ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Major Leaguer Cameron Maybin is on a Mission to Help Kids

May 26, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Cameron Maybin‘s 10-year career has taken him through Detroit, Florida, San Diego, Atlanta, Detroit again and now Anaheim, but the speedy outfielder has not lost track of his roots.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Memorial Day at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

May 26, 2017 2:00 PM ET

As summer begins, many of us are looking forward to spending time enjoying the freedoms we’re blessed with as Americans. On Memorial Day, our Nation will take the time to pause and respect the true meaning of these moments, the true price of those freedoms.

Sustainable Development Goals

Cerro Verde, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Supports Agricultural Development

May 26, 2017 11:10 AM ET

Cerro Verde has supported the Promotion for Agricultural Development Project in surrounding communities near its operations in Arequipa, Peru. The program benefits the farmers of Tiabaya, Uchumayo, Yarabamba, La Joya and Hunter.

Events, Media & Communications

Ingersoll Rand Speaker to Discuss Sustainable Development Goals at Sustainability Leadership Summit

May 26, 2017 11:05 AM ET

Randy Newton, vice president of enterprise engineering at Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will discuss Ingersoll Rand’s technology innovations in support of sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the India Sustainability Leadership Summit in Mumbai. The summit is hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Initiative and Frost & Sullivan.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainable Investing Gets More Transparent

May 26, 2017 10:50 AM ET

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) data on the Bloomberg Terminal function ESG <GO> increases the visibility of ESG risks and opportunities for investors. Customer usage has more than doubled since 2012.

Sustainable Development Goals

Making the Global Goals HPE’s Business

May 26, 2017 9:45 AM ET

2015 was a year filled with positive achievements for our collective future, with the adoption of both the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. However, in 2016, the voices of many in the world told us clearly that good intentions are not enough and that the current economic system is broken for them, with many asking whether the costs of globalisation are greater than its benefits. And now, nearly half-way into 2017, the world continues to face economic, social, environmental and political uncertainty.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlas Copco Comptec Wore Red Noses to Help End Child Poverty

May 26, 2017 9:35 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Daimler Sustainability Pushing Ahead

May 26, 2017 9:10 AM ET

The mobility sector is currently undergoing rapid change, as the trend is moving toward “on demand”-mobility. City dwellers, in particular, tend to use a growing range of mobility services that extend from traditional services such as local public transportation to car sharing, ride sharing, and ride hailing services like mytaxi.

Innovation & Technology

Unreasonable Impact | Reforesting a Future with Drones: Q&A with BioCarbon Engineering

May 26, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Forests cover over thirty percent of the planet’s land surface, provide sustenance and medicine for 1.6 billion people, cool and infuse our air with oxygen and moisture, and shelter 80 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Yet every year, 15 billion trees are destroyed by subsistence farming practices, commercial logging, development, and a host of natural stressors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ply Gem Building Products Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Build Homes Across America for its Second Annual Home for Good Project

May 26, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Ply Gem, a North American manufacturer of building products, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity for the second consecutive year in support of the Ply Gem Home for Good project, a campaign to help families in need of affordable housing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Consumers Energy Recognized at State, National Level for Commitment to Employing Military Veterans

May 26, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Consumers Energy is being recognized in Michigan and nationally for its commitment to providing job opportunities for military veterans.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Was #ThereWhen | The Melvin Family

May 26, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Aflac was #ThereWhen Aflac employee and policyholder Chad Melvin’s son was diagnosed with a very rare blood disorder called LCH. What started as a day at the pool became a two-year journey for young Grant at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Cheers on James Hinchcliffe and the Entire Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Team in the 101st Running of the Indy 500

May 26, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Arrow Electronics employees will be cheering on James Hinchliffe, the driver of the Arrow-sponsored No. 5 Indy car, and the entire Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) team on Sunday for the 101st running of the Indy 500.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volvo Ocean Race Youth Academy Powered by AkzoNobel's International® Brand

May 26, 2017 9:00 AM ET

AkzoNobel's International® brand has committed to helping young people all over the world learn more about sailing by becoming the official Youth Academy partner for the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race.

