Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Media & Communications

State of Minnesota Launches Live State-Wide Sustainability Website on FigBytes Sustainability Software Platform

Oct 1, 2019 5:00 AM ET

FigBytes today announced that the State of Minnesota’s Office of Enterprise Sustainability has launched a live website powered by FigBytes’ sustainability software platform, which showcases real-time tracking of the State’s sustainability progress.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact Targets Gender Equality

Oct 1, 2019 4:00 AM ET

The United Nations Global Compact today announced a new global initiative to increase women's representation and leadership in business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac Shares 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Comprehensive Report Demonstrates Aflac's Purpose - 'The Aflac Way'

Oct 1, 2019 12:25 AM ET

The comprehensive report highlights the actions and initiatives led by the company's leaders, employees and independent sales agents, who demonstrate Aflac's purpose through their actions.

Events, Media & Communications

VMware at Climate Week 2019

Sep 30, 2019 6:30 PM ET

Last week, leaders from around the world convened in New York for the United Nation’s Climate Summit. The goal was to gather consensus on how we double down on commitments and actions to curb carbon emissions globally.

Environment

Climate Week NYC: 3M, HP Among Brands Using Their Might, Science to Protect Precious Resources

Sep 30, 2019 5:45 PM ET

At the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit, HP Inc. announced its next steps in creating a forest-positive future for printing with longstanding partner and conservation leader World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Energy

Restaurants Set Table for Induction Cookware to Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs

Sep 30, 2019 3:45 PM ET

Russi is among several SCE customers who have expressed an interest in exploring the benefits of induction cookware.

Green Infrastructure

The Place Makers Episode 3 - Changi Airport, Singapore

Sep 30, 2019 3:35 PM ET

Energy

Mohawk Group Installs Latest Smartflower at Florida School as Part of Commitment to “Handprints Over Footprints”

Sep 30, 2019 3:10 PM ET

Students at Emma Jewel Charter Academy now have a unique hands-on opportunity to study alternative energy and sustainability with the installation of an on-campus smartflower™ solar energy unit.

Diversity & Inclusion

When Addressing the Abilities Community, Words Matter and People Come First

Sep 30, 2019 3:05 PM ET

The words we use and why we use them play an essential role in building an inclusive culture. Language can increase visibility and empathy for groups that have been marginalized or misunderstood in the past

Sustainable Development Goals

Aligning Business Purpose to the Sustainable Development Goals: Why Companies Should Put Social and Environmental Impact First

Sep 30, 2019 3:00 PM ET

These days I am often introduced as a social entrepreneur. I am not sure this tag enthuses me: I believe that the original purpose for setting up an industry or business is public good and by that measure all businesses should be social businesses.

Innovation & Technology

Women Who Code Launches Network in Costa Rica

Sep 30, 2019 2:15 PM ET

Women Who Code (WWCode), the world’s largest and most active organization of women engineers, with the support of VMware, has announced the launch of our newest WWCode Network in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Environment

5 Things to Tackle Climate Change

Sep 30, 2019 1:50 PM ET

Climate change is no longer part of an abstract, distant future. It’s here today. But we can and must take action to limit these impacts as much as possible.

Sustainable Development Goals

#SDGs 3, 13, 14, 15 – Good Health & Well-Being, Climate Action, Life Below the Water, Life on Land

Sep 30, 2019 1:35 PM ET

MEC’s Community Investment (CI) vision is to build a community of active outdoor enthusiasts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employees at Merck are Powered by Inclusion

Sep 30, 2019 1:05 PM ET

This month marks the fourth annual Global Diversity & Inclusion Experience Month at Merck. Throughout the month employees have the opportunity to celebrate and experience first-hand different aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Day of Service with Alexion Interns

Sep 30, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Alexion’s interns like to stay ahead of the curve. While the majority of employees will be spending Thursday, September 26th volunteering with nonprofit organizations around the globe, Alexion’s summer interns could not wait.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 10 Semifinalists Announced for 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest

Sep 30, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Ten of Detroit’s next big business ideas have been ‘hatched’ after being named a semifinalist in the 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Moody’s Highlights Pathway to Prosperity, an Initiative for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Sep 30, 2019 12:45 PM ET

On September 3, 2019, Moody’s Corporation announced Pathway to Prosperity, a collaboration between its affiliate Finagraph and America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, at SBDC’s Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.

Environment

2019 Climate Action Summit: Businesses Are Pulling Governments towards a Net Zero Economy

Sep 30, 2019 12:35 PM ET

While the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit included a handful of positive announcements, the ambition of these announcements does not match the urgency that climate change demands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nominate Your Company for the 2020 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability (Due Oct 16)

Sep 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Nominations are now being accepted for the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 2019 Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Working to Invest in its People

Sep 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Caterpillar's workforce is made up of smart, diverse, committed people who work together to help build a better world.

Environment

From Chaos to Order: Antea Group Reduces Risks and Costs for Petroleum Client

Sep 30, 2019 11:35 AM ET

At a petroleum leak site, Antea Group took over remediation, and performed a lifecycle and strategy analysis including closure path forecasting.

Research, Reports & Publications

Strengthening Connections. Fostering Success: PNC Highlights CSR Achievements

Sep 30, 2019 11:35 AM ET

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s annual progress in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus areas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bacardi Announces European Launch of Shake Your Future, a Life-Changing Experience Giving the Unemployed a New Start in Mixology

Sep 30, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announced the European launch of its initiative to help tackle youth unemployment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Sponsors Financial Aid Advisors in Isle of Wight County, Virginia Through GRASP

Sep 30, 2019 11:10 AM ET

The company’s $30,000 contribution will enable GRASP to provide students with free, confidential, one-on-one college-access advising that assists students and families in obtaining funding for post-secondary education.

Events, Media & Communications

GRI Standards Launched in Italian

Sep 30, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Companies in Italy supported to disclose their impacts using the world’s leading sustainability reporting framework - following Italian becoming latest translation of the GRI Standards.