Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM the First to Launch Indices

Apr 19, 2016 5:00 PM ET

LONDON, NEW YORK, ZURICH, APRIL 19, 2016 /3BL Media/- S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), one of the world’s largest providers of financial market indices, and RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing, today announced the launch of the S&P ESG Index Series.

Events, Media & Communications

The Sustainability Consortium Set to Release Impact Report on April 21

Apr 19, 2016 5:00 PM ET

The Sustainability Consortium’s first-ever impact report, Greening Global Supply Chains: From Blind Spots to Hotspots to Action, identifies and quantifies the impact of the consumer goods supply chain and explores TSC tools that identify and reduce these risks around the products we love and the retailers we love to buy them from.

Health & Healthcare

Sodexo Listens to Colby College Students to Create Fast, Affordable Smoothies

Apr 19, 2016 4:30 PM ET

What’s fast and easy, affordable, full of your favorite things and spins at the speed of tens of thousands RPM? The students of Colby College in Waterville, ME, would say it’s their new self-serve smoothie bar. The students are thankful to have a food service company like Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, who is willing to try their ideas to improve the dining hall experience and deliver healthy alternatives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteering Could Be the Missing Component to Your Workplace Success

Apr 19, 2016 4:10 PM ET

Giving back to our communities and to those in need makes our lives more meaningful. Not only do we encourage our kids to do community service while they’re in school, but many people spend weekends doing volunteer work, often through an organized group or a religious institution.

Education

The Power of an Education

Apr 19, 2016 4:05 PM ET

When it comes to donating time and financial resources, I've always been most interested in projects that truly have a long-term impact on improving the community where we live and work, reducing future poverty and creating sustainable opportunity. I think it's an approach that many of us in the industry share. Nothing comes closer to that than education.

Research, Reports & Publications

State of Edtech: How Money Shapes Tools and Schools

Apr 19, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Since 2010, the U.S. K-12 edtech industry has seen a boom of venture investing in education technology. EdSurge has been “following the money” behind venture investments in U.S. K-12 edtech companies to understand the dollars--and their implications. Those investments are redefining the tools and curriculum available to schools, and will have an effect on teaching and learning -- eventually. Measurable “exits” and demonstrated outcomes for schools have been scarce so far. But here’s what we’re seeing:

Events, Media & Communications

Welcome to the EHS & Sustainability Forum

Apr 19, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX Affirms its Commitment to Sustainability in Business Roundtable Report

Apr 19, 2016 3:45 PM ET

In the recent Business Roundtable report, “Create, Grow, Sustain: People and Technology at Work,” CSX Chairman and CEO Michael Ward describes how the company has focused on innovative technology and systems, environmental efficiency, and community involvement in order to continue to drive sustainable business results for the long term.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Innovating Communities: Colorado Symphony

Apr 19, 2016 3:15 PM ET

In 2015, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performed the entire Arrow “Five Years Out” overture. This original musical composition reflects Arrow’s commitment to innovation and represents the orchestra’s expansion into creating original music. Arrow is the Symphony’s presenting sponsor for the 2016 season.

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary by Unveiling New Initiative to Protect the Planet

Apr 19, 2016 3:15 PM ET

In honor of its 20th anniversary, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) announced today a targeted philanthropic strategy to help protect the planet through collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations that will help threatened wildlife and inspire a lifelong love for nature in young people. The new initiative, called “Reverse the Decline, Increase the Time,” is aimed at reversing the decline of 10 threatened species through scientific research, community collaboration, and increasing the time kids spend in nature.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BJ's Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Cardinal Cushing Centers

Apr 19, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Cardinal Cushing Centers recently received a $10,000 grant from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation. This grant was used to purchase a SMART Table and accompanying technology for South Shore Industries, Cushing’s employment training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Health & Healthcare

You Don’t Have to Walk the Journey Alone

Apr 19, 2016 2:20 PM ET

Stories like Melissa’s are why it’s more important than ever for LIVESTRONG to continue providing free programs and services to people facing cancer. Your generous support makes it all possible. And, when you make a gift today, your dollars will DOUBLE thanks to a matching gift challenge from the Shine Foundation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Anthony Guerrero Appointed to International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Apr 19, 2016 2:00 PM ET

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) announced today that Anthony Guerrero, Director of Sustainability at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), will join the ILFI’s Board of Directors. Guerrero leads the development of sustainability strategies for NRDC’s core operations, and has already instituted Living Building Challenge (LBC) principles into his projects. Under his leadership, NRDC achieved LBC Petal Certifications for its Chicago and Beijing offices, and is pursuing certification for its newest expansions in Chicago and San Francisco.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Being Socially Responsible Is More Important Than Ever

Apr 19, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Your company needs to be socially responsible because people are starting to value socially responsible companies more than ever.

Environment

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Offers 42 MPG on the Highway

Apr 19, 2016 1:25 PM ET

Offering EPA-estimated highway mileage of 42 mpg, the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is unsurpassed in its segment for fuel highway economy.

Health & Healthcare

The Doctor Is In: From Menacizing to Medicalizing

Apr 19, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Humans have struggled with the nature of mental disorder since at least the beginning of recorded time, and many of the powerful metaphors of such live on with unbelievably deep and strong roots – they just won’t give up their holds on our minds, whether consciously or unconsciously. Many contain truths and helpful ideas, but each also falls short of providing a clear way forward for how to think about this human condition that impacts all of humanity and each of us.

Environment

Boeing's Environmental Achievements Highlighted in New Business Roundtable Report

Apr 19, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Boeing is featured in a new report released this week by Business Roundtable that details our achievements in creating a more sustainable world and a better quality of life for all Americans.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands 2015 CSR Report Showcases Efforts To Feed The World For Good

Apr 19, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced today it released its online 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting its performance in relation to the Company’s overall strategy and governance, in addition to progress made across four strategic areas of focus: food, people, community and environment.

Energy

B.C. LNG Poised to Reduce Global GHGs

Apr 19, 2016 11:50 AM ET

Experts say Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in British Columbia will help put a significant dent in Asian greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, helping reduce smog caused by coal-fired power production.

Environment

Time Warner Cable Celebrates Earth Month with Cardboard Challenge

Apr 19, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Earth Day is this Friday, April 22, and I’m happy to share that through a new partnership with the Imagination Foundation, Time Warner Cable (TWC) is introducing the 2016 Earth Day Cardboard Challenge. This Challenge provides an opportunity for children of all ages and the adults who support them to create novel, imaginative and sustainable solutions out of cardboard and other recycled materials.

Environment

Earth Week Guest Post: Find Your Cause and Make a Difference

Apr 19, 2016 10:55 AM ET

We invited five individuals and organizations to share their thoughts on sustainability for our annual Earth Week guest post series. The founder and president of Living Lands & Waters, an “industrial strength” river cleanup organization, kicks off the series.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Are You Ready to Invest in Women?

Apr 19, 2016 10:45 AM ET

One of the most important question over the next few years - Are you Ready to Invest in Women?

Environment

Mandatory Carbon Pricing Acceptable to Most Business Leaders

Apr 19, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Most business leaders say a mandatory price on carbon is no problem! In fact, it could bring opportunities. See how they’re acting on #ClimateChange and preparing for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

First set of GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards released for public comment

Apr 19, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Environment

Green Buildings: Good for the Environment, Occupants and the Bottom Line

Apr 19, 2016 9:10 AM ET

Green buildings are good for the environment—that is well known. But what benefits do they offer the people who inhabit them?