ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

Ashridge Executive Education: 'Action Research' Method Trains Business Leaders to Make Impact

Aug 8, 2017 1:00 PM ET

The challenges facing us – population growth, migration, globalisation, shifting centres of economic power, increasing inequality of life and the deterioration of the environment – are pressing. Now, many advocates for change have realised that change and innovation is predominantly a socio-technological phenomenon and that the standard approaches no longer work.

Innovation & Technology

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Smart Cities Now

Aug 8, 2017 12:45 PM ET

Now is the time that we should be investing and exploring what can be done with smart cities - and here's why, according to President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact and S&P Global Launch Skills-Based Day of Service Program

Aug 8, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Common Impact, a nonprofit that pioneered corporate skills-based volunteering, partnered with S&P Global on its first ever skills-based Day of Service program designed to build the infrastructure and know-how of local STEM-focused nonprofits. Employees from S&P Global supported data visualization initiatives for three nonprofits in Charlottesville, Denver and Houston.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ABLE Accounts Allow People with Disabilities to Save Without Losing Benefits

Aug 8, 2017 11:55 AM ET

On August 3, Keystone Human Services hosted a roundtable discussion with PA Treasurer Joe Torsella, individuals with disabilities, and their families to discuss the PA ABLE Savings Program and how it gives people with disabilities the opportunity to save for their future.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Role-Reversal

Aug 8, 2017 11:20 AM ET

Each submission I reviewed involved an immense amount of work from these teams, and I’m grateful to them for the time and effort they put toward the challenge. While as judges we couldn’t advance every team to the Accelerator Phase, I was impressed by every entry I saw.

Environment

Quiz: Don’t Get Stumped by These Water Words!

Aug 8, 2017 11:15 AM ET

Having clean water starts long before you turn on the tap or open a bottle of water. What we do every day, especially how we dispose of garbage and other pollutants, can affect our freshwater sources.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CRN Top 100 Executives of 2017: VMware CEO Ranks No. 7 on Top 25 Most Influential Executives List

Aug 8, 2017 11:10 AM ET

We are proud to announce that VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger has been named to CRN’s list of the Top 100 Executives Of 2017; Pat is No. 7 on the Top 25 Most Influential Executives list.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Volunteers for Co-Training "Refugee-Employees"

Aug 8, 2017 11:05 AM ET

As a responsible company, Sanofi offers employee volunteers an opportunity to participate in mentoring refugees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg Philanthropies Invest $10m to Bring Small-Business Program to Baltimore

Aug 8, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Andy Hoffman, Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability, quoted in "The Troubling Return of Al Gore" - New Republic

Aug 8, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Gore is the most polarizing figure in climate politics—disputed on the left, and widely loathed on the right. According to research by environmental scholar Andrew Hoffman published in 2011, nearly 40 percent of all articles casting doubt on climate change mentioned Gore. “He had become extremely provocative for many people, and that limited his voice,” Hoffman told me. “Now that he’s stepping back into it, we’ll see what happens.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UPS Celebrates 15 Years of Commitment to Transparency

Aug 8, 2017 11:00 AM ET

UPS is one of the world’s leading providers of specialized package delivery and supply chain services. The US-based global logistics company employs over 434,000 people, and offers services in more than 220 countries and territories. UPS is committed to pioneering more sustainable solutions in every aspect of its business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Donates 50 Cars to Meals on Wheels America in Celebration of 50th Anniversary in the U.S.

Aug 8, 2017 11:00 AM ET

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, and in keeping with its philosophy of supporting local communities, Subaru of America, Inc. announced today its donation of 50 vehicles to Meals on Wheels America. This fall, 50 new 2018 Subaru Outback vehicles will be donated to select Meals on Wheels programs throughout the county, to be used in the delivery of an estimated 53,000 meals to an additional 3,700 seniors across 39 states. The donation will address the Meals on Wheels network’s growing demand for fuel-efficient, versatile and safe delivery vehicles to enable our nation’s most vulnerable seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Releases Tenth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Aug 8, 2017 10:50 AM ET

CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has released its tenth annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The 2016 report – themed “Building Connections” – highlights CBRE’s many accomplishments as a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Domtar Sustainability: Partnering for Safety

Aug 8, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Employee engagement is crucial to promoting safe behavior. And what better partner to advance our shared objectives than the United Steelworkers (USW), which represents the majority of Domtar’s unionized employees?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Connecting the Dots on Biodiversity and Agriculture

Aug 8, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Companies — particularly food companies — have a role to play in promoting biodiversity in agriculture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reflections on a Smarter City: Memphis, USA

Aug 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Merck Fellowship for Global Health and PNRI Partner to Advance Promising Antifungal

Aug 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is partnering with three Fellows from the Merck Fellowship for Global Health program to create a comprehensive plan to move a promising antifungal agent from the laboratory to clinical practice. The compound, discovered in the labor

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Growing Donation from Edwin’s Garden

Aug 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taking Steps to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Aug 8, 2017 9:55 AM ET

In conjunction with World Elephant Day on August 12, 2017, eBay highlights our ongoing commitment to combating illegal wildlife trafficking and calls on the broader eBay community to help support this effort.

Green Infrastructure

WELL Tip: A Guide to WELL Consulting

Aug 8, 2017 9:40 AM ET

If you’re a WELL AP or want to know more about the integral role WELL consultants play throughout the WELL Certification process, check out our guide to WELL consulting.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Las Vegas Sands in the Community

Aug 8, 2017 9:30 AM ET

At the corporate level and through each of our properties, Las Vegas Sands has made significant contributions to improve the quality of life in the regions where we operate. We are a major economic contributor, spurring tourism, jobs and tax revenue, as well as a committed catalyst for addressing social issues and helping the less fortunate in our communities.

Innovation & Technology

VIDEO: GE & HPE | Leading the Data-Driven Industrial Transformation

Aug 8, 2017 9:10 AM ET

GE Digital is leveraging next-generation machine data at every point in the industrial value chain to drive real-time analytics and insights. Smarter and gaster decision-making in industrial environments reduces uncheduled downtime, increases reponse times, and optimizes the overall management of assets

Research, Reports & Publications

Cargill Boosts Positive Impact for Customers and Communities

Aug 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Building on strong earnings in fiscal 2017, Cargill is working to continue growing its business and corporate responsibility impact. The company’s 2017 annual report, launched today, outlines its business growth and community impact.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sodexo Cracks its Commitment to Buy Cage-Free Eggs and Open Sow Housed Pork in the U.S.

Aug 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In support of Sodexo’s global commitment to source only cage-free eggs by 2025, the food services and facilities management company’s U.S. operations announced today that they are on track to surpass this goal. By adding hard-boiled eggs to its cage-free commitment—which already includes shell and liquid eggs—70 percent of its total egg spend in U.S. will be sourced from cage-free products by spring 2018.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase Invests $500,000 to Prepare Chicagoans for High-Demand Careers on the South Side

Aug 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET