Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Transforming Farming in Rural Africa

Nov 1, 2017 12:10 PM ET

Profound change is sweeping across the grasslands and vast expanses of the East African savanna. Here, amid the verdant valleys and hillsides rippling through this sea of grass, small farmers have struggled for millennia to eke out a living from the sun-baked soils. But now, with the help of an ecosystem powered by cloud technology, new hope and opportunity are coming to one of the poorest regions, per capita, on earth. It’s an alliance that connects hundreds of thousands of small farmers with an infrastructure that can support applications developed by Intelipro, a software company based in Kenya, to help farmers develop their agricultural practices, access financial resources, sales, and most importantly, improve quality of life for them and their children.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Evergreen Agriculture: A Solution for Degraded Landscapes

Nov 1, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Timberland and the Smallholder Farmers Alliance Sow Cotton Seeds and Hope for Haitian Farmers

Nov 1, 2017 12:00 PM ET

I hadn’t been to Haiti since June 2010, six months after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that decimated much of the island. At that time, there were still many ruins of collapsed buildings, piles of rubble along the roadsides, and thousands of people living in makeshift tent camps. This August, I returned to Haiti and saw a very different country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support for First-Line Aid to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Nov 1, 2017 11:55 AM ET

Environment

Better Together: Starting the Conversation Between Hospitals and Recyclers at HPRC’s Recycler Roundtable

Nov 1, 2017 11:05 AM ET

This October, the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), in conjunction with the Plastics Industry Association hosted a Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference workshop aimed at helping recyclers learn more about the opportunity presented by healthcare plastics.

Health & Healthcare

Purdue Pharma L.P. Joins the Prescription Drug Safety Network

Nov 1, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At Northern Trust, We Stand Behind Breast Cancer Research!

Nov 1, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Here at Northern Trust, we stand behind breast cancer research! We are proud of our partners gathering and making donations for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to celebrate all touched by breast cancer, including our own.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Africa Youth Day: Supporting Young People Across the Continent

Nov 1, 2017 10:25 AM ET

Nestlé markets across Africa are today showing their commitment to young people with numerous programmes and initiatives in celebration of Africa Youth Day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Domtar's Featured Difference Maker: Anne Springs Close, South Carolina’s Philanthropic Powerhouse

Nov 1, 2017 10:15 AM ET

As a young child, Anne Springs Close heard the statement often: “It’s a sin to be indoors on a sunny day.” Today, at the age of 91, it continues to be a guiding principle and the early inspiration for her life’s work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Smithfield Foods Veteran Highlight: Kayla Baumfalk

Nov 1, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Kayla Baumfalk joined the Nebraska Army National Guard in 2003, just out of high school. She would spend 11 years in this reserve component of the U.S. military—one of them deployed to Iraq—before her honorable discharge in 2014.

Events, Media & Communications

Launching Panorama: Towards an Unobstructed View of Sustainability

Nov 1, 2017 10:05 AM ET

To continue the business journey towards long-lasting change, we need to be flexible, we need to take diverse perspectives into account and – most importantly – we need to be adaptable. Panorama is a start, and we call on all business and sustainability leaders to get involved, to share their perspectives and to consider alternative viewpoints

Events, Media & Communications

Final Two Weeks Before Opportunity Forward!

Nov 1, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Only two weeks remain until the 2017 Corporate Citizenship Conference! Roll up your sleeves in collaborative working sessions, have unparalleled networking opportunities, and hear from the best in corporate citizenship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Citi Foundation Expands Community Progress Makers Fund to Support U.S. Nonprofit Organizations Addressing Urban Challenges

Nov 1, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The Citi Foundation today announced an expansion of its Community Progress Makers Fund, through an investment of an additional $20 million in leading nonprofit organizations across six U.S. cities. Organizations serving Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C., may apply for grants up to $500,000 through the open Request for Applications. The deadline is December 18, 2017.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tupperware Brands is Cultivating Confidence in the Boardroom

Nov 1, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Three BNY Mellon Leaders Named OUTstanding Role Models

Nov 1, 2017 10:00 AM ET

BNY Mellon’s Mitchell E. Harris, Michael Cole-Fontayn and Dario Parente are being honored for their impact on LGBT+ inclusion inside and outside the workplace.

Research, Reports & Publications

Case Study: Sustainability Reporting Creates a Virtuous Circle

Nov 1, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The French-based e-payment services company Wordline started sustainability reporting in 2014, and is now one of the pioneers to publish a GRI Standards report. We interviewed Sébastien Mandron, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Worldline, about how sustainability reporting helps the company enhance trust with its stakeholders. ​

Environment

CIT Launches Program to Grow Forests in California and Florida

Nov 1, 2017 9:45 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric VIDEO | What Employees Think About a Global Family Leave Policy

Nov 1, 2017 9:40 AM ET

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced a new Global Family Leave policy that is industry-leading in its global scope and strengthens the company’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. The policy will support Schneider Electric employees worldwide by providing paid personal time during moments when it matters the most, enabling them to better manage their unique life and work.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC: An Employer of Choice for People with Disabilities

Nov 1, 2017 9:35 AM ET

On October 12 and 13, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) conducted a two-day Work Matters Summit at PNC headquarters in Pittsburgh.

Innovation & Technology

Technological Innovations for Construction, Forecasting and Data Analysis on Issues

Nov 1, 2017 9:25 AM ET

We are combining start-up funding, incubation, and integration to accelerate Bechtel’s efforts to drive technological innovation and sustainability across the enterprise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Introducing the We Mean Business Climate Policy Tracker

Nov 1, 2017 9:00 AM ET

BSR and the We Mean Business coalition introduce the Climate Policy Tracker—a freely available online platform designed to help businesses determine which climate policies are relevant to them across key regions and sectors.

Sustainable Development Goals

Walgreens Boots Alliance Aligns Its Strategies, Practices, Targets With SDGs

Nov 1, 2017 9:00 AM ET

If the Sustainable Development Goals are, for the first time ever, a definitive plan to transform our world in the next 15 years – fixing inequality, bringing people out of poverty and dealing with climate change once and for all – then aligning with them makes sense for Walgreens Boots Alliance. And that is exactly what the company has done, making sure that its own strategies, targets and policies are aligned with the global priorities as established by the UN SDGs.

Energy

An Intern’s Perspective: The Unexpected Rewards of Technical Work for Engineer Anna Perkinson

Nov 1, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Sabrina Daley, International Development Services intern, is writing a series of blog posts about learning from women at Tetra Tech who are leading significant international development projects. In this post, she introduces our Anna Perkinson, senior clean energy associate, who discusses her experiences as a female technical expert in the engineering field.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Starts With Our People

Nov 1, 2017 5:50 AM ET

For any business looking to reduce its environmental impact, establishing a sustainability game plan is critical, but complex. Companies that set out on this path will want to look at ways to use fewer and renewable resources in their products; make their facilities more efficient; adopt sustainable procurement practices; and launch internal initiatives like recycling programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking Customer Service to the Next Level at Sappi North America

Oct 31, 2017 6:30 PM ET

Sappi understands the importance of creating innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs. Our future success depends on listening to, communicating with and responding to our customers. From award-winning marketing collateral to sophisticated approaches to customer collaboration and product development, Sappi stands apart.