Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Teams Up With Playworks for a “Day of Play” and Beautification Projects at Magnolia Avenue Elementary in Los Angeles

Dec 19, 2018 9:00 AM ET

AEG and Playworks Team Up to Improve Magnolia Avenue Elementary in Los Angeles

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Finances the Construction of Affordable Housing for Low- to Moderate-income Households in Portage, Mi

Dec 19, 2018 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) has provided $21.9 million in total financing to Home Leasing, LLC for the historic preservation and creation of affordable housing in the former Holley High School in Holley, NY. KeyBank provided a $9.9 million construction loan, plus $6.8 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and $5.1 million in Historic Tax Credit (HTC) equity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Grassroots Social Innovations Abound Through UNH Social Venture Innovation Challenge

Dec 19, 2018 9:00 AM ET

For the past five years, Timberland has been a proud sponsor of the University of New Hampshire’s Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC), an innovative competition for students and community members to sharesustainable, business-oriented solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges. Now in its sixth year, the SVIC inspires a large and diverse group of thought leaders to develop innovative, solution-orientated thinking and provides a forum to promote their ideas. As a purpose-led brand, Timberland sponsors the SVIC to support the next generation of responsible businesses being developed right in our own back yard.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asia 2019: Three ESG Investing Trends to Watch

Dec 19, 2018 8:20 AM ET

For investors interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, a regionally diversified approach can help capture global growth. In the coming year, Asia offers a prime opportunity to invest in profitable companies addressing critical ESG challenges through robust and sustainable business models. ESG innovation in Asia is evident across many sectors, including health care and pharmaceuticals, technology, finance and alternative energy.

Events, Media & Communications

Activism at Work: Let Us Count the Ways

Dec 19, 2018 8:05 AM ET

Brands Taking Stands' John Howell says, "It’s clear that values are now a part of valuation in the new world of business activism."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Brown-Forman Named Among TalentDesk's Top 50 Companies for Disability Inclusion

Dec 19, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Brown-Forman is proud to be listed on TalentDesk's Best Companies for Disability Inclusion, coming in at #2 on their list, following Facebook. The scores are based on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) scores and Glassdoor's employee rating data.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech Is Helping Build a Sustainable School to Empower Girls Through Education in Ghana

Dec 19, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Ghana’s Volta Region has the lowest quality of education in the country. Girls are particularly affected by lack of education facilities, with enrollment dropping from 62 percent in primary school to only 8 percent in secondary school.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR - Water Stewardship Streamlined: AWS v2.0

Dec 19, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Please join SCS Global Services and the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) to learn about the revised AWS Standard Version 2.0 on a webinar January 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm (EST).

Sustainable Development Goals

How Saipem Maintains Their Commitment to Positive Impact

Dec 19, 2018 7:55 AM ET

Through innovative methodologies, transparency, and sustained commitment, companies like Saipem play an increasingly crucial role in steering the global community toward positive outcomes.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Fuels Redevelopment Effort to Provide Seniors in New York with Affordable Housing Options

Dec 18, 2018 4:00 PM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) provided a $10.8 million construction loan to support the Jason Gwilt Memorial Senior Apartments, a converted public school in Verona, NY that will make 50 units of affordable seniors housing and a senior center available to the community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Give Hope to Every Child Fighting Cancer This Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2018 3:50 PM ET

During the holiday season, when most families gather to share festive meals and to exchange gifts, some families face the unthinkable.

Take Harlan for example. Harlan was an active and happy toddler when his world changed forever. At just two-years-old, Harlan was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer for which there was no cure.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ecolab Investing in Renewable Power Project With Clearway Energy Group

Dec 18, 2018 3:50 PM ET

Ecolab Inc. has signed an agreement to support Clearway Energy Group’s 419-megawatt wind farm, Mesquite Star, in Fisher County, Texas. Construction of the Mesquite Star wind farm is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2019. The renewable electricity generated under Ecolab’s 100-megawatt agreement is expected to cover 100 percent of the company’s annual domestic energy use and help reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020 versus a 2015 baseline.

