Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Not Everyone is Asked, “What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?”

What if you were never asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When I was younger, I wasn’t aware that people had different expectations of girls and boys. My parents wanted me to get good grades and have a career. They never asked, “When will you get married? How many children will you have?” Instead they asked, “What are you thinking about” And “What interests you?”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Unadoptable is Unacceptable

At the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, we believe that “unadoptable” is unacceptable. Each year 23,000 children age out of the foster care system in the United States without being adopted into a forever family. To us, that is unacceptable.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Must Be Bold on Climate: The Paris Agreement Is Signed

Leaders of more than 170 countries recently signed the Paris Agreement, marking a moment for businesses to reflect on the opportunities and risks that it presents to them, and to renew their commitment to climate action. Here's what businesses need to do.

Education

Vigilant Global Helps Students Experience the Thrill of Robotics

For the fifth consecutive year, Vigilant Global employees mentored students at LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School in Montreal as part of the Robotics FIRST Quebec program.

Education

An Opportunity for Every Student to Learn Computer Science

Computer science and education are making headlines nearly every day. Why? Without computer science, students will not be ready to take on the jobs of tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Join GRI's Due Process Oversight Committee!

The GRI Due Process Oversight Committee (DPOC) ensures that the standard-setting activities of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) are conducted in accordance with its due process.

Responsible Production & Consumption

We Now Interrupt This Program…Focus on Food Waste

Remember when I said that tossing out a single strawberry wastes about a half-gallon of water?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Freight Transportation

Intermodal freight – consumer goods that move in containers and trailers by more than one mode of transportation – has been one of Norfolk Southern’s fastest-growing market segments.

Environment

US and UK Studies Issue Warnings About Financial and Health Impacts of Climate Change

A new study by the London School of Economic (LSE), published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Climate Change, says climate change could cut the value of the world’s financial assets by $2.5tn (£1.7tn).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Kal Stein on Workplace Giving

Recently in San Diego, business leaders from the U.S. and Canada gathered at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference to discuss the future of corporate philanthropy. In this video filmed at the conference, Kal Stein, Benevity Nonprofit Community Council Chair, discusses how technology can drive change and efficiency in the charitable landscape.

Environment

In Honor of Earth Day, National Geographic's Ford Cochran Takes Fox Colleagues on a Virtual Tour Through America's National Parks

As part of 21st Century Fox's Earth Day celebrations, Fox colleagues in LA were treated to a special presentation by Ford Cochran, renowned geologist, journalist, educator and director of programming at National Geographic Expeditions. Cochran, who has dedicated his career to the exploration and protection of parks, took attendees on a visual journey through some of the United States' most iconic national parks, accompanied by the stunning photography for which National Geographic is known. National Geographic is currently running its Power of Parks campaign, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LIVESTRONG Leader Runs The Boston Marathon

LIVESTRONG Leaders are individuals that make a yearly significant commitment to those in their community affected by cancer by spreading the message of LIVESTRONG. They do this by fundraising, hosting events, bringing LIVESTRONG resources to their local hospitals and more. One of our amazing leaders from California, Phil Toomey, talks about why he is involved with LIVESTRONG and what he is doing in his community to help spread the LIVESTRONG message.

Environment

BNY Mellon Celebrated Earth Day by Kicking Off Six Weeks of Sustainability Focused Events

We are kicking off our 5th annual BNY Mellon “Eco Days” program, which encourages our more than 300 Sustainability Ambassadors in 20 locations around the world to organize Earth-minded events. Running from Earth Day on April 22nd to World Environment Day on June 5th, Eco Days is intended to promote sustainability practices through nearly 30 events for BNY Mellon employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Las Vegas Sands Celebrates Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, we are proud to announce that our Team Members from Las Vegas, Macao, Singapore and Bethlehem completed over 26,000 green actions during our annual “I Will If You Will” challenge, initiated by our Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. The challenge encouraged Las Vegas Sands Team Members to take action to reduce their impact on climate change.

Events, Media & Communications

The Real Reason Millennials Want Your Brand to Have a CSR Program

If CSR is so important to attracting millennials why is it that young companies known for innovation don't have strong (if any) programs?

Diversity & Inclusion

Veteran’s Latest Mission: Help Camp Hope

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bristol-Myers Squibb Again Named Top Corporation Citizen

For the eighth consecutive year, Bristol-Myers Squibb ranks in the top 10, ranking sixth of the 100 BestCorporate Citizens, a leading benchmark for socially responsible investors and other stakeholders published by Corporate Responsibility magazine. The company has achieved the No. 1 ranking three times, including 2009, 2012 and 2014.

Innovation & Technology

Simprints: Changing Vulnerable Children’s Lives with Affordable Technology

Globally, the births of more than 50 million children – representing 40 per cent of the total births worldwide – go unregistered each year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why Rule of Law is Critical to Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Development

Diversity and inclusion – in all its dimensions – is a business imperative that sparks innovation, fuels transformation and drives sustainable financial and economic performance. Gender equality was in the spotlight at the recent United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women 60th Session side event, “Gender, Justice and Sustainable Development.” I joined representatives from UN member states, the private sector and civil society to discuss the interrelationship between gender and justice in achieving the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2016 Sodexo Future Chefs Competition - Featured Chef Isabelle Sarkody

Responsible Production & Consumption

The American National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture (ANSI/LEO-4000) Is Open to Registrants!

Leonardo Academy Inc, The Sustainability Experts®, announced today that the ANSI/LEO-4000, the new American National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture is open for business. The Standard, approved by the American National Standards Institute this past November, provides a framework for producers of food and fiber products to decisively advance sustainability in the agriculture industry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

It’s Full Speed Ahead for the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Accelerator Teams

Last October, eight teams from around the world were chosen to be part of the first-ever biomimicry food systems accelerator.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Zack Greinke, Josh Donaldson Receive 2015 Players Choice Awards

Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson and Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke received their Players Choice Awards in pre-game ceremonies this weekend.

Environment

The Sustainability of Bloomberg's European Headquarters in London

A critical feature of the building’s design and construction is focused on our commitment to sustainability.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  2. 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...
  3. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  8. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  10. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  11. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  12. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  13. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...