ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

Principals go back to school to improve education for Indigenous students

May 2, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Despite the intensive time commitment while working a full-time job on a First Nations reserve, vice principal Craig Lindsay didn’t hesitate to sign up when he heard about a new course for principals at First Nations schools offered through the Martin Family Initiative (MFI). Previously called the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, the organization founded by former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is dedicated to improving education for Indigenous students in Canada.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SCE Named No. 1 Solar Utility in U.S. for Second Year in a Row

May 2, 2017 2:15 PM ET

Southern California Edison delivered more solar energy to its customers last year than any other utility in the nation, according to rankings compiled by the Smart Electric Power Alliance. The rankings were announced at the alliance’s annual Utility Conference.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Los Angeles Kings Donate $150,000 to El Segundo Aquatics Center

May 2, 2017 1:30 PM ET

AEG’s National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Los Angeles Kings, announced a $150,000 donation toward the completion of the highly anticipated El Segundo Aquatic Center in El Segundo, Calif. The Aquatics Center, which aims to put swim safety and swim sports to the forefront of the South Bay, is designed to be available for both the general public and members of the Wiseburn and El Segundo high schools.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cultivating a Meaningful Career through Passion, Professional Development and Perseverance

May 2, 2017 1:30 PM ET

As the Director of Global Retail Environmental Health & Safety at The Estée Lauder Companies, Drena Howard’s passion for her work and leadership savvy have made her a rising star in the EHS&S profession. We spoke with her for this edition of CSR Talkback to learn more about the skills in her toolbox and how she invests in her professional development to advance her effectiveness.

Innovation & Technology

VIDEO | How Lockheed Martin is Unlocking Value for Society Through Technology

May 2, 2017 12:35 PM ET

Societies of tomorrow will depend on businesses to secure natural resources, advanced infrastructure and human lives. Hear how Lockheed Martin is doing just that.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ingersoll Rand in the News: Energy Digital

May 2, 2017 12:30 PM ET

W. Scott Tew, executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand, recently discussed with Energy Digital the ever-increasing need to embed sustainable practices in business to drive profitability.

Environment

Celebrating the Career of a Forest Champion

May 2, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Every spring, the UN International Day of Forests (March 21st) and Arbor Day (April 28th) bracket a sobering month of reflection on the state of our forests. We now recognize the countless, essential ecosystem services provided by forests, as well as their role as a source of building materials, fuel, foods, and medicinal plants.

Events, Media & Communications

What Giving Methods and Opportunities Actually Interest Employees?

May 2, 2017 12:00 PM ET

We know from previous research that employees view their employers as facilitators and multipliers for their own philanthropic efforts. But what exactly does that mean? What types of giving methods and opportunities are employees specifically interested in, and what inspires them to actually participate?

This fall, America’s Charities will give you answers to these questions and more when we release Snapshot 2017, the latest in our research series on employee giving and engagement trends.

Health & Healthcare

More Than Products, Medtronic Provides System Makeover in Chile

May 2, 2017 11:50 AM ET

PUERTTO MONT, CHILE – Laying in a hospital bed, Jofre Marcelo doesn’t hold back.

“You come here scared to death. I don’t wish this upon anyone.”

After a heart attack, it would be anyone’s natural response. Thankfully, doctors at Clinica Universitaria in Puerto Montt, Chile, had the right equipment and expertise-at the right time-to insert a stent in Jofre’s 50-year old heart.

“That makes all the difference,” he says.

Health & Healthcare

Pediatric Oncology in Africa: A Sanofi Espoir Foundation Partnership

May 2, 2017 11:40 AM ET

From April 5-8, Sanofi will participate in the 12th Continental Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), organized this year on the African continent, in Morocco.

