Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

OneWest Bank Wins Recognition At The 12th Annual Stevie® Awards

Mar 1, 2018 1:25 PM ET

Education

Edison NJ Mayor Lankey Speaks to goIT Students About STEM at Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Mar 1, 2018 12:55 PM ET

Energy

Bringing Renewable Energy to the Grid in the Rapidly Developing World

Mar 1, 2018 12:45 PM ET

As the demand for computing power grows exponentially, there has been a push from both outside of, and within the IT sector to reduce the carbon emissions and energy consumption associated with the world’s rapidly expanding IT infrastructure, which consists largely of data center facilities. The reality is that efficiency improvements won’t be enough to meet the exploding demand for data, and the compute power necessary to provide it.

Education

Informing Citizens of Tomorrow: How Discovery Education Connects with Classrooms

Mar 1, 2018 12:35 PM ET

For Discovery Education, partnerships that drive social impact in classrooms are a key component of our mission to improve learning for K-12 students. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, and transforms teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development and the largest professional learning community of its kind.

Environment

How General Mills' Natural Brands Make Climate a Priority

Mar 1, 2018 12:30 PM ET

From investing in sustainability enhancing technology to supporting regenerative agriculture programs, General Mills is taking on one of today's most pressing environmental issues.

Research, Reports & Publications

New GRI Service to Improve CSR Report Quality

Mar 1, 2018 12:30 PM ET

GRI’s new Disclosure Review Service gives feedback on sustainability reports to help improve the quality of reporting. Apply now to get feedback on your company's ESG disclosures.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized for Energy and Climate Leadership

Mar 1, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced it has won a 2018 Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in the Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Setting) category, the company’s second Climate Leadership Award in two years.

Green Infrastructure

With Great Wolf Set to Open, Leaders Focus on Exit 13 Beautification

Mar 1, 2018 11:15 AM ET

The City of LaGrange, GA is looking to make a good first impression on the 500,000 plus visitors who are expected to drive through the city on The Ray starting this spring.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Victory Garden Funds New Home for Family in Haiti

Mar 1, 2018 11:00 AM ET

As an employee of Timberland, I am offered up to 40 paid community service hours each year through the company’s Path of Service™ program, now in its 26th year. One of the ways I use my hours is to manage the Timberland Victory Garden, a raised-bed vegetable garden located on the front lawn of our global headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Award Honors PNC for Its Community Legal Work

Mar 1, 2018 11:00 AM ET

PNC is recognized for its commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who otherwise could not afford to pay for legal services.
The national Pro Bono Institute gave its annual Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award to the bank Feb. 22, 2018. The award is given to an individual or organization for exemplary pro bono service providing legal services to the poor, disadvantaged and other individuals or groups unable to secure legal assistance to address critical problems

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VIDEO | Meet the Consumers Energy Green Team

Mar 1, 2018 10:35 AM ET

By reducing their environmental footprint and increasing awareness of recycling and other "green" initiatives, Consumers Energy is bettering the communities in which they live, work and play.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CVS Health Foundation Increases Access to Health Care Across the Country With $1 Million in New Grants

Mar 1, 2018 10:00 AM ET

As part of its ongoing effort to making quality health care convenient and affordable for more Americans, the CVS Health Foundation, a private charitable organization created by CVS Health (NYSE:CVS), today extended its commitment to the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) with $1 million in new grants to 49 Free and Charitable Clinics across the country. The new grants will focus on improving health outcomes for patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Chamber Foundation Seeks Nominations to Recognize Top Corporate Citizens

Mar 1, 2018 10:00 AM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today began accepting nominations for its annual Citizens Awards, which recognize businesses for their positive impact on society.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation Salutes Hall of Fame Members

Mar 1, 2018 9:35 AM ET

Whole Planet Foundation thrives because of the support of amazing volunteers, fundraisers, and advocates who generously contribute to its mission to alleviate global poverty, especially during the Annual Prosperity Campaign each March. From a Whole Foods Market cashier sporting a Mohawk to an office-based analyst coordinating a Ping Pong for Prosperity tournament, please join us in celebrating the members of the Whole Planet Foundation Hall of Fame who have dedicated themselves to creating opportunities for the world’s poorest people.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SC Johnson Recognized for Environmental Leadership at 7th Annual Climate Leadership Conference

Mar 1, 2018 9:30 AM ET

SC Johnson today announced it has received a Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (GHG) Goal Setting. The company has set an aggressive goal of further reducing GHG emissions 15 percent by 2020 from the base set in 2015. This could result in a reduction of more than 15,000 metric tons of emissions over five years.

