Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Like Water for… Soil

Feb 17, 2017 12:30 PM ET

We often think of soil health and water security as distinct conservation issues, but in fact they are inseparable. A new study from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) underscores how good soil management is not only foundational to safeguarding water supplies, but also generates additional benefits on local to global scales.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PayPal to Acquire TIO Networks to Further Democratize Financial Services

Feb 17, 2017 12:25 PM ET

"Dramatically improving how underbanked customers are treated when they need access to consumer financial services." This is the vision statement of TIO Networks, the like-minded technology company that I’m excited to announce that PayPal has agreed to acquire. It is a vision that is entirely consistent with PayPal’s vision to democratize the financial system and enable those who are underserved to improve their financial health.

Environment

Zappos Implements Clever Workplace Recycling Program

Feb 17, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Did you know that at the Zappos.com headquarters in downtown Las Vegas, they have a clever office recycling program?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Box of Chocolates Triggers ‘V-Waste Guilt’

Feb 17, 2017 11:25 AM ET

As someone who spends quite a bit of time with sustainability professionals, I try to minimize my own environmental footprint.

So it was a bummer earlier this week when my efforts to be a good husband and green-minded consumer generated unwanted V-waste.

My Valentine’s Day shopping routine was disrupted because the New York City jewelry and chocolate stores where I routinely bought gifts had both recently closed, presumably the victims of steep midtown Manhattan rent hikes.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Antea Group Columbus Office!

Feb 17, 2017 9:45 AM ET

The Columbus office has deep expertise in regulatory guidance for the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. We work on a lot of UST projects, other remediation projects, and provide transaction support for clients. We have a CHMM on staff who handles environmental audits, supports health & safety audits, and works on waste management and permitting projects, and the office is also home to the chemical segment lead.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSRHub Reaches 500 Sources

Feb 17, 2017 9:40 AM ET

We enter the New Year with some Rays of Hope for the world and at CSRHub. After nine years of pioneering work, we have just ingested our 500th data source and track the perceived sustainability performance of almost 17,000 companies worldwide.

Education

Meet Amgen Scholars Alumni Nicole Półtorak

Feb 17, 2017 9:35 AM ET

As a child, I was surrounded by nature and thought a lot about why we as humans exist, and why the world exists. But one experience in particular started my passion for science.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sodexo Hosts Service Event Marking the Expansion of Leadership Montgomery to Include the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County

Feb 17, 2017 9:25 AM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, hosted executives, members and graduates of Leadership Montgomery for a reception and service event today benefiting Manna Food Center’s Smart Sacks program. Held at Sodexo’s corporate headquarters for North America in Gaithersburg, Md., the event highlighted expanded programming offered by Leadership Montgomery following its expansion last month to include the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Montgomery County. Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Slavin and Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz were also in attendance to support the service activity, which benefits students at Washington Grove Elementary School.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Welcome Home Jeremiah!

Feb 17, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Grow Clean Energy and Solve for Carbon Emissions: A Win-Win

Feb 17, 2017 8:30 AM ET

If the world, and the United States in particular, intends to do something to address climate change and reduce the carbon dioxide emissions that cause climate change, then what should we do? And how should we do it?

This blog is the first in a series that will focus on how we can bring about low-carbon and decarbonizing outcomes while leveraging the strengths of competitive markets.

Education

Tetra Tech Supports Premiere of New Film—Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Feb 17, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Helping spark an interest in engineering and promoting STEM education in Colorado and around the world

Social Impact & Volunteering

Calling All Dog Enthusiasts! Canine Partners for Life Needs Your Volunteer Support!

Feb 16, 2017 6:40 PM ET

Canine Partners for Life (CPL) trains and places certified service dogs with persons who have physical disabilities, mobility impairments, and seizure and cardiac disorders, to increase their independence and quality of life. But CPL has a problem – a good problem. CPL has more puppies than ever, which is good because those puppies will eventually grow up and be trained to help individuals who rely on their companionship for increased independence and quality of life. But before they get to that point, these puppies need homes where volunteers will provide basic training. That’s where you come in!

