Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Editors Pick

Environment

The Farm That Grows Clean Energy

Working for Pattern Energy, I have a front row seat in the global push to renewable energy. My rush comes when I see a new wind farm being erected on the horizon, because I know that translates into improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, preservation of natural resources – even affordable long-term energy pricing.

Events, Media & Communications

Something to Look Forward to at BCCCC

This week I have the pleasure of attending Boston College’s 2016 International Corporate Citizenship conference. Our friends at BCCCC have asked me to speak about ratings, rankings and data analytics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox and The Trust For Public Land Launch Virginia’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, today launched Virginia’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program to honor local environmental volunteers.

Innovation & Technology

Green Means Go

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Health for All in Focus: “Responding to Ebola and Zika"

2014 saw a critical public health emergency with the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, which demanded an urgent response and the impact continued in 2015. As well as providing humanitarian support to affected regions, GSK accelerated the development of our candidate vaccine for Ebola at an unprecedented rate, with trials now underway.

Environment

Storytelling for Sustainability – It’s Time for Corporate Leaders to Gather ‘Round the Campfire

The term ‘greenwashing’ might be officially outdated. In 2016 the number of companies making unmerited PR splashes over sustainability is far outweighed by those who are taking significant strides forward and not talking about it. When faced with the science of climate change and transparency into corporate accountability in 2016, sustainability is simply part of doing business.

Environment

In the Wake of Development

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amway Network 21 Distributors Provide 10,000 Wheelchairs…and Counting

Research, Reports & Publications

The Rezidor Hotel Group Publishes its 2015 Responsible Business Report

Leading green hotel chain The Rezidor Hotel Group publishes its Responsible Business Report. Included since 2010 in Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies List, Rezidor is committed to being the most innovative and responsible hotel company with leading sustainable hotel brands such as Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson.

Innovation & Technology

13,000-Year-Old Clovis Artifacts Unearthed in B.C.

A rare find of prehistoric artifacts in remote backcountry B.C. has been unearthed through cooperative efforts between First Nations communities and TransCanada.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing Our 2016 SuiteImpact Ambassadors

NetSuite.org is thrilled to announce our 2016 SuiteImpact Team Ambassadors, a passionate group of NetSuite employees who will spearhead volunteer activities in their local office.

Education

AT&T Launches CLETeenHack for Civic Engagement

Recently, AT&T and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) launched CLETeenHack, a 9 week programming contest for high school students in northeast Ohio. We’ve all heard about “hackathons” in our local communities, but the CLETeenHack is different. Like last year’s CBusStudentHack which engaged students to develop an app focused on health and wellness, CLETeenHack encourages students to use coding to benefit their community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Senator Applauds TransCanada’s Support of Joliet Junior College Program

“This program is huge for our district.” — Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GMN 2016: Let’s Talk Outcomes

We just returned from the 11th annual Grant Managers Network (GMN) Conference held in New Orleans! The conference offered 50+ individual and plenary sessions on a vast range of topics relevant to the grantmaking community.

Innovation & Technology

Cox Enterprises Chairman Jim Kennedy Inducted Into Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia

James C. (Jim) Kennedy, chairman of privately-held Cox Enterprises was inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia at the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) 2016 Georgia Technology Summit on March 17, 2016. Cox Enterprises is headquartered in Atlanta, and its major divisions focus on communications, automotive, and media.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Jake Peavy

Jake Peavy goes from pitching baseball to playing guitar for his foundation’s annual benefit concert.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs)

Over 850 people attended the annual Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation better known as the MANDI’s on the evening of March 16.

Education

Fox | HBCU Media Alliance Takes 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story' on an HBCU Tour to Engage Audiences

On March 9, the Fox | HBCU Media Alliance wrapped the "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) screening and Talk Back Tour. The multi-city tour was headlined by members of the cast from the FX Networks hit series, including Cuba Gooding, Jr., Sterling K. Brown, Courtney B. Vance and director John Singleton, all of whom participated in dynamic conversations that touched on the issues relevant to the series' themes of race, celebrity, discrimination, police corruption and sexism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Volkswagen Group of America Continues its Partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington with a $25,000 Donation

Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (VWGoA) recently continued its long-standing partnership with the Fairfax Region of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW), located in Virginia, by donating $25,000 to the organization to help enrich the lives of youth.

Events, Media & Communications

#BeTheFirst: Delivering the First Tobacco-Free Generation - A Twitter Chat with CVS Health and Scholastic

Mark Your Calendars! Join us for a LIVE Twitter chat with CVS Health and partner, Scholastic to talk about Making the Next Generation #BeTheFirst - Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 3:30pm EST

Environment

Environmental Highlights and Accomplishments in Arrow Electronics' 2015 CSR Program

Arrow Electronics has committed to managing environmental impact as an integral part of our business by providing services and operations that make a positive contribution to our environment and communities in which we live and operate in.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Announces $16.5 Billion National Community Benefits Plan

Research, Reports & Publications

Univision Communications Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report: “Access for All”

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced the release of “Access for All,” the Company’s first-ever corporate social responsibility report. The report showcases how UCI’s corporate values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, diversity, service and excellence help the Company deliver on its responsibility to the Hispanic and multicultural communities it serves.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  4. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  5. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  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. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  10. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  11. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  12. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  13. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  14. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  15. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...