Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Obras por Impuesto: Public Private Partnership Portfolio Exclusive for Latin Firms

Sep 13, 2016 1:30 PM ET

In Latin America, in terms of public infrastructure investments neither the state nor the private sector have lead enough initiatives to cope with the expectations of communities and economic growth. The scheme “Obras por Impuesto” (OxI), put forward by the Peruvian government is a program that targets precisely that, bridging the gap between local companies and communities, while solving the immense need of public infrastructure throughout the country. We think this is a good model for Latin America and beyond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Chamber Foundation Announces Citizens Awards Finalists

Sep 13, 2016 12:00 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today named the 24 finalists for the 2016 Corporate Citizenship Awards. For the 17th year, and with media partner The Wall Street Journal, the awards will honor businesses and chambers of commerce from around the world for positive social and community initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Evolving CSR: Connecting Competencies Through Partnerships

Sep 13, 2016 12:00 PM ET

The world is ever changing, and so too is the landscape of corporate social responsibility. The partnership of public, private and governmental entities to focus on a specific issue area is nothing new, but over the past few years the approach partners have taken to face an issue has shifted. Now more than ever, partners are leaning on their expertise and innovation, and not just philanthropy, to solve problems.

Environment

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Announces 2016 Russell E. Train Fellowship Winners

Sep 13, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Today, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Russell E. Train Fellowship. As part of the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN), Train Fellowships provide funding to rising conservation leaders to pursue graduate degree studies in conservation-related fields anywhere in the world and conduct research in their home countries.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bolt EV Offers 238 Miles of Range

Sep 13, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Chevrolet promised to offer the first affordable electric vehicle with 200 miles or more of range and will exceed those expectations when the 2017 Bolt EV goes on sale later this year. With the vehicle’s EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, owners can expect to go beyond their average daily driving needs — with plenty of range to spare — in the 2017 Bolt EV when charging regularly.

Events, Media & Communications

SustainabilityHQ Highlights: Top Story: The Dark Art of Corporate Sustainability

Sep 13, 2016 11:25 AM ET

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Energy

Since 2008 Kimberly-Clark Engineers Have Been Using Landfill Gas To Generate Power And Make Operations More Efficient

Sep 13, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Landfills play a critical role in waste management, but as waste decomposes, it releases methane – a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. What if there was a way to minimize methane from seeping into the atmosphere? What if there was a way to put it to good use? Those are the questions our engineers have been asking.

Research, Reports & Publications

Merck Publishes 2015/2016 Global Corporate Responsibility Report

Sep 13, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MicroEdge + Blackbaud Releases the Outcomes Maturity Model, a New Assessment Tool for Giving Sector to Gauge & Advance Measurement Sophistication

Sep 13, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Developed in partnership with The Rensselaerville Institute (TRI), MicroEdge + Blackbaud’s Outcomes Maturity Model includes an online assessment tool that looks at an organization’s outcomes measurement readiness in seven key categories.

Green Infrastructure

Achieving Zero in the Built Environment

Sep 13, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Without a dramatic change in the way built environments are designed, constructed, and operated, the world has no chance of adequately addressing climate change...

Responsible Production & Consumption

BJ’s Wholesale Club Offers Great Value on New 100% Grass-Fed Greek Yogurt Option

Sep 13, 2016 10:15 AM ET

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced today the expansion of its dairy assortment to include Maple Hill Creamery’s Whole Milk Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt made from 100% grass-fed, certified organic cows. To meet its Members’ growing interest in great value on grass-fed dairy products, BJ’s is offering a 16 oz. container with 11-12 grams of protein per serving for only $5.99.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Internship Opportunities Grow for Underserved Youth with AT&T Support for Genesys Works

Sep 13, 2016 10:10 AM ET

AT&T* is contributing $2 million to Genesys Works, a unique program that connects rising high school seniors with critical college and career skills.

Environment

Alternative Fuel Sources to Transform Smart Cities, Fleets and Mass Transit

Sep 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch, a market leader in the design, construction and integration of green transportation infrastructure, is looking beyond personal vehicles as it develops the role of sustainable transportation in smart cities. Next week, the company will sponsor VERGE and their Sustainable Transportation Summit. The summit brings together policy makers and private sector leaders for a critical focus on the sustainable movement of people and goods.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Launch of Global Impact Sourcing Coalition to Tackle Youth Unemployment and Build Inclusive Economies

Sep 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Today the Rockefeller Foundation announced the launch of the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC) in collaboration with BSR. The GISC will promote impact sourcing as a hiring strategy to combat youth unemployment and support inclusive economic development, while providing tangible benefits to business.

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta: Get to Know Real Meal Delivery

Sep 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Second Annual Living Product Expo Opens Today in Pittsburgh

Sep 13, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Can we grow rather than manufacture materials? Why does a labor union care about green and regenerative manufacturing? How are 3D printing and the circular economy revolutionizing our currently industrial economy?

Environment

Tom Secunda: U.S. National Parks Offer Opportunity to the Next President

Sep 13, 2016 9:15 AM ET

The next U.S. president will face the challenge of bringing two parties together following a polarizing election campaign and years of partisan gridlock. It will be no easy task, but small victories are possible to achieve quickly, and our national parks offer a golden opportunity for the next president and Congress to get off on the right foot.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Recognized with Communitas Award for Project SPAMMY®

Sep 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Hormel Foods has been recognized with a Communitas Award for its Project SPAMMY® efforts. Communitas Awards recognize exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals that are giving of themselves and their resources, and those that are changing how they do business to benefit their communities.

Innovation & Technology

Mercedes-Benz: First Fully Electric Truck

Sep 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET

This means that in the future, heavy trucks will take part in urban distribution operations with zero local emissions and hardly a whisper. The market launch of this technology is conceivable for Daimler Trucks at the beginning of the next decade. In the light distribution sector, Daimler Trucks has already been impressively demonstrating the day-to-day suitability of the fully electric truck in customer trials with the FUSO Canter E-Cell since 2014.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of Childhood Meets the Power of Research

Sep 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Join America's Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Way of Southeastern Michigan Success to Be Measured by Community Impact

Sep 12, 2016 7:45 PM ET

Like countless other organizations in the metro Detroit area and across the country, FCA and its employees are committing their time and contributions to their local United Way organizations. Hundreds of families gathered in Detroit last Thursday night for a meal symbolizing the impact that United Way of Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) plans to make during the next two years.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TransCanada Named DJSI Industry Leader

Sep 12, 2016 6:10 PM ET

2016 marks the 14th consecutive year the company has appeared on the DJSI World Index, and the 12th year it has been named to the DJSI North America Index since it began in 2003.

Social Impact & Volunteering

5 Outstanding Volunteers Recognized as Cabot Community Celebrities

Sep 12, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Each year, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, a New England cheese and dairy product producer, awards celebrities, or community volunteers from all over the United States with a yearly cruise for their service. The goal is to honor the achievements and contributions of volunteers who are making a significant difference in their communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

What We’ve Built. Where We’re Headed.: Caterpillar Executive Leadership

Sep 12, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Unveils Restoration Project in First City of its Five-Year Urban Greening Commitment

Sep 12, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Stratham, NH based outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland, opens its first completed project in its five-year commitment to create and restore urban green spaces starting with New York City.