Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Simon Says Give, So Betty Gives Cake

Aug 15, 2017 10:25 AM ET

When it comes to kids throwing birthday parties for kids in need, Simon Says Give takes the cake.

Sustainable Development Goals

Port of Rotterdam Joins WBCSD

Aug 15, 2017 10:15 AM ET

The Port of Rotterdam Authority today joins almost 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Port of Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port, one of the world’s busiest and the first to join WBCSD. Last year, the port processed over 460 million tonnes of products from almost 130,000 ships.

Health & Healthcare

WELL Story: Fitness at MNP Tower

Aug 15, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Walking past the Vancouver waterfront, you may notice a striking building. This past year, MNP Tower achieved both LEED and WELL certification at the gold level. To achieve certification, the building owner, Oxford properties, has implemented an array of innovative strategies to help improve the health and wellness of people who work at and visit MNP Tower. What we find particularly unique about MNP Tower is how the building embraces WELL’s Fitness concept.

Environment

More Corporate Sustainability Fluff

Aug 15, 2017 10:15 AM ET

While some jaded readers may view claims about sustaining communities as a bunch of corporate fluff, in Domtar’s case it is. Literally.

Health & Healthcare

New Workplace Design Trends Promote Well-Being, Collaboration and Flexibility

Aug 15, 2017 10:15 AM ET

In a quest to create healthier office environments, more employers have embraced the scientific research behind modern office design. There’s even a high-tech facility called the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and Delos, that hosts studies on “how the indoor environment influences health, well-being and performance, from stress to sleep quality, physical fitness to productivity.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VIDEO | #CITCares Month 2017

Aug 15, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PepsiCo’s Food for Good Program Drives Company Innovation

Aug 15, 2017 10:00 AM ET

How the purpose-driving business initiative has helped achieve company goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Infographic: Subaru's 50 Cars for 50 Years

Aug 15, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Subaru has supported Meals on Wheels for the last nine years through Share the Love, contributing more than $12 million to Meals on Wheels America and providing more than 1.7 million nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to seniors in communities nationwide. Subaru announced the donation to its 630-strong retailer body at the company’s National Business Conference in Denver, CO. This was particularly appropriate as Subaru retailers participate in the company’s annual Share the Love event and donate to causes in their local community. The company’s ‘50 Cars for 50 Years’ vehicle donation will enable Meals on Wheels programs to deliver more nutritious meals and moments of companionship, expanding its reach to seniors in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viacom Again Lands on Indeed.com’s List of Best Fortune 500 Companies to Work For

Aug 15, 2017 9:45 AM ET

Indeed, a strong community conscience has always been vital to Viacom’s self-image, and many employees praised the many volunteer opportunities, an inclusive culture that values diversity, and the unexpected benefits that transcend the typical menu of health insurance policies, such as adoption assistance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Carnival Corporation Launches Sustainability Website, Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

Aug 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today released its 2016 sustainability report as part of the launch of its new dedicated sustainability website.

Events, Media & Communications

Invitation to Apply for Saudi Arabia's First Sustainability Training for Small and Medium Enterprises

Aug 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

King Khalid Foundation is proud to partner with AccountAbility to facilitate the Sustainability Leading Practices (SLP) Training Program. This will be the third training, following two previous workshops in Riyadh and Abha. The workshop will be conducted through three days of training sessions on October 23-25. The training will be provided in English and simultaneous Arabic translation will also be available.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FCA US Joins Forces with the Wildlife Habitat Council to Create Positive Conservation Outcomes

Aug 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announces FCA US LLC as its newest member, joining General Motors, Toyota and 80 other national and international companies who are committed to managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them.

