Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Foundation to Focus Fully on How Digital, Data and AI Can Transform Global Health

Jul 8, 2019 7:00 AM ET

The Novartis Foundation is sharpening its focus to concentrate fully on reimagining how data, digital and AI can transform global health. This new mandate builds on 40 years of striving for sustainable impact on health in low-income populations, most recently by focusing on leprosy elimination and cardiovascular health, in addition to digital health.

Health & Healthcare

With the Mediterranean Diet, Israel Wants To Set the Standard for Global Health

Jul 5, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Releases 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report

Jul 5, 2019 12:45 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. has released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights the company’s accomplishments as an industry leader in responsible business practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Olympic Games Sarajevo’84: The Human Legacy That Has Stood the Test of Time

Jul 5, 2019 12:05 PM ET

The Games continue to play a central role in the identity of the region, seen as a symbol of strength and a way to celebrate peace-building and inter-regional cooperation. Many sites are explicitly designated as “Olympic”, (Skenderija Olympic Hall; Bjelašnica, Olympic Mountain; or the Olympic Stadium).

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Employees Raise Money for Veterans at Annual Tank Pull

Jul 5, 2019 11:00 AM ET

In an amazing display of strength, PSEG employees participated in the tenth annual Tank Pull competition this past weekend, raising money for veterans.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability and Automation: Two Megatrends Reshaping the Commercial & Industrial Space

Jul 5, 2019 10:00 AM ET

While “going green” has been viewed as a reasonably sound business practice for years, since the January 1, 2016 release of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it’s become clear that the focus on corporate sustainability has increased dramatically. Coincidentally, this shift is also underway as new levels of automation and information technology (IT) integration influence business capital spending.

Events, Media & Communications

VIDEO | Mohawk Commemorates July 4th and Honors Employees with Georgia’s Largest American Flag

Jul 4, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Though Mohawk enjoys global brand recognition as the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, a rich 140-year history is rooted in America. Its carpet has always been made in the U.S. With facilities and manufacturing operations across the nation, Mohawk is more committed than ever to American-made manufacturing – and the communities and families it impacts daily.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Announces Enhancements to Its On-Line Grocery Delivery Websites and Mobile Applications That Will Benefit Shoppers With Visual Impairments

Jul 3, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Today’s announcement is the result of collaboration between Albertsons Cos. and several visually impaired customers of the company's family of grocery stores, including Safeway, in a process known as Structured Negotiation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter From Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner

Jul 3, 2019 3:35 PM ET

2018 was an enormously important, transformational year for Sappi North America (SNA). We executed on several fronts to make our company sustainable for the long term. Through significant investments in our people and in our mills, and rigorous attention to our high standards for safety, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship, we are well on our way to becoming the thriving, diversified, growing business we set out to be just a few years ago. Let me share a few of my highlights and reflections for the future:

Diversity & Inclusion

Tech Companies Lead the Way in Hiring People with Autism: What Can We Learn From Them?

Jul 3, 2019 3:00 PM ET

An estimated 500,000 teens on the autism spectrum will age out of school-based services and enter the U.S. job market over the next decade, reports the nonprofit Autism Speaks.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride and Presence: Viacom Continues NYC Pride March Tradition

Jul 3, 2019 1:50 PM ET

Tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown New York City for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. Viacom was among them again this year, with more than 100 company-affiliated revelers who marched alongside a pair of TV Land and Comedy Central-branded floats.

Education

STEM-focused Kindergarten Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Opens in Jerusalem

Jul 3, 2019 1:40 PM ET

U.S. defense and aerospace company Lockheed Martin has opened a kindergarten in Jerusalem which aims to "inspire young Israeli students to take an active interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," according to a Lockheed Martin press release.

Energy

Assessing the Value of Rebates and Incentives for Your Sustainability Plan

Jul 3, 2019 12:50 PM ET

As rebates and incentive programs continue to grow, we are seeing new developments in companies’ energy efficiency efforts. Some organizations are adding resources to manage and further develop their programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSEG Employees Plant Crops With Grow-a-Row to Help Feed Community and Beyond

Jul 3, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Close to 100 PSEG employees from offices in and beyond New Jersey united on Friday morning to plant sweet potatoes in the acres of America’s Grow-a-Row, a nonprofit organization based in Pittstown.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Failing Upward

Jul 3, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Previously, we had to separate out meat products and “compostable” single-use products and throw them away. Now, we can toss those right in our bin. As a result, we have further reduced our household waste to landfill, while simultaneously creating more compost than before.

Sustainable Development Goals

How a New Packaging Plan From MilliporeSigma Is Tackling Sustainability in Pharma

Jul 3, 2019 10:15 AM ET

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer editor Reece Armstrong sits down with Jeffrey Whitford, head of global corporate responsibility and branding and Fabien Thibault, global manager of product and packaging sustainability at the life science business of Merck KGaA* to discuss the company’s new approach to environmental sustainability in packaging.

Environment

Propex Geosolution Receives Carbon Footprint Verification for PYRAMAT® 75 HPTRM

Jul 3, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Propex GeoSolutions recently became the first High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) manufacturer to verify the carbon footprint of its erosion control solutions.

Environment

AEG Facilities’ Pechanga Arena San Diego and Goldenvoice Staff Volunteer with ‘I Love A Clean San Diego’ to Reduce Environmental Impact During Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 3, 2019 10:00 AM ET

In preparation for the Fourth of July weekend, AEG Facilities’ Pechanga Arena San Diego and Goldenvoice staff teamed up with ‘I Love A Clean San Diego’ (ILACSD), an environmental nonprofit organization, to assemble nearly 90 temporary trash cans and recycling bins to be placed along San Diego beaches.

Diversity & Inclusion

First Nations Stand Tall as Shining Example of Vancouver 2010 Legacy

Jul 3, 2019 9:30 AM ET

From dramatically altering the landscape for Canada's indigenous peoples to ushering in new social norms and driving health education across the province, the legacies of the Olympic games Vancouver 2010 continue to burn brightly.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s Forum of New York Recognizes Tetra Tech for Female Board Representation

Jul 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Women’s Forum of New York will recognize Tetra Tech at its Breakfast of Corporate Champions on November 7, 2019, for achieving at least 30 percent female board representation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Highlights From the HPE Living Progress Report

Jul 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The HPE Living Progress highlights video showcases our performance on environmental, social, and governance issues throughout 2018.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro Sales Team Helps Nurture New Victory Garden for Veterans

Jul 3, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Members of our ScottsMiracle-Gro Northeast Sales Team were honored to work recently with The Home Depot to bring a new Victory Garden for Veterans to the Camp Salute Affordable Housing Project in Southern New Jersey.

Events, Media & Communications

Accurately Reporting Climate Impacts – With ABN AMRO, CDP, Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels and UBQ Materials

Jul 3, 2019 6:00 AM ET

Investors are increasingly using shareholder resolutions to request greater disclosure on climate-related risks. The TCFDs have created a framework for more effective climate-related reporting, however many companies are still struggling to accurately report current and future impacts.

Responsible Production & Consumption

July 29th, 2019 Earth Overshoot Day: Corporations’ Long-Term Success Hinges on Their Business Model Being Designed to Support Humanity’s Success

Jul 2, 2019 5:45 PM ET

Humans are using natural resources faster than the Earth’s ecosystems can renew them, according to Global Footprint Network, an international research organization that changes the way humanity manages biological resources.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Breaking Down Local and National Efforts to Improve Food Security in the U.S.

Jul 2, 2019 4:05 PM ET

Across the U.S., millions of people face penetrating physical, mental and emotional diminishment caused by systemic hunger.