Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

The North Face Introduces Fall 2016 Line Featuring 100% Certified Responsible Down

Jan 8, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The North Face today announced its Fall 2016 line, including more than 500 down product styles that feature certified responsible down through the Responsible Down Standard (RDS).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cucamonga Valley Water District and Arrowhead® Brand Mountain Spring Water Partner to Increase Local Water Supplies

Jan 8, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), one of the leading water providers in the region, has partnered with Arrowhead® Brand Mountain Spring Water, a Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. (Nestlé Waters) brand produced and sold mainly in California, to construct a groundwater treatment project within the Cucamonga groundwater basin that will increase the availability and reliability of local water supplies.

Environment

Bushwick’s Black, Brown Youth Enriched by Composting Project

Jan 8, 2016 7:10 AM ET

BK ROT, one of RSF Social Finance’s 2015 Seed Fund grantees, received a small gift in support of their efforts to establish a sustainable grassroots composting service in Brooklyn, New York. In this blog post, co-facilitator Renée Peperone tells us more about BK ROT’s work and what the funds have made possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workplace of the Future: Bloomberg LP's New London Building

Jan 8, 2016 6:10 AM ET

Just about a month ago, Bloomberg held the topping out ceremony for our new London building. This building sits in the heart of the City of London and is an important symbol of our future growth in Europe and globally.

Environment

National Geographic Celebrates 100th Anniversary of National Park Service with Yearlong 'Power of Parks' Initiative

Jan 7, 2016 7:00 PM ET

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service, National Geographic has launched The Power of Parks, a yearlong initiative utilizing all of the organization's platforms to better explore and understand the world's national parks. The campaign includes dedicated programming on the National Geographic Channels, a major series in National Geographic magazine, and an Explore the Power of Parks web portal featuring the latest magazine stories and photos, travel guides, maps, and educational resources. 21st Century Fox expanded its partnership with the National Geographic Society in 2015 to create National Geographic Partners, bringing together all of National Geographic's media assets, including magazines, book and map publishing, and more.

Health & Healthcare

Diageo Applauds Government's Alcohol Language in 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Jan 7, 2016 5:45 PM ET

“We applaud the USDA and HHS for underscoring and reiterating in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that there is no ‘drink of moderation,’ only the practice of moderation,” said Guy L. Smith, Executive Vice President, Diageo North America. “Not only do they reaffirm the definition of what they call ‘a drink-equivalent’ as 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol, but they also provide clear reference examples including 12 ounces of regular beer (5% alcohol), 5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol), or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (40% alcohol). These examples give Americans an easy to understand way to keep track of how much alcohol they are consuming.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Is Your Company Making the Most of National Days of Service?

Jan 7, 2016 5:45 PM ET

National Days of Service can bring your employees together and foster a sense of community, not just among yourselves, but together with the rest of the U.S.

Energy

8 Tips to Help Close that Renewable Energy Deal

Jan 7, 2016 4:50 PM ET

The benefits of clean energy are clear, but procuring renewables can often be a muddy process given up-front investments, long contracts, and the need to build consensus among various internal company departments.

Environment

SemaConnect has Installed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Arrow Electronics' Corporate Offices

Jan 7, 2016 4:25 PM ET

Arrow Electronics, a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions, installed seven SemaConnect electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its corporate offices on Dry Creek Road in Centennial and Lima Street in Englewood.

Events, Media & Communications

New Study Links Uber to Decrease in Drunk Driving Deaths

Jan 7, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

El Sauzal, la première mine du monde à être mise hors service conformément au Code international de gestion du cyanure

Jan 7, 2016 2:45 PM ET

Le 23 décembre 2015, Goldcorp a annoncé la mise hors service de la mine El Sauzal au Mexique conformément au Code international de gestion du cyanure.

Responsible Production & Consumption

El Sauzal First Mine in World to be Decommissioned in Accordance With International Cyanide Management Code

Jan 7, 2016 2:45 PM ET

On December 23, 2015, Goldcorp announced it has successfully decommissioned the El Sauzal mine in Mexico in accordance with the International Cyanide Management Code (“ICMC”) and it will be withdrawn from the ICMC.

