Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Wall Street Journal: "Cargill’s Food Empire Adapts to a Changing World"

Oct 26, 2016 9:20 AM ET

From the Minneapolis suburbs, Cargill Inc. runs one of the biggest food empires the world has ever seen, spanning the supply chain from farm to table—shipping fertilizer to farmers, buying the crops that are grown, processing grain into feed for livestock and poultry, and producing burgers and nuggets for the world’s biggest restaurant chains and retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and McDonald’s Corp.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Bloomberg is Driving Gender Equality and Helping Investors

Oct 26, 2016 9:15 AM ET

It is clear from reading the headlines and checking the research that, in spite of significant efforts, progress toward gender equality in corporate America has been very slow.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Records Set During Largest Day of Caring Event Ever Held in Orlando

Oct 26, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The Orlando VA Medical Center’s Lake Baldwin Outpatient Clinic received a makeover by more than 1,500 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) employees, family members and friends as part of the company’s annual Day of Caring. The record-setting number of Lockheed Martin volunteers completed more than 80 projects in an effort to revitalize the facility’s grounds.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hanesbrands Recognized by Corporate Responsibility Magazine and Ethical Corporation

Oct 26, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Richard A. Noll, executive chairman of HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), has been named CEO of the Year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for his decade of leadership in advancing the company’s corporate social responsibility program, including an industry-leading environmental and energy-management practice.

Environment

Bacardi Installs Bat Caves at Bottling Plant to Save Bats

Oct 26, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Bacardi gives new meaning to the phrase, “to the bat cave,” as a team of employees, in partnership with Lubee Bat Conservancy, erected several large bat habitats at the company’s BACARDÍ® rum bottling facility campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Businessweek Shuffles the Newsstand Deck

Oct 26, 2016 7:10 AM ET

This really is a genius design concept from editor Ellen Pollock and creative director Rob Vargas. On the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek’s fourth annual “The Year Ahead” issue, out today in the U.S. and internationally Friday, is the familiar sight of a New York City newsstand.

Environment

A Plug-In Heater Helps Norfolk Southern Reduce Emissions and Save Fuel

Oct 26, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media: If You Want to Innovate (and survive), Put Your Users First

Oct 25, 2016 9:30 PM ET

Michael Shane, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Bloomberg Media writes about innovation and argues that it isn't something you can just show up to work and "do.”

Environment

Leonardo DiCaprio and National Geographic Channel screen climate change documentary 'Before the Flood' at the United Nations

Oct 25, 2016 8:00 PM ET

Academy Award-winner and U.N. Messenger for Peace Leonardo DiCaprio, along with executives from the National Geographic Channel, welcomed U.N. diplomats, top Hollywood talent, and more to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on October 20 for a red carpet screening of Before the Flood, DiCaprio's forthcoming documentary about the worsening effects of climate change on global communities and ecosystems. The film, which follows DiCaprio as he travels the world interviewing individuals from every facet of society about the climate, will premiere on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel on Sunday, October 30, at 9/8c in 171 countries and 45 languages.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Among Global Leaders in Addressing Climate Change

Oct 25, 2016 6:50 PM ET

With its inclusion in CDP’s 2016 Climate “A” List, FCA has been recognized once again as a global leader for its commitment and performance in addressing climate change.Only nine percent of participating organizations were included in this year’s “A” List. The results were published on October 25, 2016 in the CDP Global Climate Change Report “Out of the starting blocks: Tracking progress on corporate climate action,” which tracks the recent progress of the world’s largest listed companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ARIA Resort and Casino Receives a 5 Key Rating With New GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program

Oct 25, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Green Key Global announced ARIA Resort and Casino, a Green Key Global member since 2010, has received a 5 Key rating with the new GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

Environment

General Mills Recognized as AgWater Steward for Water Conservation in Global Supply Chain by Ceres and WWF

Oct 25, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Today, General Mills was named an AgWater Steward by Ceres and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for having far-reaching, ongoing water commitments and for showing action across all five categories of the group’s AgWater Challenge -- including water risk assessments and setting reduction goals, reducing water risk in agricultural supply chains and supporting producers in addressing these issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Greenbiz Announces Advisory Board for Hawaii Clean Energy Conference and Expo

Oct 25, 2016 4:00 PM ET

GreenBiz Group and the Hawaii State Energy Office have announced the advisory board for VERGE Hawaii 2017: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, returning to Honolulu, Hawaii, June 20-22, 2017.

