Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Reasons We Are Thankful This Year

Nov 28, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Tis the season to give thanks. At NRG, we are thankful for so much in our lives, but here are five things we’ve decided that have had a particularly positive impact on our past year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Companies, Communities Come Together To Rethink Blighted Spaces For An Equitable Future

Nov 28, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Vacant and underused spaces tear holes in cities around the world. When large swaths of neighborhoods are left to decay, residents who can, move away—and what is left are urban deserts void of opportunities reenforcing a cycle of poverty for many.

Sustainable Development Goals

Setting the Standard for Fiber

Nov 27, 2019 4:25 PM ET

Each year we survey our performance in important areas of environmental and social responsibility by monitoring key metrics for fiber, emissions, energy usage and the impact of our operations on air, water and solid waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons donates Thanksgiving meals to Idaho Foodbank

Nov 27, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sonsray Machinery Supports Team Rubicon Wildland Fire Cleanup in Las Vegas

Nov 27, 2019 2:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, the global construction machinery brand of CNH Industrial N.V., dealer Sonsray Machinery donated the use of a CASE TV380 compact track loader for a wildland fire and wind damage response operation in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor's RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor Platform Wins LEAP Award

Nov 27, 2019 1:35 PM ET

This year, we are pleased to announce that our RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor Platform has been awarded Silver within the Connectivity category.

Events, Media & Communications

The Power of Humanity: Reflections From BSR19

Nov 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Throughout BSR19, conversations investigated the current state of capitalism and reimagined the way we conduct business. Here are some of the trends that stood out during the week.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Domtar's Plymouth Mill Continues Its Sustainability Journey

Nov 27, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Domtar’s major investments in Plymouth are testimony to its commitment to the mill’s future and ongoing support for its sustainability journey.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Engineers Value Chains

Nov 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Caterpillar is building capabilities to engineer its value chains just like the company engineers its products. Learn more about the synchronized system that maximizes quality, efficiency, value and speed to the customer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Liberty Tire Recycling to Match First $5,000 Donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day

Nov 27, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Liberty Tire Recycling announced today that they will be matching the first $5,000 donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day, December 3, 2019.

Social Impact & Volunteering

100 MilliporeSigma Employees Volunteer at the Rise Against Hunger Event

Nov 27, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Last week, almost 100 employees volunteered at our Rise Against Hunger meal packing event in St. Louis, MO to assemble 25,000(!) meals for those in need. Thank you to all our volunteers who contributed to the 200 hours of service during the event.

Education

Education Isn’t Always Top of Mind After Natural Disasters, But It Should Be

Nov 27, 2019 9:55 AM ET

When natural disasters strike, people and corporations are generous, donating millions of dollars worth of food, medicines and other needed supplies. But often, the long-term needs of rebuilding communities are overlooked.

Environment

How Marine Debris Impedes Coastal Tourism and Economic Development

Nov 27, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Around the world, marine debris costs an estimated $13 billion a year, mainly through its adverse effect on fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity.

Environment

Ken Yager Chats About the Yosemite Facelift

Nov 27, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association teamed up to create the #DontFeedTheLandfills movement. Three iconic parks – Denali, Yosemite and Grand Teton – piloted the project.

Environment

Phil Ting: Policies for Clean Cars and Recycling

Nov 26, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Can you imagine how hard it must be for legislators to know where to focus their energies?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This is How Partnerships Fuel Schneider Electric's Sustainable Success

Nov 26, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Organizations need to digitize their business processes to be competitive; and at Schneider Electric, we see 4 global transformations impacting the world and businesses: Electrification, Decentralization, Decarbonization, Digitization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Neighborhood Promise Year in Review: 23 Projects, $2 Million in Grants

Nov 26, 2019 3:15 PM ET

It’s been said that charity starts at home, and for Republic Services, that means helping make a difference in the neighborhoods where our employees live and work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Promotes Year-Round Giving Through Arrow Charitable Platform

Nov 26, 2019 3:10 PM ET

While charitable contributions typically rise during the holidays, Arrow Electronics encourages year-round giving through its Arrow Charitable platform.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

In Focus: Intel and Responsible Mineral Sourcing

Nov 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Intel is recognized for its achievements on supply chain sustainability. The company has manufactured microprocessors that are conflict-free since 2013 and has been a leader in eradicating forced labor practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Ways Funders Can Be Co-Strategists

Nov 26, 2019 2:35 PM ET

Don't just fund the work. Three opportunities for philanthropic funders to be co-strategists.

Environment

The Glass Isn’t Half Empty: Reasons To Be Optimistic About Water Issues

Nov 26, 2019 2:10 PM ET

Solving the water scarcity problem, especially as the impacts from climate change mount, can feel like a Herculean task. Despite our close connection to water, most people do not know how it gets to our taps or what is involved in that process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecolab's Douglas Baker is the First Recipient of the Dayton Award

Nov 26, 2019 1:25 PM ET

Douglas M. Baker, Jr., chairman and CEO of Ecolab Inc., has received the Dayton Award for Distinction in Moral Capitalism from the Caux Round Table for Moral Capitalism. The award, presented Nov. 22, recognizes Minnesota business leaders for corporate responsibility and celebrates big picture thinking about how business improves lives and societies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Connections Newsletter: Giving Tuesday Edition

Nov 26, 2019 1:00 PM ET

This holiday season, support your favorite causes not just by donating, but also by sharing your skills and expertise! Learn how skills-based volunteering can have lasting effects on social impact organizations, plus other news from Common Impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Albertsons Is Redefining Flower Power

Nov 26, 2019 12:30 PM ET

The retailer is adding a philanthropic component to its Debi Lilly Design line of floral and home décor. Now, when customers purchase one of the grocer's new Debi Lilly Design Extending Smiles floral designs at participating stores, $1 of the proceeds will be used to provide a pair of shoes, clean water or food to someone in need.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Embraces Sustainability as a “Fresh Start” and Profit Generator

Nov 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has found that sustainability isn’t just good for public relations. Along with a growing number of leading companies, the IT giant is discovering it’s also a profit generator.