Burt’s Bees Goes Dumpster Diving in Waste Reduction Education
Burt’s Bees shows how it taught employees about waste reduction by going digging through their own dumpsters.
Loblaw Launches Four Rooftop Solar Pilot Projects
As part of the company’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy, Loblaw has launched a rooftop solar pilot project at four stores in Ontario –Ajax, Orleans, Toronto and Whitby.
The Canadian food distributor has applied for more than 100 rooftop solar installations.
These applications have been approved by the Ontario Power Authority [...]
How to Measure the ROI of Your Sustainability, CSR Efforts
Environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) among businesses are no longer “nice to have” ideologies. They are important parts of a company’s overall growth strategy. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study documented ways in which companies that report their sustainability efforts get better returns on their assets than companies that do not. Also according [...]
The disinformers are winning, but mostly with the GOP – New Gallup poll shows sharp partisan divide in understanding of climate change
The partisan divide on climate science has been growing for a while, as I discussed in a 2008 review of the Gallup polling. No surprise, really, since the anti-science disinformation campaign uses “experts” that are more credible to conservatives, and that disinformation is repeated to death on conservative media outlets.
Now Gallup has updated its polling [...]
Smurfit-Stone Partners With Emerald Waste to Provide Recycling and Waste Solutions in Gainesville, FL
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation’s Recycling division today announced it has partnered with Emerald Waste Services (EWS) to operate EWS’s materials recycling facility (MRF) and transfer station in Gainesville, FL. Smurfit-Stone will pull recyclable materials delivered to the transfer station from the waste stream, thereby reducing the amount of material which goes to the landfill.
“This agreement between Smurfit-Stone and Emerald Waste Services reflects how industry partnerships can help close the gap between the waste that society generates and what is being recovered for recycling and reuse,” said Mike Oswald, senior vice president and general manager of Smurfit-Stone’s Recycling division. “By partnering with waste industry leaders, government, communities and non-government organizations (NGOs) we are able to provide financial and environmental benefits to both our customers and communities.”
As a recycling industry leader, Smurfit-Stone utilizes innovative partnerships and state-of-the-art technology to provide recycling and waste management solutions to retailers, manufacturers, grocers, printers, communities and waste haulers.
“Emerald Waste Services is a leader in the solid waste collection and disposal industry in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi,” the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Bart Begley, said. “Combining the talent and resources of EWS and Smurfit-Stone allows both our companies to better serve our customers by providing an efficient and cost-effective solution to the waste and recycling needs of Gainesville and Alachua County, FL. It’s a great partnership and we look forward to growing it as this project moves forward.”
Smurfit-Stone has 30 recycling plants in the United States offering comprehensive recycling and waste solutions, and has sales and procurement offices in North America, Asia and Europe. Its waste and recycling experts provide recycling and waste solutions to some of the world’s largest corporations.
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry’s leading integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers, and one of the world’s largest paper recyclers. The company is a member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® and the Chicago Climate Exchange. Smurfit-Stone generated revenue of $7.04 billion in 2008; has led the industry in safety every year since 2001; and conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.
Cox Communications Ranked 21st on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R) List
/PRNewswire/ – Cox Communications has been named to the 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for its demonstrated use of diversity best practices and measured results. This is the direct result of Cox’s unwavering commitment to improving the inclusiveness of its workplaces; its focus on delivering the best, most relevant services to its customers; its diversity leadership with vendors, and the company’s dedication to communities it serves.
“Cox Communications has received many accolades over the years, but I take unique pride in the ongoing success of our diversity and inclusion efforts and the recognition we have received from DiversityInc for the last five years,” said Pat Esser, Cox’s President who also leads the company’s national employee Diversity & Inclusion Council. “At Cox, we have thoughtfully planned for the incorporation of diversity and inclusion practices and goals into our business priorities in order to ensure the future success of our company. Our company is enriched by the diversity of thinking in our workplaces, helping us to create and deliver better services and produce more satisfied customers who trust us to deliver their entertainment and communications services.”
This is Cox’s fifth year on the list and is the fourth consecutive year in which Cox has ranked in the top 25. In addition to its prestigious ranking in the DiversityInc Top 50, Cox has also earned diversity distinction for two consecutive years with a 100% rating in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. And, for seven straight years, Cox has been named the Best Operator for Women in the annual Women in Cable Telecommunications PAR Survey.
“Cox’s President Pat Esser is a true diversity champion and a longtime diversity leader, and Mae Douglas, Chief People Officer, has worked hard to create an extremely inclusive workplace. They are both people I trust and value and they have created a company where employees trust and value each other,” said Luke Visconti, chief Executive Officer of DiversityInc.