Health & Healthcare

Marlin’s Sustainable Healthcare Legacy

May 2, 2017 11:35 AM ET

One of Goldcorp’s six pillars that guide our everyday actions and support Goldcorp’s vision and values is to Grow Sustainability. This means we are committed to leaving a positive economic, social and environmental legacy everywhere that we operate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Duke Energy | Working with Stakeholders on Future Generation Plans

May 2, 2017 11:15 AM ET

In a unique partnership, Duke Energy is working closely with environmentalists, community leaders, business owners and government officials in Asheville, N.C., to produce an energy efficiency plan specifically designed to delay the need for a new electricity generating unit.

Environment

6 Quotes from Tech Leaders to Inspire Your EHS Initiatives

May 2, 2017 11:05 AM ET

In the technology industry innovation moves at a furious pace. This shortened cycle, with an ever-changing regulatory environment, presents hidden EHS challenges—especially as companies expand operations internationally. If you are an EHS manager, these 6 quotes from iconic tech leaders and some EHS tips will inspire you in your work.

Environment

Daimler Environmental Movie 2017

May 2, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Environment

Creative Thinking: The Not-So-Secret Weapon

May 2, 2017 10:35 AM ET

At MilliporeSigma, we have fostered a culture of problem solving. I was fortunate to work with our CEO, Udit Batra, to help develop the problem-solving model for our organization. What I find so interesting about the process and the concept is that, at the end of the day, it’s all very simple. We use a simple model to address very complex and tough challenges that not only our organization and our 1 million customers face, but also brilliant scientists and researchers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Cox Enterprises Supports Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

May 2, 2017 10:35 AM ET

Happy National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. At Cox Enterprises, diversity and inclusion is more than just a hot topic or a box to check for business, it is embedded within the company’s culture. At Cox, although diversity and inclusion is a top priority within the business, the company also supports these efforts within the communities it serves.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Customer Information Security And Fraud Protection are Important to PNC

May 2, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Not only is protecting our customers’ privacy our job, but it is a priority. Our ability to help customers achieve their financial goals is possible when we also can safeguard their personal and financial information.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BSR to Host Event in China Celebrating Completion of Women in Factories Program

May 2, 2017 10:00 AM ET

At the completion of BSR's Women in Factories program, BSR and Walmart will host a half-day event in Shenzhen, China, to celebrate program outcomes, recognize the efforts of participating factories, and more.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Smart Cities Need Smart Master Planning Processes

May 2, 2017 10:00 AM ET

As governments consider where to spend their smart city funding, they may initially center on the critical building blocks of a smart city but often become subject to short-term budget priorities. To this point, responses to the 2017 Strategic Directions: Smart City/ Smart Utility Report survey suggest a vexing conundrum: What comes first, the budget or the plan?

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Partners with General Motors, Procter & Gamble and Sustainable Brands on Tree Planting to Beautify Detroit Park

May 2, 2017 9:15 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with General Motors, Procter & Gamble and Sustainable Brands are planting 40 trees at the Greening of Detroit Park in honor of Elizabeth Gordon Sachs at 1463 East Jefferson Street on May 22.

Green Infrastructure

Mohawk Group Video | Light Lab: Living the Living Building Challenge™

May 2, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

FIRST Robotics & NRG Energy: Meeting Tomorrow's Innovators

May 2, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Observes Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

May 2, 2017 9:05 AM ET

In observance of this day, Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN) member Northern Trust is hosting a series of educational events and fun-filled activities in its downtown offices for its employees and their children.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tequila CAZADORES® Distillery Harnesses Green Energy

May 2, 2017 9:05 AM ET

With rugged engineering and a colossal arrangement of pipes, the Tequila CAZADORES® distillery in Arandas, Mexico, derives all power for distillation from its modern, clean-burning biomass boiler.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Aflac Raised Its Reputation Pulse Score for Its CSR Initiatives

May 2, 2017 9:05 AM ET

I recently had a conversation with the Reputation Institute, a leading research and advisory firm that collects and analyzes data and proffers advice about corporate reputation. We discussed Pulse Scores, derived from data that the Institute calculates for companies to measure their public reputation. Its algorithms are based on seven dimensions: leadership, performance, products/services, innovation, citizenship, governance and workplace.