Research, Reports & Publications

De Beers Group Helping to Create a Ripple Effect Across Botswana’s Economy

May 26, 2017 9:00 AM ET

As a business that has so many touchpoints with different parts of Botswana society, simply contributing through royalties, dividends, taxes and employment is not enough for De Beers Group. We need to look constantly for ways in which we can embed the opportunity for further economic development and diversification.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP Named a Top 25 Public Company Diversity and Inclusion Leader

May 26, 2017 8:45 AM ET

HP is proud to be listed by Racing Toward Diversity Magazine as a Top 25 Public Company Diversity and Inclusion Leader. Racing Toward Diversity recognizes companies who embrace diversity in the workplace, work with diverse suppliers, and appeal to diverse customer groups.

Health & Healthcare

The International WELL Building Institute™ and ILFI Partner on “Crosswalk” to Align Two​ ​Ratings Systems

May 26, 2017 8:45 AM ET

The WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) and the International International Living Future Institute (ILFI), have agreed to work collaboratively to promote the design, construction and operation of healthy and restorative buildings. The two organizations will work together to identify opportunities to align the two rating systems, coordinate events and education offerings, and promote building practices that significantly raise the standard of what buildings should be.

Media & Communications

FX Networks’ 'Atlanta' and 'Better Things' Win Peabody Awards for Telling “Stories That Matter”

May 25, 2017 8:10 PM ET

Two of FX Networks’ most acclaimed comedy series, Atlanta and Better Things, were honored on May 20 at the 76th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony, a celebration of excellence in storytelling across the media industry, including investigative journalism, documentary filmmaking, entertainment television, and radio/podcasts. Better Things creator and star Pamela Adlon, as well as Atlanta cast members Brian Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz, were on hand to accept the awards.

Research, Reports & Publications

Announcing the 2017 Cone Communications CSR Study

May 25, 2017 6:00 PM ET

2017 will be remembered as the year that corporate social responsibility (CSR) was once again redefined. Although CSR will always be grounded in business operations, the stakes have gotten a lot higher. Companies must now share not only what they stand for, but what they stand up for.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michael Bloomberg Gives $75 Million to Shed Arts Center

May 25, 2017 5:35 PM ET

The ambitious new arts center known as the Shed, rising in Hudson Yards, has received $75 million from Michael R. Bloomberg, showing just how much the Far West Side continues to be shaped by a small group of influential billionaires.

Energy

Senate Bill to Cut MPG/Emissions Benefits is Bad for Business, the Economy and Consumers

May 25, 2017 4:45 PM ET

A new bill would roll back the many benefits of fuel economy standards that are currently working to protect jobs and keep hard-earned dollars in local economies, Impax Asset Management and Ceres said in a statement.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Great Place to Work® and Fortune Name Astellas to Inaugural Best Workplaces in Chicago List

May 25, 2017 3:15 PM ET

Astellas ranked among the Top 20 best workplaces across all industries based on surveys from more than 81,000 employees at Great Place to Work® Certified™ organizations in the Chicago area. The survey results show that our employees enjoy a supportive work environment that fosters open communication, trust in leadership and making an impact in the community around us. Our employees also expressed pride in their work, reflecting a commitment to keeping the patient at the center of all we do.

Research, Reports & Publications

AEP Releases 2017 Corporate Accountability Report

May 25, 2017 3:00 PM ET

American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) issued its 2017 Corporate Accountability Report today, the 11th annual assessment of AEP’s stewardship as a public company and a community partner. It is accessible online at www.aepsustainability.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wendy’s Offers English as a Second Language Program for Employees

May 25, 2017 2:40 PM ET

Maria Diaz and Cecelia Contreras are two Spanish-speaking employees who didn’t know very much English when they started working at Wendy’s. While they are both hard working employees, they asked not to work at the front register because they weren’t confident in their English. When I told Maria and Cecelia about the ESL program, they accepted right way and showed a lot of excitement about the chance to better themselves.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Amgen Staff in Atlanta Volunteer with a Local Food Bank

May 25, 2017 2:25 PM ET

Atlanta biopharmaceutical sales reps give back to Fountain of Hope Food Bank.