numéro Best Practice Autumn 2015.

Le secteur minier se dirige vers un avenir plus durable, où une approche holistique de développement des mines est essentielle pour atteindre un équilibre entre des résultats financiers robustes et la responsabilité sociale de l’entreprise. Chez Goldcorp, le développement durable n’est plus seulement une question de conformité, mais une manière proactive de mener nos activités.

Innovation & Technology

New Capital One and Points of Light Partnership Creates Opportunities in the Digital Economy

The Points of Light Civic Accelerator, the first national accelerator program and investment fund in the country focused on "civic ventures,” has launched an application to call for innovative, early-stage social ventures with business models that focus on digital and financial inclusion to help more people succeed in the digital economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Registration Is Now Open for the 2016 Corporate Responsibility Summit!

2016 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: Building a Business Case for Sustainability: Theory vs. Practice


Effective corporate responsibility practices require companies to stay informed on the issues confronting them, as well as strategies for economically viable business cases, technical approaches for integration, and insight on how leading companies tackle similar issues. The 2016 Summit is a unique opportunity to support your organization’s efforts to identify risk and strategies to better manage the outcome.

Health & Healthcare

Nestlé Leaders Help Drive WEF Health and Sustainability Agendas

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tesla Launches E-Car With Vegan Interior​ Option​

Tesla has launched a new electric SUV that is a double-whammy in terms of sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named a Top 50 Employer for People with Disabilities

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has once again been named a Top 50 employer for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine.

Research, Reports & Publications

Woolworths Limited Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report 2015

The 2015 CR Report concludes the implementation of Woolworths Sustainability Strategy 2007-2015. Woolworths successfully completed 31 out of its 34 key targets and commitments in the Strategy.

Health & Healthcare

JetBlue Offering Free Airport Yoga Classes

JetBlue spokeswoman Tamara Young said yoga classes have been a popular request from travelers and fit in well with the other health and wellness features the airline offers at its JFK terminal, including the outdoor T5 rooftop lounge (with dog walk) and the curbside T5 farmgrowing herbs and vegetables.

Education

Republic Services & South Louisiana Community College

With a high demand for diesel mechanics throughout the country, Republic Services is investing in its future workforce by partnering with colleges and vocational schools, such as the South Louisiana Community College and the college’s Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology program, to provide internships and scholarship opportunities.

Events, Media & Communications

PYXERA Global and TRACE International Advance Commercial Transparency in Ghana

TRACE International, the world's leading anti-bribery standard setting organization, and PYXERA Global will host a workshop as part of TRACE’s “Certify the World” campaign to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with anti-bribery training in Accra, Ghana on January 21, 2016. Harry Pastuszek, Vice President, Enterprise and Community Development, PYXERA Global will give opening remarks with Alexandra Wrage, President & Founder, TRACE International.

Education

AT&T Aspire Opens Application for Ed-Tech Accelerator

For- and Non-Profit Organizations Focused on Social Impact Can Apply

San Francisco, Calif. Jan. 20, 2016 – AT&T is calling on ed-tech ventures to apply for the AT&T Aspire Accelerator. The program is part of our $350 million commitment to empower students to reach their full potential. For- and non-profit organizations chosen to participate in the program will get financial investment, access to expert services and mentorship.

Research, Reports & Publications

It's Only Human

For some, switching to a sustainable investing strategy can feel like making a New Year’s resolution. We can believe wholeheartedly that it’s good for people, the planet, and even returns, but for some reason we can’t get around to doing it consistently.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Costa Crociere Foundation Starts Its Selection Process for Projects Aimed at Social Betterment and Protection of the Marine Environment

The Costa Crociere Foundation (www.costa-crociere-foundation.com) has started the annual selection process reserved for Italian non-profit organizations engaged in the development of social betterment and marine environmental protection projects.

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