Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

How Companies Can Take Action on Climate Change

Dec 6, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Climate change is again trending as a topic within corporate citizenship and the larger business community. The release of Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si” (Be Praised), which highlights the impact developed economies are having on our planet and our responsibilities to act, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan, and the upcoming COP21—the 21st Session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—are creating a buzz.

Research, Reports & Publications

GRI’s Reporting 2025: A Look Ahead with Katherine V. Smith

Dec 5, 2015 8:20 AM ET

Once the province of a few unusually green or community-oriented companies, sustainability reporting is now a best practice employed by companies worldwide. A full 95 percent of the Global 250 issue sustainability reports, and by doing so gain a competitive edge in every aspect of the triple bottom line.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Prudential Financial Announces Significant Commitment to the El Paso Community

Dec 5, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Energy

Playing a Role in Reducing Ontario’s Carbon Footprint

Dec 4, 2015 7:40 PM ET

In a week dominated by news coverage of the Paris Climate Summit, TransCanada has increased its stake, participation and investment in Ontario’s ongoing efforts to reduce the province’s carbon footprint.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HP Named as Finalist in The Circulars 2016

Dec 4, 2015 6:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Action Team Captains and Major Leaguers Give Back in the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Dec 4, 2015 5:00 PM ET

This past Thanksgiving holiday, a number of Major Leaguers joined forces with their local Action Team schools in Florida, Maine, and New Jersey as they combined to give back to their neighbors in need.

Innovation & Technology

Ideagen Convenes the World’s Leading Companies, NGO’s and Public Sector in Bellevue, WA for the Annual Ideagen Global Good Summit Hosted by Global Good and Research at Intellectual Ventures

Dec 4, 2015 2:30 PM ET

“Ideagen is honored to be working with world leading organizations like Global Good & Research at Intellectual Ventures as we lead critical dialogue across the planet to build a common language and trust across the sectors as we convene the world’s leading organizations to address the world's most vexing issues”. -George Sifakis, Founder and CEO - www.Idea-gen.com

Environment

COP21 Decisions Will Directly Affect the Sustainability of Our Planet

Dec 4, 2015 2:25 PM ET

Environment

Antea Group Participates in Nigerian Water Stewardship Conference

Dec 4, 2015 2:15 PM ET

A three-day workshop of major water stakeholders in Nigeria was held last week as part of an initiative headed by Heineken International, Nigerian Breweries, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

Energy

FCA US Launches Largest Private Fleet of Natural Gas-Powered Semitrucks in the State of Michigan

Dec 4, 2015 2:00 PM ET

FCA US LLC announced today that it has invested $40 million in FCA Transport, the FCA US-owned truck fleet, to convert its 179 Detroit-based parts-haulers to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) rather than traditional diesel. The move gives FCA the largest private fleet of CNG-powered heavy-duty vehicles in the state of Michigan.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hackbright Goes to Bloomberg!

Dec 4, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Hackbright’s current cohort, nicknamed TwelfthBright, went on an adventure to Bloomberg’s new San Francisco location to explore the office, learn about their software and projects, and meet the team.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Slave Labor Still in Practice Today

Dec 4, 2015 1:35 PM ET

As the world works hard to ensure that supply chains are free from any type of compromising issue, there are still areas that are difficult to investigate. One such area that has become a hotspot for such controversy, is Thailand.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making a Global Impact Spans 31 Days, 40 Events, 17 Countries and 5 Continents

Dec 4, 2015 1:20 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg GADFLY: The Do-Gooder Premium

Dec 4, 2015 1:10 PM ET

It's hard not to root for people like Deborah Winshel at BlackRock and others who are championing the notion of making the world a better place through what's known as "impact investing."

Events, Media & Communications

2016 International Corporate Citizenship Conference Early Registration Rates End December 18

Dec 4, 2015 12:25 PM ET

To take advantage of our most discounted rates for the 2016 International Corporate Citizenship Conference, please register before December 18. We invite you to join us in Atlanta this March 20-22 as we exclusively bring together corporate citizenship leaders and practitioners from around the world to share insights into their innovative new programs, partnerships, and solutions that are driving positive change across the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teaching Computer Coding to Underserved Youth

Dec 4, 2015 12:25 PM ET

When Oscar Menjivar returned to his hometown of Watts after college, the friends he had grown up with were either incarcerated or not doing much with their lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FIAT Brand and FCA US California Business Center Team up With Motor4Toys and Local Car Community to Bring Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Kids

Dec 4, 2015 12:15 PM ET

The FIAT brand and the 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.

The event, now in its 12th year, has a mission to bring the motorsport community together for the holidays to collect as many toys as possible for less-fortunate children. The event takes place as part of Supercar Sunday, a weekly gathering of automotive enthusiasts in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Out@TWC Supports AIDS Project Los Angeles for the World AIDS Day Food Drive

Dec 4, 2015 12:00 PM ET

For World AIDS Day 2015, Out@TWC – the LGBT Employee Network of Time Warner Cable – will partner with AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) to collect non-perishable food donations and personal hygiene items for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The principal components of this campaign are donation bins which Out@TWC has placed in seven of our Southern California offices. At each site employees can easily drop-off any of the necessary items vital to the health and support of those living with HIV/AIDS.

Environment

Three Ways Companies are Changing the Climate Conversation

Dec 4, 2015 11:50 AM ET

The UN climate conference in Paris is underway now – with governments, NGOs, businesses and civil society organizations from around the world convening to solve one of our most pressing global challenges. The role of the private sector in tackling climate change will be one of the many subjects discussed in Paris. Indeed, companies have played a unique role in helping to shift the dialogue from risk to opportunity. The business community is demonstrating that it is possible to tackle the climate challenge while creating growth and greater global prosperity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bechtel Launches Campaign to Raise Money for Syrian Refugees

Dec 4, 2015 11:25 AM ET

Education

Oregon Student Dresses the Part

Dec 4, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Although he’s only in kindergarten, Glen already knows that he wants to be a garbage man when he grows up. Republic Services in Albany, Oregon helped Glen look the part for his recent Career Day event at school. A Republic employee took the time to sew the company logo onto the smallest vest we could find, and Glenn added to the look with his own gloves and work boots. The look on his face made everyone’s day and now all are eager to receive his employment application in about 12 years! Republic is proud that our drivers serve as such meaningful role models in the community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Prioritizes Recruiting and Retaining the Best Employees

Dec 4, 2015 10:35 AM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Energy

Pilot Hill Wind Project Closes Financing from GE and MetLife

Dec 4, 2015 10:30 AM ET

EDF Renewable Energy’s 175–megawatt (MW) Pilot Hill wind project located in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties in Illinois has closed structured equity financing from GE Unit (NYSE:GE) GE Energy Financial Services and MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) .

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg to Head Climate Risk Taskforce to Bring Greater Transparency for Investors

Dec 4, 2015 10:20 AM ET

Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York and head of the Bloomberg news empire, is to chair a new Climate Disclosure Taskforce set up by the Financial Stability Board (FSB).

Environment

Costa Cruises and the University of Gastronomic Sciences Together for Sustainable Food on Board

Dec 4, 2015 10:10 AM ET

A three-year cooperation-based project promoting sustainable food on board cruise ships is the subject of the agreement announced today by Costa Cruises (www.costacruise.com) and the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo (www.unisg.it).