Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

The 2017 DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program Makes First Stop in San Antonio, Texas

Mar 7, 2017 1:00 PM ET

The National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program will hold its first 2017 session on May 22 to 26 at the University of Phoenix-San Antonio Campus. The purpose of the program is to prepare participants to create an implement highly successful D&I strategies for organizational excellence.

Events, Media & Communications

How Valuable is Your Brand -- and What Are You Doing to Enhance the Brand Through Your Company's Sustainability Journey?

Mar 7, 2017 12:45 PM ET

Some of the most popular -- and valuable -- brands in the world are housed under the big umbrella of Unilever (and consider that the Anglo-Dutch parent company name itself is a valuable brand). Think Unilever brands: Dove (soap); Hellmanns (mayo); Lipton(tea); Breyer's (ice cream); and Ben & Jerry's (one of the great pioneers in CSR and purveyors of iconic ice creams).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Being a Friend and Mentor to Youth, Damien’s Personal Commitment to the Community

Mar 7, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Bloomberg employees give back to local communities with their talents, time and hearts. Damien Savage in Bloomberg Government reflects on the most rewarding aspects of mentoring at-risk youth and how it led him to help launch Bloomberg Startup in Washington, DC.

Research, Reports & Publications

Companies are Purchasing Sophisticated Software Tools to Improve EHS&S Transparency

Mar 7, 2017 11:55 AM ET

The survey of 172 ‘in-house’ EHS&S leaders revealed that one-third (33%) of those who are currently shopping for a new system are doing so to provide greater external transparency.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

These Children Aren’t Just Any Kids, They Are My Kids

Mar 7, 2017 11:00 AM ET

It may sound cliché but I like helping people. Providing knowledge and assistance is very rewarding. Child welfare allowed me to tap into a wide variety of things such as finding valuable resources for families, increasing my ability to be objective and my passion to help our most vulnerable.

Health & Healthcare

Hand Hygiene and Surface Disinfection: The Role Each Plays in Flu Prevention

Mar 7, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

JetBlue’s Sophia Mendelsohn Honored For Individual Leadership At Sixth Annual Climate Leadership Awards

Mar 7, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Sophia Mendelsohn, JetBlue’s director of sustainability, was awarded the Individual Leadership Award for guiding the airline’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Environment

How to Effectively Communicate Your Hospital Recycling Program's Successes and Lessons Learned

Mar 7, 2017 9:40 AM ET

Communication is vital in sharing your successes and challenges, and in keeping key stakeholders engaged in your hospital’s plastics recycling program. In developing a communication plan, consider what information you want to convey, the target audience(s,) both internal and external, and ​the call to action you want to move people to take, if there is one. These issues are discussed further at the HPRC website.

Environment

International WELL Building Institute™ To Lead Consortium Developing Global Set of Standards for Indoor and Outdoor Environmental Quality Monitoring Systems and Sensors

Mar 7, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™), along with RESET™, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) today announced a joint agreement to work together to develop a coordinated set of global standards and guidelines for indoor and outdoor environmental monitoring systems and sensors.

Environment

Cascadian Farm Invests in Kernza® Perennial Grain with Promising Restorative Benefits for Farms

Mar 7, 2017 9:20 AM ET

Cascadian Farm, a pioneer in the organic food movement, and parent company General Mills today announced their work with The Land Institute (TLI) to help commercialize organic Kernza®, a perennial grain (intermediate wheatgrass) and wild relative of annual wheat, whose deep roots show promise to increase soil health, carbon sequestration, water retention and enhance surrounding wildlife habitat. The sweet- and nutty-tasting grain lends itself particularly well as an ingredient for cereal and snacks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keith Knoke Promoted to Vice President at Antea Group

Mar 7, 2017 9:20 AM ET

Antea Group announced today the promotion of Keith Knoke to Vice President. Knoke currently leads the Client Account Leadership Program where he develops and implements strategies to increase account leader capacity and capability within the company.

Environment

Graduate Students from 15 Countries Vie For Sustainable Investing Challenge

Mar 7, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Each year, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Morgan Stanley's Institute for Sustainable Investing present the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Can Companies Do to Empower Women in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Mar 7, 2017 9:00 AM ET

According to the United Nations, gender inequality costs the region of sub-Saharan Africa an average of US$95 billion a year. By eliminating gender inequality and empowering women, the productive capacity of one billion Africans could be raised, delivering a huge boost to the continent’s development potential.

