Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Getting Back Up: Toyota Donates RAV4 Hybrid to Veteran Who Stands Tall

Apr 13, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Army Sergeant First Class Jeffrey Hackett knew the house he and his fellow soldiers were trying to clear on Aug. 15, 2011, in Afghanistan could be occupied by the Taliban and armed with improvised explosive devices. He knew exactly what the wire sticking out of the ground meant and immediately turned around, but it was too late.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX Employee Recognized With Industry Award for Environmental Excellence

Apr 13, 2016 3:15 PM ET

CSX Director of Construction Engineering Michael Hoey was presented with the Association of American Railroads’ John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award on Tuesday evening for his career contributions to elevating environmental standards in rail construction and design processes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Impact Report Update 2015

Apr 13, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The 2015 Bloomberg Impact Report Update provides a detailed look at Bloomberg’s sustainability efforts and outcomes from the past year and details commitments for the future. The report also features an introductory letter from founder Mike Bloomberg.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating the Lab of the Future: A Shift Toward Agility, Flexibility and Efficiency

Apr 13, 2016 2:55 PM ET

Highly trained scientists are working very hard to find treatment and technology advances to help our society better manage the needs of aging populations and chronic diseases. The demands from an aging global population and emerging societies that are spending more on healthcare means that this is a growth area.

Events, Media & Communications

CITGO Marks 18 Years as Presenting Sponsor of the Special Olympics of South Texas Spring Games

Apr 13, 2016 2:45 PM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation marked its 18th year as presenting sponsor of the Special Olympics Area 2 (South Texas) Spring Games on April 2. More than 600 athletes from 16 area counties convened at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi to compete in the 33rd annual Spring Games. Volunteers from the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery were on hand to help escort teams during opening ceremonies, run track and field events, serve as timekeepers, park cars, and congratulate competitors.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making the Global Goals Our Business

Apr 13, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Not everyone gets to live their dream job, but I feel extremely lucky and grateful that I do. I lead GSK’s global employee volunteering efforts, including PULSE, our flagship program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Systems Change for Inclusive Employment: Is It Worth It?

Apr 13, 2016 2:10 PM ET

Systems change is hard. It’s especially hard when the current system seemingly works. It takes a lot of dedicated people who share a vision to make it happen.Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States are currently in the midst of moving from a system of day programs and sheltered workshops to a system promoting employment within a person’s community. It’s a movement from segregated settings to inclusive settings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Cora McNeil, UnitedHealth Group on Employee Engagement

Apr 13, 2016 1:20 PM ET

In this video filmed at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference, Cora McNeil, Senior Program Manager in the Office of Social Responsibility at UnitedHealth Group, describes how giving and volunteering can enhance overall employee health.

Environment

5 Ways Renters and Urban Dwellers Can Go Green - Whirlpool Corp. Institute of Home Science

Apr 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

One of the biggest myths about "going green" is that you have to make a major investment to make a difference.

Health & Healthcare

Bringing the Doctor to the Doorstep in Mexico City

Apr 13, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Increased urbanisation has fuelled the consumption of processed food and beverage, rich in sugar, fat and sodium.[3] Simultaneously, city dwellers have experienced a decrease in the time available for food preparation and physical exercise, which drives the rapid increase in levels of overweight, obesity and related diseases in Mexico City.

Health & Healthcare

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands – Join GOJO in Supporting the WHO’s Annual Global Campaign

Apr 13, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Celebrates Service Driven Employees

Apr 13, 2016 12:00 PM ET

At Timberland, there is a strong sense of pride among employees for the company’s established heritage of environmental and social justice, which is rooted in a long-standing commitment to service. This dedication to service is still alive today. President Stewart Whitney and the Timberland community recently celebrated a group of its employees at a special event recognizing the group’s outstanding commitment to service with an induction into the company’s “40’s Club” program. The program, which was conceived to infuse volunteerism into the company’s DNA and culture, honors employees who serve all of their 40 paid community service hours each year.

