ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

Protecting the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’

Jul 21, 2016 8:40 AM ET

Sometimes small steps can springboard into leaps. Restoring an old, forgotten and collapsed bridge in a small foothills stream could encourage the recovery of the threatened Westslope cutthroat trout population in Allison Creek in the Crowsnest Pass area of southern Alberta.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“Best Tasting Crab in the World" Receives MSC Certification

Jul 21, 2016 7:00 AM ET

The West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery, operating off the coast of Western Australia, has earned certification under the Marine Stewardship Council standard, the world’s premiere fishery certification program. The independent assessment was conducted by SCS Global Services, a leading third-party auditor and MSC-accredited certification body.

Research, Reports & Publications

FTA Promotes Stronger Links Between International Trade and Sustainable Supply Chains

Jul 21, 2016 5:00 AM ET

The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) today published its 2015-2016 Annual Report. This publication outlines the association’s successful activities and collaborative efforts focused on advocating an international trade framework that promotes sustainable business practices along global supply chains.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BMS Foundation Issues New RFP for Lung Cancer Programs in U.S.

Jul 20, 2016 8:00 PM ET

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation’s Bridging Cancer CareTM initiative issued RFP for projects to design, implement and evaluate new survivorship care models for patients with lung cancer

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Astellas USA Foundation Launches STEM Education in Rural Communities Initiative

Jul 20, 2016 7:30 PM ET

Astellas USA Foundation has launched an innovative Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiative to introduce the benefits of STEM education to middle school and high school students in targeted rural communities.

Innovation & Technology

Multi-Faceted BITE App Enhances Sodexo Customer’s Dining Experience

Jul 20, 2016 6:35 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, has introduced the BITE mobile app to its dining guests, thus allowing them to use their phones to plan ahead for healthy eating and so much more. Developed by Sodexo’s Culinary Solutions team, the app is an industry-leading use of technology to give consumers a convenient one-stop shop for nutritional information, menus, promotions, wellness tracking and loyalty rewards.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MLBPA Teams with A-Rod, MLB, New York State, Harlem RBI for Urban Youth Academy in the Bronx

Jul 20, 2016 5:15 PM ET

The Players Association, its longest tenured member, Alex Rodriguez and Major League Baseball are joining with New York State and Harlem RBI in a public-private partnership to create the Roberto Clemente Urban Youth Academy in the Bronx.

Education

All Star Code: Enabling Tech for Good

Jul 20, 2016 4:35 PM ET

In 2015, AT&T sponsored 7 young men of color for All Star Code’s 2015 Summer Intensive program. Since the end of the program, our AT&T scholars have continued to develop their computer science and coding skills and grow into remarkable leaders. Below is an update from one of these scholars, Kwaku Kessey-Ankomah Jr. Check out this update from John Abreu. We are proud to support All Star Code and the amazing young men they serve with additional support in 2016.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser

Jul 20, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rebuilding Together Receives $781,697 National AmeriCorps Grant

Jul 20, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Rebuilding Together has received a $781,697 AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support 87 AmeriCorps members.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Manheim Pennsylvania Hosts Teen Driving Safety Program July 23-24

Jul 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

As part of its commitment to support local community efforts, Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction will once again host Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe (B.R.A.K.E.S.), a safe driving course geared toward teens, on July 23 and 24. Two four-hour sessions featuring hands-on defensive driving education for nearly 160 teens throughout Lancaster County will be offered each day from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Budding Companies Bloom with JetBlue's BlueBud Business Mentoring Program

Jul 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

U.S. Chamber Foundation Partners with Tyco to Develop Tools for Small Business Safety, Security

Jul 20, 2016 2:30 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Tyco Cares Foundation today announced a partnership to create and distribute online resources designed to educate small business owners and chambers of commerce on steps they can take to ensure a safe, crime-free work environment.

Innovation & Technology

Meet the AT&T Aspire Accelerator 2016 Class

Jul 20, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Time sure flies when you are having fun! It’s hard to believe that we are half way through the 2016 AT&T Aspire Accelerator and already it’s such an incredible experience. From our kick off in San Francisco in May to the ISTE conference in June, the 2016 class is making serious progress growing their organizations to maximize impact and is developing impactful relationships along the way. I can’t wait for our next in-person convening at the GSV Pioneer Summit in September. In the meantime, check out the video below to learn more about our program and the 2016 class.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Passion and Clarity Make for This Successful Long-Running Partnership Between Hope Connections and RDB Running

Jul 20, 2016 12:45 PM ET

For eight years, Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) has been partnering with RDB Running, creators of unique running events. Founded by Bob Fleshner, one of Hope Connections’ founding board members, RDB Running selected Hope Connections to be the beneficiary of its first event, the American Odyssey Relay (AOR).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Conflict Minerals SEC Filings Benchmarking Insights Released

Jul 20, 2016 12:35 PM ET

On May 31, 2016, over 1200 companies filed conflict mineral reports (CMRs) in accordance with Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 (Conflict Minerals Rule.) Source Intelligence analysts mined and aggregated data points from the filings to provide key benchmarks and insights for companies to utilize in the next reporting cycle.

Education

6 Steps to Becoming a Credible Sustainability/CSR Professional

Jul 20, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Receives Anaheim Beautiful Unsung Hero Award

Jul 20, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Republic Services’ Anaheim, CA division was honored by Anaheim Beautiful (AB) with the Unsung Hero Award. Republic’s Community Relations Manager Brenda McGuire and Recycling Coordinator Lisa Robles accepted the award on behalf of all the drivers, mechanics and staff at the Anaheim Division.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Invested in: Marinus Analytics

Jul 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Led by Carnegie Mellon University alumna Emily Kennedy, start-up Marinus Analytics is focused on becoming a sustainable company with a huge social impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bryan Park Shop: Incubator for Innovation

Jul 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual on Embedding Responsible Investment

Jul 20, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Getting it right

To support our drive for best practice in responsible investment, we constantly monitor our compliance with our Responsible Investment Standard. We aim to be active and engaged investors: our South African asset manager has met our target of casting 100% of proxy votes, and we are making good progress across the rest of the Group. A proxy vote is where we vote on a company resolution at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on behalf of the people who have delegated that responsibility to us.

Education

A Star-Studded Lineup Comes Together to Inspire High School And College Students at a New Internship Program in NYC

Jul 20, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Samsung Electronics America is redesigning the summer internship. Bypassing work plans and coffee runs, the Mini-Internship is a shortcut to one of the key benefits of a traditional program – access to industry leaders. Hosted at Samsung 837, a digital playground in the heart of the Meatpacking District, the series will feature speakers like Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, Iron Chef David Burke and NBC’s Today show host Billy Bush.

Research, Reports & Publications

Costa Cruises Publishes “On Course for the Future”, the New Edition of its Sustainability Report

Jul 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Costa Cruises has presented the 10th edition of its Sustainability Report, entitled “Sea You Tomorrow – On course for the future”, highlighting the main sustainability results achieved by the company in 2015.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trends in Global Food Security 2016

Jul 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

The 2016 Global Food Security Index (http://dptn.ws/6053BtVDH) was relaunched on June 9, 2016 at a congressional briefing in Washington, DC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What is the Subaru Love Promise?

Jul 20, 2016 11:25 AM ET