ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regional Mexican Artist, Luis Coronel Encourages Young Adults to Register to Vote!

Jul 15, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Not only does Luis Coronel use his voice on stage, but he is ready to make his voice heard this year at the polls.

Events, Media & Communications

A Statement from Dean Seavers, U.S. President, National Grid

Jul 15, 2016 2:30 PM ET

"The tragedy in Nice, France, is horrible, cowardly, and makes many of us feel unsteady and unsafe. We will continue to stay strong and smart in the face of such weak and senseless acts. We send our heartfelt thoughts to the families and friends of the victims."

Energy

GM Rochester Plant Launches Solar Array

Jul 15, 2016 2:15 PM ET

While some may think the sun doesn’t shine very much in Upstate New York, promoters of solar energy know differently. General Motors added a 466-kilowatt solar array at its Rochester Operations plant on Lexington Avenue to leverage the sun’s energy to help power the plant. The plant showcased the array at an event with community leaders, public officials, employees and the media on Friday, July 15.

Research, Reports & Publications

Large Businesses React to Climate Change Issues and Outline Courses of Action

Jul 15, 2016 2:05 PM ET

See the variety of actions organizations from around the world are taking to help to help climate change, in a new report from Ingersoll Rand and GreenBiz: Accountability for Climate Action: How Corporations Are Tackling Climate Change.

Innovation & Technology

Using Global Asset Management Solutions Can Positively Impact the Bottom Line

Jul 15, 2016 2:00 PM ET

This week the facilities management community came together to celebrate World FM Day and honor all the men and women who support the health, safety, productivity and well-being of people who utilize the built environment. In honor of this annual occasion, I wanted to talk about the importance of effectively managing your assets.

Environment

Scotiabank joins CPLC Canada

Jul 15, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Environment

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind: Convenience

Jul 15, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Subaru, recognized for having the first automotive assembly plant in America designated as zero landfill, is sharing its knowledge of zero landfill practices with the National Park Service to reduce landfill waste from the parks.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Integrated Sustainability Programs are Key for Consumer-Facing Brands

Jul 15, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Comcast and the U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development Collaborate to Close the Digital Divide

Jul 15, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Today, Comcast and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative took an historic step to close the digital divide in America. Now, public housing and HUD-assisted residents living in Comcast’s service area are eligible to apply for Internet Essentials, the company’s acclaimed, high-speed internet adoption program for low-income families. Including homes covered by Comcast’s pilot public housing expansion announced in March, an estimated total of up to 2 million HUD-assisted homes, including Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Multifamily programs, will now have access to low-cost internet service.

Green Infrastructure

TAIPEI 101 Honored as World’s Greenest Tall Building

Jul 15, 2016 12:05 PM ET

CBRE and TAIPEI 101 have ushered in a new era for international green buildings, becoming the highest scoring LEED v4 project in the world to-date, and the first to reach the 90 points threshold. TAIPEI 101 appointed CBRE’s Sustainability Asia team to act as LEED consultant to guide them through the process of recertifying its existing LEED v2009 Platinum certification in September 2014.

Diversity & Inclusion

Purina Farms Opens “Better with Pets,” an Interactive and Inspirational Exhibit Exploring Life with Dogs and Cats

Jul 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

First Annual Great Massachusetts Cleanup Yields Nearly 33 Tons of Trash

Jul 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

The first annual Great Massachusetts Cleanup wrapped up at the end of May with impressive results. Thanks to the efforts of nearly 9,000 volunteers and municipal leaders in 50 communities across the state, there are at least 33 fewer tons of trash and litter in Massachusetts.

Innovation & Technology

GSK and Save the Children Call for Developing Country Innovations to Enter $1 million Award

Jul 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

GSK and Save the Children today launched their fourth annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award, which rewards innovations in healthcare that help to reduce child deaths in developing countries and have the potential to reach even more children.

Social Impact & Volunteering

SECURE THE FUTURE Gives Teens a Voice at AIDS 2016

Jul 15, 2016 11:45 AM ET

A generation after the HIV epidemic first shook the world, the statistics can still seem daunting. That’s especially true in sub-Saharan Africa, where today 1.6 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 are living with HIV. But if you look beyond the numbers you’ll find more hope than ever.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2016 Barclays Citizenship Award Winners

Jul 15, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Top Names Unite to Drive Forward LNG as a Marine Fuel

Jul 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc, DNV·GL, ENGIE, ENN, GE, GTT, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell, Tote, Inc. and Wartsila have announced a new cross-industry initiative called SEA\LNG, to accelerate the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booz Allen Hamilton Again Earns Top Score of 100 on 2016 Disability Equality Index

Jul 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics Honors Military Heroes with The American Red Cross

Jul 15, 2016 11:10 AM ET

More than 2,000 of our employees are veterans, and many others have family members who served or are serving in the military. We’re proud to honor the servicemen and servicewomen who protected and continue to safeguard our country.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart Water Programs Seek to Uncover Valuable Data for Improved Operations

Jul 15, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Water and wastewater systems use hundreds and sometimes thousands of data-producing instruments, but much of that information remains isolated. There is little two-way communication, so the vast amount of data stays buried, just as the water infrastructure itself is mostly buried and out of sight. Smart water programs are seeking to change all that.

Energy

WWF Report Cites SCA as Fore-Runner Within Sustainable Sourcing

Jul 15, 2016 10:50 AM ET

A new report from WWF International highlights SCA as a good example within sustainable sourcing and sustainability information. According to the report, unlike SCA, the vast majority of leading consumer goods companies and retailers have not taken “meaningful” actions to source sustainably produced commodities.

Events, Media & Communications

Republic of Pittsfield, MA Take Part in the Largest Fourth of July Parade in the U.S.

Jul 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Republic Services’ Pittsfield, MA division participated in the largest Fourth of July Parade and Festival in the country with over 175 exhibitors and sponsors.

Environment

Are You Ready for 2017?

Jul 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

2017 has been designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development .

According to the World Tourism Organization website, “this decision follows the recognition by global leaders at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) that “well-designed and well-managed tourism” can contribute to the three dimensions of sustainable development, to job creation and to trade.”

Innovation & Technology

How Brazilian Farmers Will Use Drones to Boost Agriculture and Support Environmental Sustainability

Jul 15, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Similar to how mobile phones evolved from being a luxury item for the few into a ubiquitous tool that’s improving people’s lives globally, a new Qualcomm Wireless Reach funded program in Brazil aims to achieve the vision of a drone on every farm.

Innovation & Technology

What is The VolunteerMatch Network?

Jul 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In press releases. In blog posts. In webinars. You may have heard the phrase, “The VolunteerMatch Network,” thrown around—either by VolunteerMatch employees or one of our many corporate and nonprofit partners.

We’ve mentioned how The VolunteerMatch Network is the largest of its kind, and we’ve talked about why it’s an integral part of a comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. But what exactly is The VolunteerMatch Network? And perhaps more importantly, what can it do for you and your employee volunteer program?

Innovation & Technology

Creating Eco-friendly Airport Systems for the Future

Jul 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Airports have traditionally been viewed as a prime source of anti-environmental activity. Whether it is the high amount of air pollution from the airplanes, the high energy consumption levels within the airport, or the noise pollution that is generated as a plane takes off or lands, the airport systems have been low on sustainability in almost every major area.