Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Domtar Diaper Donations Bring Dignity and Comfort to Those in Need

Aug 20, 2018 10:10 AM ET

Our Comfort & Care diaper assistance program has helped thousands of North American families who don’t have enough diapers for their children, whether because of a catastrophic weather event or a lack of financial resources.

Events, Media & Communications

Join 3BL Media and Las Vegas Sands for the Next Business Aligns with the SDGs Webinar

Aug 20, 2018 10:05 AM ET

In this third installment of the series, which is free to attend and designed for corporate responsibility and sustainability professionals, Katarina Tesarova, vice President of global sustainability for Las Vegas Sands, will discuss how the company takes action on SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production.

Events, Media & Communications

The Earliest Earth Overshoot Day. Ever.

Aug 20, 2018 10:05 AM ET

In 2018, Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 1. The earliest ever. This reminds us of the urgency of the climate crisis and pressure on natural ecosystems: despite the indisputable progress made over the last years, Overshoot Day is still moving forward.

Environment

Aflac Installs Solar Panels on Office Building in Georgia

Aug 20, 2018 9:55 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Your Role in Cyber Security Through Passion

Aug 20, 2018 9:50 AM ET

During my time as a hiring manager of cyber security talent, I’ve reviewed thousands of resumes. Many of these resumes detail varied levels of experience, education, projects, and knowledge. However, one of the most important qualities in hiring, and one that I rarely see come through on paper is passion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Union County Foundation Announce New Garden and Greenspace Fund to Benefit Union County

Aug 20, 2018 9:35 AM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced the creation of its Hometown Community Garden and Greenspace Grant Fund with The Union County Foundation. The fund was opened to mark the 150th anniversary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and to further support the development of thriving gardens and greenspaces in its backyard of Marysville, Ohio.

Events, Media & Communications

Without a Crystal Ball, Companies Need to Reset to Anticipate the Next Viral Video Crisis

Aug 20, 2018 9:15 AM ET

With the launch of this year’s 3BL Forum series, Barie Carmichael explains why those viral videos that launched companies such as Starbucks and United Airlines into public relations crises were not necessarily unavoidable.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Water Stewardship Experts to Highlight the Value of AWS Certification for Responsible Water Management at World Water Week

Aug 20, 2018 9:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS), together with Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) and several AWS certified organizations, including Nestlé Waters, Ecolab and Renmark, will host a special panel discussion during World Water Week to discuss the AWS standard and the value of independent certification as a global tool for driving and monitoring water stewardship at the facility-level.

Environment

Dr. Lachlan Copeland, Senior Botanist, Discusses Discovery and Naming of New Species

Aug 20, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Lachlan Copeland, a senior botanist with Eco Logical Australia, A Tetra Tech Company, is based in northern New South Wales (NSW), Australia. His work with plants is varied, but his main interest is in plant taxonomy—the process of classifying, describing, and naming species.

Diversity & Inclusion

UK Women In Finance Charter

Aug 20, 2018 8:45 AM ET

In 2017, Northern Trust signed the UK Women in Finance Charter and committed to raise the ratio of women in the levels of senior and executive vice president to at least 35 percent by 2020. This is a commitment by the UK’s HM Treasury and signatory firms to work together to build a more balanced and fair finance industry

Sustainable Development Goals

Developing Our People – Q&A With Jenine Ellefson, Vice President, People

Aug 20, 2018 8:10 AM ET

In our 2017 Sustainability Report, we show how our commitment to our people is at the forefront of everything we do. From recruitment to onboarding to succession planning, we are dedicated to growing the careers of everyone we hire. We sat down with Jenine Ellefson, our Vice President, People to talk about the many changes, successes and challenges we encountered in 2017, and how these stories have generated fruitful learning experiences and lasting value for the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

P&G, Gina Rodriguez Launch Campaign to Benefit Feeding America

Aug 20, 2018 8:05 AM ET

Procter & Gamble Co. is partnering with actress Gina Rodriguez and the nonprofit Feeding America in a new advertising campaign that aims to build the confidence of girls as they enter puberty.

The Cincinnati-based maker of Always menstrual pads (NYSE: PG) said a recent survey indicated that nearly one in five American girls have either left school early or missed school entirely because they did not have access to period products.

Missed school equals missed opportunities and a drop in confidence, according to P&G.