Events, Media & Communications

دعوة للتقدم لورشة عمل الممارسات الريادية المستدامة، حيث تعتبر الأولى من نوعها في المملكة العربية السعودية والتي تستهدف المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة

Aug 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

تفخر مؤسسة الملك خالد بإقامة شراكة مع مؤسسة أكاونتبلتي لتنظيم البرنامج التدريبي الخاص بالممارسات الريادية المستدامة الذي ينفّذ للمرة الثالثة في المملكة العربية السعودية بعد تنظيمه في مديني أبها والرياض. ستقام هذه النسخة من الورشة التدريبية على مدى ثلاثة أيام ٢٣-٢٥ من شهر أكتوبر. وسيتم عقد البرنامج باللغة الإنجليزية مع توفير الترجمة الفورية إلى اللغة العربية.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

NRG Energy | Strategic Supplier Sourcing: Conflict Minerals

Aug 15, 2017 9:15 AM ET

In September 2014, NRG acquired Goal Zero, a provider of portable solar power and battery pack products
and accessories. Goal Zero conducted an analysis of the materials used in the production of its products and determined that substantially all of its products may contain conflict minerals. Conflict minerals are tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold and are referred to as 3TGs.

Environment

Queensland Renewable Fuels Association to Partner with below50

Aug 15, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

VIDEO: HudsonAlpha & HPE | Tackling Petabytes of Data to Cure Disease

Aug 15, 2017 9:15 AM ET

To speed the search to cure diseases, genomics leader HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology generates enormous amounts of DNA data in its research labs. To tackle petabytes of information, they partnered with HPE to design flexible, high-performance systems and connectivity solutions that support intensive research, collaboration, and analysis. The powerful technology is helping HudsonAlpha’s scientists deliver on the tremendous promise of genomics to drive medical breakthroughs including ground-breaking research into Zika and other deadly diseases.

Environment

How Food Waste Hurts the Economy – And How You Can Help

Aug 15, 2017 9:05 AM ET

What would you do if you had an extra $1,500 in your bank account at the end of this year? What if you invested that money and had $20,000 or more ten years from now?

Research, Reports & Publications

Connecticut Water Service Issues Updated Corporate Sustainability Report

Aug 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Connecticut Water Service, Inc. today announced the availability of the Company’s updated 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR). The update demonstrates the company’s progress and milestones in achieving its environmental and social goals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Employees Build Community with Bikes

Aug 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Nearly 100 members of Arrow Electronics’ Denver-based global business-operations team joined forces with the nonprofit organization Wish for Wheels last month to build 25 bikes for low-income children, just in time for the start of the new school year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch: Renewables, Distributed Energy Resources Driving Investments in Power Transmission Assets

Aug 15, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Reliability and resilience are the critical centerpieces of today’s power industry. Even as utilities balance new, advanced technologies and changing regulatory mandates, organizational leaders remain focused on meeting evolving customer demand while delivering reliable, uninterruptable power flows. Black & Veatch’s new 2017 Strategic Directions: Electric Industry Report demonstrates the range of ways in which power providers — from generation to delivery — are broadening their views and adopting more flexible financial, planning and technology initiatives to meet these demands.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's Operational Impact

Aug 14, 2017 6:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $10.3 Million for Construction of Affordable Housing in Port Angeles, WA

Aug 14, 2017 5:30 PM ET

Environment

Boeing's Mesa, AZ, site says 'environmental stewardship is fundamental'

Aug 14, 2017 5:25 PM ET

Kim Smith is vice president of Attack Helicopter Programs and leads the Boeing site in Mesa, Arizona, which produces the AH-64 Apache and AH-6i Little Bird helicopters for the U.S. Army and allied defense forces around the globe.

Health & Healthcare

A Holistic Approach to Empowering Health Entrepreneurs

Aug 14, 2017 5:20 PM ET

Around the world, health entrepreneurs and social enterprises are pioneering innovative, locally driven solutions that have the potential to transform healthcare for underserved communities. These young organizations are starting small but thinking big, and private sector companies like Pfizer can play an important role in helping them grow. However, we must also realize that, in today’s complex health landscape, successful collaboration requires more than financial support.

Media & Communications

Of Prime Concern to Many Companies: Water! Will Corporate Advertising Claims “Around” The Water Issue Click With Customers?

Aug 14, 2017 4:00 PM ET