Alexandra Smith
Content Manager, Marketing
Sustainable Brands
Nestlé Supports Legislation to Standardize Date Labels to Reduce Food Waste
Nestlé joined lawmakers, food company representatives, food bank officials, environmental advocates and academics today in support of a joint effort in the Senate and House of Representatives to standardize date labels on foods stocked on grocery st... View More
3M Health Care Again Wins Practice Greenhealth "Champion for Change" Award for Sustainability
Practice Greenhealth, a leader in promoting environmental stewardship, has again presented a “Champion for Change” Award to 3M Health Care for the company’s success in greening its operations and for helping customers improve their environmenta... View More
eBay Australia Helps Launch the World's First Virtual Reality Department Store
eBay and leading Australian retailer Myer have launched the first-ever virtual reality department store, giving Australian consumers a glimpse into the future of shopping. The innovation allows customers to immerse themselves in a new experience of s... View More
JetBlue Releases Annual Responsibility Report
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) recently released its annual responsibility report outlining progress the airline made in environmental, social and business responsibility in 2015. This report highlights major developments including a 3.7 percent reduction in... View More
Vancity’s 2015 Annual Report Outlines How Strong Foundations Can Lead to a Sustainable Future
Vancity’s 2015 Annual Report, Strong foundations for a sustainable future, documents the credit union’s sound financial position and unique relationships with local communities. The integrated annual report can be viewed at annualreport.vancity.c... View More
Toyota Financial Services Supports Environmental Sustainability by Expanding Green Bond Program
Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to supporting the sale of green vehicles, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its third Asset-Backed Green Bond in the amount of $1.6 billion. TFS revolutionized the Green Bond market by introducing the auto in... View More
Thousands of Youth Across Canada Benefitted From HSBC's 150th Anniversary Community Fund Last Year
In 2015, HSBC Bank Canada made $7,105,337 in charitable investments to 81 registered charities, and our employees volunteered nearly 5,000 hours with charities at over 200 bank-supported events or on their own. These charities will in turn help more ... View More
Hershey Expands ‘Learn to Grow’ Program to Belize Sugar Industry and Launches New Sustainable Sugar Sourcing Policy
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today a new partnership with the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) to expand its Hershey Learn to Grow sustainable farming program to sugar suppliers in northern Belize. The program wi... View More
Sealed Air Announces Strategic Partnership with Box On Demand and Panotec
Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) has entered a strategic partnership with Box on Demand and Panotec, providers of 3-dimensional equipment platforms and fanfold corrugated for on-demand, right-sized box creation. Box On Demand is the exclusive North ... View More
Companies Provide Pro Bono Support to Improve Health in Ghana
They come from companies around the world with two things in common: extensive business and operational experience and a desire to make the world a better, healthier place. Employees from PIMCO, The Dow Chemical Company, and PricewaterhouseCoopers wi... View More
Ford Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Recycling Enough Aluminium to Build 30,000 F-150 Bodies Every Month with Presence at AluSolutions Exhibition
Ford’s F-150 is headed for the AluSolutions international conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi tomorrow, showcasing Ford’s commitment to sustainability in end-use applications of recycled aluminium..The toughest, smartest, most capable and safe... View More
UPS Foundation, Zipline, Gavi Partner to Drone-Drop Medical Supplies in Rwanda
The UPS Foundation has partnered with drone manufacturer Zipline and leading vaccine alliance Gavi., to deliver blood, medicines, and vaccines to clinics across Rwanda via a fleet of Zipline drones. Drones can provide a faster, more reliable method o... View More
BASF’s Creator Space Program to be Continued to Support Innovation
BASF will continue the Creator SpaceTM program as part of its innovation process to foster co-creation and open innovation within the company. The program was launched during BASF’s 150th anniversary year. In around 50 initiatives around the globe,... View More
Ford's Tips for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
According to the EPA, greenhouse gas emissions from transportation accounted for 26% of total U.S. GHG emissions in 2014, making it the second largest contributor behind the electricity sector. Emissions from vehicles are dependent on three factors: ... View More
GM and NWF Partner to Enhance Sustainability Education
General Motors and the National Wildlife Federation are partnering to increase environmental education in schools. The new GM Eco-Green program will connect NWF's network of over 3,700 participating Eco-Schools with local GM non-manufacturing facilit... View More
Timberland Reveals 2015 CSR Results
Global lifestyle brand Timberland recently unveiled its 2015 CSR performance results, highlighting a year of progress and addressing a few challenges. The data is a powerful demonstration of the brand’s continued commitment to sustainability and tr... View More
UPS Expands Recycling Partnership with Nespresso from 20 States to the Entire Continental US
Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and reference in premium, single-serve coffee, has expanded its partnership with UPS from 20 to 48 states to significantly extend the reach of its U.S. recycling program. By adding additional collection points in mor... View More
Kimberly-Clark Awards $1.18 Million in College Scholarships to High School Students in North America
This year, Kimberly-Clark celebrates the 24th year of the Bright Futures program and is awarding college scholarships totaling $1.18 million to 59 children of Kimberly-Clark employees across 13 states and Canada. Bright Futures scholarship grants are... View More
Interface Americas Now Operating On 96% Renewable Energy
Interface, the world’s largest commercial modular carpet company and a sustainable business pioneer, today announced a significant milestone in the company’s Mission Zero® journey: the Interface Americas manufacturing sites now operate using 96 ... View More
Cisco Systems Buying Solar Power In N.C. Through Duke Energy Program
A second major technology company has confirmed that it is using Duke Energy’s Green Source Rider to provide clean energy for its North Carolina operations. ... View More
