Hormel Foods Surpasses Water Reduction Goal and Has Record Year of Giving

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 09:30

Hormel Foods has launched its 11th annual corporate responsibility report. The report is available online and includes information related to the company’s corporate responsibility performance in fiscal 2016.

Carlsberg Aims to Produce Beer with Renewable Energy

Fri, 09/29/2017 - 09:30

When someone takes a swig from their favorite beer, they may not realize that brewing beer is an energy intensive process. But brewing companies that desire to reduce their carbon emissions are well aware. Carlsberg Group, a global brewer headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, has set a lofty goal of powering its breweries with only renewable energy by 2022. Call it the company’s "100 percent renewables by 2022 goal."

The 170 year-old company has a new program called Together Towards Zero, launched this summer. The program is a means to meet its pledge to achieve zero carbon emissions at its breweries by 2030. By that same year, Carlsberg aims to have reduced the carbon footprint of putting a beer in its customers' hands by 30 percent.

Ben & Jerry’s: Why Brands Taking Stands is Smart Business

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 09:05

Few brands are as famous for their social activism than Ben & Jerry’s. The Vermont ice cream maker with global revenues of more than $1.2 billion (2015) is as much known for its social conscience as for its creamy, irresistible ice cream flavors. Pick a flavor and chances are you’ll walk away with more than just a good feeling in your tummy: You’ll feel you’re making a statement.

National Grid Crews Head to North Carolina & Florida to Aid Irma Response Efforts

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 14:55

More than 300 National Grid employees,100 vehicles--including our mobile command unit—will be departing on Tuesday, September 12th to support Duke Energy and Tampa Electric in their response efforts to Hurricane Irma.

Walmart Announces a New Customer Campaign to Assist with 2017 U.S. Hurricane Relief

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 11:00

In response to the severe weather impacting the country, Walmart is committing up to $10 million in additional support for 2017 U.S. hurricane relief efforts. This will bring the total committed by Walmart to hurricane relief efforts this year to $30 million, building on the support provided in response to Hurricane Harvey that hit the Gulf region two-and-a-half weeks ago.

A New Dawn for Corporate Leadership

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 13:00

As the 2017 Fortune Change the World list shows us, business leaders are now deeply engaged in the pressing societal issues of our day as they increasingly recognize that those issues affect the long-term success of their companies.

Yum! Brands Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the First Time

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 15:15

Yum! Brands has been named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for its ongoing commitment to sustainability. This is the Company’s first time being included on the index, which is regarded as one of the leading sustainability benchmarks among businesses and investors alike.

Timberland Encourages Its Customers to Use VolunteerMatch to Give Back

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 14:55

Timberland celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Path of Service program by kicking off a season of volunteer events around the globe. The events will reinforce the brand’s commitment to be Earthkeepers by working to protect and restore the outdoors and support the communities where it does business.

Nestlé’s Parent Support Spotlight on Tessa: Time with Family Close and Far

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 10:15

Mohawk Partners with Susan G. Komen to Cushion All Seven 3-Days

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 13:15

To help in the fight against breast cancer, Mohawk is once again partnering with Susan G. Komen® by sponsoring all seven of the organization’s 3-Day events, providing 8,000 pieces of durable, eco-friendly SmartCushionÔ to comfort walkers and crew members.