Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

How Green Is Your Julep?

May 7, 2019 11:00 AM ET

After picking out the brimmiest hats and placing their bets, most Derby-goers aren’t exactly asking the hard questions about the bourbon that goes into their mint juleps. But in the face of climate change, some of Kentucky’s biggest distilleries are making environmentally friendlier shifts in the name of keeping their signature export’s $8.5 billion industry going strong in today’s rapidly globalizing economy. In recent years, in fact, it’s these unassuming Appalachian distillers that have taken the lead in the sustainable spirits industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reengaging the Hispanic Workforce Through Innovation

May 7, 2019 10:35 AM ET

A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicated that across all employment types and demographics fatal work injuries have decreased from 5,190 in 2016 to 5,147 in 2017, and the numbers of fatalities in construction and extraction occupation have fallen from 970 to 965. However, fatalities among Hispanic and Latino workers have increased from 879 to 903 over the same time span.

The National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NHEO) Institute is a non-profit leading the Building a Safer Future campaign that tackles this issue by providing support to local communities and corporations among Hispanic workers.

Bechtel is one of our partners to identify and eliminate barriers within its industry among its non-native English speakers.

Innovation & Technology

Does the Tortoise Really Win in the End? I Hope So

May 7, 2019 10:15 AM ET

My impatience has been a red thread through many of my experiences, specifically in a space that is chock-full of opportunity, like our Corporate Responsibility work at MilliporeSigma. This experience started years ago with a novel product now known at Cyrene™. One of my team members did the legwork to identify a novel solution that could be a potential replacement for two challenging but ubiquitous solvents. While these solvents are extremely common, they’re under increasing scrutiny from organizations like Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

This novel material was arrived upon through a collaboration with an Australian company named Circa and The University of York’s Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE). It’s a great example of repurpos

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ugly Produce Gets Some Love!

May 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The latest, or at least the most disturbing, food trend is farm-to-landfill. One study estimates that America loses “up to 40% of its food from farm-to-landfill.” The cause? According to multiple research reports, it’s all about cosmetics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Fifth Third Community Mortgage Helps Pay Closing Costs

May 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank is proud to introduce a new type of mortgage that provides an affordable option for low-income families and people purchasing in low-income communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Categories for 2019’s Leading Awards Just Announced!

May 7, 2019 6:15 AM ET

Ethical Corporation is delighted to announce the updated 2019 category list for the world’s leading Awards celebrating responsible business excellence. In total, there are 15 Awards to win.

Environment

Corporate Renewable Energy Commitments Catalyzing Change

May 6, 2019 7:00 PM ET

Last year, the world’s leading climate scientists sent a clear message: we must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent in 10 years and transition to a carbon free economy by 2050 in order to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Despite the urgent need for action, the current U.S. federal administration is committed to pulling us in the wrong direction. How can we remake the energy landscape in the United States to embrace a robust clean energy and decarbonization trajectory within a decade, and do so in the face of significant political headwinds at the federal level?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Does Workplace Giving Benefit Nonprofits?

May 6, 2019 6:00 PM ET

You've heard about the value of employee giving from workplace giving campaign managers. Next, get the perspective from nonprofits! Join us May 15th as representatives from America's Charities nonprofit members—Candi Maciel, from the Best Friends Animal Society, and Willemijn Keizer, from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)—share how recurring, sustainable funds generated from employee giving programs are helping their organizations address critical issues impacting the world around us. REGISTER NOW

Social Impact & Volunteering

Partners in Purpose: Alliance Data Transforms Food Bank Operations

May 6, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Energy

Minnesota's General Mills and Hormel Buy Wind Power to Offset Energy Used to Make Food

May 6, 2019 1:30 PM ET

General Mills signed a 15-year purchase agreement with Roaring Fork Wind, LLC in Texas. When coupled with its 2017 wind power agreement, the project will offset all of the electricity used at Golden Valley-based food maker’s owned U.S. facilities for the next decade and a half. It’s the company’s second and largest wind-power purchase agreement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Autism Hiring Program: Joelyn Finds Support at Dell

May 6, 2019 1:10 PM ET

Our commitment to flexible work means Joelyn can maintain her career while caring for a child with special needs, and the Dell Autism Hiring Program gives her hope for her son's future.

