Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce Additional $1 Million Towards Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Aug 22, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Today, Walmart Foundation President Kathleen McLaughlin announced via Twitter that Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing an additional $1 million to Team Rubicon, Convoy of Hope, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and other organizations making a difference on the ground in Baton Rouge and across the state of Louisiana.

Health & Healthcare

Astellas and World Transplant Games Federation Announce Launch of Fit for Life! to Promote Physical Activity in Transplant Recipients Worldwide

Aug 22, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, "Astellas") and the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) today announced the launch of Fit for Life!, a global program to help transplant recipients live full and active lives through ongoing physical activity and participation in organized sports.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sustainability in Action | Green Teams

Aug 22, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Focusing not only on environmental issues, Ingersoll Rand Green Teams around the world address economic and social issues pertaining to their local community.

Education

Kimberly-Clark Giving Inspiring Educating

Aug 22, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Since 2012, Our Team In Correia Pinto, Brazil, Has Been Volunteering To Help Shape Young Minds To Reach For Their Dreams – In A Way That Also Benefits Society And The World Around Them.

Projecto Crescer, which means ‘Project Growth’ in Portuguese, involves Kimberly-Clark employees, community members and students from seven local schools.

Education

Honda's Power of Dreams

Aug 22, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Ranked #4 on Fortune's 2016 "Change the World" List

Aug 22, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Fortune today ranked Gilead 4th among 50 companies that have made an "important social or environmental impact through their profit-making strategy and operations." Criteria included measurable impact, business results and degree of innovation.

Health & Healthcare

Seabourn to Offer Spa and Wellness Programs with Integrative Medicine Pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil

Aug 22, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Naked Juice Fights Food Deserts with Food Selfies

Aug 22, 2016 11:15 AM ET

In one day, the world takes more than one million selfies, the average Millennial spends one full hour of their week dedicated to taking selfies and a young adult will take more than 25,000 pictures of themselves in a lifetime. There's no doubt selfies have taken over the newsfeeds and lives of many young adults – but now, marketers are tapping this enthusiasm to educate, inspire and motivate young people on important issues.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Biking Across America for Children in Foster Care

Aug 22, 2016 11:00 AM ET

It’s country music capital of the world, you can buy cowboy boots on sale and you might even see Blake Shelton take to The Stage on any given day….but this weekend Nashville was just the next stop on Ed Anderson’s cross- country bike ride to raise $1 million for the children in the U.S. foster care system.

Health & Healthcare

In the Field in Indonesia for Wireless Reach’s New Maternal and Child Health Program

Aug 22, 2016 11:00 AM ET

At Qualcomm, we define sustainability as a strategy that drives long-term growth and profitability by including environmental, social and corporate governance issues in our business decisions as they relate to our key spheres of influence: our workplace, our supply chain, local communities, our industry and the public policy realm. For us, innovation isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet The Garden of Giving - 2016 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser Winner

Aug 22, 2016 10:40 AM ET

Since its inception in 2004, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser has grown to be the largest single fundraiser event in Monroe County, giving back more than $2 million to the community. More than 480 community enthusiasts attended this year’s event, titled “Keeping It Close to Home.” Event founder, Diamond Sponsor and host Sanofi Pasteur once again covered all event costs. As a result, 100 percent of ticket sales and sponsorships directly benefitted the non-profit recipients.

Environment

Three Strategic Options for Managing Acquired Environmental Liabilities

Aug 22, 2016 10:30 AM ET

As companies strive to remain competitive and profitable in today’s uncertain economy, asset transactions continue to play a leading role in their efforts to transform, adapt and re-invent themselves. A well-thought out and well-executed acquisition can bask even the most gloomy of balance sheets in sunshine by bringing rapid revenue growth, added geographic coverage, a complimentary value offering to customers or even entry to a more favorable space in a competitive market.

Unfortunately, many of these acquisitions also harbor a “shady” spot or two that comes in the shape of legacy environmental liabilities. Acquiring liabilities is not entirely negative – typically this is an unavoidable part of getting the deal done, and many times it devalues the total asset asking price favorably

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Food is More than Just Food When it’s Fortified with Nutrients that Billions Would Otherwise Lack

Aug 22, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Taproot Foundation Releases Highlights from the U.S. Pro Bono Summit: The Upshot

Aug 22, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Final Days to Nominate Environmental Volunteers for Atlanta’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Aug 22, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Channel 2 WSB-TV, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is honoring environmental volunteers through the 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program.

Energy

New Ingersoll Rand® Rotary Screw Air Compressors with Variable Speed Drive Increase Energy Efficiency by up to 35 Percent

Aug 22, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Ingersoll Rand®, a global leader in compression technologies and services, has introduced new models to its revolutionary line of Next Generation R-Series compressors, which incorporate the latest advancements in variable speed drive (VSD) technology to increase air flow output by up to 15 percent, reduce energy costs by up to 35 percent and increase system reliability.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Business Case for Generating Mutual Value

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The correlation between responsible business practices and profitability has become increasingly apparent as communities, governments and employees hold companies accountable for generating mutual value. Defining that value in relevant terms is equally important – and accomplished through long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

Just Add Water—Cooking Up Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

What do you get when you combine a quarter cup of water with table salt and a zap from a car battery? Enough chlorine to purify 200 liters of drinking water.

Environment

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind | There Is No Away

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fyffes: Valuing the Workforce to Improve Performance

Aug 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Fyffes’ CR policies apply best practices that improve business performance — and support employees. Miranda Ingram reports…

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LIVESTRONG and RideAustin Partner to Raise Money for People Affected by Cancer

Aug 22, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

2016 Ideagen Power 100 Lists - Individuals and Organizations Empowering Women & Girls Across the Planet

Aug 19, 2016 5:55 PM ET

The Annual 2016 Ideagen Power 100 List of Individuals Empowering Women and Girls provides us with the opportunity to highlight leaders and luminaries, CEO’s and actors, ambassadors and presidents, most importantly the list is qualitative and a spotlight on these individuals from across sectors, individuals that are changing the world with their ideas, leadership and vision to empower women and girls!

Innovation & Technology

The Drawer of Many Cords

Aug 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

For a long time, I’ve wanted to teach a course in popular literature exploring how social change is reflected in book series. When prolific authors’ works span years, even decades, you can see how social issues emerge and attitudes change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Improving Sustainability at the Caterpillar Job Site

Aug 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Caterpillar recognizes that our customers need to realize the full value of their assets and we work to go “beyond the iron” to increase asset utilization. Designed and delivered by the Caterpillar Job Site Solutions team in partnership with Cat® dealers, these solutions help customers address areas of safety, sustainability, equipment, productivity and financials.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Recovery Steps for Business Owners in Louisiana

Aug 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Our hearts are with the communities in Louisiana dealing with the devastating flooding. In this time of need the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides resources and tools to help small businesses recover after disaster strikes. Our Disaster Help Desk for Business 1-888-MY-BIZ-HELP provides one-on-one advice and expertise to help you navigate the recovery process, supported by the Office Depot Foundation. Our Disaster Recovery Quick Guides also have tailored tips for small businesses and chambers.