Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

A New Vision for Corporate Community Engagement in the Digital Age

Apr 20, 2017 7:30 AM ET

For over a decade, leading companies have worked to make their community engagement programs more strategic. In this post, VolunteeMatch President Greg Baldwin shares his thoughts on why so few have succeeded — until now.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Join Albertsons Companies in Reducing Food Waste This Earth Day

Apr 20, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Environment

LA Galaxy, adidas and Major League Soccer Collaborate with Parley for the Oceans to Debut First MLS Jerseys Made from Parley Ocean Plastic™

Apr 19, 2017 7:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy, adidas, Major League Soccer and Parley for the Oceans have united today to raise awareness around the harmful impact of marine plastic pollution with the unveiling of adidas MLS Parley club jerseys. The kits—each made from technical yarns containing Parley Ocean Plastic™—will be worn by both teams Sunday, April 23, in conjunction with Protect the Pitch Day, when the LA Galaxy host Seattle Sounders FC at StubHub Center.

Events, Media & Communications

Final Days to Save on Registration for Susty Forum!

Apr 19, 2017 5:00 PM ET

Join us at the 2017 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit in Washington, D.C. June 26-28. This year, more than 300 private and public sector leaders and innovators will explore how the circular economy drives business growth, performance, and contributes to a more competitive economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Culture Matters Most

Apr 19, 2017 5:00 PM ET

Those of us associated with senior living often receive several industry newsletters every morning. They almost always include the latest on the hottest topic — staffing, specifically the challenges faced in hiring, training and retaining committed employees to care for residents.

Environment

Republic Services Celebrates Earth Day in Sonoma County with Enhancements to Recycling Capabilities

Apr 19, 2017 4:20 PM ET

Education

Financial Literacy: For Kids, Adding Dollars and Sense

Apr 19, 2017 4:10 PM ET

On the eve of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) initiative called Talk With Our Kids About Money Day, they and 29 other teams from Hilltop and from Burlington’s St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School gathered at the competition to share projects about the value of money.

Environment

Environmental Due Diligence Considerations for Retail Fuel Outlet Transactions

Apr 19, 2017 3:35 PM ET

Environmental liabilities and risks associated with retail fuel outlet transactions can take various forms but primarily revolve around 3 areas - subsurface contamination issues, regulatory compliance issues, and business risks. Antea Group helps you take a closer look at what you need to know to protect yourself.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Barco and Wendy’s – A Shared Commitment to Improving the Lives of Children

Apr 19, 2017 3:30 PM ET

Barco, Wendy’s uniform supplier, has not only been a great supplier to our system, but a great partner to our brand charity of choice, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® (DTFA). Barco started their Hats Off program several years ago and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Wendy’s crew hat is donated to the DTFA. Their founder, Michael Donner, is also on the DTFA’s Supplier Advisory Council. Everyone at Wendy’s is thankful to have Barco as a partner on our journey to find forever families for children in foster care.

Environment

El Lago Named “Green Power Community” in Texas by U.S. EPA

Apr 19, 2017 3:30 PM ET

The city of El Lago, Texas, has been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a “Green Power Community.” El Lago, the only city in Texas to currently hold this recognition, is collectively using more than 1.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually from Green Mountain Energy.

Energy

Podcast: What’s Next for Green Energy?

Apr 19, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Today’s infrastructure, with its aging roads, bridges and ports, is arguably the largest hurdle for alternative fuels and the energy sources of tomorrow. Efficiency, technology and scale are also major barriers to the wider adoption of green energy.

Environment

Campbell Soup Company, Church & Dwight, Henkel, Nestlé Waters North America, RB, Unilever, and Ocean Spray Join How2Recycle® Label Program.

Apr 19, 2017 1:35 PM ET

At the Walmart Sustainability Milestone Summit event today, Campbell Soup Company, Church & Dwight, Henkel, Nestlé Waters North America, RB, and Unilever all announced that they will be joining the How2Recycle® label program to educate consumers how to recycle packaging correctly.

Environment

Caribou Cookies Help ‘Bring Back the Wild’ in Northern Alberta

Apr 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Eight-year-old Emily was happy to roll-up her sleeves and make some serious dough – cookie dough that is – to help protect her favourite animal, the woodland caribou.

Environment

AEG to Host Earth Day Collection Drive in Downtown Los Angeles

Apr 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Rebuilding Month: Preserving Affordable Housing

Apr 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Rebuilding Together preserves existing affordable housing by providing free home repairs, which often enables low-income senior homeowners to age in place in a home that is safe, healthy and affordable.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

1 Employee Benefit That Will Give Your Company a Competitive Edge

Apr 19, 2017 12:25 PM ET

Since the Industrial Revolution, companies have offered employee benefits and perks to compete for and retain top talent. Common employee benefits that companies offer (and employees expect) include, health insurance, retirement plans, stock options, and paid leave.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Learning How to Lead Together: A Conversation with Vikki Spruill, President & CEO of the Council on Foundations (COF)

Apr 19, 2017 12:20 PM ET

Champions for Social Good Podcast: Jamie Serino speaks with Vikki Spruill, President of COF about how foundations can collaborate and leverage resources to magnify impact and advance social good.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Purina Made Fetch Happen [Again]

Apr 19, 2017 12:00 PM ET

As an older dog, life can sometimes be a little ruff. Around age 7 I felt myself slowing down — it took me a little longer to find the stick, or to realize there was a squirrel nearby which needed my help being swiftly directed towards a tree.

Environment

SCA Presents “Bees in the Boardroom” to Kick off Earth Week Activities

Apr 19, 2017 12:00 PM ET

SCA welcomed Suzanne Matlock of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild to educate its Philadelphia-based employees on the important role that bees have in sustainability.

Energy

PaperWorks Invests $3.5 Million to Maximize Wabash, Indiana Plant Efficiency; Earns Duke Energy Incentive

Apr 19, 2017 11:10 AM ET

PLAINFIELD, Ind., April 19, 2017 /3BL Media/ – PaperWorks Industries has made a strategic investment of approximately $3.5 million to reduce its energy consumption at its Wabash operations. The result earned the company a $1.13 million incentive payment from Duke Energy’s Smart$aver® Custom program, which helps reduce the purchase and installation costs of high-efficiency equipment.

Environment

Pfizer’s Progress on 2020 Waste Reduction Goals

Apr 19, 2017 11:00 AM ET

In alignment with the global sustainable development goals, Pfizer has committed to reduce its total hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal by 15 percent by 2020.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: It's Finally Here!

Apr 19, 2017 10:30 AM ET

I believe that the essence of the book is captured in a question that Paul asked me years ago, and which he continues to ask people: Is climate change happening to us, or for us?

Environment

Invasion of the Lionfish Snatchers

Apr 19, 2017 10:20 AM ET

Perhaps it’s cold comfort but it turns out that we human beings are not the only species on earth hell-bent on destroying our own habitat. We share that ignominious honor with the venomous, carnivorous, and highly invasive lionfish.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful Rallies Grassroots Volunteers for Great American Cleanup Earth Day Events Nationwide

Apr 19, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that envisions a country in which every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, will rally thousands of volunteers at events across the country on and around Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, as part of its annual Great American Cleanup.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Sustainability Report: Limitless Opportunities to Create the Future

Apr 19, 2017 10:10 AM ET

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the 2016 Qualcomm Sustainability Report, which details key accomplishments from the past year of our sustainability journey.

In particular, I am excited about our new 2020 sustainability goals – a set of milestones to keep Qualcomm on track to realize our 2030 sustainability vision. Specifically, by 2020, we aspire to accomplish the following objectives.