Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Applegate Kicks Off National Hot Dog Month With Animal Welfare Certified Franks

Jul 9, 2019 1:15 PM ET

July is National Hot Dog Month and with Americans set to down 150 million of them on Independence Day alone, Applegate, the producer of the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, announced that its iconic The Cleaner Wiener™ hot dogs will carry a premier mark of higher animal welfare standards: the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) seal.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Infographic | Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Alleviating Global Poverty Through Microcredit

Jul 9, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Learn more about Whole Planet Foundation microfinance partners and our global poverty alleviation in 75 countries and 17 U.S. cities in our 2018 Annual Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Future Lineworkers Earn Scholarships

Jul 9, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Education

Why Businesses Need to Tackle the Education Gap

Jul 9, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Bill Gates once said that the first five years of a child’s life have a lot to do with how the next 80 will turn out. I couldn’t agree more. Early childhood education doesn’t drive cable news. It won’t appear in your Instagram feed. Yet it’s critically important to the future of our country. What happens to the development of a child’s brain during the first five years is unparalleled later in life. This window is critical to their future success as adults.

Environment

Recycling Biopharma Plastics into Lumber Products

Jul 9, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Global biopharmaceutical products supplier MilliporeSigma has partnered with specialty waste management company Triumvirate Environmental to recycle the commingled single-use plastic scrap into saleable lumber products.

Responsible Production & Consumption

John Lanier at Climate One - Triple Bottom Line Thinking for Businesses: Weak or Strong?

Jul 9, 2019 10:30 AM ET

John Lanier of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation talks about the triple bottom line at a Climate One panel and podcast.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Diverse & Inclusive Business: The Power of Employee Volunteer Networks

Jul 9, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Your employee volunteering program’s ability to help employees understand and bridge social and cultural divisions is a big indicator of the importance of your program.​ So how do you make inclusivity part of your approach to citizenship?

Research, Reports & Publications

The Evolution of Project Delivery: The How and Why

Jul 9, 2019 10:00 AM ET

There are an estimated 240,000 water main breaks every year in the United States, and those ruptures waste between 14 percent and 18 percent of the nation’s drinking water.

Environment

Ceres Praises New Bill That Will Help Ensure Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for 1 Million Californians

Jul 9, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Ceres joins other environmental and community advocates and many California businesses in welcoming a major legislative victory today after state lawmakers approved a bill that will help ensure more than 1 million Californians have safe and affordable drinking water.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Sustainability Standards Ever Higher

Jul 9, 2019 10:00 AM ET

GRI is raising its capacity to build on the success of the GRI Standards, following the recruitment of Marco van der Ree as Chief Development Officer.

Environment

Understanding the Climate Change Challenges Facing Consumer Goods Companies

Jul 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

As an active investment manager with a firm commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into its investment processes, Franklin Templeton recognises its responsibility to raise awareness of climate transition issues.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG’s Smart ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Help Con Edison Customers Save with Energy Efficiency Rebates

Jul 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Already delivering the industry’s most energy efficient room air conditioners, LG Electronics USA is taking energy savings to the next level in New York City this summer in cooperation with Con Edison.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Financial Resilience, Responsible Impact

Jul 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) released its 2018 sustainability report, detailing how the company supports its four building blocks of long-term vitality: financial sustainability, customer focus, investing in people and responsible impact.

Education

Whole Kids Foundation Raises More Than $113,000 for 56 Educational Beehives to Schools Across the U.S., U.K. and Canada

Jul 9, 2019 8:45 AM ET

Whole Kids Foundation announced that it raised more than $113,000 to fund 56 new bee grants through the 2019 Give Bees a Chance campaign during June’s National Pollinator Month.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Answers Common Questions About Energy Market Convergence

Jul 8, 2019 6:25 PM ET

By strategically sourcing electricity in an integrated way that includes both renewable and conventional power, companies can simultaneously save money, stabilize and better forecast costs and budgets, plan for volatility and meet their environmental goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Awards Sustainability Scholarship

Jul 8, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

How Cisco’s Cafes and Employee Resource Organizations Celebrate Diversity

Jul 8, 2019 4:10 PM ET

When it comes to embracing diversity, Cisco is in a class by itself. We not only have a diverse workforce – we continuously honor it. Through our Employee Resource Organizations (ERO) we support our employees as they establish deeper connections with one another while celebrating their cultures. These celebrations are also great opportunities to invite others to join in on the festivities and learn more about one another.

Health & Healthcare

P&O Cruises’ Guests Play a Part in Saving One Ni Van Life so That Others Can Be Saved in Health Emergencies

Jul 8, 2019 4:00 PM ET

When 35-year-old Ni Van paramedic trainee Jerome Sese suffered a heart attack recently, P&O Cruises’ guests played a part in saving his life through their contributions to the guest-funded P&O Pacific Partnership.

Innovation & Technology

The Art of Losing Volumetric Weight

Jul 8, 2019 3:30 PM ET

ON Semiconductor has found a way to increase packing density, in order to decrease the volumetric weight with our tape and reel packing process. Tape and reel involve several surface mounted devices (SMDs) being placed on tape and wound on a reel for easy transportation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FrontDoor Changes the Landscape for NPOs

Jul 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Hess Corporation Shows Continued ESG Commitment and Progress in 2018 Sustainability Report

Jul 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) published its 2018 Sustainability Report today, providing a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy and performance on environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ecolab Ahead of Pace to Save Enough Water for 1 Billion People

Jul 8, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies, has released its 2018 corporate sustainability report, Accelerating Meaningful Change, which highlights its work with leading companies throughout the world to reduce environmental impact and drive cost savings. The 2018 publication is Ecolab’s 12th annual corporate sustainability report.

Energy

Duke Energy Passes Major Renewable Milestone: 1 Gigawatt of Owned Solar Energy Capacity

Jul 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

With the North Rosamond Solar Facility coming online last month in California, Duke Energy has passed the 1-gigawatt (GW) threshold of utility-scale owned and operated solar facilities nationwide. Throughout the decade, Duke Energy has been building a solar portfolio that now includes almost 70 sites in 10 states, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. At peak output, that could serve energy to approximately 2 million homes.

Events, Media & Communications

Cannes: Aflac Opens Up About Risks From Successful Purpose Shift

Jul 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The smart toy robot (My Special Aflac Duck) has so far helped more than 4,300 children battle through cancer, by providing emotional support and helping kids open up and communicate through such a troubling period.

Environment

Nestlé Waters Announces Partnership With Ocean Legacy Foundation

Jul 8, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Plastic waste in the ocean poses a particular threat to many communities around the world and requires hands-on cleanup, education, infrastructure development and policies to stop further waste.