Research, Reports & Publications

Business Leaders on SDG Strategy

Aug 20, 2018 5:00 AM ET

Urgent action is required on the SDGs if we are to achieve the targets set and unlock the $12 trillion in new market value. ‘There is no Plan B’ urged Lise Kingo, CEO, UN Global Compact in a recent Ethical Corporation interview, urging greater action on the SDGs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC's PREPARE4LIFE Program

Aug 17, 2018 3:40 PM ET

As a financial services company, PNC is committed to promoting financial well-being for our customers and our employees. In 2017, PNC introduced Prepare4Life, a campaign to help employees understand how to get the most financial value from PNC’s benefits and programs. Initial outreach has included in-person seminars, webinars and articles on a range of benefits-related topics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Model for Wildfire Disaster Relief

Aug 17, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Learn about wildfires, and the unique challenges they pose when the fires go out and recovery begins.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Simple Way to Make Sure You Have a Great Vacation Next Year

Aug 17, 2018 2:45 PM ET

Yet every year, about two-thirds of Americans put everyday life behind them and set off for some R&R, according to a Gallup poll taken in December.

Innovation & Technology

Local Breweries Master Art of Sustainable Brewing

Aug 17, 2018 2:20 PM ET

College campuses often have a local pub that students like to hang out at and for Cal Poly Pomona it’s Innovation Brew Works. But unlike other campus bars, the beers served here are all made by the students or recent graduates themselves.

The brewery laboratory is all part of the school’s philosophy of learn by doing. Student’s here not only learn the process of making beer, they also learn how to run a sustainable business. Spent grain from the beer-making process is fed to the cows at the university’s Department of Agriculture and oranges used to flavor their Orange Wit beer are grown right on campus.

Innovation & Technology

Super Charging EVs in Fresno and Beyond

Aug 17, 2018 1:35 PM ET

Great things can happen when public need aligns with smart policy and clear market signals. That’s certainly true for Turn Key Construction and Solar, a construction company based in Fresno, CA, which is capitalizing on market incentives to boost opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Environment

Check Out How Dell Is Transforming Their Electronic Waste Into Something Sustainable This 2020

Aug 17, 2018 12:35 PM ET

Starting their Global TakeBack program in 2016, they have recycled over 21.5 million pounds of plastic as well as achieved 15% customer participation rate. This may seem particularly small as compared to the rate of 80% for recycling done by the automotive industry, but it is actually rather large in the technology industry.

Energy

Republic Services® Expands Natural Gas-Powered Fleet Serving Greater Denver Area

Aug 17, 2018 12:25 PM ET

Republic Services® announced today the addition of 17 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers throughout the greater Denver area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by the Company throughout Colorado to 108.

Innovation & Technology

How UPS is Building a Blockchain-Ready Business

Aug 17, 2018 12:15 PM ET

Blockchain is expected to usher in a new era of global trade. What does this mean for UPS, one of the world’s largest customs brokers?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Survey: Take Back the Lunch Break with Tork: How Do You Stack Up?

Aug 17, 2018 12:10 PM ET

Taking a lunch break has been shown to boost productivity, engagement and even happiness at work, according to new research from Tork. That’s no small feat for a short break. We want to hear from you – are you reaping the benefits that come with taking lunch? Take the survey below and see where you stack up compared to 1,600 other employees surveyed in North America.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comcast Cares Day Service by – and for – Those Who Serve

Aug 17, 2018 11:35 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 35,000 Pounds of Protein To Montana Food Bank Network

Aug 17, 2018 11:35 AM ET

This week, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Albertsons joined forces to donate more than 35,000 pounds of protein to Montana Food Bank Network. Smithfield’s contribution was part of the company’s 2018 Helping Hungry Homes® donation tour. Now in the program’s 10th year, Helping Hungry Homes® is Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. The donation, equivalent to more than 141,000 servings, will help families fight hunger across Montana.

Education

Piloting PCR at Bay Area Schools: PDIs in Action

Aug 17, 2018 10:55 AM ET

In the last month, Maia Binding and her team have worked with some 30 teachers across the San Francisco Bay area to arm them with new tools and knowledge to share with their students this fall. The teachers come from schools in a variety of districts with varying demographics – many of which serve lower income populations. At these schools, students of all backgrounds have the opportunity for hands-on biotech, thanks to the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE).