Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Finding Forever Families for Children in Foster Care

Scott came into the foster care system when he was six years old and remained in foster care for 10 years. During that time he had seven placements and fell behind in school. His Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter saw his potential and his special story and knew she could find the right family

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC UK M​akes a D​ifference at S​unemployment R​oadshow

KFC UK added hope to more than 70 people at the 2016 Sunemployment Roadshow, a job fair campaign from one of the UK’s biggest newspapers created to place long-term unemployed people into jobs. The UK team has supported the roadshow for five years running and participated in the 2016 campaign’s three job fairs.

Events, Media & Communications

Republic Services Kicks Off "Music Mania Mondays" in Niagara, New York

Republic Services took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony in June to kick off the Town of Niagara New York “Music Mania Mondays.” This stage is used throughout the summer for all twelve events of the summer concert series, including the recent 4th of July at the Memorial Community Park.

Events, Media & Communications

How to Develop a Company Plan for Carbon Neutrality

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with SCS Global Services (SCS) to help companies work carbon neutrality into their climate action plans. This free webinar series will take an in-depth look at how to develop a great climate action plan for your company and reach carbon neutrality, and how you can work with the Arbor Day Foundation and SCS to get there.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Simple Ingredients: Designing a Recipe

Hershey’s transition to simple ingredients is anything but simple — so who better to explain some of the complexities than Jim St. John?

Environment

HP and World Wildlife Fund Partner to Achieve Zero Deforestation by 2020 Goal

HP's goals as a new company include achieving zero deforestation caused by paper-based products and packaging in our supply chain. We are proud to team up with World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) to work toward our new deforestation goal.

Innovation & Technology

New Anti-Waste Lining Prevents Soapy Liquids from Sticking to Plastic Packaging

Have you ever gotten frustrated over how much toothpaste is thrown away with the crumpled tube? Or how much shampoo is trapped inside a bottle that is all but finished? These may not be life’s most pressing questions, but it would be nice to get the full content of those containers we need for our personal hygiene.

Research, Reports & Publications

CA Technologies Achieves Ambitious Carbon Reduction Goal Four Years Ahead of Schedule

CA Technologies latest Sustainability Report marks a continued evolution of corporate social impact, from environmental stewardship to broader societal change. The report outlines how CA Technologies Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts are linked to their business, positively benefiting customers, employees and communities around the world.

Education

'He Named Me Malala' Earns Five Emmy Nominations, 21CF Backs Girls Education Through Malala Fund

Of 21st Century Fox's combined 103 nominations for the 68th Emmy Awards, five belong to He Named Me Malala, the powerful documentary from Fox Searchlight and National Geographic chronicling the life of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai. In February, the National Geographic Channel aired the global broadcast premiere of the film commercial-free and ran a social media campaign with 21CF to raise funds for Malala's work to ensure young women and girls have access to quality secondary education. 21CF and its employees donated more than $125,000 to Malala Fund to provide education for Syrian refugee girls living in Jordan and Lebanon.

Energy

Hornsdale Wind Farm

Research, Reports & Publications

7 Tips: M&S, GSK, Ericsson and Pearsons on The SDGs and Reporting

Ethical Corporation have just released their latest piece of complimentary analysis on how to integrate the sustainable development goals into your sustainability reporting and strategy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

SECURE THE FUTURE Hosting Teens at AIDS 2016

Research, Reports & Publications

HEINEKEN USA's 2015 Sustainability Report

HEINEKEN USA is turning the traditional sustainability report on its head by inviting you to immerse yourself in a first-of-its-kind digital experience. Visit http://heinekenusa.com/brewing-better-world/ to get started and donate to the Closed Loop Foundation.

Energy

Moving Community Solar Forward in Massachusetts

Social Impact & Volunteering

Teens Sharing Their Stories at AIDS 2016

Social Impact & Volunteering

Disneyland Resort Announces Happiest Class on Earth Program, Offers All Sixth-Grade Students in Anaheim Theme Park Tickets for Good Deeds

This morning, the Disneyland Resort announced exciting news for about 5,000 sixth-grade students in Anaheim, as part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. For the next 10 years, every sixth-grade student in Anaheim elementary schools will have the opportunity to receive a Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket after completing a project that enriches their school or community!

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hershey Company Recognized for Fostering an Open and Inclusive Environment for Its Employees

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) was recognized recently with multiple accolades from DiversityInc, and the National Organization on Disability for its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Environment

Lyft and GM’s Express Drive Expands to Colorado and California

Lyft and General Motors today announced the expansion of their Express Drive short-term vehicle access program to California and Colorado, including the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Environment

Animal Collective: Lots of Wildlife Species Call GM Lands Home

See photos of the burros, birds, bugs and more that live on location at the automaker’s various facilities all over the US and beyond.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Univision's New Millenial PSA Aimed at Inspiring Young Adults to Register to Vote

During Univision Communications Inc.’s (UCI) 13th annual Premios Juventud (Youth Awards) on July 14 a new PSA premiered during the live broadcast aimed at inspiring young adults to register to vote.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regional Mexican Artist, Luis Coronel Encourages Young Adults to Register to Vote!

Not only does Luis Coronel use his voice on stage, but he is ready to make his voice heard this year at the polls.

Events, Media & Communications

A Statement from Dean Seavers, U.S. President, National Grid

"The tragedy in Nice, France, is horrible, cowardly, and makes many of us feel unsteady and unsafe. We will continue to stay strong and smart in the face of such weak and senseless acts. We send our heartfelt thoughts to the families and friends of the victims."

Energy

GM Rochester Plant Launches Solar Array

While some may think the sun doesn’t shine very much in Upstate New York, promoters of solar energy know differently. General Motors added a 466-kilowatt solar array at its Rochester Operations plant on Lexington Avenue to leverage the sun’s energy to help power the plant. The plant showcased the array at an event with community leaders, public officials, employees and the media on Friday, July 15.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  7. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  8. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  11. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  12. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  13. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  14. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  15. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...