Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Five Ways LIXIL is Making a Difference on World Toilet Day 2018

Nov 19, 2018 9:00 AM ET

LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, has its sights firmly set on improving global access to basic sanitation. To mark World Toilet Day, the company today announced five new initiatives to help tackle the global sanitation crisis – all while helping to develop the future sanitation economy.

From its revolutionary shower toilets to its “breathing” wall tiles that help control allergens, LIXIL has always focused on innovations that solve real consumer needs. But the company’s attention today isn’t solely on existing consumers; it believes that creating solutions for the 2.3 billion people that still don’t have access to basic sanitation is an opportunity to solve one of the world’s greatest social challenges, and to do so sustainably by helping to develop a future market.

Environment

Tetra Pak and Veolia Partner to Get All Beverage Carton Components Recycled

Nov 19, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Pak has joined forces with global resource management company Veolia​ in a game-changing partnership that will enable all components of used beverage cartons collected within the European Union to be recycled by 2025.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainable Design: Pushing the Limits of Building Performance in Sydney

Nov 19, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Increased climate variability and surging population growth are placing greater demands on limited resources such as water, energy, and physical space. Our teams are considering how buildings and infrastructure can be designed to more effectively cope with these stresses and perform well into the future. Facilities need to be built not only to operate in greater harmony with nature but also to withstand the forces it may unleash.

Events, Media & Communications

Today is National Adoption Day!

Nov 17, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Since 2000, judges across the country have been opening their courtrooms on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to finalize adoptions from foster care in time for the holidays. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a proud founder of National Adoption day, which has led to the adoptions of nearly 70,000 children on this day along over the past 19 years.

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen 2030 - Future of Work Summit

Nov 16, 2018 8:15 PM ET

Leaders and Luminaries from the world's leading brands, companies, trade associations, NGOs and public sector convened at the Ideagen 2030 - Future of Work Summit at Gallup’s World Headquarters in Washington D.C. on October 30th, 2018.

Events, Media & Communications

CSR & Employee Engagement for IMPACT - Join Us Tuesday!

Nov 16, 2018 6:00 PM ET

On November 20 Angela Parker, Co-Founder & CEO of Realized Worth and Lesa George, Director of Digital Business Development, United Way of Calgary and Area will share insights into the customer experience and how technology can enable companies to meet impact and engagement objectives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Customer Sustainability

Nov 16, 2018 4:00 PM ET

In the ocean, on the road and inside mine sites, Caterpillar teams are responding to customer needs for increased efficiency and decreased GHG emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Kicks Off 2018 Share the Love by Hosting HQ Event to Help Combat Childhood Hunger and Feed Its Local Communities

Nov 16, 2018 2:50 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today hosted a special kickoff event to celebrate the return of the Subaru Share the Love Event, the automaker’s annual philanthropic event aimed at supporting charities across the country. Employees at Subaru of America (SOA) headquarters in Camden, NJ partnered with the Food Bank of South Jersey to donate and pack a record-breaking 6,600 ‘KidzPacks,’ containing items that can produce up to four nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks for a child.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Applauds FDA's Announcement to Restrict Flavored Tobacco Products

Nov 16, 2018 2:15 PM ET

Environment

Intacta RR2-PRO™-Soybeans Lead to Positive Environmental Impacts in South America

Nov 16, 2018 1:45 PM ET

Results from a five-year peer-reviewed study on Intacta RR2 PRO™ soybeans planted in South America were recently published, indicating that this technology from Bayer helps farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact.

Environment

Visa Response to California Wildfires

Nov 16, 2018 1:15 PM ET

Visa and the Visa Foundation today announced a commitment to help those impacted by multiple major wildfires that have devastated regions throughout California over the last week.