Events, Media & Communications

ACCP: The Conference 2017 Announced

Oct 25, 2016 4:00 PM ET

ACCP announced that ACCP: The Conference 2017 will convene corporate responsibility executives in San Antonio, TX on March 12 through March 15. This annual meeting will bring corporate responsibility executives together for what is referred to as the premier conference in the U.S. for professionals in corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, community relations, employee engagement, and volunteerism.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Announcing the Full Plenary Lineup for the BSR Conference 2016

Oct 25, 2016 4:00 PM ET

A week from today, the BSR Conference 2016 will kick off in New York City. Here is the final plenary lineup of speakers who will leave you inspired to be bold and ready to get to work.

Environment

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

Oct 25, 2016 3:25 PM ET

For the third consecutive year, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change and has earned a position on the 2016 Climate A List by CDP, the international non-for-profit that drives sustainable economies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation and True Impact Release a Practical Guide to Help Companies Measure the Social Return of their Pro Bono Service Programs

Oct 25, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Taproot Foundation and True Impact recognized the lack of pro bono program measurement standards and common confusion over how to measure the effects of pro bono service. Together, with support from Mastercard, they demystified this issue by developing a practical guide for corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals. This new resource will help corporate pro bono practitioners seize opportunities to better tell the story of their impact on the nonprofits they serve, validate their investment, and continuously improve their offerings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support Girls in STEM Through Vision to Share

Oct 25, 2016 3:10 PM ET

VSP Vision Care, the nation's only not-for-profit vision care company, are asking you to share their vision of empowering girls to realize their full potential. They are raising awareness about young women who are pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and helping to fund ChickTech programs across the U.S.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Do You Believe Your Work Can Benefit Through Insights Gained From Behavioral Economics?

Oct 25, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Common Cents, supported by MetLife Foundation, is a financial research lab at Duke University that creates and tests interventions to help low-to-moderate income households increase their financial well-being.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Joins ARM mbed Partner Ecosystem

Oct 25, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Two Global Brands are Helping Haiti Turn Its Trash Into an Industry

Oct 25, 2016 2:40 PM ET

Some companies are trying to directly help create new demand for recycling in Haiti. HP, which uses recycled plastic when it makes new printer cartridges, announced today that it will start buying some of that plastic from Haiti. Timberland will use recycled polyester, made from some of the same plastic, to make shoes and bags.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Recognized with Virginia Recycling Association Outstanding Service Provider of the Year Award

Oct 25, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Republic Services is pleased to announce the Virginia Recycling Association has named Republic’s Northern Virginia Recycling Center the winner of the Outstanding Service Provider of the Year Award. The award was presented today at the Virginia Recycling Association annual membership meeting and awards ceremony in Harrisonburg, Va.

Education

Narrowing the Digital Education Gap and Expanding the STEM Pipeline

Oct 25, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Next month, I’ll be participating in “EdTech: More than Just Hype?”, a 2016 Net Impact Conference session that examines whether the new technologies that can improve education are accessible to all students or if they are widening the learning gap. Education is an important aspect of Qualcomm’s sustainability strategy...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Crezcamos Joins the Business Call to Action by Committing to Expand Access to Financial Services for Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs in Colombia

Oct 25, 2016 1:45 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Tricks to Boost Your Online Reputation and Land Your Dream Job

Oct 25, 2016 1:30 PM ET

As this great article on Forbes points out, ‘your actions + what others say about you = your reputation’. It’s a formula that I tell all my jobseeker clients to write on a brightly colored sticky note and pin to their desktop. Why? Because your reputation is your currency and it has a major impact on your employability – especially in the social media era.