Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Invested in Change: BNY Mellon Highlights Notable Corporate Social Responsibility Achievements

Jun 27, 2017 3:00 PM ET

In BNY Mellon’s 233-year history, change has been a constant. Inspired by bold ideas and a legacy of innovation, employees working in 35 countries and more than 100 markets collaborate with stakeholders to help create a sustainable world where people can succeed and economies can thrive.

Research, Reports & Publications

UPS Commits to More Alternative Vehicles, Fuel and Renewable Power

Jun 27, 2017 3:00 PM ET

UPS’s 15th annual Sustainability Report provides a complete update on the company’s sustainability efforts, including a new goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 12 percent by 2025 across global ground operations, a goal developed using methodology from the Science Based Targets initiative.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Family Recipe: Aaron Ewen Keeps it Consistent

Jun 27, 2017 2:45 PM ET

Meet Aaron Ewen. Aaron works for First Sun Management Corporation, a Wendy’s franchise organization based in South Carolina. Before Aaron was promoted to district manager, he was a general manager and his franchise organization named his Wendy’s “restaurant of the year” in 2016, which is pretty impressive because, in Aaron’s words, “The Clemson location is the only Wendy’s that I have had the honor of running.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Talent Acquisition in the 21st Century and the Role of CSR

Jun 27, 2017 2:30 PM ET

We are witnessing an unprecedented technological explosion unfold, and the number of industries and occupations with a shortage of skilled talent is growing as well. As a direct result, companies are doing more to brush up on their talent acquisition processes and finding ways to attract truly top talent. One of the best things about this is that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is getting its due attention.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue’s Soar with Reading Initiative Lands in Fort Lauderdale

Jun 27, 2017 2:15 PM ET

JetBlue and Random House Children’s Books today launched the seventh annual Soar with Reading™ initiative, which provides age-appropriate books to children who need them most. This summer the program lands in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with JetBlue installing four custom vending machines throughout the city to distribute 100,000 books, free of charge.

Diversity & Inclusion

Visa Celebrates San Francisco Pride

Jun 27, 2017 2:05 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecocentricity Blog - Front Six: Sensitizing Stakeholders

Jun 27, 2017 2:00 PM ET

So remember, it’s never okay for someone to say, “I can’t do much – I’m just one person.” That is categorically false. None of us are just one person, but rather parts of our families, friend groups and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Voya Financial Chief Legal Officer Trish Walsh Joins Board of Partnership for After School Education

Jun 27, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Trish Walsh has been appointed to the board of directors of the Partnership for After School Education (PASE). PASE is a child-focused organization that promotes and supports quality afterschool programs, particularly those serving young people from underserved communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Collected Insights Offer a Strategic Roadmap for Companies as They Respond to New Global Challenges

Jun 27, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Further reinforcing trends seen over the last six months, CECP: The CEO Force for Good has drawn together its current research base to develop a series of insights designed to help guide companies as they shape their social strategies, which have gained new global importance given the unique role they are suited to play in this time of sociopolitical uncertainty.

Health & Healthcare

GSK Receives CHMP Positive Opinion for Synflorix Pneumococcal Vaccine Four-Dose Vial

Jun 27, 2017 1:30 PM ET

GSK announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion for a new four-dose vial presentation of its Synflorix pneumococcal vaccine.

Energy

Center for Resource Solutions and Changhua County to Expand Clean Energy Options in Taiwan

Jun 27, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Under the agreement, CRS will help Changhua County establish and grow opportunities for renewable electricity purchasing and use in Taiwan, allowing residents and businesses to use locally generated clean energy. CRS will also initiate a pilot project with provisional Green-e certification in tandem with the development of a Taiwan-specific Green-e Renewable Energy Standard to certify transactions that integrate with the new Taiwan Central Government’s REC system. This project will make Changhua County home to one of the first Green-e certifications outside of North America.

Education

Verizon Innovative Learning Brings New Tech Program to Girls in Rural Communities

Jun 27, 2017 12:10 PM ET

This summer, Verizon Innovative Learning launches its first program addressing the need for more girls, especially those in rural America, to be prepared for the science, technology, engineering and math careers of the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Texas Diversity Council Discusses LGBT Cultural Competency at 2017 Healthcare Diversity Summit

Jun 27, 2017 12:00 PM ET

The Texas Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2017 Greater Dallas Healthcare Diversity Summit that will be held July 11, 2017. The event will be hosted by long-time corporate partner, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, for the 5th consecutive year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride in action: The A to Z of LGBT

Jun 27, 2017 11:55 AM ET

Continuing Bloomberg’s commitment to a diverse and open workplace, and in celebration of Pride month, here’s our version of the LGBT glossary. Take a moment to learn some new terms, and turn your pride into action.