Education

Decoding the New Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) Curriculum

Nov 16, 2018 1:10 PM ET

Science is a passion for Vivienne Watson that goes beyond her professional life as a Senior Scientist and Scientific Project Manager at Amgen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

All-new Ram 1500 Named 2019 Green Truck of the Year™ by Green Car Journal

Nov 16, 2018 1:00 PM ET

Green Car Journal has selected the Ram 1500 as its 2019 Green Truck of the Year™. The announcement was made today at the 50th annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas.

Diversity & Inclusion

Legg Mason Supports CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ Goal to Tackle Unconscious Bias and Advance Inclusion Beyond the Business Community

Nov 16, 2018 12:30 PM ET

Legg Mason, Inc. supports CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ (D&I) as the coalition announces three key actions at its second annual CEO Closed-Door Session. These actions align with Legg Mason’s efforts to promote open dialog on diversity and inclusion.

Education

Lockheed Martin Launches STEM Scholarship Program

Nov 16, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today launched a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarship program for high school and college undergraduate students planning to pursue a major in engineering and computer science.

Social Impact & Volunteering

eBay Employee Lends Her Skills—and Gains a Fresh Perspective

Nov 16, 2018 11:05 AM ET

Volunteering has always been part of eBay product manager Ruchi Sethi’s life. She freely gives her time to teach kids in underserved areas, collect donations and serve food to the homeless, and support various NGOs in her community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother Recognizes Merck as one of the Best Companies for Dads

Nov 16, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Merck is honored to have been on the Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies list for over 30 years. We are thrilled to be on the inaugural Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads list, too. These lists recognize companies that set the standard for mom-friendly and dad-friendly work places.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Delivers Wishes and Gives Back This Holiday Season

Nov 16, 2018 10:55 AM ET

With the company's 5th annual Wishes Delivered campaign, UPS is spreading goodwill and inspiration while raising money for The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler's Theresa Millard Named a 2018 Waste Fit Champion

Nov 16, 2018 10:35 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Food Journey™ Features Conversations with Today’s Trendsetters in the World of Food

Nov 16, 2018 10:30 AM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation, a leading global branded food company, has launched a new podcast series called Our Food Journey™. The podcast series is part of the company’s larger Our Food Journey™ social responsibility efforts inspired by the food the company makes and the difference it makes in the world. The podcast features discussions with renowned master chefs, food entrepreneurs, food scientists and Hormel Foods employees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HPE: 80% of Manufacturers Will Have Science-Based Targets by 2025

Nov 16, 2018 10:20 AM ET

Supplychain emissions are a significant part of HPE's footprint. To reduce that impact, we're helping our global manufacturers establish GHG emissions targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Teams up With DonorsChoose.Org to Help Teachers and Students Recover From Hurricane Florence

Nov 16, 2018 10:15 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation announced it is providing a $160,000 grant to DonorsChoose.org to fund relief projects by public school teachers in 16 counties across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Named a 2018 Winner for Prestigious U.S. Chamber Foundation ‘Best Environmental Stewardship’ Award

Nov 16, 2018 10:15 AM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center named Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, the winner of the 2018 Corporate Citizenship Awards, in the category of Best Environmental Stewardship.

Health & Healthcare

How Nestlé Is Making it a Whole Lot Easier to Access Nutrition

Nov 16, 2018 10:15 AM ET

As a life-long public health professional and nutrition adviser, I’m excited to share news that’s close to my heart. Today, Nestlé is №1 in the first-ever U.S. Access to Nutrition Index, a ranking of food and beverage companies’ success in using policies, practices, and product portfolios to address nutrition challenges.

While we appreciate the recognition, the real award for us is seeing our progress in improving access to healthy foods and knowing we’re making a difference in people’s lives. The ranking also confirmed that our strategy of embedding nutrition in our processes is paying off.

Three approaches helped differentiate us in this ranking and continue to guide our work moving forward.

Energy

NRG’s Commitment to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).

Nov 16, 2018 10:10 AM ET

At NRG, supporting a more sustainable future goes beyond our own emission reduction goals. There are many ways the concept is taking hold at our company and in the communities we serve—one example is through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.