Did you get dressed today? Eat a meal? Sip a cup of coffee or tea? Most of us can say “yes” to at least one of these questions. We do these things day in and day out. They’re a part our routines.
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, today announced that Jennifer Jehn, its president and CEO, will be leaving the organization. Her last day with Keep America Beautiful will be Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. Ms. Jehn, who joined Keep America Beautiful in the role in December 2013, will be relocating to Florida.
The issue of modern-day slavery is top-of-mind for companies based in the United Kingdom or doing business there. This concept was clearly evident to Source Intelligence during a recent symposium it sponsored in London and during private meetings held with representatives of some of the country’s top businesses.
How can our nation drive inclusive growth and reduce inequality? For one thing, the projected $2 trillion in public and private investment for transportation and housing over the next decade could be a game-changer. A new paper I have co-authored with Audrey Choi, Managing Director and Head of Morgan Stanley Global Sustainable Finance, “Equitable Transit-Oriented Development: A New Paradigm for Inclusive Growth in Metropolitan America,” proposes we take a new look at the potential of equitable transit-oriented development to create more inclusive, prosperous cities and communities.
The eighth annual BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey, released today, provides insights from nearly 300 business leaders from more than 150 companies into the world of sustainable business and aims to identify common perceptions and practices of corporate sustainability professionals.
Today one of the key challenges most companies face is being able to scale rapidly while still keeping their innovative startup edge. Startups have less decision-makers making it easier to take the risks needed to remain as innovative as possible.
When NAEM joins the Greenway Foundation for a cleanup along the South Fork of the Platte River in downtown Denver later this month, its efforts will be powered by environmental, safety and sustainability leaders from companies such as Toyota Motor North America Inc., Procter & Gamble Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., Bose Corp. and The WhiteWave Foods Co.
During my years with KLD Research & Analytics, we saw our mission as two-fold. Our job was to remove the barriers at the top and to build the demand at the grassroots. We therefore created an index of companies created with social and environmental standards. That index outperformed the S&P 500.
The Rockefeller Foundation defines “urban resiliency” as a city’s ability to survive, adapt and grow in the face of any shock or stress. But surviving, adapting and growing aren’t unique urban capabilities.
For the past 70 years, GOJO has been committed to developing hygiene solutions that meet the needs of our customers. These innovations include the introduction of the first waterless hand cleaner and creating the hand sanitizer category with the invention of PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitizer. Today, we extend that commitment with the expansion of PURELL™ products into the surface disinfecting and sanitizing category.
Brackets For Good and AT&T announced today a collaboration to introduce a first-ever nation-wide Brackets For Good tournament — just in time for basketball’s Big Dance. Tipping off on Feb. 24, 2017, 64 large national charities will compete online in a single-elimination bracket-style fundraising tournament. In addition to raising awareness and funds, the winning organization will receive a $100,000 contribution from AT&T. It’s competitive giving. Everybody wins.
Holland America Line hosted a fundraiser luncheon and survivor celebration for the Puget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen Puget Sound on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, onboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle. Breast cancer survivor Juliet Disparte gave an inspiring speech about her journey from her diagnosis at the age of 27 to her current role in numerous cancer organizations.
As supply chains become more complex, consumers are in turn becoming more curious about the origins of the products they buy. This is especially true when it comes to the food we put in our bodies. Increasingly, consumers are demanding further transparency from companies – wanting to know where their products come from and what's in them. And companies are responding, establishing traceable supply chains to educate and engage consumers about important sustainability issues.
Freeport-McMoRan’s Community Investment Fund distributed $350,000 in Graham County, Arizona.
One of the recipients of the fund was Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS), which provides support services for aging and disabled community members.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment this week named Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) a “Gold Leader” in its Environmental Leadership Program.
Antea Group is currently working with several railroads in the state of Washington to support their compliance with Chapter 173-186 WAC and develop Oil Spill Contingency Plans. The adoption of this rule requires railroads to develop and maintain contingency plans approved by the Department of Ecology (Ecology). Ecology adopted Chapter 173-186 WAC, Oil Spill Contingency Plan – Railroad on August 31, 2016. The rule went into effect on October 1, 2016. Within 90 days from that date, plans must be submitted.
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it plans to add 200 new hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The vehicles have the same 2-cylinder engine and E-GENTM chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year.
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, today announced the organization has received a $1 million donation from Lowe’s to support more than 40 local community service projects and Keep America’s Beautiful’s annual Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program.
Whirlpool Corporation today announced a partnership with standardized labeling system How2Recycle, which gives consumers simplified instructions on how to best recycle product packaging materials.
