Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Development Goals

Be Well. Do Well. Aramark's Plan for People, for Planet

Jan 10, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Aramark's purpose revolves around its mission to enrich and nourish lives: Aramark strives to create a better world by considering the company’s environmental, economic, social and ethical dimensions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Test Your Circular Economy Knowledge with a Quiz from Schneider Electric

Jan 10, 2020 1:00 PM ET

With the adoption of #CircularEconomy practices, $1 trillion could be saved globally each year by 2025. Take our quiz to see what does all this and more.

Green Infrastructure

Xylem Expands Regional Headquarters in Singapore With New Technology Hub

Jan 10, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Work at the center will be supported by Xylem’s ongoing partnership with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to address challenges brought about by climate change and increasing water demand.

Health & Healthcare

Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?

Jan 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Screens are an increasing fact of family life — the average age kids get their first mobile phone is now 10.3 years — but all of us need to power-down from time to time. Here’s how to keep digital insanity at bay for a healthier, happier family life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts in Australia

Jan 10, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The General Mills Foundation is providing monetary support to the Australian Red Cross to help impacted families and WIRES Inc to support emergency animal rescue, including koalas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help Humane Society International (HSI) Care for Animals Caught Up in the Australian Wildfires

Jan 10, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Wildlife in Australia is being devastated from the horrific fire emergency.

Innovation & Technology

Using Data-Driven Insights to Help Revive a Historic New Orleans Neighborhood

Jan 10, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Historic Claiborne Corridor in New Orleans boasts cultural roots dating back to the Mardi Gras Indians and slavery era artisans. “It was the cradle of jazz,” said Jonn E. Hankins, former executive director of New Orleans African American Museum...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Becomes First Life Insurance Company to Earn Fitwel Building Certifications

Jan 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

MetLife, Inc. today announced that it has become the first life insurance company to earn Fitwel certifications for its commitment to healthy workplaces.

Innovation & Technology

Looking Ahead to the Future of Work Around the Globe

Jan 9, 2020 4:55 PM ET

There was a brief moment in October when the U.S. Democratic presidential candidates turned away from debating the headline issues of today to a looming challenge: the future of workers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Names Nathalie Marin-Gest Head of Fresh Goods to Focus on Evolution and Growth

Jan 9, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Fair Trade USA®, the leading third-party certifier of fair trade products in North America, has named Nathalie Marin-Gest as Head of Fresh Goods, overseeing the Fair Trade Certified™ produce, floral, and seafood product categories.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet ON Semiconductor’s Gender Equality Superhero Sarabeth Knobel

Jan 9, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Sarabeth Knobel (She-Her), diversity and inclusion program manager at ON Semiconductor, was featured on Fairygodboss for being a Gender Equality Superhero 2019.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware CTO Named To Top 20 C-Suite Sustainability Champions for 2020

Jan 9, 2020 12:35 PM ET

The chief technology office at VMware is unique for including sustainability as part of its research and innovation mission. Greg Lavender recently stepped up to lead the charge as CTO, succeeding Ray O’Farrell, who has moved over to the company...

Education

Calling All Arizona Teachers: Intel and Intel Foundation to Fund 40 STEAM Teacher Grants

Jan 9, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Intel and the Intel Foundation are joining forces with the Arizona Educational Foundation to award 40 grants of up to $2,500 to 40 public school teachers from across the state to support STEAM projects and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Nonprofits and Shifting the Corporate Mindset

Jan 9, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Safe, efficient, effective philanthropy is essential for all, from corporations to foundations, to create meaningful impact through corporate giving programs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dry January Isn’t for Everyone, Experts Say. Some Drinkers Need Treatment. Others Are Trying Dry-Ish January

Jan 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Dry January has become an annual trend in the past several years, prompting many to abstain from alcohol for the inaugural month of the year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IICPSD’s Partners HP and ERTEV Launch Maker Bus Initiative to Support STEM Training in Rural Schools

Jan 9, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Ermetal Technological Education Foundation and HP launched their joint Maker Bus initiative in Bursa, Turkey. The Maker Bus will introduce STEM training to remote rural and disadvantaged schools for more than a thousand children aged 10-13.

Education

Mentoring Women in Business at Qualcomm

Jan 9, 2020 11:05 AM ET

The Mentoring Women in Business Program, implemented in collaboration with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, utilizes 3G technology to connect business professionals around the world with women entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Investing in the Future: Why Keysight Is a Leader in Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance

Jan 9, 2020 10:50 AM ET

Keystone's commitment to ESGs has now been recognized by Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), which placed them at #18 in the first annual 50 Best ESG companies listing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Becomes an Official ESG Data Provider on Open: FactSet Marketplace

Jan 9, 2020 10:20 AM ET

CSRHub, one of the world’s broadest and most consistent sets of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, is pleased to offer ESG Business Intelligence data via the Open:FactSet Marketplace as an official provider.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“Mooving” Ahead With Sustainably Sourced Milk

Jan 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

A Glimpse Into the Future: Lausanne 2020 Highlights Sustainable Approach to Games

Jan 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

When the olympic cauldron is lit in Lausanne today to mark the start of The 3rd Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG), eco-friendly fuel will be used to power the cauldron for the first time.

Education

An Amgen Scholar Travels to New Opportunities

Jan 9, 2020 9:35 AM ET

The Amgen Scholars Program changed how Jan Botthof approached problems. Through his journey, Botthof has learned that many career options are available to those with science skills that go beyond traditional benchwork.

Education

Turn Failure Into a Catalyst for Future Success

Jan 9, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Failure can be a painful experience for anyone, but is especially tough for teens who are still forming a sense of self. When people experience failure, they often report feelings of embarrassment, shame and depression.

Environment

Tetra Pak Collaborates With Hexagon in Smart Plant Engineering Platform

Jan 9, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Tetra Pak announces a collaboration with Hexagon’s PPM Division to enhance Tetra Pak’s Smart Solutions Platform.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Telecom Reaps Rewards of AI in Field Service

Jan 9, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Data flows fast and furious among a distributed workforce, and digitalization and connectivity continue to replace more traditional methods of field and office management as companies strive for ever-greater efficiency and flexibility.