Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi Launches Employee Ideas That Matter

Dec 11, 2018 4:40 PM ET

Inspired by the success of Sappi’s Ideas that Matter program, the company launched a similar program in 2016 called Employee Ideas that Matter. The semi-annual program commits Sappi North America to donate a total of $25,000 to causes that are important to employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Shifting Toward Business Practices to Address Human Rights: A Q&A with Caroline Rees

Dec 11, 2018 4:00 PM ET

Shift President and Co-Founder Caroline Rees talked with the Erb Institute about how companies can measure social performance, the mission of Shift and its most recent flagship project, Valuing Respect.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Foundation

Dec 11, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Through the Caterpillar Foundation’s work with its partners, it has become increasingly clear that when we invest in girls, we create real and lasting change — not only for girls themselves but also the communities around them.

Innovation & Technology

PIVOT POINT: Changing Directions in Resilient Flooring with Alternative Chemistry + Biophilic Influence

Dec 11, 2018 2:40 PM ET

Pivot Point Red List-free enhanced resilient tile represents a true change in direction for sustainable resilient flooring. This award-winning hard surface holds Living Product Challenge Petal Certification and is manufactured using alternative chemistry. Design and color draw inspiration from fresh, natural materials and biophilic influence. In 2018, Pivot Point was recognized with a Metropolis Likes Award at NeoCon and a Nightingale Award (Silver) at the Healthcare Design Expo.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bristol-Myers Squibb Awards “Golden Tickets” for LabCentral to ReviveMed, Strand Therapeutics

Dec 11, 2018 2:30 PM ET

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and LabCentral, an innovative, shared laboratory space designed as a launchpad for life-sciences and biotech startups, today announced that ReviveMed and Strand Therapeutics are the winners of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s 2018 Golden Tickets for LabCentral. As a platinum sponsor of LabCentral, Bristol-Myers Squibb can select up to two innovative life-sciences and biotech startup companies per year of active sponsorship for “Golden Tickets,” which underwrite the cost of one lab bench for one year in LabCentral’s Kendall Square facility.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Dave Thomas Foundation Announces Shop for a Cause!

Dec 11, 2018 2:00 PM ET

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption recently launched an online boutique filled with items to celebrate adoption.

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Change for Diverse Patient Communities

Dec 11, 2018 1:30 PM ET

When Priscilla Ko, a manager in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation and member of the PAN Asian Network People and Business Resource Group, watched her father-in-law lose his battle with an aggressive form of bile-duct cancer at the age of 61, the personal suddenly turned professional.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

eBay and TIME’S UP Partner to Celebrate the Movement’s One-Year Anniversary

Dec 11, 2018 1:25 PM ET

Today, eBay and TIME’S UP are launching an initiative to raise funds for the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund in celebration of the movement’s upcoming one-year anniversary. Now through December 20th, shoppers can visit eBay.com/TIMESUP to make an impact through a variety of inventory and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. All funds raised on eBay for Charity will benefit the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, which connects those who experience sexual misconduct, including assault, harassment, abuse and related retaliation in the workplace or in trying to advance their careers with legal and public relations assistance.

Education

Cool Labs From Amgen Scholars: All About the New Science

Dec 11, 2018 1:00 PM ET

We asked Amgen Scholars attending the U.S. symposium at the University of California, Los Angeles, and at the Europe symposium at the University of Cambridge to tell us something cool about their labs this summer. In this video, the scholars answered: the science.

Events, Media & Communications

Early Bird Pricing for Living Future 19

Dec 11, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Celebrate innovation with the International Living Future Institute at Living Future 2019 in Seattle, Washington, from April 30-May 3. Register before December 14, 11:59 PM PST, and take $150 off your ticket for this year’s conference highlighting Collaboration + Abundance. Prices go up after midnight and will not be this low again.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Safe Place to Call Home

Dec 11, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Imagine having a front door that doesn’t lock, or a window that’s broken. From the risk of burglary to frigid air creeping inside, these needed repairs become problematic for many, especially our neighbors without the resources to fix them. Rebuilding Together installs windows and doors for people who cannot afford it and need them the most. You can be a part of making their homes safe this holiday season.

