Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MGM Resorts Foundation Now Accepting Nonprofit Grant Proposals for the 2016 – 2017 Community Grant Fund Program

Aug 18, 2016 8:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo’s Focused Approach to Local Sourcing for School Dining Programs Expands to Two New States for the 2016-2017 School Year

Aug 18, 2016 7:45 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

America's Charities and Center for Disaster Philanthropy Launch New Disaster Recovery Fund Supporting Lousiana

Aug 18, 2016 7:05 PM ET

Louisiana is in a state of emergency. A donation to the new America’s Charities Disaster Recovery Fund – Louisiana Floods, developed in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), helps make a difference today, tomorrow and beyond – long after the cameras have left and the nation has moved on.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JPMorgan Chase to Donate $200,000 to Aid Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Aug 18, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

The Next Generation Is Ready To Lead. Here’s How To Empower Them

Aug 18, 2016 5:30 PM ET

I hear people say this all the time: Today’s youth are lazy, entitled and self-absorbed. My response — my emphatic response — is they’re wrong. I’ve met remarkable young people in my life and work, and I’m inspired by them. Throughout history, young people have led social change, and today’s kids are no different — despite the negative labels often attached to them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Movement Toward Sustainable Cotton Spearheaded by Global Brands and NGOs

Aug 18, 2016 5:05 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Betting That a Better-paid, ­Better-trained Workforce Will Keep More Customers Satisfied

Aug 18, 2016 4:15 PM ET

No issue is more central to this year’s contentious U.S. presidential election than the anxiety of the average American worker about stagnating wages.

Innovation & Technology

Ideagen Global Challenge - Empowering Women & Girls

Aug 18, 2016 4:10 PM ET

Ideagen Global Challenge - Empowering Women & Girls
On May 19, 2016, Ideagen launched the Ideagen Global Ideation Challenge with the vital premise centered on health, education, and the empowerment of women and girls. "We have been enthusiastic supporters of Ideagen from its inception", Dr Kiko Suarez, vice president of Lumina Foundation, said. "Using crowdsourcing platforms like InnoCentive allows our foundation to contribute to the success of our partners in an innovative way".

Education

‘Innovation Station’ Opens in the Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch

Aug 18, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Tinkering in the basement has just taken on a whole new meaning at the Chula Vista Public Library. Inspired by the Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) and the City of Chula Vista collaborated to open “Innovation Station” in the basement of the Library’s Civic Center branch, located at 365 F Street.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GSK Ranks #1 on Fortune Magazine's List of Companies That are Changing the World

Aug 18, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation Announce $100K Donation In Support of Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Aug 18, 2016 2:05 PM ET

CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation today announced a $100,000 donation in cash and in-kind support to organizations providing relief efforts to flood victims in central Louisiana, including the Salvation Army USA Southern Territory and the American Red Cross.

Events, Media & Communications

The Sustainable High Growth Revolution - A Presentation by Michael Molitor

Aug 18, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Michael Molitor, Senior Fellow for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation will deliver a presentation on 9/26 at Georgia Tech, entitled, "The Sustainable High Growth Revolution."

Environment

#bañoscambianvidas Scottex® y UNICEF ayudan a más de 1 millón de niños

Aug 18, 2016 1:40 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Transforming Business: A Play in Four Acts

Aug 18, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Imagine a play in four acts: the first one describes a revolution underway in the business world; in the second act religion leaves the public square, paving the way for the ascent of money; the third one showcases social movements, long ignored or forgotten; the fourth sounds like a dream, awaiting full germination and yet to take deeper root.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here’s the Business Case for the BSR Conference 2016

Aug 18, 2016 1:00 PM ET

The BSR Conference is one of the most important global gatherings dedicated to sustainable business, and it creates business value starting the very next day. Here is the business case for why you should attend.

Events, Media & Communications

Biomimicry Pitch Event and Technology Showcase

Aug 18, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Fun, festive, biomimicry-themed pitch session for the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize.

Education

Univision Contigo Kicks-Off Back-to-School Season with Expanded Education Initiative

Aug 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

For the sixth year, Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today kicks-off back-to-school season with an expanded multi-platform education campaign entitled, “Regresa a Clases con Univision” (Back to School with Univision).

Education

Univision Contigo Lanza Temporada De “Regresa A Clases” con la Expansión de su Iniciativa Educativa

Aug 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Wendy’s Franchisee Tour De Adoption One Text at a Time

Aug 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Dave Thomas once said, “There’s no one to stop you but yourself.” And with that quote in mind we salute Ed Anderson, a Wendy’s franchisee from Newport News, Virginia who recently kicked off his Tour de Adoption.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet The Friendly Community Center - 2016 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser Winner

Aug 18, 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.

Innovation & Technology

Data: The Key to Making Buildings More Efficient

Aug 18, 2016 10:35 AM ET

New digital services that combine all the data sources connected with buildings are opening the door to enhanced transparency and optimized energy use.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Releases 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Summary

Aug 18, 2016 10:30 AM ET

T. Rowe Price’s 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Update details the firm’s efforts to promote financial education, reduce its environmental footprint, and empower associates to have an impact in their communities. Among the firm's accomplishments last year, T. Rowe Price:
• Reached more than 1.5 million people through the firm’s financial education websites, online games, exhibits, apps, and programs
• Reduced landfill waste by 80% since 2010
• Activated more than 7,000 solar panels on its Maryland Campus
• Amassed more than 57,000 associate volunteer hours
• Distributed $8.2 million in direct grants and associate matching gifts through the T. Rowe Price Foundation

Education

Keep America Beautiful Selects 2016–2017 National Youth Advisory Council

Aug 18, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit which envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, has selected 10 high school students from across the country to serve on its fifth national Youth Advisory Council, which is sponsored through the generous support of the Wrigley Company Foundation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating Success – Super 8 Ukiah

Aug 18, 2016 10:15 AM ET

The year is 2008. The economic downtown has hit, and the Super 8 in Ukiah, California, is struggling. The challenge was that not as many people were traveling, and the owner, Raakesh Patel needed to get creative to keep his doors open.

Other hotels opened nearby in the time that followed – Marriott’s, Hampton Inn’s, those that were “affordable” without being considered a truly “budget” property. For Raakesh, it all started with research.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2016

Aug 18, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Brightening Our Corner is the quarterly newsletter of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This edition features news from The Ray, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business, Green Guy Media, Georgia News Network, Georgia Department of Transportation, Biomimicry Institute and Bioneers.