Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Supports Local Workforce Development Initiatives with $250,000 Contribution to Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Southeast Technical Institute

Oct 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Smithfield’s contribution is part of the Southeast Tech New Opportunities for Workforce Development Campaign, which focuses on workforce development initiatives that provide customized educational programs to meet regional employment needs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

"This Is What Volunteering Should Look Like": United's Every Action Counts

Oct 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Earlier this year we launched Every Action Counts to promote diverse and meaningful contributions in our communities around the world. September saw our biggest event yet with hundreds of employees taking the day to do some good.

Environment

Successful Mitigation of Soil Vapor Intrusion

Oct 7, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Antea Group mitigates soil vapor intrusion to the indoor air at a daycare facility.

Energy

National Grid Files First-of-its-Kind Clean Energy Proposal

Oct 7, 2019 11:35 AM ET

National Grid has submitted a first-of-its-kind proposal to enhance its upstate New York Community Distributed Generation Program that, if approved by state regulators, would expand access to clean energy to more low and moderate income customers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Blackbaud Named a Leader on AnitaB.org’s 2019 Top Companies for Women Technologists List

Oct 7, 2019 10:50 AM ET

For the second consecutive year, Blackbaud has been recognized by AnitaB.org as a Top Company for Women Technologists.

Events, Media & Communications

Moody’s President & CEO Ray McDaniel Addresses Corporate Sustainability at Museum of American Finance Lecture Series

Oct 7, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Helping Solve the Plastic Problem

Oct 7, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Plastic can offer enormous environmental advantages given its durability and light weight. This environmental advantage becomes even greater when those plastics are made from naturally occurring chemicals extracted from renewably harvested trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

DXC Technology Announces New Global Environmental Targets in 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Oct 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET

DXC Technology released its 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, which documents the company’s progress on social, economic and environmental issues throughout the fiscal year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Strengthening Connections. Fostering Success: PNC Shares CSR Achievements

Oct 7, 2019 5:00 AM ET

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s annual progress in its environmental, social and governance focus areas.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Partnering Across Sectors to Shape the Future of Cotton

Oct 6, 2019 1:00 PM ET

In honor of the first World Cotton Day organized by the World Trade Organization, Marc Doyon, Vice President Commodities at Gildan talks about the important industry partnerships that have helped shape the reputation of US cotton as an increasingly sustainable fiber.

Environment

HP Sustainable Forest Cooperative is Restoring and Protecting Our Forests

Oct 4, 2019 5:55 PM ET

More species of plants and animals live in the forest than any other land habitat. 1.3 million people depend on forests and trees for things like employment and forest products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives Two Ethical Corporation Impact Awards

Oct 4, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark social impact programs, With You She Can and Toilets Change Lives, were recognized as industry leaders at the 2019 Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards. The programs received the Community Impact and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Impact awards.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Pharmacies Switch to Recycled Prescription Bag

Oct 4, 2019 1:35 PM ET

Albertsons Companies pharmacies transition from traditional white prescription bags to a new recycled brown bag at 1,700+ locations across the United States. The switch to the more sustainable bag is expected to save more than 5,000 trees annually.

Energy

Power Down to Play Outside for Energy Awareness Month

Oct 4, 2019 1:30 PM ET

October brings cooler weather and marks Energy Awareness Month—a time to focus on conservation and saving energy. We think it’s the perfect opportunity for a power-down-to-play-outside challenge. We’ve put together a list of ideas to help.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Tunisia's Young Entrepreneurs Are Tackling the Country's Brain Drain

Oct 4, 2019 1:25 PM ET

Founded in 2017, startup Think-it is one of the businesses tackling youth poverty and unemployment in the Tunisia.

Energy

National Grid Seeks Minimum of 10 Megawatts of Energy Storage

Oct 4, 2019 1:00 PM ET

To further its commitment to clean energy and electricity reliability for upstate New York, National Grid has opened a competitive bidding process for a minimum of 10 megawatts of energy storage in key locations across the company’s service area.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother Names American Express As One of the 2019 100 Best Companies

Oct 4, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Working Mother recently revealed its annual list of the 2019 100 Best Companies, representing more than 2 million employees in the U.S.

Environment

12 Steps to a Green Chemicals Score

Oct 4, 2019 12:20 PM ET

SOMETIMES a task can seem too daunting. That’s how we at the life science business of Merck felt when we repeatedly got requests for lifecycle analysis (LCA) for our products. You may be saying, “Yes, they’re detailed, but come on.” Well, doing LCAs for more than 300,000 products isn’t an easy task. Was there a better way to tackle these requests?

Innovation & Technology

Young Data Scientists Help Nonprofits and City Governments Harness Their Data

Oct 4, 2019 12:15 PM ET

Organizations across the world are employing small armies of data scientists in order to unlock the potential of their troves of data.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Including Everyone in Women’s Advancement

Oct 4, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Caterpillar believes diverse ideas and experiences lead to a deeper understanding. Read more about how Caterpillar's Women’s Initiative Network employee resource group in Singapore demonstrated this in a big way.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody’s Foundation and WEConnect International Launch a Financial Training Program for Women Business Owners in Canada

Oct 4, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nickelodeon Volunteers Build Backyard Oasis for Los Angeles Residence

Oct 4, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Nickelodeon volunteers braved 100 degree temperatures to transform the courtyard of LA Family Housing’s Pacoima Place into a relaxation place for parents and a play space for kids

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

General Mills Employees Make an Impact Across Asia, Africa, India and Latin America

Oct 4, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Across Asia, Africa, India and Latin America, General Mills and our employees are making a powerful difference to ensure that our communities and the environment we depend on can flourish for generations to come.

Environment

Now Is the Time To Address Climate Change, Says This Executive

Oct 4, 2019 10:55 AM ET

The gravity of moments can be hard to judge during their passing, but there is no denying the significant impact that the courageous teenage climate activist, Greta Thunburg, has already had on the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Domtar Proudly Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2019

Oct 4, 2019 10:40 AM ET

To honor and advocate for all manufacturers, we — along with 14,000 member companies — will join the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute in celebrating Manufacturing Day 2019.