ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

IoT, Maker Movement Add "Cool" Factor to Industrial Sector

Jul 14, 2017 2:35 PM ET

In the early days of my career, when I would tell people I worked for an electronics distributor, their eyes would light up with fascination. The era of personal electronics was just dawning and the public was mesmerized. Once I clarified that I worked primarily with industrial manufacturers, their eyes would instantly glaze over. While consumer electronics was considered sexy, the industrial sector was more utilitarian. Critical of course, but hardly fodder for cocktail party chitchat.

Events, Media & Communications

Inspiring A Generation – 2017 North American Indigenous Games

Jul 14, 2017 2:35 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

How WWF Stops Deforestation Worldwide with Corporate Engagement

Jul 14, 2017 11:25 AM ET

According to World Wildlife Fund (WWF), up to 58,000 square miles of forest is lost annually – the equivalent of 48 football fields a minute. The result of this deforestation is a threat to the estimated 1.6 billion people who rely on forests for their way of life, as well as to some of the most endangered plants and animals on the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hundreds Welcome GRI Standards Across Asia

Jul 14, 2017 11:25 AM ET

Asia is ready to take its sustainability reporting to the next level: 79% of the 100 largest companies in Asia Pacific report on their sustainability impacts, surpassing even Europe and North America.

Environment

U.S. Cities, States and Businesses Pledge to Measure Emissions

Jul 14, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Publishes 2017 D&I Report

Jul 14, 2017 10:10 AM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to release its 2017 Diversity & Inclusion Report, summarizing the company’s progress over the last six years across five focus areas: Workforce, Supplier Diversity, Programming, Community Investment, and Governance.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Water Industry Report: Cost and Customer Expectation

Jul 14, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Ann Bui, Managing Director for water services in Black & Veatch management consulting, describes how utility leaders are taking advantage of opportunities to further educate end users about how their services benefit the community.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hosts Thought-provoking Seminar at World Health Assembly

Jul 14, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the world's highest health policy setting body. Its main tasks are to decide major public health policy questions, approve the World Health Organization’s work programme and budget, and elect its Director General. Together with our UN partner WSSCC and Wateraid, Essity hosted an event focusing on “Hygiene and Health throughout the Life Course”.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aspiring to Be “Made in America”

Jul 14, 2017 10:00 AM ET

When Kent International opened a production facility in South Carolina in 2014, it not only brought bicycle manufacturing back to the U.S., it also helped revitalize a community.

Health & Healthcare

The Merck for Mothers Program Report is Now Available

Jul 14, 2017 9:55 AM ET

Learn about Merck for Mothers’ work to make maternal mortality a thing of the past.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Habitat for Humanity’s MicroBuild Fund Wins Classy Award for Innovation in Social Good

Jul 14, 2017 9:35 AM ET

Selected from 100 finalists to become one of 10 winners, Habitat for Humanity recently received a Classy Award, which recognizes the most innovative solutions to the world’s toughest social issues. The winning program, Habitat’s MicroBuild Fund, was recognized for creating social, scalable and sustainable impact by partnering with microfinance institutions across the globe on housing finance solutions.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Run with Whole Planet Foundation and The Seaweed Bath Co.

Jul 14, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Whole Planet Foundation is warming up for its second annual Virtual 10k Run that takes place next month during August 3-7! Nearly 100 participants have registered and because the run occurs simultaneously where you are and in the digital sphere, spaces are endless! Please register today. We are inspired by top sponsors including The Seaweed Bath Co. who even invited their employees to run with us!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Healthy Paychecks (and Health Checkups That Pay)

Jul 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Our people are our greatest asset, so we look out for them. That means keeping crewmembers healthy, and including them in conversations about the best benefits packages.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What Corporate Foundations Can Do to Enhance Their Philanthropic Agenda

Jul 14, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Though corporate giving is a small percentage of all philanthropic monies given to non-profits in the U.S., it has an outsized opportunity to drive societal improvement and influence the hearts and minds of their stakeholders and the nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BLOG: Walls Come Tumbling Down

Jul 14, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Walls never used to interest me that much. But ever since we launched our partnership with the MasterPeace organization four months ago, I’ve discovered how amazing they can be.

Diversity & Inclusion

Viacom Signs Historic Legal Petition Defending LGBT Rights

Jul 14, 2017 9:05 AM ET

No one deserves to be fired for their sexual orientation. This is the logic behind Viacom and 49 other companies’ decision to sign a formal legal petition asking the U.S. 2nd Court of Appeals to extend a federal law prohibiting employers from firing workers for being gay.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Karen Blackwell: Leveling the Playing Field to Bring Opportunity to Diverse Businesses

Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

We are committed to developing meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers, and we recognize the value these relationships add to our company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Done and Said: Gas Natural Fenosa Publishes Its Corporate Responsibility Report

Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Gas Natural Fenosa is a leading multinational group in the energy sector and a pioneer in gas and electricity integration, with a balanced business mix, which supplies gas and electricity to nearly 22 million customers, in over 30 countries.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New York High School Students Win 2017 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

The competition empowers students to identify and research water issues, pursue careers in water sustainability, and raise awareness of global water challenges. The showcase contains a wide spectrum of projects that may include improvements in water quality, water resource management, water protection, drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wadette H. Bradford Receives Cox Automotive and NAMAD Rising Star Award

Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LVS Senior Vice President Named 2017 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business

Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Las Vegas Sands’ senior vice president, global human resources, Amy Lee, was selected as a recipient of the 2017 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award by the Asian American Business Development Center.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Youth Group Wins $10,000 Grant for Inspiring Confidence Among Homeless and Foster-Care Youth

Jul 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

High school may be the most important fashion runway in a teenager’s life, but when you’re homeless or in foster care, owning a confidence-inspiring wardrobe is difficult.

Research, Reports & Publications

Experian Unlocks the Power of Data to Help Create a Better Tomorrow

Jul 14, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Using its extensive data and analytical expertise, Experian is helping people get the essentials they need to make their lives better – whether that is paying for healthcare and education, buying or renting a home, building their business or getting a loan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fourth Annual Chase Return the Serve Fun Day Event to Take Place on Friday, July 14 at AEG's StubHub Center

Jul 13, 2017 8:30 PM ET

First Break Academy, in partnership with JP Morgan Chase Bank and the USTA Foundation, will serve as the local L.A. host of the event, which is a celebration of Chase’s continued commitment to the USTA Foundation and to the National Junior Tennis & Learning Network. The USTA announced earlier this week that the USTA Foundation, in partnership with Chase, is contributing $100,000 total to 10 NJTL chapters nationwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Receives Top Award for Supplier Diversity

Jul 13, 2017 5:55 PM ET

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded Duke Energy the top honor in the electric utility association’s 2017 Business Diversity Awards program. The annual awards program recognizes companies for their efforts in advancing purchasing opportunities for diverse suppliers – including minority-, female-, veteran- and LGBTQ-owned businesses within the electric power industry.