Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Leadership Lessons in Sustainability from GM CEO Mary Barra

Jul 14, 2016 12:15 PM ET

GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra believes companies can serve society by reducing environmental impact and strengthening communities where they operate. She recently delivered a commencement address at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Here are a few soundbites that reinforce her commitment to sustainability.

Green Infrastructure

Sodexo Becomes First Company to Require Its School Facility Directors to Complete EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Master Class Professional Training

Jul 14, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services, announced today that all of its directors of facility management (FM) in the K-12 schools it serves across the U.S. have completed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Master Class Professional Training Series.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sanofi (SNY) Partners Successfully with UMass Boston in Undergraduate STEM Program

Jul 14, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Sanofi (SNY) has partnered with the University of Massachusetts at Boston at Boston to improve STEM education through a $1 million grant.

Events, Media & Communications

Reflections from the Aspen Institute Business & Society Leaders Forum

Jul 14, 2016 11:15 AM ET

I recently attended the Aspen Institute Business & Society Leaders Forum June 5-8 in Aspen, Colorado. The Forum which meets multiple times a year is part of a policy program at the Aspen Institute designed to bring together business leaders to reflect and strategize on global issues, risks and opportunities at the intersection of business and society. The group’s primary focus is on sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PepsiCo, the PepsiCo Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank Enhance a Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next Generation Solutions Throughout Latin America

Jul 14, 2016 11:00 AM ET

PepsiCo, thePepsiCo Foundation, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are proud to announce the renewal of their five-year, private-public partnership (PPP) aimed to spur social and economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Environment

The Deets On Our Find Your Park Expedition [Contest]

Jul 14, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Exciting news: we announced the National Park Foundation’s 2016 Find Your Park Expedition!

That means that an adventure to Yosemite and a variety of national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area awaits eight lucky millennial online influencers.

While you may be familiar with the expedition from last year, thought you might appreciate this little refresher.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Northern Trust Volunteers Help with Greater Chicago Food Depository Repack Session

Jul 14, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

HP is Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Jul 14, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers from Whirlpool EMEA Participate in Build with Habitat for Humanity Poland

Jul 14, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Twenty four employees from various locations within Whirlpool Corporation's EMEA region came together with Habitat for Humanity Poland to renovate an attic and build social rental apartments for at risk youth. Whirlpool has supported the project by realizing the Polish version of the global campaign "Every Day, Care".

Research, Reports & Publications

Hess Corporation’s 2015 Sustainability Report Shows Commitment to Safety and Responsible Business Practices

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has released its 19th annual Corporate Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive look at the company’s strategy and performance on safety, environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives. It is available online at http://www.hess.com/sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Daimler | Building Bridges

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

They come from Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Nigeria, Gambia, Pakistan, and Iraq. Some of them fled their homeland only recently, while others applied for asylum in Germany quite some time ago.

Diversity & Inclusion

Companies Have Unique Contributions to Bring to the Table

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The international community committed in 2015 to the most ambitious global agenda to date – the Sustainable Development Agenda – aiming to end poverty and ensure prosperity, peace and a sustainable planet for all by 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

Xylem Recognizing Outstanding Safety Results

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In 2015, Xylem created enterprise-wide Safety Excellence Awards to recognize sites across all our businesses that achieved excellent safety performance.

Health & Healthcare

BCBS Companies Support Community Health Initiatives to Encourage Active Lifestyles

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Leading an active lifestyle is essential to maintaining everyday wellness. While staying healthy can seem hard during those early morning swims or late night jogs, sometimes a change of scenery provides the extra inspiration you need to power through, be it a stroll through a beautiful park, an organized walk or passing a bike stand on your way to work. When communities have access to resources that encourage activity, they have the opportunity to become healthier together.

Innovation & Technology

Electric Flight Takes Off

Jul 14, 2016 8:55 AM ET

An electrically-powered aerobatic aircraft manufactured by Extra Aircraft has successfully undergone its maiden flight. Its record-setting motor was developed by Siemens.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Russia Turns 20 and It’s Just the Beginning

Jul 14, 2016 8:10 AM ET

This year our Kimberly-Clark business in Russia celebrates its 20 year anniversary after opening their doors in 1996 in Moscow! They started with a small team of four people, and has since grown into a successful business with over 550 employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alliance Data Corporate Responsibility

Jul 13, 2016 6:30 PM ET

In 2015, Alliance Data expanded our focus on children's health by donating over $1 million to children's hospitals across the United States. Additionally, more than 9.7 million miles - the equivalent of $1 million - were donated to children's charities through the Canadian AIR MILES reward miles program. These community efforts, in addition to our responsible use of data, are outlined in our 2015 Corporate Responsibility report.

Health & Healthcare

Sodexo Invites Chef Jack Witherspoon to Inspire Patients

Jul 13, 2016 6:00 PM ET

When Anthony Verona, a chef for Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, heard how cooking helped 16-year-old Chef Jack Witherspoon cope with battling leukemia three times, he was inspired to invite him to share his experiences with patients and families at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Now in full remission, Jack often uses his personal story and his cooking skills to connect with other cancer patients and survivors and raise money for cancer research.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Transparency and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Emerging Markets are “Pathetic,” According to New Study

Jul 13, 2016 3:55 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Are US Companies Starting to Feel the Repercussions of New Anti-Slavery Regulations?

Jul 13, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Sandy Nessing Describes Her Role as Head of Sustainability for American Electric Power Co. Inc.

Jul 13, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Is VM Summit 16 Right for You?

Jul 13, 2016 3:25 PM ET

You may have already heard of VM Summit 16. This unique conference, brought to you by VolunteerMatch, brings companies and nonprofits together in one place to collaborate on how to create better, more impactful partnerships, while harnessing the power of corporate volunteering.

But you may still be wondering, “Is VM Summit 16 right for me?”

Events, Media & Communications

Amway at the 2016 Ideagen UN Empowering Women & Girls 2030 Summit

Jul 13, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Today Jeff Terry, global manager for Amway corporate social responsibility, will be presenting at the U.N. during the Ideagen U.N. Empowering Women & Girls 2030 Summit.

Events, Media & Communications

Stand Up for Energy East

Jul 13, 2016 2:20 PM ET

From Alberta to Quebec to New Brunswick, Energy East connects Western Canada’s abundant resources with industry centres in the east, creating thousands of jobs and investments in local communities along the way and reducing our reliance on foreign oil.

Health & Healthcare

10 Organizations That are Demanding Healthy Materials

Jul 13, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Ingredients transparency gives consumers the option to make informed choices about the products they buy, and is a trend that is on the upswing.