ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Study Reveals Lack of Awareness of Waste Challenges Facing U.S. National Parks

Aug 16, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, in conjunction with National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), released survey findings indicating that a majority of Americans (59%) were unaware of the waste management challenges facing national parks across the country.

Environment

Climate Change-Minimizing our Impact by Shrinking our Carbon Footprint.

Aug 16, 2016 10:40 AM ET

We depend on natural resources and a healthy environment to keep our business running smoothly. Natural resources are essential for us to fly, and tourism relies on having beautiful, natural and preserved destinations for our customers to visit. Therefore we take an active approach to shrinking our greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, reducing pollution and waste.

Environment

Profitability and Plastics Recycling

Aug 16, 2016 10:35 AM ET

A recent article in Recycling Product Newsentitled "Profitable and Practical Plastics: Reuse and Recycling for the Circular Economy" featured HPRC's Chicago regional recycling project as a real-world example of what's possible in plastics recycling.

The article, co-authored by Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan, CEO of Eco-Catalyst, Antea Group Senior Consultant Pamela Gordon, and Andy Fergurson from COPE Plastics, focuses on operational strategies to make money in plastics recycling.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Lemont Refinery Employees Ride for a Cure in 35th Annual Bike MS: Tour de Farms

Aug 16, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Thirty-nine employees from the CITGO Lemont Refinery raised approximately $35,000 in the annual Bike MS: Tour de Farms, a two-day bike ride to raise money and awareness for those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).

Environment

The Smart Bet is on a Clean Energy Future

Aug 16, 2016 10:25 AM ET

For all of us, power systems and the investment landscape are changing. Both at home and around the world, the ways that we produce and consume electricity and arrange fuel transportation are evolving. Find out how in Doug Aren;t new article...

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Sculpture Contest Welds Team Relationships

Aug 16, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Enterprises Announces Recipients of The Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund

Aug 16, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Barclays Pioneers: Securing Financial Stability in a Two Degree World

Aug 16, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Mark Lewis, Managing Director in European Equity Research – Utilities at Barclays, was asked to join former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure earlier this year.

What is the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure?

Social Impact & Volunteering

The KU Sport Psychology Lab and Children International Partner to Create a Caring Sports Environment for Kids

Aug 16, 2016 7:05 AM ET

The University of Kansas Sport and Exercise Psychology Lab (KUSEPL) and Children International (CI) have partnered to create a caring sports environment for kids in impoverished communities. A coaches’ clinic was held in Guatemala earlier this year where CI staff and volunteers were taught how to utilize sport psychology theory to make their Sports for Development program even more effective.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart and The Walmart Foundation Announce $500,000 towards Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Aug 15, 2016 6:20 PM ET

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and in-kind donations of $500,000 to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by the floods in Louisiana.

Health & Healthcare

Three Lifehacks by Sodexo for Relaxation at Work

Aug 15, 2016 5:45 PM ET

Today is National Relaxation Day. While we can all agree that relaxation is a good thing, it might seem hard to live up to the spirit of the holiday on a work day—especially a Monday.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tournaments Offer Wounded Veterans Rehabilitative Golf Experiences

Aug 15, 2016 5:10 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When Partnering with Nonprofits, Communication is Key

Aug 15, 2016 4:30 PM ET

In honor of VM Summit 16, which is all about corporate/ nonprofit collaboration, this series of volunteerism-related blog posts will take one topic and explain how it’s relevant to both groups.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy's Franchisee Rides Uphill Both Ways to Raise $1 Million for Children in Foster Care (Update)

Aug 15, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Ed Anderson is cycling cross-country to raise $1-million dollars for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VSP Global and Washington Nationals Help Kids See

Aug 15, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Danger of the Unknown: Asian Supply Chains at High Risk for Corruption and Slavery

Aug 15, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporations Can Accelerate Solutions to the Worldwide Refugee Crisis

Aug 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

The current volume of worldwide refugees is staggering—20 million people are categorized as refugees out of 60 million displaced from their homes according to the United Nations Human Rights Council—and the pace of this overall crisis has greatly increased since the beginning of the Syrian conflict. What Frontex classifies as ‘illegal border crossings’ have shot up six-fold in 2015 versus 2014 to the EU alone, even twelve-fold in the Q4 comparison. And the problem is here to stay: The average length of conflict-induced displacement is 17 years according to a United Nations study. The complexity of this situation requires new solutions beyond traditional government response, and the private sector in particular has an important role to play.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Care Counts Program Heads to School

Aug 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

When Whirlpool discovered 20 percent of students struggle with access to clean clothes and often skip school as a result, the company saw a clear opportunity to help.

Environment

Four Challenges Facing Product Managers Tackling CE100 Initiatives

Aug 15, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Increasing after-life use of products is increasingly a priority for product and packaging managers seeking to apply the principals of the Circular Economy and concepts embodied in the New Plastics Economy in order to promote resource conservation and optimize existing resource value. Over the past two years, Antea Group has had the opportunity to work directly with a number of our clients and with the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council to explore and develop solutions to enable after-life use of products and packaging.

Education

CITGO Brightens Future for Alief ISD Students with STEM Scholarships

Aug 15, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Fifteen graduating seniors from five area high schools earned scholarships from CITGO Petroleum Corporation to help them pursue higher degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), thanks to a partnership between CITGO and the Alief Independent School District (ISD). Support from CITGO for Alief ISD students is part of the larger CITGO STEM Scholarship program, which provides funds for high-achieving students in public schools across the Houston area.

Education

A Look Inside Amgen Biotech Experience Labs

Aug 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation Announces the Election of New Co-Chairs to the Board, Kellie Krug and Sarah Mankowski

Aug 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Taproot Foundation announces the election of new Co-Chairs Kellie Krug and Sarah Mankowski to its Board of Directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Spices Up Its ‘BlueBud’ Business Mentoring Program With The Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce

Aug 15, 2016 10:05 AM ET

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline®, recently announced The Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce as the next winner of its “BlueBud" business mentoring program. BlueBud (buddies + budding new companies) focuses on pioneering food companies and taps into JetBlue’s goal to offer more nutritious and flavorful onboard food options.

Environment

Bacardi Workers Get On Their Bikes

Aug 15, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Names Eric Terry as Vice President of Cox Talent Acquisition

Aug 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced Eric Terry as the company’s vice president of Cox Talent Acquisition, effective immediately. He reports to Charlene Binder, senior vice president of human resources.