Health & Healthcare

VMware Delivers Technology for Tomorrow’s Physicians

Jun 27, 2017 11:20 AM ET

Temple Health is a unique hospital. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, it is one of the city’s leading academic medical centers, working with over 1,000 physicians and scientists to bring innovative treatments to patients. But Temple Health is special, in part because of the close relationship it has with Temple University, which makes it a teaching hospital for tomorrow’s future medical leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

UPS Commits to More Alternative Vehicles, Fuel and Renewable Power by 2025

Jun 27, 2017 11:10 AM ET

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced aggressive new sustainability goals to add more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to its fleet while increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LBG Canada Increases Total Community Footprint by $115M, with Stakeholders

Jun 27, 2017 11:00 AM ET

In 2016, stakeholder contributions enabled by LBG Canada companies totalled $115 Million. $54 Million of that total was employee giving!
90% of LBG Canada companies have a matched giving program, typically this involves the company matching dollar-for-dollar a charitable donation made by an employee. Some companies choose to match at a rate of 2:1 for donations made by executives. Matched giving essentially doubles the contribution and conceivably incentivizes charitable behaviour by sending a positive message to employees about the company's commitment to community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After Eight Years in Foster Care, Young Girl Finally Gets Forever Family

Jun 27, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Imagine spending your entire young life in foster care. From birth until age 8, Erianna was moved 12 times to different foster homes. It wasn’t until she met her adoptive parents that she finally had the stability she deserved.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coal: New Film Shows How Bad It Is For Your Health

Jun 27, 2017 10:35 AM ET

Is America in an unhealthy relationship with coal? Without someone's help, it can be difficult to objectively assess a relationship that you are in and decide whether to continue. Consider then From the Ashes, a new documentary film premiering on the National Geographic channel this Sunday (June 25 at 9 pm ET), a relationship counselor. The film looks closely at what the coal industry means to your health whether you're in a same town or long-distance relationship with coal. Because ultimately every relationship choice is a health decision: does being with your partner make you more or less healthy emotionally and physically?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers in Houston Provide 300 Meals to Senior Citizens

Jun 27, 2017 10:30 AM ET

The Houston INBU sales team volunteered at the Houston Food Bank providing meals to approximately 300 senior citizens.

Diversity & Inclusion

Change for the Better: How Ana Gatti’s Experience as an LGBT Woman in Financial Services has Improved Throughout Her Career

Jun 27, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Ana Gatti once interviewed for a company where all 52 branch managers were men. Now the Director and Chief Auditor at Scotiabank Uruguay, she reflects on how far the financial industry has come over the past decade in its acceptance of women and members of the LGBT+ community, like herself.

Environment

America’s Small Landowners: One Forest at a Time

Jun 27, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Small landowners are the unsung heroes of the U.S. forest industry. We often think of public forests as the key source of the U.S. wood supply, but in fact, that resource only amounts to about a quarter of the total acreage that is harvested for wood products in the U.S. The rest comprises stock supplied by landowners that have dedicated their acreages to maintaining U.S. forest growth and supply.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Guide to Sustainable Farmland Investing

Jun 27, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Farm land is still a new asset class for most investment portfolios. It is important therefore to get started on the right foot. We realized early on that we needed to educate our investors and advisors on the basic economics of our business. As such in 2011 when we started to scale the company, we created a “Guide to Sustainable Farmland Investing”. This guide still has broad relevance even in today’s impact investing markets. Here’s an updated version of that guide...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Enterprises Announces Recipients of the Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund

Jun 27, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises announced today the Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund recipients. The fund supports children of Cox employees and annually awards ten, $10,000 scholarships.

Events, Media & Communications

Ingersoll Rand Leader to Share Best Practices in Adapting Circular Economy Principles to Manufacturing Facilities

Jun 27, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Marcy McClanahan, plant manager and site leader for the Trane Aftermarket Facility, will discuss how Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, is adapting circular economy principles in its manufacturing facilities at the 2017 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit. The Summit takes place June 26-28 in Washington D.C.