ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Stakeholders Work to Improve Cultural Competence at Military Mental Health Summit

May 4, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

14 Finalists Announced for Hawaii Startup Pitch Competition

May 4, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Fourteen startups have been selected to advance to the final stage of the VERGE Hawaii Accelerate pitch competition following a two-week public voting period, during which more than 9,000 votes were cast.

Environment

John Wilson: Corporate Governance and the LGBT Movement

May 4, 2016 2:50 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Work and Skills-Based Volunteering Offer More than a Warm, Fuzzy Feeling

May 4, 2016 2:30 PM ET

But that perception may be changing, thanks, in part, to skills-based volunteering opportunities through organizations such as the Taproot Foundation, Public Architecture, and Journeyman International.

Environment

Nespresso Expands Recycling Partnership With UPS From 20 States to the Entire Continental U.S.

May 4, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and reference in premium, single-serve coffee, is pleased to announce it has expanded its partnership with UPS from 20 to 48 states to significantly extend the reach of its U.S. recycling program. By adding additional collection points in more locations across the country, it is now easier than ever for consumers to recycle Nespresso used capsules.

Health & Healthcare

Eat Your Vegetables! Why Eating a Plant-Based Diet is Good for You and the Environment

May 4, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Everyone seems to be trying to live a healthier lifestyle. From increasing physical activity, to practicing meditation, to consuming more mindful and sustainable foods – people are seeking information and making positive lifestyle changes to improve their health and well-being, as well as the environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Vital Facts About the UK Modern Day Slavery Act

May 4, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Regulations attempting to mitigate modern day slavery from the supply chain are constantly evolving. Spotlight attention has now turned to the UK Modern Day Slavery Act.

Innovation & Technology

Akzonobel and Royal Cosun to Develop Sustainable Cellulose Products from Sugar Beet Processing

May 4, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

To Enhance Climate Resilience, Invest in Communities

May 4, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Bangladesh is ranked among the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Last week, I saw that risk firsthand while attending the 10th annual Community-Based Adaptation conference in Dhaka. In conversations with climate and community adaptation experts, as well as through field trips into the city, a clear message prevailed: Companies must do more to build climate resilience by investing in communities and in those most disproportionately affected, including women. This will, in turn, generate business benefits.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MetLife Foundation 2015 Global Focus on Financial Inclusion

May 4, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Donates $100,000 to the Rescue and Relief Efforts in Fort McMurray

May 4, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Old Forester Partners with Taxi 7 to Offer Discounted Derby Week Rides

May 4, 2016 12:30 PM ET

You know it’s Derby when Mint Juleps are popping up in stores. The Old Forester Mint Julep is now on store shelves for a second year as the “official drink of the Kentucky Derby”. To celebrate, the brand is bringing back the popular theme, #DerbyLikeALocal.

Energy

Wendy's and Energy Management

May 4, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Impact Investing: Ommeed Sathe and the Business of Doing Good at Prudential

May 4, 2016 12:20 PM ET

For Ommeed Sathe, investing is more than a way to make money. It’s a way to make a difference, too.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Taps Its Global Network To Provide Financial And Logistics Support To Aid Ecuador Earthquake Recovery

May 4, 2016 12:20 PM ET

The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced an initial cash and in-kind commitment of more than USD $500,000 to aid in response and recovery efforts following the destructive earthquake that struck Ecuador on April 16.

Innovation & Technology

How VSP Innovates Employee Involvement

May 4, 2016 12:15 PM ET

VSP Global’s innovation lab (“The Shop”) was created in December, 2012, to innovate with external entrepreneurs and partners. When the company announced it would solicit ideas and involvement from employees, it got a surprising response.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Celebrates 5,000th Adoption

May 4, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Years ago, a sibling group of four was placed on the caseload of a very special Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter, and it wasn’t long before she realized they were meant for each other.

Environment

Heineken's Bold Approach to Increasing Their Transparency

May 4, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Sustainability professionals are chronically over-worked, and the idea of reviewing another sustainability report - even one from a leading global brand - often gets filed under "good idea" rather than "essential reading."

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Launches Financial Services Gender-Equality Index

May 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Environment

Timberland Reveals 2015 CSR Results

May 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Global lifestyle brand Timberland recently unveiled its 2015 CSR performance results, highlighting a year of progress and addressing a few challenges. The data is a powerful demonstration of the brand’s continued commitment to sustainability and transparency against its three key CSR pillars: product, outdoors and community.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Environmental Liability Management for a Large American University

May 4, 2016 10:30 AM ET

A large American university recently acquired a two-hundred acre hospital property for the purpose of future developments. One fifth of the property was impacted by chlorinated solvents and petroleum. Antea Group was appointed to assume the liability, return the land to residential use, and abate the migration of contaminants with minimal disruption to the campus or the hospital.

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Restaurant General Manager Earns His GED and Inspires Others

May 4, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Brands Announces 2016 Innovation Open Semi-finalists

May 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Sustainable Brands® recently announced 11 semi-finalists to compete at the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) startup competition presented by Target. The competition, culminating at SB’16 San Diego, June 6-9th, attracts world-changing entrepreneurial teams with unique ideas to solving some of the world’s pressing environmental and social concerns.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Global Companies Join Forces to Fight Migrant Worker Exploitation

May 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The Coca-Cola Company, HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IKEA and Unilever today in London launched a new collaboration, the Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment, focused on promoting ethical recruitment and combating the exploitation of migrant workers in global supply chains across industries. The five founding companies have committed to the ‘Employer Pays Principle’, which states that no worker should pay for a job - the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

Health & Healthcare

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Text to Connect Pilot Kicks Off

May 4, 2016 8:00 AM ET

There are more than 14.5 million cancer survivors in the United States today, and the LIVESTRONG Foundation is always looking for new ways to improve access to our navigation services. Last month we launched a “text to connect” pilot project at select YMCA locations that offer the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program.