Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Practitioner Spotlight--Alanna Garrison

Antea Group spotlights Alanna Garrison, a dynamic, successful health and safety practitioner from New Jersey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Minnesota to Africa, Local Nonprofit Connects Food Experts Worlds Apart

Minnesota-based Partners in Food Solutions connects U.S. food experts with smaller African companies looking for new ways to feed large populations.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility Releases Korean Translation of the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP, 2018)

AccountAbility has released the Korean translation of its latest sustainability management framework and guidance document – the AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP, 2018).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hydroponic School Gardens: How ScottsMiracle-Gro and No Kid Hungry Are Providing Fresh Food Options in Schools

This grant is part of an initiative by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, in partnership with No Kid Hungry, to increase healthy food access and reduce hunger among kids who need it most.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MilliporeSigma Employee Spotlight: Jacqueline Ignacio

We’re sitting down with Jacqueline Ignacio, global manager, customer sustainability solutions at MilliporeSigma, to learn more about the work she’s doing to change the way the life science industry looks at waste.

Energy

Black & Veatch: Electric Industry Must Adapt, Embrace the Concept of ‘New Energy’

Electric utilities are navigating one of the industry’s most dynamic times across diverse geographies and stakeholders, presented with a mix of opportunities.

Environment

The Better Choice: U.S. Cotton

Marc Doyon, VP Commodities, Gildan Activewear talks about how sustainably-grown and ethically harvested U.S. cotton is the better choice.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Favorite Recycled Shoes for 2019 Will Reduce Your Ecological Footprint

When it comes to helping the environment, it’s pretty much impossible for a single person to make a noticeable difference on their own.

Innovation & Technology

20 Things to Know About CTV at 20 Years Old

Since its inception in 1999, Chevron Technology Ventures has pushed energy’s frontiers through the continuous pursuit of new business models and externally developed technologies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third’s Byna Elliott and Stephanie Smith Recognized Among Most Influential Women in Corporate America

Byna Elliott, senior vice president and chief community and economic development officer, and Stephanie Smith, chief diversity and inclusion officer, have been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2019 list of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America.

Media & Communications

Rebuilding Together Elects New Members to National Board of Directors

Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities today announced the election of two members to its national board of directors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Promotes Chris Donald to Senior VP, Corporate Environmental Compliance

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, yesterday announced the promotion of Chris Donald to senior vice president of corporate environmental compliance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smithfield Foods Launches Plant-Based Protein Portfolio Under Pure Farmland™ Brand

Offered in sustainable packaging with trays made from more than 50% recycled material, Pure Farmland has committed to empower local farmers and farms by partnering with the American Farmland Trust.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Can Organized Philanthropy Learn To Learn?

Since posting Is There A Role For Philanthropy In Renewing Democracy a month ago, several colleagues have suggested that organized philanthropy need to get their own houses in order before they worry about such issues as renewing democracy.

Education

From Science Fair to Scientist: How One 6th Grader’s Research Could Change the World

Yin-Ying Lu has worked for Schneider Electric for the last 20 years as an engineer partnered with customers on improving their SCADA systems by optimizing generation and delivery of power.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Village Capital, MetLife Foundation, and PayPal Launch Finance Forward

Village Capital today announced the launch of Finance Forward — a global coalition created with MetLife Foundation, PayPal, and local partners to support more than 100 early-stage entrepreneurs building tech-enabled solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial India Commits to Improving Water Conservation in Communities Near Its Greater Noida Plant

CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI), Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight years running, held a ceremony on August 2 to mark the beginning of a new water conservation program in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Sustainable Development Goals

Plant-Based Beyond Meat Products Help Aramark Drive Climate-Healthy Culinary Innovation

With more and more consumers looking for plant-based meal options, Aramark chefs are using products, like Beyond Meat’s delicious burgers, sausage, crumbles and more, to expand menu selections and provide the choices that meet individual lifestyles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Systematic Approach Is Needed to Overcome the Talent Gap

About ten years or so ago, Essilor's leadership began challenging us to apply our mission of “improving lives by improving sight” to everybody on this planet, not just for consumers like you and me who live in developed countries and the top cities in the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named a 2020 Military Friendly® Employer

Merck is honored to be named a 2020 Military Friendly® Silver Employer, marking the eleventh consecutive year the company has received the Military Friendly® designation. The Military Friendly Employers list has come to set the standard for organizations to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Names Peter C. Anderson as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today announced the appointment of Peter C. Anderson to the newly created position of chief ethics and compliance officer.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Caterpillar’s Strategy Is Helping to Build a Better World

As Caterpillar executes its enterprise strategy, it is not only driving growth, but also furthering the company's sustainability journey.

Sustainable Development Goals

HPE's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WeTransfer, Headspace Create License to Operate Through Erasing Medical Debt

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.

Latest Campaigns

  1. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  2. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  3. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  4. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
    Since its founding in 2002, the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has donated more than $4 million to solar and sustainability projects focusing on...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  6. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  7. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  8. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  9. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  14. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  15. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.