Environment

The Complete Guide to Creating an EHS Policy

Dec 11, 2018 10:45 AM ET

Antea Group brings you the complete guide to craft a strong and effective EHS policy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet Three of Our Neighbors Fighting Hunger Every Day

Dec 11, 2018 10:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Inclusive Business: Four Things We Know

Dec 11, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Companies recognize they won’t succeed in failed societies. Meanwhile, employees, consumers and other stakeholders are voicing their expectations for companies to also deliver societal value, not hinder and better yet – contribute to solve the most complex challenges of our time reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals.

Media & Communications

Corporate America and Climate Change: McDonald’s Sets Pace for Strategies & Action in Global Fast-Food Industry

Dec 11, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Game changer – early adopter – first mover – tipping point – striving for excellence: These are some of the familiar themes of their work offered by best-selling business authors. These phrases help to frame our understanding of established or emerging trends.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Avenues in Biomedical Waste Management Developed

Dec 11, 2018 9:45 AM ET

One of the latest advancements is Triumvirate Environmental’s process at its Jeannette, Pennsylvania facility. According to Jacqueline Ignacio, global manager, customer sustainability solutions, MilliporeSigma, the company’s procedure is a combination of a fully permitted and approved processing – known as sterilize and shred – with plastic lumber manufacturing.

“Other companies have started to address the biomedical waste from hospitals and medical clinics with front-end processes similar to sterilize and shred,” Ignacio said. “While these systems aren’t as robust and are more portable for smaller labs and clinics, they aren’t effective for the larger volumes produced in the biopharma manufacturing industry.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Much Do You Know About…Paper? Take Our Paper Quiz

Dec 11, 2018 9:35 AM ET

Are you a Paper Pro or a Paper Novice? Whether you have worked in the printing or paper industry for decades or you are just starting out, take this quiz to find out if you are on top of your paper game.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hallmark Donates Baby Clothes to Families in Need

Dec 11, 2018 9:35 AM ET

In the fast-moving retail business, trends and seasons change quickly. For the Hallmark Baby business, that means clearing out excess baby and toddler clothes in order to keep the product assortment fresh for consumers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nuveen President Jose Minaya on Sustainability in APAC

Dec 11, 2018 9:30 AM ET

On December 5, Bloomberg kicked off New York’s first-ever Sustainable Finance Week, with the goal of helping investors realize returns while investing in sustainable practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Urban Photographer of The Year 2019 Competition Opens for Entries

Dec 11, 2018 9:05 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women's Voices in the Brands Taking Stands Movement

Dec 11, 2018 8:35 AM ET

"People want their voice heard and valued, and they want a choice in how they decide to be engaged." Blackbaud's Rachel Hutchisson talks women in leadership with CR Magazine.

Education

Sodexo Partners With Firehouse Subs® to Bring More Food Choices to College Campuses

Dec 11, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Sodexo and Firehouse Subs have partnered to bring the Firehouse Subs’ signature steamed subs with a side of saving lives to college students around the U.S. In 2018, Firehouse Subs donated a portion of each sale up to $1 million to the non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, which provides lifesaving equipment to first responders.

Green Infrastructure

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Offering 1,500 Free Trees to Customers Through Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees Program

Dec 11, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Oklahoma Gas & Electric is providing 1,500 free trees to customers in its service area through Energy-Saving Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation program that helps conserve energy and reduce energy bills through strategic tree planting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Co-op Give Card Campaign | LBG Canada Company Spotlight

Dec 10, 2018 4:30 PM ET

Between 2013 and 2017, Co-op contributed over $1 million to the Canadian Red Cross to help with Western Canadian relief efforts. In 2018, Co-op renewed this partnership with an agreement to donate up to $1.5 million over five years to support disaster preparedness in Western Canada.

Environment

Corona Becomes First Global Beer Brand to Use Plastic-Free Six Pack Rings

Dec 10, 2018 3:45 PM ET

One company is making huge strides by not only introducing a plastic-free carrier, but incorporating its own byproduct waste in the process.