Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Millennium Challenge Corporation, Bechtel and Côte d’Ivoire Government Launch New Strategic Collaboration

Sep 27, 2019 11:40 AM ET

“The Government of Côte d’Ivoire is looking forward to working with MCC and Bechtel as part of our continued efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and stability,” said Minister Patrick Achi.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Moody’s Ari Lehavi Speaks on Lending to Small Business Owners

Sep 27, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Ari Lehavi, Executive Director at Moody’s Analytics, spoke on a panel at Aspen Network of Developing Entrepreneurs’ (ANDE’s) annual conference in September, on ways to support small and growing businesses in emerging markets.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bridgestone to Supply Solar Car Tires Using Fuel-Efficient Tire Technology to 32 Teams Competing in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Sep 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will supply solar car tires using its fuel-efficient tire technology to 32 teams participating in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), for which Bridgestone is the naming rights sponsors.

Energy

Residents and Dignitaries Join ENGIE to Celebrate the Solomon Forks and East Fork Wind Projects in Kansas

Sep 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Residents, business leaders, & government officials today joined ENGIE North America to mark the grand opening of the Solomon Forks Wind Project, as well as to celebrate the East Fork Wind Project scheduled to become operational in the spring of 2020

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Cruise Line Reaffirms Commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, Increases Pledge to $33 Million by 2024

Sep 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will raise its pledge to a total of $33 million by 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alliance Data Associates on the Frontline, Fighting Hunger Where It Lives

Sep 27, 2019 10:35 AM ET

At Alliance Data, giving back to our communities is a common thread that connects and inspires us. Over the years, we’ve steadily increased our global community investment and volunteerism. Successful companies like ours must step up and use our expertise to strengthen communities and help create a future where our business and local economies can flourish.

Health & Healthcare

Diaper Need Awareness Week 2019

Sep 27, 2019 10:20 AM ET

National Diaper Need Awareness Week draws attention to the issue of diaper poverty in the U.S.. The National Diaper Bank Network states one in three U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry and healthy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Dream Deferred

Sep 27, 2019 9:45 AM ET

“Look at my choices Mija, and be sure to make better ones.” This is what my mother used to say to me when I was young. I was a happy & precocious child & my mother took great care of me. She made our home a place of love, laughter, learning, & music

Research, Reports & Publications

Hormel Foods Achieves Nonrenewable Energy Use Reduction Goal and Has Record Year of Giving

Sep 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Hormel Foods announced it has achieved its nonrenewable energy use reduction goal and had a record year of giving in its latest annual corporate responsibility report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Towards Global Goal 4 - Quality Education

Sep 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Global Goals, often seem far way. Global can feel very much out of reach. 2030 can be perceived as far beyond tomorrow.

Events, Media & Communications

Tetra Tech Sponsored an Engineering News-Record Webinar on Optimizing Water Resources through Recycling

Sep 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Around the world, we are facing a looming water crisis, pushing developers, builders, and engineers to develop innovative means of addressing water shortages.

Energy

Schneider Electric Cuts Five Years from its Carbon Neutrality Goal, Establishing Roadmap for the Carbon Neutral World

Sep 26, 2019 6:25 PM ET

Schneider Electric announced today at Climate Week NYC 2019 that it is drastically stepping up its commitment to carbon neutrality with three new actions...

Environment

HP Partners with World Wildlife Fund on Forest Protection and Restoration

Sep 26, 2019 6:15 PM ET

Partnering with World Wildlife Fund, HP is committing to the restoration, protection and conservation of 200,000 acres of forest, an area equal to the size of New York City.

Social Impact & Volunteering

As Diaper Need Awareness Grows, Kimberly-Clark and Huggies Applaud Efforts of Elected Leaders to Champion the Cause

Sep 26, 2019 5:30 PM ET

One-in-three U.S. families struggle to provide clean, dry diapers for their baby, and Kimberly-Clark and its Huggies brand aren’t alone in asking Americans to join them during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, September 23-29, 2019.

Events, Media & Communications

There Is No ‘I' in Team: How Collaboration and Innovation Are Enabling Inclusive Businesses to Achieve Greater Social Impact

Sep 26, 2019 5:30 PM ET

Over three centuries later, his recognition that nothing great is achieved in isolation is more relevant than ever. Would Steve Jobs have been able to transform his ideas into reality without a team around him?

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity and Inclusion Are Key to Solving Water Challenges

Sep 26, 2019 4:20 PM ET

Solving problems like availability and affordability of water and climate change will require innovation and technological advances. According to Xylem CEO Patrick Decker, one of the best drivers of innovation is a diverse and inclusive environment.

Innovation & Technology

HPE Tops the Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 26, 2019 3:45 PM ET

“Why are we here? I think many people assume, wrongly, that a company exists solely to make money... We have to go deeper and find the real reason for our being” –Dave Packard, 1960

Education

LA Kings Partner with Sandy Hook Promise to Train Local Youth and Adults in Violence Prevention Programs at Los Angeles-Area Schools

Sep 26, 2019 3:15 PM ET

AEG’s Los Angeles Kings recently announced a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) to train youth and adults in violence prevention programs in Los Angeles-area schools and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi North America Awards 2019 Ideas That Matter Grants

Sep 26, 2019 3:05 PM ET

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced the 2019 recipients of its annual Ideas that Matter grant program.

Education

Spotlighting Young Design Talents in China

Sep 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Announces Partnership With Jean-Michel Cousteau and Ocean Futures Society to Support Environmental Commitment

Sep 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Carnival Corp and plc today announced a new partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau and his Ocean Futures Society, a nonprofit marine conservation and education organization

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Ranks Best In Class* for the 15th Consecutive Year on the Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index with Leading Scores in Labor Practices, Climate Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement.

Sep 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced it has maintained its ranking as the top-rated company in its sector by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 15th consecutive year

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Celebrates National Coffee Day With a Commitment to Sustainability

Sep 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

In recognition of National Coffee Day, Albertsons Companies committed that by mid-2020, 100 percent of Albertsons Companies’ O Organics® coffee will be certified sustainable according to the Fair Trade USA standard or an equivalent.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Honored with National Business Group on Health's Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-Being Platinum Award

Sep 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of more than 440 large U.S. employers, has honored Aramark for providing one of the best workforce health and employee well-being organizational initiatives in the nation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Swimming Upstream: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Navigates Sustainable Seafood with New Partner FishWise

Sep 26, 2019 2:15 PM ET

Since partnering at the beginning of the year, FishWise and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have assessed more than $2 million in seafood spend and identified 53 unique species used in The Venetian’s assortment from 18 different source countries.