Environment

Soy Protein Sustainability

Mar 7, 2017 8:45 AM ET

Soy protein is an economical and reliable alternative to meat and dairy proteins, helping food manufacturers control costs and improve the profitability of their products.

Innovation & Technology

Daimler is Creating Small Parts with a Big Impact

Mar 7, 2017 8:05 AM ET

Naturally, automotive manufacturing requires a high volume of materials. To protect the earth's resources, Daimler turns to recyclates. For that reason, this issue is also central in our Design for Environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ingersoll Rand Enters Paradigm for Parity Coalition to Bring Gender Parity to Corporate Leadership by 2030

Mar 7, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, joined the Paradigm for Parity℠ coalition and pledged to bring gender parity to its corporate leadership structure by 2030. The first in its industry to pledge, Ingersoll Rand has united with nearly 40 other companies in the coalition to address the corporate leadership gender gap.

Research, Reports & Publications

Publication of the 2016 Nestlé in Society Creating Shared Value and Meeting Our Commitments Report

Mar 7, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Nestlé S.A., today released its annual Nestlé in society: Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments report for 2016. The report demonstrates how the company purpose, ambitions and 42 specific public commitments contribute to society.

Events, Media & Communications

"Obtaining ROI from CSR and Sustainability Efforts: How to Use that Content to Achieve Measurable Results with 3BL Media” – Free Webinar, Mar. 16, 9:30 a.m. ET

Mar 7, 2017 7:05 AM ET

The new generation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability communicators are operating in real-time and are constantly searching for ways to report on return on investment (ROI) for the efforts they work on every day.

Social Impact & Volunteering

30 Pacific Northwest Leaders Unite for Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service

Mar 6, 2017 5:30 PM ET

Points of Light announced today that a dynamic group of influential Pacific Northwest leaders will serve as Host Committee members for the annual Conference on Volunteering and Service to be held June 19-21 in the Emerald City. Convened by Points of Light, the event provides the singular opportunity for nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders to learn, connect and shape the future of volunteerism, and draws approximately 3,500 participants from 37 countries, including the United States.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

First Global Fintech Fund for the Underserved Closes with $141 Million in Capital Contributions

Mar 6, 2017 4:45 PM ET

Accion and Quona Capital announced today the final close of the Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund, the world’s first global fintech fund for the underserved.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Turning Risks into Opportunities

Mar 6, 2017 4:20 PM ET

Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum released its 2017 Global Risks Report, providing ample reading material for the world’s elite as they trekked to the Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Health & Healthcare

LIVESTRONG and Eli Lilly and Company Honor Clinical Trials Participants

Mar 6, 2017 4:00 PM ET

On March 10, the LIVESTRONG Foundation will host an unveiling reception for The Hero’s Journey Art, an art installation created by sculptor John Magnan.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Quality of Lifehacks for Supporting Women in the Workplace

Mar 6, 2017 3:00 PM ET

For over 100 years, International Women’s Day has been a reminder to recognize women’s contributions to the American workforce and economy. Women in the workplace have come a long way, but there is still a long way to go before women are treated equally to men when it comes to financial compensation and social acknowledgment at work.

Events, Media & Communications

Republic Services Kicks-Off its First National Championship Truck ROAD-EO

Mar 6, 2017 1:45 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) celebrated its industry leading safety program by hosting its first national championship truck ROAD-EO competition, a rigorous skills competition for Republic’s top drivers and technicians from across the country. The competition involves a series of driving and diagnostic tests in challenging scenarios, in order to determine national champions in five distinct categories.

Events, Media & Communications

Tackling Global Issues with Pro Bono: Experts from 27 Countries Convene in Portugal to Take On Challenges at Global Summit

Mar 6, 2017 12:05 PM ET

Taproot Foundation and BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt will convene the 5th Annual Global Pro Bono Summit, March 7 - 10, 2017, in Lisbon, Portugal, with local host Social Entrepreneurs Agency (Agência de Empreendedores Sociais, or SEA).