ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Houston Homeownership to Get $6.1 Million Boost

Feb 25, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks America and its local network members announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program will expand for Houston with a $6.1 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost local homeownership. Local NeighborWorks America network members Avenue, Fifth Ward CRC and Tejano Center will administer the $15,000 down payment assistance grants and provide homebuyer education.

Innovation & Technology

Visa Global Study Identifies Key Success Factors To Improve Daily Travel, Creating Smarter, More Efficient Cities

Feb 25, 2019 12:05 PM ET

Today, Visa (NYSE:V), in collaboration with Stanford University, launched one of the largest global studies examining the growing demand for public and private transportation, and the important role digital commerce plays in driving sustainable growth.

Media & Communications

Millennials Really Do Want To Work for Environmentally-Sustainable Companies, According to a New Survey of Large Company Employees

Feb 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Here we are in the new millennium, since 2000 or 2001 (the clear delineation has been debated) and the generation that straddles the 20th and 21st centuries has characteristics that may be quite different for employers (and as customers, investors, voters).

The Millennial Generation has been defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as those men and women born between 1981 and 1996, who are 23-to-38 years of age in 2019. (For sure, the exact definition of generations is not always in general agreement.) This cohort succeeded the smaller-sized “Generation Xers” and the large Baby Boom generation (born 1946-1964, originally 77 million strong and two-thirds larger than the “Silents” before them). The long-dominant Boomer population has been decreasing in size since 2012…so what comes next for the

Responsible Production & Consumption

Building a Sustainable Wardrobe

Feb 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Building a sustainable wardrobe may seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think. Being a conscious consumer starts in your own closet. It requires thinking differently about what we have, what we buy and how we wear them. Being conscious about our buying choices means taking a moment to think about what clothing we buy and what we do with the clothes we already own. For a few ideas for creating a more sustainable wardrobe, watch the video. Join the conversation on #MakingApparelBetter.

Events, Media & Communications

Scotiabank Brings Smiles to Customers with 'Digital Mania' Promotion

Feb 25, 2019 10:00 AM ET

The Scotiabank 'Digital Mania' Customer Appreciation promotion has now ended with over 4,500 customers from the Caribbean North & Central (Bahamas, Cayman and Jamaica) set to benefit from over CA $76,000 in prizes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ebay Selects Greensboro for a Partnership to Help Local Entrepreneurs Expand Their Markets

Feb 25, 2019 9:30 AM ET

Wallace founded the Greensboro-based company four years ago. It makes craft-flavored snacks that pair with beer and wine. With a new eBay program called Retail Revival, Wallace hopes to sell those snacks to consumers around the world.

Energy

Solid Results Driven by Robust Overseas Performance and Reliable Hong Kong Business

Feb 25, 2019 9:00 AM ET

CLP Holdings Limited (CLP) is pleased to announce solid annual results for 2018. The Group’s operating earnings for the year increased 5.1% to HK$13,982 million. Total earnings decreased by 4.9% to HK$13,550 million, largely due to favourable one-off items in 2017.

Education

Comerica Bank Teams with Beyond Basics to Support Literacy in Detroit Public Schools

Feb 25, 2019 8:30 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Read Barclays’ 2018 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

Feb 25, 2019 8:00 AM ET

“Our success has always been inextricably linked to the progress of the people, communities and businesses that we serve,” said Group CEO, Jes Staley. “By publishing the ESG Report alongside our Annual Report, we’re demonstrating the importance that Barclays places on delivering sustainable value both to society and to our shareholders.”

Innovation & Technology

Expert Interview With Bonnie Brandreth, Data Analytics Expert

Feb 25, 2019 8:00 AM ET

For the past 25 years, Bonnie Brandreth has helped federal and state agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private companies collect, analyze, and use data to build organizational strategies, drive decision making, and optimize performance.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How We Give Back: Anthony’s Story

Feb 25, 2019 8:00 AM ET

We’re thankful for employees like Anthony, who led a visually impaired New Yorker toward his goal of completing a marathon this year.

