Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Socially Responsible Investing

Former SEC Chief: Common Climate Risk Reporting Tool Important to Future Markets

Investors are beginning to understand the importance of recognizing the potential risks posed by climate change to companies they look to put their money into, according to Mary Schapiro, former chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and current special adviser to the Group of 20’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

Corporate Responsibility

Three Key Best Practices for Combining Profit and Purpose

There is little doubt that sustainability provides business value, particularly when those initiatives are part of the core business strategy. It certainly worked for Unilever.

AI & Technology

Using Data to Decode an Unprecedented Election Cycle

Political reporting focuses on human behavior: both the messages candidates choose and how people respond. But in this year’s unconventional election cycle, traditional coverage alone only tells part of the story. Enter Bloomberg Politics, which is forging a new, data-driven journalistic approach.

Corporate Responsibility

Using Our Food Expertise to Help Local Entrepreneurs in West Africa

At Hershey, we believe the best way to make an impact in the communities we touch is by leveraging what we do best – our expertise in food processing and production. That’s why we launched our shared global social purpose, Nourishing Minds, to provide children with the basic nutrition they need to learn and grow.

Health & Healthcare

Three QOLHacks for Surviving Election Day at the Office

November 8 is Election Day. There will be an estimated 237 million eligible voters in this election. One way or another, there’s going to be a wave of people who are disappointed in the election results, perhaps passionately so.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Bloomberg Celebrates 20 Years at the Center of India’s Financial Markets

To mark our 20th year in India, Bloomberg convened four distinguished corporate and financial heavyweights at a forum to discuss the country’s financial and economic future, drawing over 400 clients from leading corporations, regional and global banks and financial institutions, and top asset managers to Mumbai on October 21st.

AI & Technology

Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute Launch First Global Initiative to Help Leading Cities Prepare for the Advent of Autonomous Vehicles

Miami, FL – Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute today announced the Bloomberg Aspen Initiative on Cities and Autonomous Vehicles, a new program for leading global mayors who will work together to prepare their cities for the emergence of autonomous vehicles.

Volunteering & Community

How a Mindfulness Practice Can Help Transcend Negative Politics

In this era of sparring bipartisan political agendas and unapologetic mudslinging among campaigning rivals, it can be challenging not to get sucked into a downward spiral of negativity each time you turn on the news or read your feed.

Energy & Infrastructure

An Enlightened Energy Solution for Rural Africa

Solar energy provider Mobisol has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to provide 800,000 people and 50,000 small businesses in Kenya with reliable access to solar energy by 2020. In the process, the Berlin-based company plans to create 150 jobs along its value chain and provide training on solar energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 100,000 tons each year.

Volunteering & Community

Their Mission is Complete; Ours Has Just Begun

America’s military conflicts of the past decade affected veterans, active duty service members and their families alike. Multiple deployments, frequent moves and long periods of separation can present many challenges and opportunities for military families. So this Veterans Day, as we honor and thank those who have given so much for our country and our freedoms, we also commend the spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents and significant others who provide support and structure to their loved ones throughout their times of service.

Volunteering & Community

We are Among the Lucky Ones

Marfan syndrome. I never heard of it either until my son, Owen, was diagnosed with the potentially fatal genetic disorder in 2014, when he was 13 years old. We are among the lucky ones. About 200,000 people in the U.S. have Marfan or a related disorder, but half are not diagnosed. Without a diagnosis and treatment, they are at risk of a sudden early death from a tear in their aorta.

Energy & Infrastructure

Chicago Rises in Ranking of Green Office Space

Chicago has moved up in a ranking of the nation’s largest metropolises on a recent survey of sustainable office space. According to the 2016 Green Building Adoption Index, over 72% of the Chicago market’s qualified commercial space is certified green, up from 63% last year. And with nearly one-fifth of all commercial buildings in the area certified, Chicago comes in at second on the list of the nation’s 30 largest markets, right behind San Francisco.

Environment

Working Together for Stormwater Solutions in Puget Sound

No one company, sector, or individual can solve important environmental issues like stormwater.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Introducing the Antea Group St. Louis Office!

The St. Louis office provides services drawing from several of Antea Group's practice areas to the oil and gas, food and beverage, railroad, technology and insurance industries. In addition to traditional remediation and due diligence services, our team also has the technical expertise to complete energy assessments, process safety management (PSM), environmental compliance audits and compliance support that includes stormwater and bulk gasoline storage for a variety of industries.

We have a team in place to provide emergency response support for petroleum pipeline and bulk storage plant spills and overfills, both for the responsible parties and their insurance providers. We serve as their eyes and ears with respect to their emergency response contractors and their mitigation activities

Research & Reports

Caterpillar Enterprise System Group Review

Caterpillar Enterprise System Group is facilitating and supporting the strategy to achieve Enterprise Excellence by working deeply with the strategic businesses to align the enterprise, drive action and deliver superior results.

Environment

Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance and Progress in 2016 North American Report

Honda's North American Environmental Report details results of environmental activities and highlights Honda’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint

Events

Michigan Diversity Council Highlights Leadership Excellence at 2016 Michigan Diversity & Leadership Conference

The Michigan Diversity Council will be hosting the 2016 Michigan Diversity and Leadership Conference on November 15, 2016 at Wayne State University. The conference will feature multiple speakers presenting on a variety of topics. In addition, business leaders will be recognized with a series of awards highlighting their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This year’s theme is “Diversity: Driving Business Forward.”

Philanthropy

MicroEdge + Blackbaud Webinar: Top 5 Strategies for Corporate Giving and Engagement Programs

With 2017 in view, now is the perfect time to take a look at your corporate giving and engagement strategy to ensure you’re set up for success next year and into the future. With this in mind, there’s still time to register to join our upcoming corporate giving and engagement webinar presented by Andrew Troup, Director of Corporate Giving & Engagement Strategy at MicroEdge + Blackbaud.

AI & Technology

Autonomous Driving: As Far-Fetched as a Unicorn?

"Hi, I'm Carla-15. I'm a driverless car. Do you want to see what I do at night?" So begins the new children's book from moovel labs. The aim is to familiarise children in simple terms with the complex concept of autonomous driving. What have children's reactions been?

Research & Reports

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - November 2016

Global efforts to increase energy efficiency play a significant part in GM’s goal of meeting the electricity needs of its worldwide operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Sixteen GM facilities recently earned ENERGY STAR recognition for continued efforts to increase energy efficiency.

Volunteering & Community

Volunteers Thrill Kids at Boys & Girls Club

Two dozen kids from the Benton Harbor Boys & Girls Club crowded around a television set in the drama room, which was connected by a wire to a laptop computer.

Volunteering & Community

Focusing on Foster Care Adoption

All children deserve loving, permanent homes. That is the motivation behind the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s celebration of National Adoption Month -- a nationwide campaign that focuses on foster care adoption.

Corporate Responsibility

New Cone Research Reveals Millennials are Challenging Employee Engagement Norms

Last year, Millennials surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the workforce. They are our managers of today and our executives of tomorrow – and they're changing the face of employee engagement.

We are pleased to share our newly-released 2016 Cone Communications Millennial Employee Engagement Study, a deep-dive into the expectations, attitudes and motivations of Millennials in the workforce. The study reveals that meaningful engagement around CSR is a business – and bottom line –imperative, impacting a company's ability to appeal to, retain and inspire Millennial talent.

Corporate Responsibility

James E. Starr Named President and CEO of America’s Charities

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Accelerating access to healthcare technology

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KeyBank: Responsible Banking

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Sustainability by Antea Group

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Greener Products and Solutions

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Special Economic Zones

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Integrated Tools

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Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...