Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

New Solvent, Cyrene, Takes on NMP

Jun 12, 2019 10:10 AM ET

A small Austrailian company called Circa Group and the lab services giant Merck KGaA have teamed up to launch a new solvent intended to replace two old but environmentally suspect standbys: N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethyl formamide (DMF).

Environment

FPT Industrial Promoted “Urban Forestry”, Turin’s New Green Lung

Jun 12, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Sustainability consists of concrete gestures and it is for this reason that FPT Industrial, a Brand of CNH Industrial, decided to support Urban Forestry. This is a reforestation project of the Basse di Stura area, in the north of Turin, involves the planting of 1,000 trees of 32 native species typical of the forests and hedges of Piedmont. The four-hectare area has been planted with oak, poplar, willow, elm, ash, linden, maple, hawthorn and other shrubs. Basse di Stura will become an all-around sustainable area and it is estimated that this project will help reduce carbon dioxide by some ten tons annually.

Events, Media & Communications

Heading to Points of Light? Don’t Miss this Networking Mixer

Jun 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

VolunteerMatch & SmartSimple Software will be hosting a networking mixer at Points of Light next week. If you plan on attending the conference, don't miss this opportunity to unwind and mingle with folks who are passionate about mission-driven work. We hope to see you there!

Diversity & Inclusion

Pampers, Donte Palmer & John Legend Encourage Dads to Love the Change with 5,000 Changing Tables

Jun 12, 2019 9:45 AM ET

Pampers recognizes dads are more hands-on than ever and wants to help enable them to take the best care of their babies while on diaper duty!

Social Impact & Volunteering

NRG Energy Employees Lead Nearly 80 Service Projects Nationwide

Jun 12, 2019 9:45 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Eliminate Child Labor, Farm by Farm, on a Global Scale

Jun 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Companies should act to not only eradicate the problem of child labor, but also help tackle the underlying reasons it exists. That’s what Philip Morris International (PMI) has been striving toward—eliminating child labor by changing the way it purchases tobacco, monitoring the labor practices on farms, and adopting initiatives to help farming communities improve their business operations so they don’t need child labor.

Research, Reports & Publications

Our Commitment to Patients and Beyond: Amgen 2018 Responsibility Highlights Report

Jun 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Beyond our work to discover, develop and manufacture vital medicines, we are focused on contributing to the greater good in society in numerous ways, which we share in our 2018 Responsibility Highlights Report. We continue to build our Access to Medicine effort, grow the number and reach of science education programs, improve the environmental footprint of our business and create a healthy, inclusive and safe work environment where innovation thrives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Employees Build Bikes to Improve Recreational Opportunities in Low-income Communities

Jun 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Nearly 100 members of Arrow Electronics’ Young Professionals Group teamed with Wish for Wheels to build 40 bikes for low-income children in Denver. This marks the third year that Arrow employees in the company’s Centennial, Colo. headquarters have worked with Wish for Wheels to expand healthy living opportunities in low-income communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 23: Marcy Scott Lynn, Facebook

Jun 12, 2019 7:00 AM ET

Host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly is joined by Marcy Scott Lynn, Facebook’s Director of Global Impact Partnerships and a member of nonprofit Camp Tawonga’s Board of Directors. Marcy has scaled Facebook’s social impact work through the implementation of several CSR projects, including rolling out the Safety Check feature, which in the wake of natural and man-made disasters lets users alert their friends and family that they’re safe.

Events, Media & Communications

Leading CEOs on the Future of Sustainability Reporting

Jun 12, 2019 6:00 AM ET

The importance of sustainability reporting and ESG disclosures is increasing across the globe. Investors, NGOs and other key stakeholders are requesting greater transparency and disclosure – and this is impacting Board-level discussions within companies, across all industries.

Social Impact & Volunteering

From Exotic Felines to Teddy Bears, How Duke Energy Employees Made an Impact in May

Jun 11, 2019 6:30 PM ET

The numbers tell the story: 2,300 volunteers, 14,000-plus hours served, 267 projects completed, 3,500 hurricane kits packed and 1,286 teddy bears stuffed. These are just a few of the numbers that showcase the impact of Duke Energy In Action Month.