Environment

Go Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Adventure Film “Call of the Wild” and Learn How Twentieth Century Fox Went Green on Set

Feb 25, 2019 7:00 AM ET

For more than 100 years, Jack London’s adventure novel Call of the Wild has been celebrated as a powerful testament to the beauty of nature. When Twentieth Century Fox set out to adapt the book as a film in 2018, the studio sought to honor this legacy by producing the film in the most environmentally responsible way possible. From the earliest days of production, the cast and crew dedicated themselves to reducing waste, recycling used materials, prioritizing responsible food service, and embracing renewable energy. These efforts helped the project divert more than 82% of its waste from landfill and generate significant cost and carbon savings in the process.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Boston Debate League Benefits From Skills for Cities

Feb 25, 2019 6:00 AM ET

Last year, Common Impact worked with IMPACT2030 and Social Venture Partners Boston to demonstrate the power of cross-sector collaboration and skilled volunteerism by piloting the first-ever Skills for Cities Boston, hosted at The Boston Fed. Skills for Cities, a one-day cross-company skilled volunteer event, included more than 80 volunteers from 14 corporate participants to support capacity-building projects at 15 Boston-based nonprofits to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Education

LA Kings Team Up With Future Goals and Blue Shield of California to Teach Students the Science of Hockey through LA Kings G.O.A.L.S. Program

Feb 23, 2019 11:00 AM ET

AEG’s LA Kings welcomed more than 60 students from Balboa Elementary School in Glendale, Calif. to Toyota Sports Center on February 19, 2019, to learn the science of hockey through the LA Kings G.O.A.L.S. Program in partnership with Blue Shield of California.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Science: Call for A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Feb 22, 2019 4:35 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partnership Extends the Reach of Hunger Relief Programs

Feb 22, 2019 12:15 PM ET

​The extent of hunger in America is no surprise to Matt Knott, president of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. With its network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, it provides hunger relief to more than 46 million Americans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecolab Contributes Nearly $17 Million to Communities in 2018

Feb 22, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Ecolab Inc. continued its long-standing commitment to supporting communities in 2018 through several initiatives, including corporate giving, grants to nonprofit organizations, in-kind product donations and employee volunteerism, with a total impact of nearly $17 million.

Health & Healthcare

Transforming Pediatric Cancer Care In Africa

Feb 22, 2019 11:00 AM ET

When Joseph Lubega, M.D., returned to Uganda in 2016 to care for children with cancer, the grim reality was that up to 90 percent of them would not survive. Inadequate health care and a severe lack of specialists meant that proper diagnosis, treatment and care were simply out of reach.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intel Recognized as a World Leader for Supplier Engagement on Climate Change

Feb 22, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Intel Corporation was recently recognized by CDP as a global leader for its actions and strategies to manage carbon and climate change across its supply chain. Intel is among the 3% of organizations recognized for their actions to reduce emissions and lower climate-related risks in the supply chain.

Energy

Comcast Offsets More Than 95% of Energy Usage with New Solar Project

Feb 22, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Comcast recently announced the completion of a 1,170-panel carport solar installation that will help power its regional call center in Plymouth, Mass. The system will generate enough onsite clean energy — as much as 600,000 kilowatt hours of power annually — to offset more than 95% of the facility’s annual energy consumption.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Scotiabank Supported an Employee’s Gender Transition

Feb 22, 2019 10:00 AM ET

For Tamara Hansen, a delivery manager specialist at Scotiabank, coming out as transgender after more than three decades with her employer has been an emotional journey.

Health & Healthcare

Technology Advancements Boost Traceability in the Food Sector

Feb 22, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Beyond its critical role in food safety, traceability is also becoming increasingly important to meet consumer demand for more healthy food choices produced in ways less harmful to people and the environment. For consumers, traceability adds a layer of credibility to claims like non-GMO, organic, free range or “sustainably sourced.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation Launches Campaign to Alleviate Global Poverty

Feb 22, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Whole Planet Foundation partners and Whole Foods Market suppliers commit $1.05 million to support microfinance initiatives across the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Facebook, eBay and 5 Other Tech Companies Partner With Firms for Diversity Pipeline Program

Feb 22, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Seven Silicon Valley companies and twelve firms are joining forces for a 2019 summer internship program for law students from underrepresented backgrounds. Students will split a 10-week internship between a legal department and a firm.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Green History: Making History with Mohawk

Feb 22, 2019 9:45 AM ET

Recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans within the green space is important because sustainability of our planet requires inclusion. We need everyone—all their ideas, passion and commitment to move forward on this collective journey toward a better future. If we truly desire to have an impact on our sustainable future, we need all races and cultures to engage and align traditional values with innovation. Highlighting diverse accomplishments will empower others to join us on this journey.