Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month This October

Oct 17, 2019 2:00 PM ET

First launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the National Endowment for the Arts, National Arts and Humanities Month was re-established in 1993 as a month-long celebration in October.

Green Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation's AIDA Cruises Pioneering Cruise Industry's First-Ever Trial of Fuel Cell Technology

Oct 17, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc recently announced its Germany-based brand, AIDA Cruises, has partnered with leaders from the maritime and engineering sectors to pilot the world's first fuel cell system designed to power large passenger vessels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Melwood Provides Pathways to Independence

Oct 17, 2019 1:25 PM ET

Imagine that you KNOW you can do a job. You KNOW you can contribute – but at every turn you are denied the opportunity to fulfill your potential because other people don’t think you can make the grade.

Diversity & Inclusion

The New Climate for Business: Businesses Must Respond to Women’s Voices

Oct 17, 2019 1:15 PM ET

More and more, women are speaking out and demanding businesses and governments take action—on everything from defending women’s health to protecting women from climate impacts.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Giving Tops $26 Billion in 2018, Industry-leading Report Finds, up 11% Since 2016

Oct 17, 2019 1:00 PM ET

In partnership with companies, CECP found in their annual Giving in Numbers: 2019 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet key societal needs around the world

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric: Three Sustainability Steps That Boost Business

Oct 17, 2019 12:25 PM ET

Buildings have various environmental effects: GHG emissions, particle production, the release of volatile organic compounds etc. But, satisfying sustainability must be done in a way that boosts brand image, increases sales and cuts costs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Webinar: Pro Bono + The Inclusive Leader

Oct 17, 2019 12:05 PM ET

For decades, companies have been tapping into the power of pro bono service to accelerate talent development and engage employees while lifting up the communities where they live and work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion

Oct 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s.

Environment

Download Free Process Safety Management Ebook

Oct 17, 2019 11:45 AM ET

Download Antea Group’s Free Process Safety Management Ebook!

Environment

“Upcycling” Old Crayons through Crayola’s Crayon Melter

Oct 17, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Accelerating Access to Health Through Philanthropic Investment: Thinking Beyond the Initial Investment

Oct 17, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Corporate giving is not a new concept. Most companies make philanthropic donations or contributions to causes that are important to them. MilliporeSigma is no exception — but I’d like to think that our process is unique

Environment

Stop and Thank Your Local Hard-Working Wetlands

Oct 17, 2019 10:40 AM ET

Coastal wetlands work hard. They have many roles and functions that we hold valuable but don’t necessarily stop to think about.

Innovation & Technology

Alliance Data’s Vigilance and Continued Commitment to Cybersecurity

Oct 17, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Every October, Alliance Data recognizes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month as an opportunity to remind our associates of cybersecurity best practices and reflect on our own security framework, protocols and governance.

Environment

The Corporate Elite Must Reconcile If They Are Wealth Hoarders or Climate Protectors. They Can’t Be Both!

Oct 17, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Climate change has arrived sooner than we expected and the seriousness of this crisis cannot be overstated.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Call for Applicants to Support GRI’s Standard Setting

Oct 17, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Opportunity to join the Global Sustainability Standards Board - the body responsible for setting the GRI Standards

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak Index - The Convergence of Health and Environment

Oct 17, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Tetra Pak has revealed the findings from a global research study in partnership with Ipsos on the two most pressing consumer demands: the environment and health.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade Certified Produce Sales Up 30 Percent

Oct 17, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Fair Trade USA® reports significant growth in its produce category, evidenced by a 30 percent increase in sales volume in 2018. Growth in the produce category included the introduction of 8 new Fair Trade Certified™ products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Critical Time for You and the ACLU to Protect People’s Rights

Oct 17, 2019 9:05 AM ET

For nearly a century, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been our country’s leading defender of civil liberties.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Minera El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, is Recognized for Lowering Carbon Footprint With Tire Recovery Program

Oct 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Thanks to a new tire renewal program, Minera El Abra, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, was recognized for reducing its CO2 emission by 53 tons – or 35 percent.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Honored With Fifth Consecutive EPA SmartWay® Excellence Award, Third Consecutive High Performer Recognition

Oct 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corp’s Integrated Supply Chain org. is once again being honored for its leadership in the categories of freight supply-chain energy and environmental performance, being awarded the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award for a fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Launches Third Annual Fundraising Campaign in Canada With Centraide

Oct 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Gildan is excited to launch its third consecutive Centraide fundraising campaign within its Montreal offices.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon Pricing Management Briefing – Complimentary Copy

Oct 17, 2019 6:00 AM ET

Carbon markets are now seen as a way to drive efficiencies in the economies of countries and have grown momentum among countries and business to bring down emissions and drive investment into cleaner alternatives.

Environment

Major Environmental Groups Call on Businesses to Lead on Climate Policy

Oct 16, 2019 9:55 PM ET

Eleven leading environmental and sustainable business organizations published an open letter in the New York Times today, urging the CEOs of Corporate America to step up their engagement on climate policy.

Sustainable Development Goals

This World Food Day, We Must All Take Action to Achieve Zero Hunger

Oct 16, 2019 7:30 PM ET

On World Food Day, Fiona Dawson, Global President Mars Food, Multisales and Global Customers, reflects on our Food ecosystem and how we can make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Employees “Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 16, 2019 5:30 PM ET

Mohawk Industries employees recently gathered at locations in Calhoun, Ga. and Dalton, Ga. for the company’s annual Pink Out awareness events to celebrate their partnership with Susan G. Komen