Research, Reports & Publications

Calor Publishes 2018 Responsible Business Review

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Calor Gas Ltd – Britain’s leading supplier of bulk and bottled LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has today published its 2018 Responsible Business Review.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech Hosts the SAE International Committee on Aviation Noise and Emissions

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech hosted the biannual meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International A-21 Committee on Aircraft Noise Measurement and Aircraft Noise/Aviation Emission Modeling on June 12 and 13, 2019, in Arlington, Virginia.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Adds to Financial Empowerment Resources

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Fifth Third will unveil its newest mobile financial empowerment resource this month at the 110th NAACP convention in Detroit.

Energy

Is Your Business Prepared for the Evolving Energy Market?

Jul 18, 2019 6:20 PM ET

Market evolution is driving change in how companies strategically manage their energy. This changing landscape opens opportunities for businesses to modify their energy consumption mix, with potential cost savings as a result.

Environment

National Grid Offers Safety, Energy-Saving Tips Ahead of Forecasted Weekend of High Temperatures in Upstate New York

Jul 18, 2019 6:00 PM ET

While electricity supply to the area is adequate, National Grid has increased overnight and weekend staffing and will continue to closely monitor the weather, electricity demand and system reliability. We also offer the following safety and energy-efficiency tips to help customers beat the heat.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finding Good Mentors and Business Advice

Jul 18, 2019 4:30 PM ET

You probably get well-intentioned advice from family and friends. However, good business advice spoken from commercial experience is another matter entirely.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Early Look at CECP’s Giving in Numbers Survey Data

Jul 18, 2019 3:45 PM ET

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and no, we don’t mean the holidays! We mean the release of the annual Giving in Numbers infographic, which offers the public the very first look at the latest trends that are defining the strategies behind corporate social investments in 2018.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Queens Public Library and JetBlue Kick off the Airline’s Soar With Reading Literacy Initiative With a Special Story Time Featuring Noted Children’s Author David Ezra Stein

Jul 18, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Housing Affordability: An American Crisis

Jul 18, 2019 3:30 PM ET

The lack of affordable housing in the U.S. is putting millions of people at the edge of crisis.

Events, Media & Communications

Developing Future Leaders Through Nonprofit Board and Community Service

Jul 18, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Companies and their investors recognize the imperative to develop leaders to create and implement effective sustainability strategies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Earns Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Supporting At-Risk Youth in El Salvador

Jul 18, 2019 3:00 PM ET

HanesBrands, a leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, has earned the CSR Footprint social impact award for supporting at-risk youth in El Salvador.

Sustainable Development Goals

Join Us in Building a Low Carbon, Circular Economy in the Food and Beverage Industry

Jul 18, 2019 2:30 PM ET

As a company committed to doing good – by consumers, customers, employees and society – sustainability is one of our biggest values and a critical component in the legacy we want to leave behind. Advances inspired by sustainability have helped us build success in our business and drive innovation for the food and beverage industry. Innovations such as aseptic solutions, e-beam technology, fully-renewable packaging, and low-carbon operations showcase how sustainability has always been at the core of who we are and what we do.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lockheed Martin’s Focus on Employee Safety

Jul 18, 2019 12:15 PM ET

Lockheed Martin employees celebrated National Safety Month in June with informative and interactive “Safety Day” events at facilities across the company. Hosted by Lockheed Martin’s dedicated Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) teams, the events included demonstrations of personal protective equipment, expired-medication collection services and free physical therapy consultations, among other offerings.

Environment

EHS Global Moments: Industrial Physicians in Japan

Jul 18, 2019 11:55 AM ET

Antea Group’s EHS Global moments blog focuses on Japan’s regulation that mandates the appointment of physicians in industrial workplaces.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

HP Takes the Circular Economy to the Next Level

Jul 18, 2019 11:00 AM ET

For a company that has been recycling its hardware and toner cartridges since the 1980s, moving to a circular economy was not that big of a leap for printer and personal computer leader HP Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Awards $125,000 in Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits

Jul 18, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Aflac is granting $125,000 to 17 local nonprofits working on projects that support health & well-being, education, and community development programs

Education

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Interview with Elizabeth Mack

Jul 18, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Through the Freestyle Language Center, Elizabeth Mack aspires to create a true language learning community with a fun stress-free model and effective methodology where using the language in relevant context is key.

Environment

Beth Rattner at Climate One: Climate Change May Take Out Some of Our Best Teachers

Jul 18, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Beth Rattner of the Biomimicry Institute recently spoke at a Climate One panel and podcast about "nature's best teachers."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC Named Employer of the Year by Disability:IN

Jul 18, 2019 10:00 AM ET

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) has been recognized by Disability:IN® as the 2019 Employer of the Year for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable progress in the areas of disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dairy West Truck Donation Helps the Idaho Foodbank Bridge Milk Gap

Jul 18, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Originally Posted by Dairy West. Albertsons customers donated $20,866.79 to benefit The Idaho Foodbank. Albertsons Market Street in Meridian and Albertsons in Ammon were recognized as the top collecting and second top collecting stores, respectively.

Sustainable Development Goals

ON Semiconductor’s Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Environment

Jul 18, 2019 10:00 AM ET

We are committed to a greener world by keeping sustainability at the forefront of our operations. We work to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions, minimize the consumption of energy, save water and reduce chemical usage and waste generation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Accelerating the Transformation Towards Sustainable Development

Jul 18, 2019 9:00 AM ET

How can the private sector support countries to deliver on their 2030 Agenda commitments, as set out in the Sustainable Development Goals?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo’s Gerri Mason Hall Named on the 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America List by Savoy Magazine

Jul 18, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Gerri Mason Hall, Sodexo’s SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, North America, was recognized by Savoy Magazine on the 2019 list of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America. The Savoy Most Influential Women in Corporate America feature is the definitive listing of African American Women achievers impacting corporate America.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch/Capita JV Secures Environment Agency Framework

Jul 18, 2019 5:25 AM ET

Climate change and population growth mean that an average £1 billion per year will be spent on flood and coastal resilience measures, over the next 50 years, according to the Environment Agency (EA). As part of its strategy to protect communities the EA has awarded places on both of its Client Support Frameworks (CSF) to Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure and Black & Veatch joint venture (JV).

Environment

Requiring Disclosure of Climate Change Risks Makes Sense for Investors, Companies, and the U.S. Economy

Jul 17, 2019 7:45 PM ET

U.S. House lawmakers took an important step forward on Tuesday in protecting the American economy from the impacts of climate change.