ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Bechtel Joins Peers on Shared Commitment to Sustainability

Apr 29, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Bechtel is among the 133 organizations featured in 2016 Business Roundtable report, “Create. Grow. Sustain: People and Technology,” which details how companies are pursuing innovative strategies to sustain and enhance the quality of life in the United States and around the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Avista Employees March for Babies

Apr 29, 2016 12:00 PM ET

A dedicated group of Avista employees and families supported March of Dimes in the March for Babies in Spokane, Wash

Research, Reports & Publications

TransCanada Reports Solid First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Apr 29, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Transformational changes position company for near- and long-term growth

Social Impact & Volunteering

Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day

Apr 29, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Environment

Republic Celebrates Earth Day in Anaheim with Major Enhancements to Commercial Recycling Capabilities

Apr 29, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Republic Services announced today a new highly advanced, commercial sorting system at its Anaheim Recycling Center. The new system is capable of processing more than 1,000 tons of recyclable material per day, or 100-tons per hour, and is expected to double capacity in the marketplace.

Environment

Sappi North America: A Thriving, Sustainable Company With Vision

Apr 29, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Each year, in our annual sustainability report, we look forward to reporting our progress against goals we set to ensure that Sappi North America continues as a thriving, sustainable, re-investable company. We’re committed to keeping you informed on how we’re doing in terms of employee training and safety, key environmental metrics and, of course, financial returns.

Education

Ghana is Only the Beginning of New IBM and Peace Corps Collaboration

Apr 29, 2016 11:00 AM ET

“I achieved so much because most of the people who came to speak to us were ladies and that also means that ladies can also do something,” said a high school student from the eastern region of Ghana about a recent project with the Peace Corps and IBM.

Ghana has long been a launch pad for groundbreaking international collaboration. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy sent the very first group of Peace Corps volunteers to Ghana. Eight years ago, the inaugural IBM Corporate Service Corps team, which brings IBM consultants, services, and talent to the world pro bono, also traveled to Ghana. For both organizations, it seemed logical to launch the first IBM Corporate Service Corps partnership project with the Peace Corps in Ghana.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland and Lindt USA Join Forces on Community Supported Agriculture Program

Apr 29, 2016 11:00 AM ET

What do a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand and a premium chocolate company have in common? Their commitment to community. Timberland and premium chocolatier Lindt USA may seem like an unlikely pair, but the Stratham, New Hampshire neighbors have joined forces to provide their employees access to a Community Supporter Agriculture (CSA) program that will deliver all-natural pasture-raised, antibiotic- and hormone-free meat to their headquarters.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three Ways to Scale Climate-Smart Agriculture in the United States

Apr 29, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Large-scale climate action in U.S. agriculture will require a massive, coordinated approach of organizations able to address different regions, commodities, and layers of the value chain. Here are three ways to approach it.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2016 Sodexo Future Chefs Competition - Featured Chef Rivka Guzman

Apr 29, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Secures Industry-First Sustainability Contract in Hong Kong

Apr 29, 2016 9:10 AM ET

CBRE’s Asia Pacific Sustainability team has secured the exclusive industry-first appointment to provide NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) energy assessments in Hong Kong – the first time such assessments have been carried out in Greater China.

Environment

Celebrating Arbor Day: Millions of Acres of Forestland FSC Certified by SCS

Apr 29, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Forests are an integral part of a healthy environment and economy, in both rural and urban communities.

Education

Subaru of America Launches “Subaru University” Program with Inaugural Partner, Respond Inc. Of Camden

Apr 29, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. announced the launch of Subaru University, through its inaugural partnership with Respond Inc. of Camden, NJ. Subaru University, also called “Subaru-U” is a partnership program designed to combine the talent and resources of Subaru of America, its 600+ retailers nationwide, as well as select NATEF/AYES accredited Secondary and Post-Secondary schools to provide knowledge of Subaru vehicles and systems to prepare students for possible future employment at Subaru retailers nationwide.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Live Podcast Today with Silda Wall Spitzer Impact Investing, Women's Leadership and Financial Literacy

Apr 29, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Bard MBA in Sustainability  hosts a discussion on impact investing, women’s leadership and financial literacy with Silda Wall Spitzer, Director and Principal at NewWorld Capital Group on the dial-in podcast, Sustainable Business Fridays, April 29th, at 12pm EST.

Events, Media & Communications

Mars Symbioscience Joined 1,000 of the Nation’s Leading Science & Technology Organizations at the 4th USA Science & Engineering Festival

Apr 28, 2016 6:25 PM ET

How does a bitter cocoa bean become a delicious cocoa powder or rich chocolate? What is the real story and science behind the headlines about cocoa and health? If you have scientific questions about cocoa, we have the answers and more at the 4th USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) Expo. Visit the Mars Symbioscience (MSS) booth #507 on April 16 and 17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC to discover what makes cocoa so special. Hint: it’s not just its taste.

Innovation & Technology

Work With AT&T to Remind All Drivers That It Can Wait

Apr 28, 2016 5:55 PM ET

When NWRA’s (National Waste & Recycling Association) National Safety Director Tony Hargis was first appointed, he was vocal about the safety issues facing those within our industry. “As an industry, we need to provide safety material that comes from the subject matter experts, who are really the people who are doing the work in the field,” Hargis said.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Boxed Water ​Relaunches ReTree, Aims At 200,000 Trees in 2016

Apr 28, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Boxed Water, the sustainable ​consumer ​water company that sells water in cartons instead of bottles, has announced ​the relaunch of​ its ReTree program in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) whereby they will plant more than 200,000 trees in 2016.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Avnet Video | 2016 Serve-A-Thon

Apr 28, 2016 4:20 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Awarded Citi’s Inaugural Sustainability Partner Award

Apr 28, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is pleased to announce it has received the 2015 Sustainability Partner Award from Citi, in recognition of its high levels of performance and service. The award is part of Citi’s inaugural Supplier Award program, which was created to recognize suppliers that share Citi’s values, provide exemplary products and services and consistently demonstrate a partnership built on mutual trust and value contribution.

Environment

Fighting Climate Change: The Time for Action Is Now

Apr 28, 2016 4:00 PM ET

The COP21 in Paris last December achieved a remarkable accord—for all 196 countries attending to sign the agreement is unprecedented. That’s the good news, and everyone involved should take pride in this accomplishment.

Environment

Sappi North America Releases 2015 Sustainability Report

Apr 28, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, has announced the release of its 2015 Sustainability Report. The report showcases Sappi’s industry leading sustainability performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avista Receives Award for Stewardship of America’s Waters

Apr 28, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Valued Roles: A Gift that Keeps on Giving

Apr 28, 2016 3:30 PM ET

We can work towards the “good Indian life” for people who are vulnerable by focusing on helping people have social roles which are valued. Social roles which are typical and valued open up all kinds of doors for people – and seem to be the typical ways that most of us gain acceptance, belonging, personal growth, friendship, opportunities, and a good reputation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Planting a Sustainable Future

Apr 28, 2016 3:25 PM ET

The rapid growth of development of the global economy has brought a new set of challenges for the twenty-first century. The global demand for timber products has led to a magnitude of production that threatens the existence of forests that still exist from its base in Chicago, Illinois, EcoPlanet Bamboo operates commercial bamboo plantations in Central America, Western Africa, and Southern Africa.

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Reports 2015 Sustainability Performance

Apr 28, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Teck Resources Limited ("Teck”) has released its 15th annual Sustainability Report, covering the company’s performance in 2015 and progress towards its short- and long-term sustainability goals.