Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

UK Students Build a Better Fermentation Process, Win Cargill Innovation in Engineering Award

Dec 5, 2016 7:45 AM ET

Students Rachana Halasabele and Alessia Xu from The University of Manchester in the UK recently triumphed with their innovative and practical winning solution to a real-life industry problem set by Cargill’s ethanol experts at their starches and sweeteners plant in Trafford Park, Manchester. The UK-wide competition, open to all Universities, is the first of its kind for Cargill in the UK and awarded the winning second year students with a cash bursary of £1,200.

Environment

USAID Awards Tetra Tech $10 Million Contract for Endangered Species Protection in Vietnam

Dec 5, 2016 6:00 AM ET

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awards Tetra Tech a $10 million, single-award contract to reduce wildlife crime on endangered and threatened species in Vietnam.

Green Infrastructure

The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative Debuts America's First Agrihood

Dec 2, 2016 4:25 PM ET

The Michigan Urban Farming Initative debuted America’s first sustainable urban agrihood in Detroit’s lower North End.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's Susan Matthews

Dec 2, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Keep America Beautiful is driven by the work and passion of more than 620 community-based affiliates and millions of local volunteers. But our work wouldn't get accomplished without grassroots volunteers, such as Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) board member Susan Matthews, who work in their local communities to transform public spaces into beautiful places.

Environment

The Living Future unConference 2017 Keynote Speakers

Dec 2, 2016 2:45 PM ET

The theme for next year's Living Future unConference (LF17) is 'Genius & Courage' and will incorporate out-of-the-ordinary learning and networking formats over the course of 3 days.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ten to Watch: Aaron Meyer, Ph.D.

Dec 2, 2016 2:20 PM ET

“Science is cumulative: Scientific discoveries of today will continue to reap benefits and become the accepted facts of tomorrow.”

Events, Media & Communications

Watch: VM Summit 16 Opening Address Video

Dec 2, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Didn't make it to VM Summit 16 last month in Chicago? Check out this video of the opening address to find out what you missed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Military & Veterans Community: A Commitment to Service

Dec 2, 2016 1:10 PM ET

Bloomberg employees share their experiences serving in the military. Their voices represent the diversity and value of the Military & Veterans Community at Bloomberg.
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Social Impact & Volunteering

FCA US California Business Center Teams Up With Motor4Toys and Local Car Community to Bring Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Kids

Dec 2, 2016 12:20 PM ET

FCA US California Business Center will help deliver a little holiday cheer for underprivileged children in Southern California as the presenting sponsor of the Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Formula for a Sustainable Business

Dec 2, 2016 12:00 PM ET

"There is no tension between being a responsible company and a successful one and that when responsible business is done well – that is when it is truly innovative, integrated and collaborative – it no longer needs to be incentivised."

Innovation & Technology

Windsor Assembly Plant Launches Production of Industry’s First-ever Hybrid Minivan

Dec 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The industry’s first-ever electrified minivan, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, rolled off the line at the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant (Ont.) on Dec. 1, further expanding the Company’s leadership in the segment. The launch of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid marks another milestone for the Windsor plant as it is the first electric vehicle to be built on its assembly line.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Among “50 Best Companies for Diversity” Per Black Enterprise Magazine

Dec 2, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) the world's largest leisure travel company, has been named one of 2016’s “50 Best Companies for Diversity” by Black Enterprise Magazine, which annually recognizes companies that promote inclusivity, including workforce education, board member diversity, senior management, employee base and procurement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mark Mykleby and Joel Makower Talk "The New Grand Strategy" at the BSR Conference 2016

Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Mark Mykleby and Joel Makower presented the bold ideas of their book “The New Grand Strategy” in a plenary session moderated by Aron Cramer at the BSR Conference 2016.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Employees Worldwide Give Back for 19th Annual Serv-a-Palooza

Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur on Sustainable Business Podcast

Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The Sustainable Business Fridays podcast continues this week featuring a conversation with Adam Kearney, Founder and CEO of Propsboard, a peer recognition start-up that uses office TVs to amplify company’s superstars. Bard MBA student, Martin Freeman discusses Kearney’s successes and failures and gets his advice on becoming a serial entrepreneur. This podcast is now LIVE on the Bard MBA Sustainable Business Fridays channel, available for Apple and Android devices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Domtar EarthChoice Monthly Minute | November/December 2016

Dec 2, 2016 9:25 AM ET

While not all turkeys have it easy this holiday season, those living on the grounds of Domtar's Bennettsville, SC mill have it better than most. In an effort to increase healthy biodiversity around the facility, Domtar instituted a wildlife habitat management plan few years ago. Today those efforts are paying off, including for wild turkeys living within the mill's gates.

Events, Media & Communications

How Are Companies Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals?

Dec 2, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Understanding the solvable problems within the world’s most pressing challenges is the first step to creating systems change.

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru Highlights Inspiring Stories

Dec 2, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Host Lights Up Olive Garden with Charm, Courage

Dec 2, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Annemarie Dummermuth doesn’t let anything get her down — not even cancer. The Olive Garden host in Torrance, CA, has been inspiring guests and team members for 23 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aligning Employee's Passions and Business Objectives

Dec 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

What’s the secret to keeping employees and shareholders happy? It lies at the point where your business objectives and employees’ passions intersect. Here’s what Gary Levante from Berkshire Bank had to say: “What gets me up every day is that I get to utilize my skill set and expertise to not only help a business succeed and return a higher value for our shareholders, but to also really help our communities.” Watch the short video to hear more about the secret sauce of corporate giving and CSR.

Events, Media & Communications

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Proud to Sponsor 18th "A Home for the Holidays" featuring Miranda Lambert

Dec 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is thrilled to once again partner with CBS and Children’s Action Network to bring you “A Home for the Holidays.” The annual television special will air on December 23 at 8:00pm (ET/PT) on CBS Television. Alessia Cara and Rachel Platten along with others are set to perform as well.

Health & Healthcare

Gildan Donates to Susan G. Komen® to Support Breast Cancer

Dec 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Gildan is proud to announce a donation of more than $33,000 to Susan G. Komen® Lowcountry, an organization that funds breast cancer research, community health initiatives, global outreach projects and public policy initiatives, in order to fight breast cancer on multiple fronts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MGM National Harbor First Integrated Resort in Washington D.C. Region to Achieve Prestigious LEED® Gold Green Building Certification

Dec 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold certification to MGM National Harbor, the company’s newest resort. Located minutes from Washington, D.C., in Prince George's County, Maryland, the resort will is scheduled to open Dec. 8.

Innovation & Technology

Microgrids Should Be a Key Element in Power Grid Modernization

Dec 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Modernization of the U.S. power grid will not only require replacement of old components with new ones, it will also need to account for larger amounts of renewable energy and distributed generation. This movement is causing utilities to consider microgrids as a part of the solution.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HPE Wins the Stop Slavery Award for Transparency and Response to Challenges

Dec 2, 2016 8:35 AM ET

At least 21 million people are trapped in modern slavery around the world, according to an estimate by the International Labor Organization. That’s an absolutely appalling figure. As a global organization with a supply chain that spans the world, we’ve long recognized the part we can play in tackling the root causes of forced labor and human trafficking. We embrace our opportunity and responsibility to use our scale, influence, and experience to help our suppliers improve their social and environmental responsibility (SER) standards and performance.