Social Impact & Volunteering

From Boston to Beijing: Record Number of Volunteers Make Change Happen

Jun 11, 2019 5:00 PM ET

In recent weeks, Comcast NBCUniversal and Sky employees gathered their friends, family members, nonprofit partners, and community leaders to participate in Comcast Cares Day 2019, one of the largest corporate days of service globally, and a celebration of our company’s year-round dedication to giving back.

Research, Reports & Publications

Supporting Nonprofits in their Digital Journey

Jun 11, 2019 4:40 PM ET

At VMware, we’re on a journey to put back more than we take, delivering long-term shared value for our stakeholders, and unlocking opportunities for all. As part of that journey, for the past three years, we’ve been working with the pro bono experts at Taproot Foundation, investing in tools and resources to help nonprofits build their technical capacity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Elizabeth Spenko, Northern Trust Director of Digital Experience Solutions, Named to the 2020 Class of Leadership Greater Chicago Fellows

Jun 11, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Congratulations to Elizabeth Spenko, Northern Trust Director of Digital Experience Solutions, on being named to the 2020 Class of Leadership Greater Chicago Fellows

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Workers Build Nature Play Areas In Portsmouth, Dover

Jun 11, 2019 3:00 PM ET

The outdoor lifestyle company closed its global headquarters in Stratham for the day, as 300 of its employees took a paid day off to volunteer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. On the Seacoast, they built various outdoor play spaces at Dondero School and Betty's Dream in Portsmouth, and at Seacoast Charter School in Dover.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Regenerative Land and Livestock Management Practices Can Sequester Carbon

Jun 11, 2019 2:45 PM ET

Today, Harris operates his farm as an ecosystem, grazing cattle, sheep and poultry in rotations, using the Savory Institute’s holistic planned grazing model. Through holistic planned grazing, animals are frequently moved between paddocks with time between grazings built in for plant recovery. This process aims to mimic the way that wild herds of ruminants move across grasslands. As herds graze, dung, urine and old plant matter are trampled into the ground where they can decompose and enrich the soil’s network of microbial life. Dung beetles and other beneficial insects aerate the soil and move resources into the soil.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: 2019 Porter Novelli/Cone Purpose Biometrics Study: The Need-to-Know Data & Insights

Jun 11, 2019 2:40 PM ET

Join Porter Novelli and Cone for a webinar to learn about the findings and insights from the newly released 2019 Porter Novelli/Cone Purpose Biometrics Study. The complimentary webinar presentation of the 2019 Porter Novelli/Cone Purpose Biometrics Study is on June 18, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

Environment

World Oceans Day: Every Action Counts

Jun 11, 2019 2:35 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Earns EEI Emergency Recovery Award for Storm Restoration Support Following Winter Storm Quiana

Jun 11, 2019 2:15 PM ET

National Grid has been named the recipient of Edison Electric Institute’s Emergency Recovery Award for the company’s exceptional performance in restoring power after Winter Storm Quiana impacted more than 365,000 customers across upstate New York and New England.

Environment

Our Journey to Accomplish 2020 Goals: Addressing Food Waste

Jun 11, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Our commitment to reducing food waste has been a critical part of our sustainability Journey to 2020 and another way Ingersoll Rand is helping to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our Brand Partnerships: Making a Positive Impact

Jun 11, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Whether investing in a local community, developing an innovative sustainable technology, or building a new global brand partnership with an athlete, club or racing team, our purpose is the same: We’re For Those Who Make The World.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Purchases EcoFactor’s Market-Leading Energy Intelligence Technology

Jun 11, 2019 1:00 PM ET

EcoFactor, Inc.’s energy intelligence software, the leading energy management technology for the connected home, has been purchased by Trane’s Residential HVAC business. EcoFactor’s cloud-based technology will power Trane’s Nexia Intelligence platform. The solution will help further Nexia’s leadership in smart home automation by providing unique artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for energy efficiency and HVAC fault detection.

Environment

How Soil Can Create Sustainable Environments

Jun 11, 2019 12:55 PM ET

Cheddar visits Scotts Miracle-Gro headquarters in Ohio to learn about the science behind different types of soil...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

International Justice Mission Announces Third Grant from Walmart.org to Combat Trafficking in Thai Fishing Industry

Jun 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET

International Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest international anti-slavery organization, has announced its third grant awarded by the Walmart Foundation to continue addressing human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, in the Thai fishing industry.

Environment

EHS Global Moments: U.S. Emergency Exits

Jun 11, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Antea Group’s blog discusses emergency exit requirements in the U.S.