ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Work-Life Balancing Act Starts with Smarter Offices

Nov 22, 2016 8:05 AM ET

The workplace is in a state of transition globally, with words like wellness, health, relaxation, social and even fun now synonymous with the office. As our work habits continue to evolve, so do our workplaces – offering more than just a stationary desk from 9am to 5pm.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lockheed Martin Wins 2016 Best Commitment to Education Corporate Citizenship Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Nov 22, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Big Disease with the Little Name

Nov 22, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

NS Employee Spotlight | Building a Tradition of Volunteering

Nov 22, 2016 6:30 AM ET

Before joining Norfolk Southern in 1999, Stephen Young had never been involved in community volunteer work. Now, Young, manager intermodal equipment, is a fixture with the Norfolk Thoroughbred Volunteers. He has twice earned Volunteer of the Year award for most volunteer hours and has chaired the group for the past year.

Education

Nonprofit Board Service: Getting Your Team Ready to Serve

Nov 21, 2016 6:05 PM ET

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is offering "Nonprofit Board Service: Getting Your Team Ready to Serve" on February 8-9, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. The course will help answer questions about nonprofit board service, provide the strategic and evaluation tools to assess the leadership experience, and discuss the talent, reputation, and community benefits of a board service program.

Environment

North American Honda Associates Develop Ways to Reduce Emissions

Nov 21, 2016 4:05 PM ET

The reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is at the forefront of Honda’s environmental strategy, and figures prominently in the targets that are set for its products and operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX Named a Top Military Friendly Employer for Eighth Consecutive Year

Nov 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

CSX was named a 2017 Military Friendly® Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. This is the eighth consecutive year that CSX has been recognized on the list.

Health & Healthcare

A Healthier America Starts with Healthier Kids

Nov 21, 2016 3:45 PM ET

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) fulfills a critical mission: ending the childhood obesity crisis. After increasing steadily for decades, the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off, but it is still alarmingly high compared to a generation ago.

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM, Herman Miller and Green Standards RePurpose Program Sizzles

Nov 21, 2016 3:45 PM ET

GM is redesigning its work environment at several locations, resulting in tens of thousands of pieces of excess furniture, equipment, and supplies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Proudly Supports the Rose Andom Center

Nov 21, 2016 3:40 PM ET

More than 50 women leaders from Arrow Electronics’ global headquarters came together last month for a celebration luncheon at the Rose Andom Center, a newly opened nonprofit organization that provides local domestic violence victims with the safety, support and services they need, all under one roof.

Social Impact & Volunteering

generationOn and Hasbro Launch the Joy Maker Challenge to Inspire Youth to Spread Kindness This Holiday Season

Nov 21, 2016 3:35 PM ET

generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) have partnered for the seventh annual Joy Maker Challenge, which encourages youth to engage in meaningful, hands-on service projects and spread joy and kindness through volunteerism during the holiday season. For every kid and teen who participates in the Joy Maker Challenge, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to Toys for Tots, up to $1 million worth.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MIX and MetLife Foundation Partner to Promote Financial Inclusion Through Data and Insight

Nov 21, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Renewed Sense of Urgency to Protect the Rights and Freedoms of Everyone in America

Nov 21, 2016 2:25 PM ET

Join America's Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs.

Innovation & Technology

As Seen on The Guardian: University of Michigan's Mcity is Paving the Road for the Future of Transportation

Nov 21, 2016 2:15 PM ET

In summer 2015, U-M opened a test center in Ann Arbor for connected and automated vehicle technology. Here’s what researchers have learned so far – and what their goals are for the years ahead.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Became a Techie: Robert Nowakowski

Nov 21, 2016 2:00 PM ET

“The whole thing about STEM is that it involves a diverse team of people working closely together to successfully derive and execute innovative ideas to solve a complex problem.” — Robert Nowakowski

Innovation & Technology

Creating Big Impacts with Small Farmers

Nov 21, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Ecology Farming Corporation (Ecofarm) has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) by pledging to transfer organic farming methodology to 5,000 Vietnamese chili farmers through the establishment of 100 demonstration farms by 2020 – helping them to improve their yields by 50 percent in just five years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Antea Group Corporate Sustainability Reporting Dream Team

Nov 21, 2016 1:35 PM ET

At Antea Group, our philosophy is that corporate reporting always starts with a conversation – it's the best way to understand exactly what your organization needs and what your stakeholders expect in order to support you in telling your story and taking the next steps. We recognize that sustainability reporting is not just about checking boxes--we want to partner with you on a reporting approach that is thorough, impactful, and customized for your business needs.

Education

Daimler Is Making Traffic Education Fun

Nov 21, 2016 12:50 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM, Herman Miller and Green Standards Commit to RePurpose: Register Here

Nov 21, 2016 12:45 PM ET

General Motors is in the midst of transforming itself from a traditional automotive company to a business that will redefine personal mobility. Enabling more collaboration among employees is a cornerstone of the transformation, so GM has set out to redesign their work environment at several GM locations, resulting in tens of thousands of pieces of excess furniture, equipment, and supplies.

Environment

Leading Investors Press Meat Producers to Tackle Water Pollution Risks

Nov 21, 2016 12:35 PM ET

As Thanksgiving nears, 45 leading institutional investors collectively managing over $1 trillion in assets are pressing some of the nation’s largest producers of turkey and other meats to address the significant water pollution risks associated with feeding, slaughtering and processing livestock.

Social Impact & Volunteering

General Motors, Herman Miller and Green Standards Partner for Landfill-Free Solution to Office Transformation

Nov 21, 2016 12:15 PM ET

General Motors is in the midst of transforming itself from a traditional automotive company to a business that will redefine personal mobility. Enabling more collaboration among employees is a cornerstone of the transformation, so GM has set out to redesign their work environment.

Innovation & Technology

Anti-Poaching Technology in Africa Leads to Dozens of Arrests

Nov 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) new anti-poaching technology, a combination of thermal imaging cameras and human detection software, is resulting in poacher arrests in eastern Africa. Nine months after the tech’s installation, more than two dozen poachers have been arrested in the Maasai Mara and two poachers have been apprehended at another undisclosed national park in Kenya.

Health & Healthcare

Jack Daniel's and the Armed Services YMCA Kick Off Sixth Year of "Operation Ride Home"

Nov 21, 2016 11:15 AM ET

The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) today announced the sixth year of the “Operation Ride Home” campaign that assists active duty junior-enlisted military and their families to travel from their place of military service back home during the holidays.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GivingSkills on #GivingTuesday

Nov 21, 2016 11:00 AM ET

This year, we are hosting a Twitter chat on Tuesday, November 29th to talk about how you can give your skills, in addition to your dollars through volunteering. Throughout the chat, we will explore the merits of skills-based volunteering and tangible ways in which you can give back by leveraging your existing skillsets.

Diversity & Inclusion

LifeSkills Powered by Barclays: Tinie Tempah Offers ‘Work Experience of a Lifetime’

Nov 21, 2016 10:55 AM ET