Events, Media & Communications

5th GRI Global Conference 2016

Apr 13, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Join GRI and up to 1,500 sustainability leaders from around the globe to exchange leading-edge knowledge on best practices, innovations and trends that are empowering sustainable decisions and changing the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick

Apr 13, 2016 11:00 AM ET

April 28 is National Superhero Day, and all month long CureSearch will empower companies and individuals to #PowerUp and support real superheroes, children’s cancer fighters and survivors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

It’s Time Responsible Business Became Business as Usual

Apr 13, 2016 11:00 AM ET

I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of graduate students about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and my own career in social impact. The discussion was stimulating and the students asked probing questions. After the session, a young woman approached me and said that she would love to have a job like mine and change the world, to give away a company’s money to support worthy causes. My heart sank. In my experience, CSR can be a powerful force to transform corporate culture and align business activities with social benefit. While pure philanthropy remains an important component of CSR, the field has evolved beyond giving.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winners of National Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest for Public Schools Selected to Participate in the 2016 White House Science Fair

Apr 13, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Two of the five National Winners of the 2016 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest will present their projects at the sixth and final White House Science Fair, hosted by President Barack Obama, today.

Social Impact & Volunteering

I Am

Apr 13, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Children in foster care face stereotypes that simply aren’t true. These children are not trouble makers, too old or unable to live with a family; they are not unadoptable. Children come into care because they have been abused or neglected. Through no fault of their own, they are removed from their homes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Measuring the Impact of Volunteering and of Volunteers

Apr 13, 2016 10:35 AM ET

LBG Canada Relationship Manager, Jennifer Eldridge, on measuring the impact of volunteering and volunteers using the Impact Measurement Framework.

Education

Zoe Weil: Sustainable Education

Apr 13, 2016 10:15 AM ET

What's the purpose of schooling? Reading, writing and 'rithmetic, right? Well, our guest today begs to differ.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills Reports Progress on Global Responsibility Commitments

Apr 13, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Today, General Mills released its 2016 Global Responsibility Report, which outlines the company’s goals and progress in the areas of health and wellness, sustainability, workplace and community engagement. This marks the 46th year General Mills has shared a report with stakeholders and the community.

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta Names Tyler Scriven as Director

Apr 13, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Techstars Atlanta announced Tyler Scriven as director. The startup accelerator program is entering its inaugural year in Atlanta and is presented in partnership between Techstars and Cox Enterprises.

Environment

Bacardi's 'No-Straw' Movement Aims to Reduce Plastic Straw Waste

Apr 13, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Partnering With You to Do Good Things: Old Mutual Publishes Positive Futures Plan

Apr 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Old Mutual’s purpose is to help its customers thrive by enabling them to achieve their lifetime financial goals, while investing their funds in ways which create a positive future for them, their families, their communities and the world at large.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Are Your Products Exposing Children to Toxic Chemicals?

Apr 13, 2016 8:10 AM ET

Washington’s Department of Ecology, released a study last month on children’s accessory products that contained concerning amounts of cadmium and lead. The chemical levels in the 27 different products tested were in violation of Washington’s Child Protection Act, which aims to mitigate hazardous proportions of chemicals and metals in child merchandise.

Education

Teenage Filmmakers at Ghetto Film School Screen Their Thesis Project, "El Coche Rojo"

Apr 13, 2016 8:00 AM ET

This year's class of Ghetto Film School Fellows recently screened the family drama they shot on location in Spain, "El Coche Rojo," at a Paley Center for Media event in New York sponsored by 21st Century Fox. GFS teaches filmmaking to young people from communities traditionally underrepresented in Hollywood, and its Fellows Program gives the students the chance to create an entirely original short film. 21CF is a longtime supporter of Ghetto Film School and works hand-in-hand with the organization to provide new avenues into the entertainment industry.