Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employees Photograph Wildlife at General Motors Sites

Apr 6, 2017 10:15 AM ET

From a parts warehouse in Talegaon, India to an Ontario assembly plant, many animals make GM lands their home. Employees take notice, capturing images for the company’s annual wildlife habitat calendar and photo contest. Last year, nearly 350 photos were submitted from sites certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council. GM is committed to earning such certification at all of its manufacturing plants by 2020 as strengthening biodiversity helps reduce the company’s environmental impact.

Education

Cargill Builds 80th School in Vietnam

Apr 6, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Cargill is on track to build four more schools by the end of 2017 and meet commitment of building 100 schools in Vietnam by 2020

Social Impact & Volunteering

Net Impact Fellows are Implementing Action Projects Across the U.S.

Apr 6, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Last fall, Net Impact invited passionate students across the county to lead a real world action project with the Net Impact Fellowship program. “Net Impact is thrilled to offer the connections, skills, and experiences to support the next generation of change agents through our fellowship program,” says Liz Maw, CEO, Net Impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Facebook Joins Ranks of Adoption Friendly Workplaces

Apr 6, 2017 10:00 AM ET

For 11 years, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has ranked the Top 100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces. Companies like Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Wendy’s, Snapchat, Zappos and others have made the list for financial reimbursement of adoption costs and time off for employees who adopt.

Sustainable Development Goals

DuPont People Spotlight: Dawn Rittenhouse Recognized with Sustainability Leading Women Award

Apr 6, 2017 9:30 AM ET

On March 8th, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the first 10 recipients of the inaugural Leading Women Awards, developed to recognize outstanding female leaders within the WBCSD membership. The awards, which were announced on International Women’s Day, showcase the business leadership of women in WBCSD member companies who are working to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WBCSD launched the Leading Women Awards as a contribution to the goals of SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Recognizes CBRE with 2017 Energy Star® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

Apr 6, 2017 9:05 AM ET

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) with a 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency. This marks the tenth consecutive year that CBRE has been recognized for ENERGY STAR performance.

Events, Media & Communications

Announcing the Publication of 21st Century Corporate Citizenship, by Dave Stangis and Katherine Valvoda Smith

Apr 6, 2017 9:00 AM ET

This essential new book is a comprehensive blueprint for corporate citizenship professionals' success.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

WIFIA: Long-Term Low-Cost Loans for Water Infrastructure

Apr 6, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Helping to accelerate investments and bring the public and private sectors together to deliver critical water projects across the country

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Academy takes Team Members on Sustainability Tour through The Venetian and The Palazzo

Apr 6, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In January, Sands Academy and Sands ECO360 Global Sustainability hosted a sustainability tour of The Venetian and The Palazzo, continuing Las Vegas Sands’ efforts in our commitment to providing Team Members with a wide range of educational partnerships. The tour emphasized the efforts that the sustainability department and the properties put into making sure the properties and its Team Members are efficient and always focused on sustainability efforts.

Health & Healthcare

Why is Global Health Day Important to Amway Corporation?

Apr 6, 2017 4:35 AM ET

Today, Amway joins the world in recognizing Global Health Day. Established in 1950 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations World Health Organization, Global Health Day raises awareness and mobilizes partners to address key global health issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cone Communications Honored for Fifth Year on PR News CSR A-List

Apr 5, 2017 6:50 PM ET

Cone Communications, a public relations and marketing agency, is pleased to announce it has once again been named to the PR News CSR A-List, which recognizes the top 11 CSR agencies in the country.

Events, Media & Communications

Crisis Expert Mike Lawrence Joins Panel at the International Crisis Management Conference

Apr 5, 2017 6:30 PM ET

Mike Lawrence, Chief Reputation Officer and Executive Vice President of CSR Strategy at Cone Communications, will join a panel of crisis experts at the International Crisis Management Conference on April 5.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Rebuilding Month: Impact of Poor Housing Conditions on Children

Apr 5, 2017 5:00 PM ET

Poor housing conditions can negatively impact the health of those inside – especially children. Get involved during National Rebuilding Month.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Rebuilding Month: Impact of Poor Housing on Children

Apr 5, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Poor housing conditions can negatively impact the health of those inside – especially children.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank's Maria Theofilaktidis & Mike Henry Accept a Gender Equality 2017 Award

Apr 5, 2017 4:05 PM ET

Scotiabank's Maria Theofilaktidis & Mike Henry Accept a Gender Equality 2017 Award for advancing 1 of the 7 Women’s Empowerment Principles.

Innovation & Technology

3D Printing Gets Fashionable

Apr 5, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Today’s shopper expects seamlessness and efficiency — and new technologies are helping retailers deliver on these expectations in new ways.

Environment

Why Manatees Love Lounging in Florida

Apr 5, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Tourists come to Crystal River, Fla., for the manatees, and the manatees come for the springs. Florida’s natural springs average 72 degrees year-round. The clear, cool water, which would be chilly for human swimming, is like a snuggly blanket for the giant marine mammals. The manatees float about the springs and eat copious amounts of sea grasses as if it were a lazy Sunday morning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Video: Eric Paslay Joins Habitat's Home is the Key

Apr 5, 2017 3:35 PM ET

Country singer and songwriter, Eric Paslay, shares his experiences with Habitat for Humanity and why he's excited to be a part of Home is the Key.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Report Finds Link Between A Population’s Health And A Growing Economy, Higher Incomes And Lower Unemployment

Apr 5, 2017 3:15 PM ET

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today released the second edition of a Moody’s Analytics report that finds a direct link between a population’s health and a growing economy, higher incomes and lower unemployment.

Environment

Cox Enterprises Amplifies The Trust for Public Land’s Mission to Create Parks and Protect Land for People

Apr 5, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Cox Enterprises will provide $500,000 of in-kind public service announcements (PSAs) to amplify The Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) mission to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

De Beers’ Big Hole Museum Bids for More Tourist Awards

Apr 5, 2017 3:00 PM ET

De Beers’ Big Hole Mine museum is seeking to add to its trophy cabinet by entering South Africa’s premier travel and tourism awards this year.

Events, Media & Communications

Edison International Introduces Edison Insights

Apr 5, 2017 2:40 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What's the Secret to a Fun, Successful Workplace Giving Campaign? A Kick-off Party!

Apr 5, 2017 2:30 PM ET

One of the first rules when it comes to holding a successful workplace giving campaign or fundraiser is to make it fun. How do you do that? Host a kick-off party, charity fair, or similar type of networking event.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Digging into Social Sector Tech Challenges at Taproot's U.S. Pro Bono Summit

Apr 5, 2017 2:30 PM ET

In 2017, Taproot Foundation set out to deepen the impact of pro bono service. With the launch of our Campaigns, we’re now forging new directions in how to use pro bono service to address our most pressing global challenges, to purposefully develop our nonprofit and for-profit leaders, and to flexibly respond to the ever-changing needs of nonprofit organizations.

On April 26, as part of our annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit, we’re hosting Bridging the Technology Divide: Using Human Capital to Drive Nonprofit Technology Fluency, Adoption, and Use. Together we’ll dig into the complexity and nuances of technology challenges among social change organizations and co-design how we can better utilize technology expertise moving forward.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equal Pay Day: 50 Years in the Making

Apr 5, 2017 1:15 PM ET

Back in June, 1963 when President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, there was a clear goal: Make it illegal to pay a woman less than a man for doing the same job, under the same conditions, with the same level of experience, requiring the same skill, effort, and responsibility. Despite its good intentions, the law still hasn’t solved the problem—even after 54 years.