Four hundred forty nine companies participated in The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® ranking, an increase of 12 percent from last year. Now in its tenth year, the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® List is the largest competition of its kind. The list is determined solely from a comprehensive survey of diversity management that measures CEO commitment, human capital, corporate communications and supplier diversity. Companies on the DiversityInc Top 50 have clarity of their absolute values of human dignity, demonstrating global adherence to these core beliefs.
“This list represents the businesses that treat diversity as an ethical, moral priority and a powerful business tool,” said Visonti. “Far too many companies are way behind the curve and will find themselves in trouble in the next few years and decade. A diverse work force changes the character and the culture of a company. Thinking that diversity is merely a ‘feel good’ or politically correct strategy, without real impact, will find themselves on the wrong side of history.”
About DiversityInc:
DiversityInc is a monthly business magazine, with a daily web site, www.DiversityInc.com. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® List is a purely editorial process and is completely independent of any business conducted with the company. DiversityInc was launched in 1997.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.
Cause Consulting Ranked #3 on CR Magazine’s Communication Agency Top Ten List
Corporate Responsibility Magazine announced its Top Ten in Communications and Advertising List for 2010, ranking Cause Consulting as #3. This list appears in the January/February 2010 issue and is available at www.thecro.com.
“This list evaluates firms against their peers based on customer feedback and rates them based on their ability to help public companies keep their corporate responsibility promises,” according to CR Magazine. The rankings are compiled using CR research team’s standard customer satisfaction survey methodology.
“We collaborate with our clients to tackle complex business and social challenges,” said Mark Feldman, Principal and Managing Director, Cause Consulting. “We are honored to be on this prestigious list at a time when corporate responsibility is rapidly becoming a core part of global operations and strategy. CSR solutions help companies enhance reputation; build brand loyalty; win the war for talent; drive innovation; and forge strong bonds with customers and communities.”
“At a time of heightened consumer mistrust and increased demand for transparency around business practices, we believe that it is not only appropriate, but necessary, for companies to communicate their citizenship vision and practices,” says Nikki Korn, Principal, Cause Consulting. “However, we also believe that the road map for corporate citizenship must drive from a company’s core values and brand promise. It must begin with authenticity and substance, and then be followed by appropriate communications.”
About Cause Consulting
www.causeconsulting.com
Cause Consulting is a business strategy firm that applies the power of cause and CSR to simultaneously strengthen business and impact society. The firm’s work takes place where day-to-day business activities and relevant social and environmental issues converge. Cause Consulting collaborates with companies of all sizes to: guide internal teams in developing citizenship strategies, practices and processes; create unique signature cause and citizenship programs; communicate, brand, and report on citizenship activities; and execute programs in local, national and global markets.
Cause Consulting’s team of experts engages with our clients as senior strategists, facilitators of planning processes, and as members of existing internal cross-functional teams. We bring big picture thinking, creativity and years of hands-on experience designing and implementing innovative solutions for today’s business and social challenges.
UPS Honored as “Best Corporate Citizen”
UPS (NYSE:UPS) has become the only package delivery company named to this year’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list by Corporate Responsibility magazine.
Known as one of the world’s top corporate responsibility rankings, the annual list is comprised of Russell 1000 companies that have been evaluated on their performance in seven key areas: Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights, Philanthropy, Employee Relations, Financial Performance and Governance.
UPS was ranked No. 46 on the 2010 list and was cited particularly for its record in the areas of Environment, Climate Change and Governance.
“We are truly honored by this recognition because it reflects our continued efforts to be transparent,” said Bob Stoffel, UPS senior vice president of supply chain, strategy, engineering and sustainability. “We strongly believe that environmental performance, stakeholder engagement and investments in the communities where we operate are essential to our business strategy.”
UPS has received a number of other honors for its sustainability efforts, most recently being rated the “World’s Most Admired” company in the delivery industry and ranked No. 1 in the world for its commitment to social responsibility.
More information about UPS’s sustainability initiatives is available at www.ups.com/responsibility.
The complete list of 2010 100 Best Corporate Citizens can be found at www.thecro.com.
Wattergate: Tamino debunks “just plain wrong” Anthony Watts
The leading anti-science blogger in the country, Anthony Watts, owes NOAA scientists an apology. So far, he’s passing the buck.
The former TV weatherman coauthored a “report” with Joe D’Aleo, “Surface Temperature Record: Policy Driven Deception?” accusing top U.S. scientists of various kinds of misfeasance and malfeasance in the global temperature record. I’m not linking to [...]
The Story of Stuff Comes to Print
If you a blogger, web media producer, or some other kind of internet content creator, it’s hard not to admire Annie Leonard. She, along with the folks at Free Range Studios, took the rather weighty topic of lifecycle analysis, and turned it into a 20-minute video that frames the subject in a manner for almost [...]