Responsible Production & Consumption

#TheFutureDoesntSuck: How Bacardi and Lonely Whale Are Making Waves Worldwide

Dec 18, 2018 3:35 PM ET

Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, and Lonely Whale, the award-winning non-profit dedicated to bringing forward courageous ideas that positively impact the health of our ocean, are working together to help rid the environment of single-use plastic. Since June 2018, the two organizations have asked individuals and venues to sign up to ensure #TheFutureDoesntSuck by pledging to eliminate single-use plastic straws. Watch how Bacardi and Lonely Whale are spreading the word across the globe from the US to China, through brand activations, influencer events, social media and more.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Forecast 2019: Climate Change Reality Takes Firmer Hold

Dec 18, 2018 3:30 PM ET

Andy Hoffman, professor of management and organizations at the Ross School of Business and professor of environment and sustainability at the School for Environment and Sustainability, studies the relationship between environmental issues and organizations. His latest book is Re-engaging With Sustainability in the Anthropocene Era: An Institutional Approach.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making a More Inclusive and Accepting World for Everyone

Dec 18, 2018 3:15 PM ET

Each day, while elected officials debate political and legislative solutions, HRC Foundation’s incredible staff educates the public and provides training and model policies that alter the fundamental nature of the institutions that govern our everyday lives. From policy that guides a hospital’s treatment of LGBTQ patients, to the moral truths that shape how a pastor interacts with a congregation or a community — HRC approaches LGBTQ life holistically, looking for ways that their work can make a more inclusive and accepting world for everyone, in every part of their life.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PayPal’s Commitment to Improving Financial Health

Dec 18, 2018 3:00 PM ET

We are committed to using our platform to democratize financial services and improve financial health. See how PayPal is expanding our products and services to offer our customers more flexibility in how they manage their financial lives.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $21.9 Million in Total Financing for Creation of Affordable Seniors Housing in Holley, NY

Dec 18, 2018 3:00 PM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) has provided $21.9 million in total financing to Home Leasing, LLC for the historic preservation and creation of affordable housing in the former Holley High School in Holley, NY. KeyBank provided a $9.9 million construction loan, plus $6.8 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and $5.1 million in Historic Tax Credit (HTC) equity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium Wins Award for Improving Fan Comfort While Conserving Energy

Dec 18, 2018 2:50 PM ET

Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers®, won a 2018 Energy Efficiency Leader award and recognition from Trane and Ingersoll Rand leaders for outstanding commitment to energy conservation. Panthers’ president, Tom Glick, and vice president of stadium operations, Scott Paul, accepted the award yesterday during a ceremony at the stadium.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering People to Manage their Unique Life and Work

Dec 18, 2018 1:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving the Poor in a Transformative Way at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington

Dec 18, 2018 1:05 PM ET

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency offering services in 21 counties and seven independent cities in northern and central Virginia that comprise the Diocese of Arlington. The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve the most vulnerable and poor of mind, body, and spirit by offering programs that help clients recognize their abilities, develop self-sufficiency, and maintain dignity.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Doing the Right Thing with Our Supply Chain

Dec 18, 2018 11:30 AM ET

Our supply chains are the backbone of our products, and we are making intentional choices to leverage the footprint of our suppliers, buyers and manufacturing sites to be a driver for good. From transparent sourcing practices that aid consumer decisionmaking to growing shareholder value through innovation-driving programs like global supplier diversity, P&G is proud to be a leader in supply chain responsibility. This work is built on three pillars: Responsible Sourcing, Supplier Diversity and Sustainable Innovation, all managed by a dedicated Supplier Citizenship team in Purchases.

Diversity & Inclusion

LGBT Great Membership Launch Announcement

Dec 18, 2018 11:15 AM ET

“Northern Trust is pleased to work with LGBT Great in support of this initiative. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where our people can contribute and grow, and their unique mix of attributes can serve as the catalyst for innovation. Supporting the work of LGBT Great aligns with our culture of inclusion that allows LGBT+ employees to take full advantage of business opportunities and champion the recognition and visibility of LGBT+ partners' contributions to the success of Northern Trust in support of our global business strategy”.

Education

Soft Skills: The Key to Future-proofing Jobs in India

Dec 18, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Environment

A Culture Shift for Safety: How Low-Risk Facilities Can Proactively Address Active Threats

Dec 18, 2018 10:45 AM ET

Antea Group blogs about developing a culture of safety and preparing for threats at your office, store or other low-risk workplace.

Innovation & Technology

HPE's Approach to the Circular Economy

Dec 18, 2018 10:40 AM ET