ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

HPE Commits to 100% Renewable Energy with RE100

Sep 21, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Today Hewlett Packard Enterprise marked an important milestone on our Living Progress journey. We joined RE100 with a commitment to reach 100 percent renewable energy, while setting an interim goal to source 50 percent of our total energy consumption from renewable sources by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michael Bloomberg Gives $300 Million to Johns Hopkins for Public-Health Effort

Sep 21, 2016 6:05 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Tragedy Spurs LongHorn Steakhouse Team to Open Hearts and Wallets

Sep 20, 2016 9:15 PM ET

Every member of the LongHorn Steakhouse team in Cartersville, GA, contributes to Darden Dimes, an emergency assistance program for employees, inspired by Managing Partner Patricia France’s tragic tale.

Health & Healthcare

100 Objects That Shaped Public Health

Sep 20, 2016 8:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hear from Domtar Private Landowners on PBS’ This American Land

Sep 20, 2016 5:30 PM ET

People are at the room of healthy forests. Domtar’s sustainable forestry work is featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS series This American Land, the leading conservation news program that reports on critical issues affecting America’s natural landscapes, waters and wildlife.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Mobilizes Employees to Improve the Health of Chicago Families

Sep 20, 2016 5:00 PM ET

As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 100 Aramark associates are uniting today at Chicago’s Casa Central to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices for Aramark Building Community Day, the company's global day of service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi North America Announces Recipients of the 17th Ideas that Matter Grant

Sep 20, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced the eight grant recipients of its 17th annual Ideas that Matter program, where financial support is given to designer applicants who create and implement print projects for social impact.

Energy

Powering Data Centers with Renewable Energy

Sep 20, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Mobilizes Across Philadelphia to Improve Health of Local Families

Sep 20, 2016 3:35 PM ET

As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 500 Aramark associates are uniting today across Philadelphia, Aramark’s global headquarters, including at Congreso De Latinos Unidos (Congreso), The Federation of Neighborhood Centers (FNC), and other sites, to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices for Aramark Building Community Day, the company's global day of service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Get to Know Hagerty, Finalist for 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year

Sep 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Hagerty strives to come up with new and fun ways for employees to volunteer, taking into account location, timing, and what employees like to do. Their advice to other volunteer programs? Keep it fresh, create a CSR committee, and spread the word!

Education

Avnet Innovation Lab Provides Makers First Class Support

Sep 20, 2016 2:25 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top Five Adoption-Friendly Workplaces All Put High Value on Family

Sep 20, 2016 2:00 PM ET

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has continually been impressed by the caliber of companies that have applied for recognition as an Adoption Friendly Workplace. This year was no different.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making the World a Safer Place for Women

Sep 20, 2016 1:55 PM ET

Around the world, 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence at some point in their lives. That means 35 percent of our sisters, 35 percent of our friends, 35 percent of our coworkers—or maybe you’ve even experienced it first hand.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Doing One Thing to Improve our Community in Bengaluru

Sep 20, 2016 1:40 PM ET

How do you save more than 3,800 gallons of water and 40 pounds of trash in Bengaluru, India? You get together a bunch of dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making their world a better place. By working together over a year, my 75 colleagues and I demonstrate that small actions for good can add up to a big, positive impact. It all started with doing one thing – really.

Education

HP Expands Commitment to Refugees, Convenes with Leaders for White House Summit

Sep 20, 2016 1:35 PM ET

As a company in the business of creating consumer devices that both delight and inspire, HP believes that technology can enrich lives – and help rebuild them as well. And as a global company that does business in more than 170 countries and territories, HP has a unique opportunity to put that belief into action with aid to the some 5 million people who’ve fled their homes and country to escape civil conflict in Syria.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Getting More From Less

Sep 20, 2016 1:30 PM ET

During times of economic hardship it is reasonable for companies to look for cost cutting opportunities and eliminate non-essential investments. Investments in sustainable packaging, however, shouldn’t be among the items on the chopping block.

Environment

Nestlé Waters North America Pushes Regional Collaborative Action as Vital to Global Climate Change Success

Sep 20, 2016 1:15 PM ET

While the recent International Paris Climate Agreement was groundbreaking in the effort to combat climate change, regional implementation and sharing of experience and results will be the key to success, according to Nelson Switzer, chief sustainability officer of Nestlé Waters North America.

Innovation & Technology

New SmaaartTM Carbon Offset Program Enables Companies to Support Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets

Sep 20, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Companies can create impacts beyond carbon that make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals while delivering US$151 in benefits per carbon credit per year. Colorado-based Envirofit International, a global social enterprise that develops clean energy cookstoves, has pioneered a new corporate carbon offset program that enables companies to impact local communities in the developing world by creating jobs and improving livelihoods. Through the programme, Envirofit links carbon credit buyers to social entrepreneurs in the developing world in order to build local capacity, develop local markets and create jobs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading Companies Sign Letter in Support of Refugee Relief

Sep 20, 2016 1:00 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today released an open letter to the business community, signed by 49 companies, which highlights how the private sector is working to empower refugees through education, employment, and enablement

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feeding Bodies, Minds and Futures with Feed the Children

Sep 20, 2016 12:55 PM ET

Join America's Charities (@AmerCharities), now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Program Spotlight: City Mission

Sep 20, 2016 12:30 PM ET

This week, we’re highlighting a project with a talented team from State Street and its nonprofit partner, City Mission, a social justice organization that unites communities and transforms individuals through service, education, and advocacy. The team at State Street developed a refreshed brand and messaging in advance of City Mission’s 200th anniversary. As a result, City Mission secured funding for a redesigned visual brand and website, and to bring on a Director of Development to sustain the team’s work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo Launches Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action that Addresses Ending Violence Against Women

Sep 20, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, has launched a three-year Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitment called Girls, Women, and the Global Goals: Workplace Strategies to End Violence Against Women.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Conflict Minerals Filings and the Automotive Industry

Sep 20, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Automakers are leading the way with their long-term commitment to corporate social responsibility and assertive supply chain transparency initiatives. At a recent event, members from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) met to discuss leading practices in identifying and combating the funding of “conflict minerals” from areas of conflict, specifically Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sail On, Sail On, Sailor

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

IU, Kelley School and Whirlpool Partnering on Habitat for Humanity Campus Build in Bloomington

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

For much of their 12-year marriage, Jeff and Carla Wyatt hadn’t entertained many thoughts of buying a home. But their life took a significant turn when they assumed custody of their two young granddaughters.