Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates Land for Newly Opened Public Boat Ramp on the Pagan River in Smithfield, Virginia

Jul 19, 2019 2:30 PM ET

The Town of Smithfield, Virginia announced today the opening of the Clontz Memorial Park Public Boat Ramp on the Pagan River. The new recreational asset was built on 5.7 acres of waterfront land donated by Smithfield Foods, Inc. As the only public boat ramp within Smithfield town limits, the property features floating docks, a 25-foot-wide boat ramp, and parking for 30 vehicles and trailers.

Education

CNH Industrial Honours Nelson Mandela by Giving Back in South Africa

Jul 19, 2019 2:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial employees in South Africa honoured the memory of Nelson Mandela on Thursday 18th July, by giving back to the local community. Some 101 years after his birth, employees from New Holland Agriculture and IVECO brands spent the day with students at Ingqayizivele Secondary School in Tembisa, an underprivileged township in Johannesburg.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quiet Race: Celebrating Neurodiversity in Collaboration with Formula E & Autism Speaks

Jul 19, 2019 1:00 PM ET

As part of our pledge to support neurodiversity and recognize people with different abilities to be the makers of tomorrow, Stanley Black & Decker teamed up with Autism Speaks and Envision Virgin Racing Formula E for a special event, a quiet race.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mohawk Group’s Nutopia Honored With Architizer A+ Popular Choice Award for Carpet

Jul 19, 2019 12:50 PM ET

The process of natural weathering and the interaction between nature and manmade infrastructure provided the inspiration behind the 12" x 36" plank collection of four styles. Nutopia also met the stringent requirements for the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Challenge. As part of that certification, Mohawk Group engaged in a unique “handprinting” partnership with Hampton University to offset the water used in Nutopia’s manufacturing, installing 152 low-flow showerheads to save approximately 4 million gallons annually.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Does Your Company Live Up to Why It Exists?

Jul 19, 2019 12:35 PM ET

It’s no longer enough to simply state your company’s purpose – what matters most is embedding that purpose into your culture. Here are 4 ways to evaluate if your company is living up to why it exists.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Steve Hagood Elected to Project Scientist Board of Directors

Jul 19, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Project Scientist, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to creating STEM experiences for girls, announced today that it has elected Steve Hagood, senior vice president and chief information officer at Ingersoll Rand, to its Board of Directors.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Boosting Sustainability Commitment with Closing of Inaugural Green Bond Offering

Jul 19, 2019 11:20 AM ET

The Bank of Nova Scotia announced today the closing of its inaugural USD 500 million 3.5-year Green Bond offering (the Green Bonds), boosting its commitment to Sustainable Business and creating a better future for all.

Education

Comerica Launches Financial Education Partnership With African American Museum of Dallas

Jul 19, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Comerica launched its financial education partnership with the African American Museum of Dallas this week, facilitating workshops for the Science of Art Summer Camp participants.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

FedEx Express Rewards Young Entrepreneurs Ready to Access New Markets

Jul 19, 2019 11:00 AM ET

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), awarded its signature FedEx Access Award to student-run company Entella, from Turkey, at the JA Europe Company of the Year Competition, Lille, France on 5 July 2019.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“Field Cast” and “City Cast” Uniforms for Tokyo 2020 Staff and Volunteers Unveiled

Jul 19, 2019 10:40 AM ET

The Tokyo Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games today unveiled the official outfits that will be worn by the Field Cast and City Cast staff and volunteers. This is the “cast” of people who will welcome and provide support to spectators, athletes and other visitors during the Games.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Update to Japanese Translations of GRI Standards

Jul 19, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Updates to two new versions of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards have been have been translated into Japanese and are now freely available.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Episode 1: America’s Housing Affordability Problem

Jul 19, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Wells Fargo recently committed $1 billion by 2025 to help solve the nation’s housing affordability challenges. In this special series, Wells Fargo brings together problem solvers to discuss the housing affordability crisis in America — and how to bring about systemic change.

Media & Communications

About Those Assembled “Best Of” Lists of Companies – What Lessons Are There for the Managers of Other Firms…not on the List of the Chosen?

Jul 19, 2019 9:30 AM ET

There are a number of “best of” lists that corporate managers and investment professionals scour to see what companies are judged to be doing well (by the list makers)…whether they be industry peers & competitors, or possible acquisitions or partners, and for investors, whether the listed firms might be the right choices for investment portfolios.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Government of Poland Joins the UN Global Compact Government Group

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Government of Poland today joined the United Nations Global Compact Government Group, becoming one of 14 Governments that provide political support, financial contributions and programmatic advice to the initiative.

Research, Reports & Publications

Calor Publishes 2018 Responsible Business Review

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Calor Gas Ltd – Britain’s leading supplier of bulk and bottled LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has today published its 2018 Responsible Business Review.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech Hosts the SAE International Committee on Aviation Noise and Emissions

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech hosted the biannual meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International A-21 Committee on Aircraft Noise Measurement and Aircraft Noise/Aviation Emission Modeling on June 12 and 13, 2019, in Arlington, Virginia.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Adds to Financial Empowerment Resources

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Fifth Third will unveil its newest mobile financial empowerment resource this month at the 110th NAACP convention in Detroit.

Energy

Is Your Business Prepared for the Evolving Energy Market?

Jul 18, 2019 6:20 PM ET

Market evolution is driving change in how companies strategically manage their energy. This changing landscape opens opportunities for businesses to modify their energy consumption mix, with potential cost savings as a result.

Environment

National Grid Offers Safety, Energy-Saving Tips Ahead of Forecasted Weekend of High Temperatures in Upstate New York

Jul 18, 2019 6:00 PM ET

While electricity supply to the area is adequate, National Grid has increased overnight and weekend staffing and will continue to closely monitor the weather, electricity demand and system reliability. We also offer the following safety and energy-efficiency tips to help customers beat the heat.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finding Good Mentors and Business Advice

Jul 18, 2019 4:30 PM ET

You probably get well-intentioned advice from family and friends. However, good business advice spoken from commercial experience is another matter entirely.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Early Look at CECP’s Giving in Numbers Survey Data

Jul 18, 2019 3:45 PM ET

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and no, we don’t mean the holidays! We mean the release of the annual Giving in Numbers infographic, which offers the public the very first look at the latest trends that are defining the strategies behind corporate social investments in 2018.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Queens Public Library and JetBlue Kick off the Airline’s Soar With Reading Literacy Initiative With a Special Story Time Featuring Noted Children’s Author David Ezra Stein

Jul 18, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Housing Affordability: An American Crisis

Jul 18, 2019 3:30 PM ET

The lack of affordable housing in the U.S. is putting millions of people at the edge of crisis.

Events, Media & Communications

Developing Future Leaders Through Nonprofit Board and Community Service

Jul 18, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Companies and their investors recognize the imperative to develop leaders to create and implement effective sustainability strategies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Earns Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Supporting At-Risk Youth in El Salvador

Jul 18, 2019 3:00 PM ET

HanesBrands, a leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, has earned the CSR Footprint social impact award for supporting at-risk youth in El Salvador.