Green Infrastructure

AEG Facilities’ PPG Paints Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center Recognized for LEED Green Building Certifications

Feb 16, 2017 4:50 PM ET

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) and PPG Paints Arena were recognized today for their sustainability efforts in embracing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certifications in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED in Motion: Venues report. Both venues are managed by AEG Facilities, a stand-alone division of AEG.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sodexo Provides 4,000 Meals to Support Veterans at Arizona StandDown Event

Feb 16, 2017 4:05 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, partnered with Arizona StandDown on February 9 and 10, to provide 4,000 meals and employment services to more than 2,000 veterans attending the annual outreach event at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 40 volunteers representing five Sodexo segments including government services, healthcare, schools, universities, and corporate services, hosted breakfast and lunch for the veterans and provided an employment resources table to help the veterans find job opportunities.

Environment

Sustainability in the Beverage Industry 2025: Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Toolkit for Future Planning

Feb 16, 2017 4:00 PM ET

In an effort to provide informed future planning guidance, the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has launched the Future Scenarios Toolkit. With this toolkit, companies have a clear and robust framework to analyze potential future scenarios regarding impacts (social, environmental, governmental, etc.) to their business, their supply chain, and their production, as well as successfully prepare to tackle those scenarios.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Chamber Foundation Announces Winners of Healthy10 Awards

Feb 16, 2017 2:30 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, today announced the winners of the inaugural Healthy10 Awards. The awards are a key component of the “Health Means Business” campaign, an initiative by the two organizations to create a business-led culture of health in America

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Names Las Vegas Sands a "World's Most Admired Company"

Feb 16, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Maven Joins the City of Los Angeles in Expanding Sustainable Transportation Solutions

Feb 16, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is working with the City of Los Angeles to evolve mobility and provide easier, more sustainable and more convenient options for Angelenos to navigate the city.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Named Again to FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies List

Feb 16, 2017 1:00 PM ET

FORTUNE today named Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) to its “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for the 17th consecutive year. Once again, Arrow placed first in the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category based on input from industry executives, directors and analysts.

Health & Healthcare

‘Get HYPE Philly!’ Thrilled to win a Healthy10 Award

Feb 16, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Get HYPE Philly!, a collective of ten nonprofits led by The Food Trust and funded by a $5 million GSK IMPACT Grant, was named a winner of the inaugural Health Means Business Healthy 10 Awards from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today in Washington, D.C.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voya Financial’s Pat Lusk Appointed to the People’s Light Board of Directors

Feb 16, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Voya Financial, Inc. announced today that Pat Lusk, senior managing director and chief actuary, has been appointed to the People's Light Board of Directors.

Education

Room for Discussion: Encouraging Open Discourse on College Campuses During Times of Social and Political Unrest

Feb 16, 2017 12:40 PM ET

The purpose of academia is to nurture and strengthen the next generation of leaders through research and critical analysis. Additionally, higher education aims to encourage individuals to investigate their interests and pursue a greater understanding of the world surrounding them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Justin’s Fuels Whole Planet Foundation’s Family Fund

Feb 16, 2017 12:10 PM ET

Justin’s, maker of naturally delicious, high-quality nut butters, nut butter snacks, and organic peanut butter cups, has expanded its commitment to Whole Planet Foundation by fueling the organization’s new Family Fund. Created to aid poverty alleviation through microcredit via donors of any size, the Family Fund is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial-minded women worldwide, granting them microloans to create or expand a home-based business in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including the United States.

Environment

Republic Services: Sustainable Facilities

Feb 16, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Republic’s commitment to sustainable practices extends throughout their operations and into their facilities. When Republic builds new facilities, they adhere to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards.

Innovation & Technology

element14, a Premier Farnell/Avnet Community, Launches ‘Upcycle Cycle it’ Design Challenge with Intel® Edison

Feb 16, 2017 10:50 AM ET

element14, the world’s largest electronic design community, has launched a new Design Challenge for designers and engineers called ‘Upcycle it’. Sponsored by Intel® , element14 will challenge 15 community members to Upcycle an unwanted or waste product to give it a new or enhanced lease of life.