Education

10 Schools Named Finalists in the $2 Million* Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest for Using STEAM to Improve Their Communities

Mar 1, 2018 9:15 AM ET

Today, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the 10 national finalists in the 8th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a nationwide competition that challenges students in grades 6-12 to creatively use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) skills to address real-world issues and inspire change in their local communities. The 10 national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest will receive a minimum of $50,000* in Samsung technology for their school and a trip to the final pitch event in New York City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Foster Care Adoption

Mar 1, 2018 9:00 AM ET

March is National Professional Social Worker Month. This is a time for us to celebrate the men and women who work with some of the most challenging situations in our child welfare departments.

Innovation & Technology

2018 UpPrize: BNY Mellon Social Innovation Challenge Launches March 1

Mar 1, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Southwestern Pennsylvania entrepreneurs have two opportunities this year to compete for grants and technical assistance through UpPrize, a social innovation challenge sponsored by the BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania and The Forbes Funds. In its third year of operation, UpPrize connects local entrepreneurs and innovators with the region's nonprofit community and the people they serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Donates $10,000 to United Way of Santa Barbara County in Support of Thomas Fire & Flood Fund

Mar 1, 2018 9:00 AM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently donated $10,000 to United Way of Santa Barbara County in support of the Thomas Fire & Flood Fund following the severe aftermath of the wildfires and flooding that affected the Santa Barbara area in December 2017.

Health & Healthcare

During National Nutrition Month, Aramark, American Heart Association Discuss Their Bold Health Goal

Mar 1, 2018 9:00 AM ET

March is National Nutrition Month! Throughout the month, Aramark and the American Heart Association will present a series of videos highlighting the work of their breakthrough health impact initiative, Healthy for Life 20 By 20. Experts from Aramark and the American Heart Association, as well as community members, will talk about the multi-year collaboration, and how we are working together to help millions lead healthier lives.

Education

Free Online Courses Change the Lives of Tunisian and Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Mar 1, 2018 8:25 AM ET

In North Africa, HP LIFE jump-starts new business leaders with digital training and one-on-one local support.

Sustainable Development Goals

Diverse Sustainability: The Mahindra Group Joins WBCSD

Mar 1, 2018 8:20 AM ET

The Mahindra Group, one of India’s leading business houses, today joined nearly 200 forward thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Non-GMO Project Verification Takes Food Manufacturers by Storm

Mar 1, 2018 8:00 AM ET

As one of the fastest growing value-added labels in modern grocery history, the Non-GMO Project Verified label has tapped into one of the core memes of the current zeitgeist – the quest for authenticity. As food and agricultural technologies advance with ever increasing speed, so too, it seems, does the demand for simplification, a harkening back to the way things were. Finding themselves in the middle, brand owners and food manufacturers are now reexamining their suppliers and production operations to determine how best to meet this demand.

Health & Healthcare

Welltower Announces Stock Ticker Change to “WELL”

Feb 28, 2018 4:30 PM ET

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) today announced the New York Stock Exchange has approved a change of its stock trading ticker symbol to “WELL,” effective with the opening of trading today. The previous trading ticker symbol was “HCN.” In celebration of this milestone, Thomas J. DeRosa, chief executive officer, will ring the Opening Bell® of the NYSE alongside Chris Winkle, CEO of Sunrise Senior Living, and representatives of three premier institutions focused on meeting the health and wellness needs of the greater New York metropolitan region: NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and Citymeals on Wheels. Mr. DeRosa also will be joined by Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, the CEO Force for Good.

Energy

Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100 Now Green-e Certified

Feb 28, 2018 4:00 PM ET

As of 2018 Peninsula Clean Energy's (PCE's) ECO100 option is now certified by Green-e Energy, the leading renewable energy certification and verification program in North America administered by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). Fourteen cities, the County of San Mateo, and the social media company Facebook have chosen to power their operations with PCE's 100% renewable electricity product, which is available to all San Mateo County residents and businesses.