Education

CITGO and the Boston Red Sox Feature Double Header for STEM Education Days

May 6, 2019 12:55 PM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Boston Red Sox teamed up to host two special science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) days showcasing the scientific principles that shape the world and America's pastime.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employees Drive Spirit of Volunteerism on Comcast Cares Day and All Year Round

May 6, 2019 12:45 PM ET

Throughout the last several weeks, thousands of volunteers have given their time and energy to participate in service projects in hundreds of communities nationwide and around the globe. Those efforts were part of the lead up to today’s companywide celebration of Comcast Cares Day, one of the largest corporate commitments to volunteerism and service in America. From coast to coast and in 22 countries abroad, our employees – including our new colleagues at Sky, friends, family members, nonprofit partners, and local leaders, worked together to improve their communities and bring one of our company’s greatest traditions to life.

Events, Media & Communications

Cast Your Vote for the 2019 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Finalists

May 6, 2019 12:35 PM ET

The third annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge aims to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world. Check out the finalists for the 2019 GPS Challenge to cast your vote. You may vote for as many entries as you like, but you can only vote once per entry. Winners will be announced on May 20, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

CASE Construction Equipment Unveiled Accessible Backhoe Loader Prototype at bauma 2019

May 6, 2019 12:05 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) presented an accessible backhoe loader prototype at bauma 2019, which took place in Munich, Germany, in early April 2019. The machine has been developed to ensure that operators of all mobility levels can be members of the CASE operators’ community.

Environment

Practitioner Spotlight--Margaret Uttke

May 6, 2019 11:55 AM ET

Antea Group’s blog features it’s marketing wizard, Margaret Uttke, who has valuable marketing advice from her experience.

Environment

Help HPRC Launch New Recycling Vendor Directory!

May 6, 2019 11:55 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new project focused on creating a nationwide recycling vendor directory, designed to enable hospitals to build a more complete recycling program and provide recyclers with information about potential new feedstocks.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bloomberg News, Washington Post Join One Free Press Coalition

May 6, 2019 11:55 AM ET

Over a dozen news outlets, including Bloomberg News, BuzzFeed and the Washington Post, have joined a coalition that’s raising awareness about press freedom worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

City of Charlotte Recognized as Champion of Trees

May 6, 2019 11:30 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced today that the City of Charlotte has been awarded the Foundation’s Champion of Trees Award. This award recognizes a government entity, community-based organization, or partnership among such groups that has demonstrated exemplary leadership to develop and implement new policies and practices for municipal tree planting and care, natural area stewardship or arboriculture. The award will be presented on May 13 at an award reception for the City of Charlotte at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center.

Education

Meet 3 Inspiring Teens Feeding A Better Future

May 6, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Education

Raising a Generation of Digital Citizens

May 6, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Common Sense, which provides trustworthy information and education on media and technology to parents and children, recently released The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom, a research project funded in part by Symantec.

Green Infrastructure

Root for the Twins. Reduce Plastic Waste.

May 6, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Picture this: It’s a 90-degree day and you’ve got amazing seats for a Minnesota Twins game. If you’re going to have any hopes of maintaining your Twins-fan spirit in the noon sun, staying hydrated is a must.

Energy

NRG and Goldman Sachs Come Together to Inspire the Next Generation at the Goldman Sachs Local College Collaborative

May 6, 2019 10:30 AM ET

At NRG, we believe empowering future generations for success is the most rewarding investment an organization can make. That’s why we are honored to work with our distributed customer, Goldman Sachs, on their third annual Local College Collaborative program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma Enhances Sustainability With Expanded Green Chemistry Evaluation Tool

May 6, 2019 10:15 AM ET

To help scientists, researchers and manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint, MilliporeSigma expanded its DOZN™ system — an industry-first quantitative green chemistry tool that evaluates the relative greenness of chemicals and chemical processes against the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make-A-Wish® Receives Record Total Donation from Subaru Share the Love® Event

May 6, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Make-A-Wish® has announced that the organization has received a $3.6 million donation through the 2018 Subaru Share the Love® Event. The donation is the largest amount that Subaru has generated for Make-A-Wish since becoming a national charity partner recipient eight years ago.