Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Welcome to the 2019 Alliant Energy Corporate Sustainability Report from John Larsen

Nov 25, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Environment

Are You on the Hook for H&S in a Shared Office Space?

Nov 25, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Antea Group helps you navigate health and safety before signing a coworking space lease, and offers tips to ensure your employees are safe.

Events, Media & Communications

Bridgestone Partners with Inspiring Athletes in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Argentina on the Road to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Nov 25, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Bridgestone Americas will support its first of five inspiring athletes from Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Argentina on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Employees Serve Breakfast to 1,200 Community Members at Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles

Nov 25, 2019 10:00 AM ET

In celebration of AEG’s annual Season of Giving, the company’s charitable holiday initiative that encourages its employees throughout the world to engage in charitable activities in their local communities, STAPLES Center’s Premium Seating employees prepared and served breakfast to 1,200 homeless community members at Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 22.

Events, Media & Communications

Q and A with New DKMS US CEO, John Spinnato

Nov 25, 2019 9:55 AM ET

In September, DKMS US welcomed new CEO John Spinnato. He brings energy, experience, and incredible enthusiasm for his new role. Let’s get to know him!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Amgen Lands on the JUST 100 List of America’s Top Corporate Citizens

Nov 25, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Amgen was recently named among America’s top corporate citizens on the JUST 100 index for 2020. The latest JUST 100 rankings were published on Nov. 10, 2019, by Forbes and JUST Capital, a non-profit that ranks companies on issues that Americans care about.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GrowthWorks Unleashes the Power of P&G People

Nov 25, 2019 9:15 AM ET

GrowthWorks unleashes the power of P&G people – shared CEO David Taylor. It enables small teams to learn, iterate, incubate and then, scale and deliver to the market – fast!

Research, Reports & Publications

Increased Action Needed on Human Rights Reporting

Nov 25, 2019 9:00 AM ET

GRI calls on government to do more to help businesses understand, mitigate and improve their human rights impacts – by strengthening transparency and reporting requirements.

Environment

Subaru NYIAS Display Shows Commitment to National Parks

Nov 25, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America Inc. has become the National Park Foundation’s single largest corporate partner.

Health & Healthcare

Albertsons In-Store Clinics Launch AI-Powered Diabetes Exam

Nov 25, 2019 8:45 AM ET

CarePortMD retail health clinics at Albertsons Cos. grocery stores can now administer an eye exam to identify diabetic retinopathy by FDA-cleared autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic system IDx-DR. The in-store health clinics are the first to roll out this type of A

Education

A Gift of Green Education for a Land Rich in Natural Beauty

Nov 25, 2019 8:30 AM ET

It is a land of spectacular natural beauty – an azure sky, rolling grassland, crystal-clear rivers, roaming herds of cattle, and, in summertime, blooming galsang flowers, a native floral species that symbolises the happiness of the Tibetan people.

Environment

U.S. House Leaders Call for a Nationwide Goal to Achieve 100% Clean Energy by 2050

Nov 23, 2019 9:55 AM ET

As the Trump administration begins the formal process to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, U.S. House leaders dropped new legislation this week to establish a nationwide goal to achieve net-zero-carbon emissions across the economy by 2050.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Supports the Houston Food Bank

Nov 22, 2019 4:20 PM ET

Help United Airlines raise funds for the Houston Food Bank (HFB). The community partner lost over 2 million pounds worth of perishable food due to a freezer malfunction last week.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bye Bye, Bei Bei, Bye Bye

Nov 22, 2019 4:15 PM ET

As a part of the company’s FedExCares “Delivering for Good” initiative, FedEx uses its global network and logistics expertise to help organizations with mission-critical needs in times of disaster and for special shipments.

Health & Healthcare

Bone Marrow Donor and Kid Kraddick Radio Producer Nick Adams to Be Honored at Annual DKMS Awards Breakfast

Nov 22, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Nick Adams, the Associate Producer of the nationally syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on KISS 106 FM (Dallas) has been spreading the word about becoming a lifesaving donor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Financial Times Recognizes CBRE as a Diversity Leader in Europe

Nov 22, 2019 3:45 PM ET

CBRE has secured a place in the first ever Financial Times Diversity Leaders report for its EMEA business, and is the only commercial real estate services firm on the list.

Environment

Bacardi Makes Sure the Future Doesn’t Suck

Nov 22, 2019 2:30 PM ET

We're making sure #TheFutureDoesntSuck! CEO Mahesh Madhavan and Casa Bacardí's Wesley Elizabeth Cullen talk about sustainability initiatives at the company. Join them in the pledge to reduce single-use plastic!

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Agriculture: Giving Back to Local Communities in the USA and Canada

Nov 22, 2019 2:00 PM ET

New Holland, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial N.V., is supporting agricultural non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada in conjunction with its Great New Holland Haytools Giveaway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Project to Support 9,800 People

Nov 22, 2019 1:40 PM ET

The Poverty is Unnecessary Fund raised $275,000 through members Alaffia, Cedar’s Foods, Dr. Praeger’s Purely Sensible Foods, Health-Ade Kombucha, Honest Tea, KeVita, Pact, Stacy’s, TAZO, The Republic of Tea and Tony’s Chocolonely.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Intel Rule: Action to Improve Diversity in the Legal Profession

Nov 22, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, Intel will not retain or use outside law firms in the U.S. that are average or below average on diversity.

Environment

How Republic Services Is Taking the Lead on Recycling

Nov 22, 2019 12:00 PM ET

At Republic Services, we know it’s our responsibility to find innovative solutions to today’s recycling and solid waste challenges. When the recycling industry faced a crisis, Republic Services met it head-on with investments...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Domtar and SCA: Transforming Communities Together

Nov 22, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Visitors to Warriors’ Path State Park in Tennesse will enjoy a smoother hike this fall, thanks to the efforts of Domtar’s EarthChoice® Ambassadors (ECAs). These volunteers are committed to transforming communities where they live, work and play.

Research, Reports & Publications

Water Management at Caterpillar

Nov 22, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Around the world, Caterpillar facilities take water scarcity and water management seriously, with results that highlight the scale of positive impact that its operations can have.

Innovation & Technology

Building Trust Into AI

Nov 22, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming foundational technologies used to inform decisions that make a big difference in the world. As a result, addressing issues of bias and fairness in these systems and applications is essential.

Diversity & Inclusion

Full STEAM Ahead for Girls

Nov 22, 2019 10:05 AM ET

More than 50 girls spent the day with Stanley Black & Decker mentors at the Silverstone University Technical College in the United Kingdom to learn about the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education.