Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Restorative Justice Frames Discussions in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Mar 7, 2016 4:05 PM ET

The principles of Restorative Justice are a hot topic of conversation in and around Saratoga Springs, N.Y., in large part because of the outreach of the Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice. As area schools explore best practices, a community forum looks at nation’s criminal justice system.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Caterpillar Inc. and Sun Select Produce Inc. Announce Plans for Greenhouse Collaboration

Mar 7, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Caterpillar Inc. and SunSelect Produce, Inc. today announced a strategic collaboration that will take the waste products of Caterpillar’s combined heat and power cogeneration facility in Mossville, Illinois, and put them to productive use in SunSelect hydroponic greenhouses. The greenhouse is expected to utilize excess thermal energy and carbon dioxide from ATPS’s natural gas fired turbines. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals, satisfactory due diligence, permitting and closing conditions.

Innovation & Technology

Verb Supports Local Cancer Survivors During Amplify Austin

Mar 7, 2016 3:10 PM ET

There are lots of reasons we love our hometown of Austin, Texas. The BBQ, the tacos, the natural pools and miles of trails… and the annual tradition of community-wide giving, Amplify Austin. For three years now, a spring day has been dedicated to the local nonprofits that make our beloved city what it is. This year, Verb is proud to be The LIVESTRONG Foundation’s lead sponsor, and help amplify the incredible things they do to help cancer survivors.

Environment

Time Warner Cable Invests in Communities with Solar Deployments

Mar 7, 2016 3:05 PM ET

We’re pleased to share that our Go Green commitment is beginning to reach beyond the walls of our business and help create renewable energy for communities that we serve. For the past couple years, TWC has invested in solar deployments in Southern California, North Carolina, and Hawaii.

Environment

This Earth Hour, Momentum Is On Our Side

Mar 7, 2016 2:45 PM ET

As the countdown to World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour begins, individuals, businesses, cities and landmarks from around the globe prepare to switch off their lights for one hour to draw attention to the urgent need to address climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Corporate Diversity Dilemma?

Mar 7, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Critics argue that corporate diversity and inclusion programs fail to make a real difference. But that doesn't mean we should stop trying.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Creating Community through Healthy Meals in Waterloo

Mar 7, 2016 2:00 PM ET

For those of us with access to fresh, healthy food, it’s hard to imagine that many families are food insecure, meaning they lack reliable access to adequate amounts of nutritious food. In some cases, they lack access to any food at all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ginn Academy Receives $250,000 from KeyBank Foundation for Internships, Scholarships, ACT/SAT Preparation, and Investment Club

Mar 7, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Environment

The Evolution of Prepaid Phone Packaging

Mar 7, 2016 1:05 PM ET

In 2013, we made changes to our prepaid phone packaging by removing the old material – a polystyrene plastic cushion – and replacing it with molded pulp, an easily recyclable material made from renewable sources. Both the paper and the plastic used in the packaging incorporated a closed-loop recycling and zero-waste production process.

Events, Media & Communications

Skills-Based Volunteering Crosses Six Continents: Global Pro Bono Summit Convenes Representatives from 27 Countries in Singapore this March

Mar 7, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Taproot and BMW Foundations convene the 4th Annual Global Pro Bono Summit March 15-18, 2016 in Singapore with local host, Conjunct Consulting. The Summit gathers leaders from across sectors and across the globe with a shared vision to make the wide range of talents and skills of the entire business community, from marketing and design to strategic and business development to technology and HR, fully accessible to organizations serving our collective good. Representatives from six continents and 27 countries will be joining this invitation-only gathering.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Yum! Brands Announces 2015 Global Volunteerism Awards

Mar 7, 2016 11:55 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Two Ways Subaru Nurtures the Philadelphia Flower Show

Mar 7, 2016 11:40 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Social Media Voting Opens for Public to Select “Community Choice Winner” in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Mar 7, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Environment

Buffalo Bills and Republic Services Blue Team

Mar 7, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Albertsons Companies Celebrates International Women's Day

Mar 7, 2016 11:00 AM ET

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and while this day means different things to different people, it’s often seen as a time to reflect on progress and celebrate as women continue to make meaningful contributions to social, economic, cultural, and political achievements worldwide. At Albertsons Companies (which includes our 18 banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, and others), we strongly support qualified women-owned businesses and a diverse supplier base.

Events, Media & Communications

Prepare to Engage When Introducing New EHS&Sustainability Software

Mar 7, 2016 11:00 AM ET

As those who have selected and implemented a new EHS&S management information system will attest, success often has as much to do with how the platform is marketed internally, as the technical capabilities it offers. To give us some ideas for how to do so effectively, we spoke this week to Selin Jassani, Learning and Development Manager at VelocityEHS, about how to measure and drive user engagement with a new software system.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Among World’s Most Ethical Companies for Tenth Consecutive Year by Ethisphere Institute

Mar 7, 2016 10:30 AM ET

For the tenth consecutive year, Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Health & Healthcare

Google Steps Up to Fight Zika Virus

Mar 7, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Companies have long been strong supporters of health issues, from breast cancer to AIDS, providing much-needed support and awareness to these important causes. Yet, recently we’ve seen more organizations answer the call of duty when urgent health outbreaks have occurred. In the midst of the Ebola health crisis, nearly 90 major American companies provided more than $50 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support relief and recovery efforts, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Now, as the Zika virus outbreak continues to gain momentum, one company is stepping up to provide not only monetary donations, but business assets to fight the spread of this destructive virus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company for Third Straight Year

Mar 7, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Education

GSK Science in the Summer™ Expands to 20 National Locations for 30th Anniversary

Mar 7, 2016 10:00 AM ET

When school is out, science is in and this year, GSK is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of GSK Science in the Summer™ by expanding the free science program to 20 sites nationwide!

Environment

Investors Raising Heat on Fossil Fuel Companies and Their Strategies for Emerging Low-Carbon Economy

Mar 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

On the heels of a historic global climate agreement in Paris, investors have filed a record number of shareholder resolutions this year with major U.S. energy companies asking them to disclose their strategies for competing in a global economy that is shifting towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels.

Environment

Implement Science Based GHG Reduction Targets Using Four Simple Levers

Mar 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Antea Group has caught a view onto the horizon and what we see coming is a concerted effort on the part of businesses to take responsibility for their GHG emissions. An important step towards realizing this vision is establishing ambitious science based targets for reduction to 2020 and beyond.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Must Close the Gender Gap

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The theme of this year's International Women's Day is "Pledge for Parity." How can companies strive to reach gender equality? BSR's Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen explains.

Environment

Taylor Shellfish First Farm in U.S. to Achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certification

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Canary in the Coal Mine

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

From the coal mines of Appalachia to the tar sands sites of Alberta, Canada, the fossil fuel industry has left a catastrophic swathe of destruction in its wake.