Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WeTransfer, Headspace Create License to Operate Through Erasing Medical Debt

Aug 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET

As tech companies continue to become a fixture in many U.S. cities, the juxtaposition between the fast-paced growth, high-rises and even higher salaries can be difficult to fathom next to the growing homelessness problem many of these same cities face.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Canada Recognized for Environmental Commitment

Aug 12, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Nespresso Takes Recycling up a Gear With Coffee Capsule Bike

Aug 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Nespresso is partnering with Swedish bike brand Vélosophy to produce a stylish bicycle made from recycled aluminum coffee capsules, demonstrating both brands’ commitment to a circular economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Our Commitment to LGBTQ+ With Stonewall Ambassador Program Induction

Aug 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

From being the first U.S. airline to fully recognize domestic partnerships in 1999, to becoming the first U.S. airline to offer non-binary gender options throughout all booking channels earlier this year, we continue to thrive in our efforts toward equality and inclusivity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Presenting a Stage for Children to Thrive at Crown Center

Aug 12, 2019 9:45 AM ET

Forty years in the making, the Coterie Theatre at Crown Center continues to expand and foster childhood creativity in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Education

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Interns Learning From Comerica Bank

Aug 12, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Getting a head start can help you gain better position, and that’s what the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and Comerica Bank are doing for several students this summer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Interview With Raina Dwivedi, Water Resources Engineer

Aug 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

As a water resources engineer, Raina Dwivedi specializes in integrated water resources management and watershed planning.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE's Deputy General Counsel Elizabeth Atlee Named A Most Powerful Latina In Corporate America

Aug 9, 2019 3:45 PM ET

Elizabeth Atlee, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, has been named one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Corporate America by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) in collaboration with Fortune magazine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6 Ways to be Certain your Values Matter

Aug 9, 2019 3:35 PM ET

Values are only useful if they make a difference in the actions you take and decisions you make, argues Amanda Setili. Here are six ways to make sure your company lives its values.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Unveils Public Legacy Space in Partnership With The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

Aug 9, 2019 2:20 PM ET

Scotiabank has unveiled its second Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in Toronto, further signifying its commitment to promoting education and discussion around reconciliation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Attorney Selected to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

Aug 9, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Brandi Knox, Arrow Electronics’ legal affairs director for immigration, has been selected to join The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Do You Volunteer to Lead Your Company’s Employee Giving, Volunteering And/Or Grantmaking?

Aug 9, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Do you volunteer to lead your company’s employee giving, volunteering and/or grantmaking?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Provides $250,000 in Grants to Address Opioid Addiction in 11 Indiana Counties

Aug 9, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Indiana’s largest electric supplier is helping address opioid addiction in Indiana – a problem in too many of the communities it serves.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Google Rethinks Product Design for Sustainability-First Approach

Aug 9, 2019 1:45 PM ET

In a world where some sustainability challenges seem almost too large or too complex to solve, tackling issues can seem like a herculean task.

Innovation & Technology

Biomass Ventures Founder and Chairperson Lucky Dissanayake Shares Her Journey of Success

Aug 9, 2019 1:00 PM ET

We have created an innovative approach to sustainable biomass production, simultaneously mitigating climate change, enhancing food production, promoting soil conservation, and advancing economic, social and environmental well-being especially for smallholder farmers.

Environment

Sunny days energize Aflac ... literally!

Aug 9, 2019 12:05 PM ET

Sunny days energize Aflac ... literally! As part of Aflac’s Green Initiative, solar panels were installed at our Georgia headquarters, enabling more efficient and cleaner production of energy.

Innovation & Technology

Keep It Clean: New Tech Tools Give Healthcare Providers a Sanitary and Security Boost

Aug 9, 2019 11:45 AM ET

HP's second generation of sanitizable PCs and all-in-one devices protect patients and hospital staff from bacteria and bugs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gladiators of Change: Through the Looking Glass of Global Diversity & Inclusion

Aug 9, 2019 11:30 AM ET

At Intel, diversity is more than the bottom line. We envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dr. Jenna Jambeck Wants People to Get in Touch With Their Trash

Aug 9, 2019 10:40 AM ET

When she’s not teaching at the University of Georgia or speaking at conferences and symposia around the world, Dr. Jenna Jambeck is likely to be found wearing green rubber boots and black gloves while digging through some trash.

Energy

Providing Electricity Packaged in Ways That Meet the Needs and Lifestyles of Customers

Aug 9, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Our residential and small business brands — NRG, Reliant, and Green Mountain Energy — provide electricity packaged in ways that meet the needs and lifestyles of our customers. Increasingly, these solutions are becoming sustainable solutions. Renewable energy plans are the most direct example, but we are also thinking more critically about more in-depth sustainability opportunities.

Health & Healthcare

Orbis Delivers Sight to a Child in Jamaica

Aug 9, 2019 10:05 AM ET

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is a mobile teaching hospital that travels the world providing vision-saving eye surgeries and training to local doctors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Wins the 2018 SAME Hampton Roads Post J.W. Morris Sustaining Member Award

Aug 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Hampton Roads Post recognized Tetra Tech with the J.W. Morris Sustaining Member Award.

Environment

Companies Must “Zoom Out” for a Sustainable Planet

Aug 9, 2019 8:45 AM ET

As I said in my previous article, “Climate Change: Incrementalism is no Longer a Viable Option”, the pace of climate change is accelerating and small steps won’t be enough.

Energy

Appointment of New Business Development Lead Signals Continued Growth of Black & Veatch’s Renewable Energy Business in Europe

Aug 9, 2019 4:50 AM ET

The United Kingdom has made the fastest transition to decarbonisation, while Europe has led the world in installed renewable energy capacity during the last decade – according to the World Economic Forum.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay Celebrates Global Tiger Day with World Wildlife Fund

Aug 8, 2019 6:00 PM ET

Today, in celebration of Global Tiger Day, eBay is raising awareness and support for actions that highlight the work that’s still needed to save tigers from extinction.