Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Programs: Developing and Managing an Effective Employee Volunteer Program

Oct 27, 2015 5:15 PM ET

Our forthcoming Community Involvement survey finds that among companies that measure, more than 90% of companies with employee volunteer programs see higher employee engagement.

Environment

China’s Cheap Steel Has High Cost to the Environment

Oct 27, 2015 5:00 PM ET

Xi Jinping, China’s President visited Britain in the same week that Tata Steel announced job cuts at its U.K. steel plants. Global steel price is at its lowest level in more than a decade, so it is no surprise that the U.K.’s production is becoming economically unviable

Energy

Celebrating ENERGY STAR Day and Our 20-Year Partnership with ENERGY STAR

Oct 27, 2015 3:30 PM ET

In honor of ENERGY STAR Day, GM is looking back on its 20-year partnership with the U.S. EPA’s energy efficiency program.

Events, Media & Communications

Do You Work for a Community-Minded Company? Check Out The Civic 50!

Oct 27, 2015 3:30 PM ET

Does your company care about the communities where it does business? Join us Oct. 30, 2015 for a free webinar about participating in The Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light that honors the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year as determined by an annual survey.

Innovation & Technology

Get in the (Engagement) Loop: Gamification for Workplace Giving Programs

Oct 27, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Tap into your team’s passion for giving – and have a little fun while you’re at it. We’ve put together a list of motivational (but often overlooked) features for corporate giving and matching programs that increase participation by creating an Engagement Loop.

Energy

Beam Me Up, Solar – a National Grid Connect21 Video

Oct 27, 2015 2:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Showcases Corporate Innovation for Pro Bono Week

Oct 27, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Common Impact, a nonprofit that pioneered corporate skills-based volunteering as a resource for strengthening local communities, showcased two new models of corporate pro bono service during Pro Bono Week (#PBW15, October 26th –30th). These models, led by Fortune 500 companies Charles Schwab and Marriott help answer two critical questions that have arisen for companies as skills-based volunteering has gained popularity in recent years: How do you truly integrate pro bono service into your company’s culture and how do you bring it to scale?

Diversity & Inclusion

U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Defending Women in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Oct 27, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Womankind Worldwide has helped more than 18 million women and their families across the globe over the last 26 years with issues of discrimination, poverty, and violence. The organization sees the newly passed U.N. Sustainable Development Goals as a path toward the future and as a way to engage all levels of government and civil society in the safety and empowerment of women and their families.

Events, Media & Communications

Recap: Get Ready for #BSR15: Resilient Business, Resilient World Twitter Chats

Oct 27, 2015 1:15 PM ET

With a week until the 23rd Annual BSR Conference, sustainability leaders and practitioners are getting ready to pack their bags and head to San Francisco, November 3 – 5, 2015.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Can a Podcast Fight Corruption in Nigeria?

Oct 27, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Environment

Banorte recibe a más de 2,000 personas en su programa de educación ambiental

Oct 27, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Environment

Over 2,000 People Attend Banorte’s Environmental Education Program

Oct 27, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Banorte’s green roof educational program has successfully completed its first stage surpassing its initial goal by 13% with a total of 2,272 visitors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Uses LED Lightbulbs to Save Money and Conserve Energy

Oct 27, 2015 12:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAMSUNG GIVES to Communities

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Energy

National Energy Month Spurs Action at GM

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

In honor of National Energy Action Month, General Motors is leveraging its 20-year partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® program to find more ways to reduce the energy intensity of its facilities and decrease its impact on climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainability Nonprofit Leonardo Academy Wins “Best Companies to Work For” Award

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

In Business magazine recognized the nonprofit Leonardo Academy with a “Best Companies to Work For” award on October 21st. Leonardo Academy, The Sustainability Experts®, works to advance sustainability on a local, national, and global scale. The “Best Companies to Work For” competition recognizes organizations for employee benefits that create attractive workplace cultures. Leonardo Academy was the winner and top scorer in the small company category.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual Investment Group on African Agriculture as an Investment

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Providing Appropriate Nutrition for Mothers, Infants and Toddlers

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

There is scientific evidence that nutrition during the first 1,000 days—starting at pregnancy and continuing through the child’s first two years—has a vital and lifelong impact. Here are some examples of how we are continuously improving and demonstrating nutritional leadership and guidance during this critical development stage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Cruise Line Named "America's Most Trusted Cruise Line" by Reader's Digest Magazine

Oct 27, 2015 11:35 AM ET

The award is based on a poll of more than 4,500 of the magazine’s readers who were asked to rate products they trust across 40 different categories taking into account the areas of quality, value, and reliability. Carnival received more votes than any other cruise line. The awards are featured in the October issue of Reader’s Digest.

Environment

Caterpillar to Convene Thought Leaders on Degraded Lands Restoration

Oct 27, 2015 10:35 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today it will host the first national summit focused on catalyzing the industry of natural infrastructure restoration on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NS: An Engine of Growth

Oct 27, 2015 10:20 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kris Bryant & Bryce Harper to Co-Host Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Las Vegas Charities and Others

Oct 27, 2015 10:15 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

YourCause's "Industry Review" Report Helps Companies Improve CSR Impact

Oct 27, 2015 9:00 AM ET

As global problems seem to grow even bigger every day, so do the ideas for solutions and benchmark measurements. The UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, adopted by 193 world leaders in September, reflect the growing ambition to resolve the big problems of our time in a big way. With its 17 goals and 169 specific targets, the SDGs need businesses to join governments and NGOs and do their part to improve the world.

Education

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Ivan Kent

Oct 27, 2015 9:00 AM ET

"The Amgen Scholars Program has helped me realize my true calling in life as a scientist."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employees Lead the Charge in Empowering Community

Oct 27, 2015 8:10 AM ET

Thanks to the generosity of employees and in-house contractors from across the company, TransCanada’s second annual Get Empowered! campaign, held this September, raised over $730,000 for registered charities in Canada and the U.S. That's a 44 per cent increase over last year's campaign.