Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

Smithfield Foods’ “Manure-to-Energy” Project to Inject Renewable Natural Gas Directly to Milan, Missouri Distribution System

Aug 6, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Smithfield’s manure-to-energy projects in Missouri are part of Smithfield Renewables, the company’s platform to unify and accelerate its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts, and key to achieving its goal to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development Program Applies Transformative Science to Help Protect People of All Ages

Aug 6, 2019 11:00 AM ET

At Pfizer, we discover and develop novel vaccines that help protect people around the world from deadly viruses and bacteria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It's All About the Community

Aug 6, 2019 10:30 AM ET

On June 19th, KitchenAid celebrated its tenth year of hosting a volunteer project called the “Day of Caring.” Almost 200 employee volunteers in Southwest Michigan and more than 300 employees globally, participated this year.

Environment

Jeannette Company Becomes Leader in Recycling Biopharmaceutical Waste

Aug 6, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Triumvirate Environmental has a new way to help the pharmaceutical industry recycle plastic waste.

Education

SCS Global Services Is Now a Bonsucro Licensed Training Provider

Aug 6, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Bonsucro, a global non-profit organization that promotes sustainable sugarcane production, processing and trade around the world, last week announced that SCS Global Services (SCS) has qualified as a Licensed Training Provider.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bancorp to Raise Minimum Hourly Wage to $18

Aug 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour for approximately 4,900 employees beginning Oct. 28.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Solving the Skills Gap With Second-Chance Hiring

Aug 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Each year, approximately 700,000 people finish their time in prison and reenter communities across the United States.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 27: Kathleen LaValle, Dallas CASA

Aug 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

In honor of International Youth Day on August 12th, Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast is revisiting a past episode with Kathleen LaValle, President & CEO of Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What’s Old Is New: Why Cisco Wants Its Products Back

Aug 5, 2019 6:15 PM ET

Cisco’s products power networks and shape the way we live, work, play, and learn. However, they also shape the world in many other ways. We extract natural resources to make and ship our hardware, and our customers rely on this same pool of resources to make their own products and run their own businesses. We can’t keep taking, without giving. It doesn’t last. But as a business, as a society, as a species, that is exactly what we’ve been doing. And it’s not sustainable.

Research, Reports & Publications

Comerica Shows the Way to a Thriving Future

Aug 5, 2019 5:10 PM ET

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) recently released its 2018 Comerica Corporate Responsibility Report which can be found at www.comerica.com/sustainability. Comerica President and CEO Curtis C. Farmer stated, “Corporate responsibility is a fundamental part of Comerica’s culture. Our Corporate Responsibility Report provides insights on how we support a successful business climate, the environment and our communities, all of which combined put us on a path towards a thriving future.”

Environment

SC Johnson Shares Year-end Sustainability Update

Aug 5, 2019 5:00 PM ET

Having completed its 2018/19 fiscal year at the end of June, SC Johnson is sharing key metrics related to its ongoing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Gives Back to the Community Through Child Nutrition Initiatives

Aug 5, 2019 4:30 PM ET

In India, General Mills has modeled its corporate social responsibility policy in line with its purpose.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Gen Z Is Redefining Their World Through Technology

Aug 5, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Gen Z expects tech to be integrated in their daily lives in a way that’s different from any other generation before them. And why shouldn't they?

Environment

FCA Community: Motor Citizens Keep Detroit Waterways Beautiful by Land and Sea

Aug 5, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Even with the threat of precipitation for the second straight year for FCA’s annual volunteer cleanup of Belle Isle in Detroit, FCA Design Engineer Brad Jackson and dozens of his colleagues were ready to invest some “sweat equity” for a good cause.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Healthcare Diversity Council Announces 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations

Aug 5, 2019 2:30 PM ET

The Healthcare Diversity Council and the National Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations. Theses two prestigious awards highlight a list of achievers and innovators who impacted the healthcare industry. The awardees were honored during the inaugural National Healthcare Diversity Conference in Houston, Texas on July 24, 2019.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One-planet Prosperity

Aug 5, 2019 1:15 PM ET

By July 29, 2019, humanity’s demand for nature will exceed what Earth’s ecosystems can replenish during the entire year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives Highest Rating of 3 Trees on WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard

Aug 5, 2019 12:55 PM ET

The purpose of the WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard is to encourage transparency in sourcing and shine a light on companies who are committed to sustainably sourcing timber products. It tracks progress towards 2020 sustainability targets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Doing Good to Do Well—Is It Really Possible?

Aug 5, 2019 12:45 PM ET

“I’d love to have a job making a difference, but somebody has to pay the bills.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you said it?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Morgan Stanley Launches Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ – A Sustainable Investing Analytics and Reporting Application

Aug 5, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced the launch of a new sustainable investing analytics and reporting application, Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ (Morgan Stanley IQ)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Retail Revival: Empowering Small Businesses, Adding New Jobs in Baton Rouge

Aug 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET

eBay reinvigorates small businesses and spurs job creation by expanding Retail Revival programs into Louisiana’s capital city.

Sustainable Development Goals

Two Major Cities Are Testing Home Delivery for Sustainable Household Goods to Help Save the Planet

Aug 5, 2019 11:50 AM ET

A new zero-waste e-commerce platform called Loop started testing in New York City and Paris in May, so many residents in those cities no longer have to worry about stacking up empty detergent containers and shampoo bottles in the recycling bin.

Innovation & Technology

Leveraging Technology

Aug 5, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Chevron is investing in emerging technologies with a $100 million commitment to its Future Energy Fund.

Environment

How to (Safely) Prank Coworkers Like Jim Halpert

Aug 5, 2019 11:15 AM ET

A hilarious blog from Jim Halpert’s desk, encouraging funny but safe pranks on your co-workers, with EHS tips along the way.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Case for Investing in Sustainable Buildings

Aug 5, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Buildings are a big part of the sustainability challenge, and thus a huge opportunity. The construction and operations of buildings account for 40% of global energy use, 30% of energy-related GHG emissions, approximately 12% of water use, nearly 40% of waste, and employs 10% of the workforce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Special Webcast: Is Your Business Seeking to Better Understand the Impact of Your Corporate Philanthropy on Society?

Aug 5, 2019 10:35 AM ET