Responsible Production & Consumption

El Sauzal se Convierte en la Primera Mina del Mundo que Se Da de Baja en Virtud del Código Internacional para el Manejo de Cianuro

Jan 7, 2016 2:45 PM ET

El 23 de diciembre de 2015, Goldcorp anunció que la mina El Sauzal de México se dio de baja de forma exitosa, de conformidad con el Código Internacional para el Manejo de Cianuro ("ICMC", por su sigla en inglés) y se retirará del ICMC.

Health & Healthcare

Art Isn't Just Good For The Mind, It's Good For The Body Too

Jan 7, 2016 2:30 PM ET

My dad was the one who had just had brain surgery, but I also needed to heal.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Make the World a Better Place in 2016

Jan 7, 2016 2:10 PM ET

2016 is a big election year, so voting should definitely be part of your resolution. But we’re talking about more than just the ballot you’ll cast for President in November. Every purchase you make is a vote – a vote for local farmers, a vote for healthier food, a vote for companies that are doing business better. When you buy Fair Trade Certified products, you are voting for safe working conditions, environmental protection, equal rights for women, reduced pesticide use and no child labor. This resolution is a win for all – for farmers, for the planet, and for you.

Events, Media & Communications

More Than 50 Current and Former Players to Attend Players Trust Fund-raising Events

Jan 7, 2016 1:35 PM ET

The Players Trust golf tournament in Las Vegas on Jan. 14 will feature the most star-studded group of players in its 12-year history.

Health & Healthcare

Nestlé Supports the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Recommendations

Jan 7, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Environment

The Results Are In: 2015 GameDay Recycling Challenge Winners

Jan 7, 2016 1:00 PM ET

The GameDay Recycling Challenge, which engages hundreds of thousands of collegiate football fans in a waste reduction and recycling competition every fall, today announced its 2015 national winners: Ohio University and Louisiana State University.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Source Intelligence® Receives $17.5 Million Growth Capital Investment from Kayne Partners

Jan 7, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Source Intelligence® (SI) is a global network of businesses linked together to expedite the exchange and validation of compliance information. SI's cloud-based SaaS platform helps customers make informed decisions about business partners to offer products that meet legal, ethical, and environmental standards.

Education

New Year, New Video – Driving Innovation in Education in 2016 and Beyond

Jan 7, 2016 12:10 PM ET

At AT&T, we are using the power of our network to build a better tomorrow. Our signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, drives innovation in education – through technology, social innovation and relationships – to ensure all students have the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Gift Honors African American History and Culture

Jan 7, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo announced the donation of $1 million and historical artifacts from its corporate collection to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The artifacts, a collection of two mining stock certificates and one piece of letterhead featuring the work of African American artist Grafton Tyler Brown, will be displayed in the NMAAHC’s inaugural exhibition scheduled to open in September 2016.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Food Donation Can Significantly Reduce Hunger in Local Communities

Jan 7, 2016 11:45 AM ET

The holiday season can be a great time to reflect upon the many blessings for which we are thankful: nutritious food, the gift of friends and family and good health. But it can be a difficult time for those in need, especially for the 48 million people dealing with hunger. Using food responsibly and donating excess food can help make the holiday season more plentiful and hunger-free for all.

The issue of food waste
Every year, 60 million tons of food are wasted in the United States. Retailers and consumers are responsible for wasting nearly a third of the country’s food supply, with the average American family throwing away an estimated $1,500 worth of food every year.

Events, Media & Communications

Align Your Company’s Giving Strategy With Corporate Priorities

Jan 7, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Environment

Sanofi – Cop 21 - Sanofi, Committed Against Dengue Fever, a Disease Impacted by Climate Change

Jan 7, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Michael Watson, VP Vaccination Policy & Advocacy chez Sanofi Pasteur, details the future evolutions of Dengue due to climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sanofi Receives 2015 Philanthropy Award from Be The Match, National Marrow Donor Program

Jan 7, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), has named Sanofi’s Hematology and Transplant team as the recipient of its 2015 Philanthropy Award. The team received this honor for its efforts and contribution in supporting the mission of NMDP and Be The Match, such as facilitating bone marrow screenings for Sanofi employees.