Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employees Lead the Charge in Empowering Community

Oct 27, 2015 8:10 AM ET

Thanks to the generosity of employees and in-house contractors from across the company, TransCanada’s second annual Get Empowered! campaign, held this September, raised over $730,000 for registered charities in Canada and the U.S. That's a 44 per cent increase over last year's campaign.

Events, Media & Communications

Neil deGrasse Tyson's Science Talk Show 'StarTalk' Returns for New Season on Nat Geo Channel

Oct 27, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Following a successful first season and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Informational Series, Neil deGrasse Tyson's science-focused talk show StarTalk returned for its second season on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel on Sunday, October 25. The series, based on Tyson's popular radio show and podcast of the same name, features comedians, academics, and celebrity guests such as President Bill Clinton, Susan Sarandon, and Seth MacFarlane in conversation with Tyson about how science affects their lives and careers. StarTalk airs at 11/10c on Sundays on National Geographic Channel.

Energy

Caterpillar Commits to Energy Access for Rural Indonesian Islands

Oct 26, 2015 8:10 PM ET

The “500 Island Project” between Caterpillar, Fluidic and Indonesia's PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), will provide electricity to more than 1.5 million people which we believe would be considered one of the most ambitious rural electrification projects in the world, and will help the Indonesian Government achieve its ambitious rural electrification targets faster than otherwise possible.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSX Employees and Partners Volunteer at Grandview Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia

Oct 26, 2015 6:45 PM ET

CSX employees gathered at Grandview Elementary School in Charleston, W.V. on Saturday to spend the morning volunteering to improve the school. They were joined by CSX’s national service partners City Year, Action for Healthy Kids and Arbor Day Foundation, along with volunteers from the community and school.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Slavery in Your Supply Chain is a Risk No Company Should Face, Here's Why

Oct 26, 2015 6:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

10 Reasons Why the 2015 FFA Convention Rocks

Oct 26, 2015 5:35 PM ET

The Farm Credit team has their bags packed, and is ready to return to the 2015 National FFA Convention and Expo this week in Louisville, Ky. Once again we’ll be rockin’ out with the next generation of farmers, ranchers and advocates for rural America at the Farm Credit booth (#1519).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Presents HumanKinda, a Short Film Exposing America’s Busyness Epidemic and its Effects on Our Humanity

Oct 26, 2015 5:30 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beyond Bloodstained Gems: New Science and Standards

Oct 26, 2015 5:00 PM ET

The best way to ensure that your diamond is not bloodstained from conflicts is to buy an identical gem created by human science.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sanofi In Our Communities, Celebrating Diversity

Oct 26, 2015 3:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Team Training: When Everything Comes Together

Oct 26, 2015 3:35 PM ET

Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) placed four service dogs with their new partners. These new service dog teams are the culmination of several years of training and countless hours by SSD's volunteers and staff.

Research, Reports & Publications

Legg Mason Issues 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Oct 26, 2015 2:30 PM ET

Legg Mason is one of the world’s largest asset management firms. We have a local presence around the globe serving individual and institutional investors across six continents. We strive to be responsible global company in the asset management business that, through investing, meaningfully impacts the lives of all the constituencies with whom we interact.

Environment

Carbon-Reducing Tips & Tricks | TerraPass Monthly Digest

Oct 26, 2015 1:50 PM ET

Environment

Mars Catapults to #6 on List of Biggest Green Power Users

Oct 26, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Education

Astellas USA Foundation Grants $25K to Crossroads Community Outreach Foundation’s P.S. Science Program

Oct 26, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Designing Workforce Development for the Next Generation of Leaders

Oct 26, 2015 12:50 PM ET

A corporation is nothing without its people. They are the heart and soul of any company and can be the factor that sets an organization apart from its competitors. Developing that workforce in a way that helps maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace has become more critical than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

Taproot Foundation Announces That Services Donated by Business Professionals are Valued at $150 Per Hour — a 25% Increase Over 2009 Rates

Oct 26, 2015 12:30 PM ET

In celebration of Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation announces that the 2015 standard for the value of pro bono service has increased 25% to $150 per hour. The $150 valuation defines the average, per hour value of time donated by business professionals to nonprofit organizations through pro bono services including expertise in marketing, strategic planning, HR, and IT. This study was developed in partnership with CECP, a coalition of 150 CEOs of the world’s largest companies focused on societal engagement, and is based on an analysis of data included in the 2015 Salary Guides produced annually by professional staffing firm Robert Half.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Join Republic Services in Supporting the American Red Cross

Oct 26, 2015 12:20 PM ET

Our thoughts go out the victims and volunteers who are battling the severe flood damage in South Carolina caused by Hurricane Joaquin. Republic is proud to support ARC response and recovery efforts in South Carolina through our donation to the Red Cross on behalf of those affected by this recent disaster.

Health & Healthcare

The Life-Saving Impact of Biomedical Research

Oct 26, 2015 12:15 PM ET

Advances in biomedical research are critical to fighting disease, and lengthening and improving quality of life. But today’s health challenges are too complex to be solved by any single organization – government, business, academia, not-for-profit organizations, patient advocates – working in isolation. That’s where the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) comes in.

Diversity & Inclusion

CSX Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement Annual Report Highlights Workforce 'Powered by Diversity'

Oct 26, 2015 12:05 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Target and UNICEF Get Kids Active to Fight Hunger

Oct 26, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Wearables have been all the rage recently and many organizations have tapped into the technology, making it easier for consumers to link physical activity to a good cause. Organizations like Charity Miles and collaborations such as Bank of America's work with (RED) and Nike have led the way in the space, getting adults active and excited about making an impact on issues they care about. Now, a new partnership is leveraging technology to inspire children to help others and themselves through the first-ever "wearable for good."

Events, Media & Communications

Corporate Sustainability -- Advice For Fortune Readers -- It’s Not a “Choice”

Oct 26, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association Receives an Outstanding on its First-Ever Rating from Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for Community Reinvestment Initiatives

Oct 26, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, a national bank subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, has been recognized with the highest rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for its excellent record in meeting the needs of the communities it serves. The OCC evaluation notes that Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association significantly exceeded its CRA strategic plan goals for excellent community development services and that its community development lending had a significantly positive impact in part because it was responsive to community development needs.

Environment

MJUMITA Community Forest Project Validated and Verified by SCS Under the Climate Community and Biodiversity Standards and the Verified Carbon Standard

Oct 26, 2015 10:45 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Elinore Robey and Amanda Lenaghan, 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Speakers

Oct 26, 2015 10:30 AM ET

In December 2015, CSR professionals, employee engagement enthusiasts, VolunteerMatch clients, and national nonprofits will come together at the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit (#VMSummit15). In this series of blog posts, I’ll introduce you to the numerous experts who will make an appearance as Summit speakers.

Events, Media & Communications

Ingersoll Rand Energy Leader to Speak to New Climate Change Research Findings at VERGE 2015

Oct 26, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will join other thought leaders to share corporate perspectives on combating climate change at VERGE 2015 in San Jose, California. The conference runs Oct. 26-29, with Smith’s panel taking place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. PDT on Oct. 27.