Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Are You Ready for a World of Purpose-Led Companies?

Dec 2, 2019 8:30 AM ET

The purpose tide is irreversible now that governments, investors, and consumers are giving preference to better companies.

Innovation & Technology

Toolkit to Advance Reporting on Modern Slavery

Dec 2, 2019 8:30 AM ET

GRI & RLI Toolkit to Advance Reporting on Modern Slavery

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating CECP's 20th Anniversary

Dec 2, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Since launching in 1999, CECP has grown to a global coalition of companies creating a better world through business. Here's to the next 20, and beyond!

Health & Healthcare

Helping Deliver Mobile Healthcare in Underprivileged Communities in South Africa

Nov 29, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Our IVECO South Africa leadership team recently donated an ambulance to the Solo Deo Gloria Health mobile clinic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Marie Cyr: From Engineering Pioneer to Mill Manager

Nov 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET

As an engineering pioneer who has navigated a successful journey to mill manager, Marie Cyr’s advice to younger women in manufacturing is to pursue the jobs they want.

Environment

Duke Energy Contributes $500,000 to Protect Wetlands in Unity Park in Greenville, S.C.

Nov 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NRG Energy Named in the Inaugural Texan by Nature 20

Nov 29, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Texan by Nature (TxN) announced that NRG Energy has been named as an honoree of the first-ever Texan by Nature 20 (TxN20) - an official ranking of 20 companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation.

Events, Media & Communications

AEG Hosts 8th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration at L.A. LIVE's The Novo

Nov 28, 2019 7:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Reasons We Are Thankful This Year

Nov 28, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Tis the season to give thanks. At NRG, we are thankful for so much in our lives, but here are five things we’ve decided that have had a particularly positive impact on our past year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Companies, Communities Come Together To Rethink Blighted Spaces For An Equitable Future

Nov 28, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Vacant and underused spaces tear holes in cities around the world. When large swaths of neighborhoods are left to decay, residents who can, move away—and what is left are urban deserts void of opportunities reenforcing a cycle of poverty for many.

Sustainable Development Goals

Setting the Standard for Fiber

Nov 27, 2019 4:25 PM ET

Each year we survey our performance in important areas of environmental and social responsibility by monitoring key metrics for fiber, emissions, energy usage and the impact of our operations on air, water and solid waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons donates Thanksgiving meals to Idaho Foodbank

Nov 27, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sonsray Machinery Supports Team Rubicon Wildland Fire Cleanup in Las Vegas

Nov 27, 2019 2:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, the global construction machinery brand of CNH Industrial N.V., dealer Sonsray Machinery donated the use of a CASE TV380 compact track loader for a wildland fire and wind damage response operation in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor's RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor Platform Wins LEAP Award

Nov 27, 2019 1:35 PM ET

This year, we are pleased to announce that our RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor Platform has been awarded Silver within the Connectivity category.

Events, Media & Communications

The Power of Humanity: Reflections From BSR19

Nov 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Throughout BSR19, conversations investigated the current state of capitalism and reimagined the way we conduct business. Here are some of the trends that stood out during the week.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Domtar's Plymouth Mill Continues Its Sustainability Journey

Nov 27, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Domtar’s major investments in Plymouth are testimony to its commitment to the mill’s future and ongoing support for its sustainability journey.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Engineers Value Chains

Nov 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Caterpillar is building capabilities to engineer its value chains just like the company engineers its products. Learn more about the synchronized system that maximizes quality, efficiency, value and speed to the customer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Liberty Tire Recycling to Match First $5,000 Donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day

Nov 27, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Liberty Tire Recycling announced today that they will be matching the first $5,000 donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day, December 3, 2019.

Social Impact & Volunteering

100 MilliporeSigma Employees Volunteer at the Rise Against Hunger Event

Nov 27, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Last week, almost 100 employees volunteered at our Rise Against Hunger meal packing event in St. Louis, MO to assemble 25,000(!) meals for those in need. Thank you to all our volunteers who contributed to the 200 hours of service during the event.

Education

Education Isn’t Always Top of Mind After Natural Disasters, But It Should Be

Nov 27, 2019 9:55 AM ET

When natural disasters strike, people and corporations are generous, donating millions of dollars worth of food, medicines and other needed supplies. But often, the long-term needs of rebuilding communities are overlooked.

Environment

How Marine Debris Impedes Coastal Tourism and Economic Development

Nov 27, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Around the world, marine debris costs an estimated $13 billion a year, mainly through its adverse effect on fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity.

Environment

Ken Yager Chats About the Yosemite Facelift

Nov 27, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association teamed up to create the #DontFeedTheLandfills movement. Three iconic parks – Denali, Yosemite and Grand Teton – piloted the project.

Environment

Phil Ting: Policies for Clean Cars and Recycling

Nov 26, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Can you imagine how hard it must be for legislators to know where to focus their energies?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This is How Partnerships Fuel Schneider Electric's Sustainable Success

Nov 26, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Organizations need to digitize their business processes to be competitive; and at Schneider Electric, we see 4 global transformations impacting the world and businesses: Electrification, Decentralization, Decarbonization, Digitization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Neighborhood Promise Year in Review: 23 Projects, $2 Million in Grants

Nov 26, 2019 3:15 PM ET

It’s been said that charity starts at home, and for Republic Services, that means helping make a difference in the neighborhoods where our employees live and work.