ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Cruising Into a Cleaner Future

Nov 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Cruise operators are finding imaginative ways to attract new passengers and now they are making cruising cleaner and cooler, by powering their ships with super-chilled natural gas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO and New England Area Partners Raise $20,000 for Red Sox Foundation Programs in 2016

Nov 21, 2016 10:15 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with its local New England area Marketers, SEI Fuels, Global Partners and Tradewinds, raised $20,000 during the months of July through October for the Red Sox Foundation. Through the CITGO Red Sox-branded spirit pump initiative and other various CITGO station fundraising activities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine, the funds raised will benefit research, youth programs, scholarships and local community support for the Foundation

Environment

VMware Joins One Million Acre Landscape-Scale Restoration Project

Nov 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

VMware recently announced its partnership with Restore the Earth Foundation on a bold new landscape-scale restoration project to restore one million acres of degraded land in the lower part of the Mississippi River Basin—a vast ecosystem once so rich in biological and environmental resources that it was compared to the Amazon Rainforest.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Continues to Innovate Chiller Portfolio to Address Customer Demand for Climate-Friendly Systems

Nov 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Trane® is announcing that its Series R® RTWD water-cooled chiller for commercial and industrial buildings is now available for customers in North America and the Middle East who are ready to transition to systems with lower global warming potential (GWP).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Recycled Material, Organic Cotton in Timberland’s Picks for Holiday Gifts

Nov 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

On a mission to increase the use of sustainable materials in its footwear, apparel and accessories, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland reveals six eco-conscious picks for the 2016 holiday giving season.

Education

HP Announces World on Wheels Mobile Labs at Global Citizen Festival India

Nov 21, 2016 9:35 AM ET

At Global Citizen Festival India, HP announced a commitment to build and deploy 48 self-contained, Internet-enabled digital inclusion and learning labs aimed at driving digital literacy, education programming, entrepreneurship training, and other community services in rural India. The new program, called HP World on Wheels (WoW), is part of HP’s global initiative to create opportunities in underserved communities and empower people everywhere to build a better, more prosperous life. It also supports the Indian government’s Digital India initiative to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Say Hello to the Antea Group New Jersey Offices!

Nov 21, 2016 9:30 AM ET

The Bridgewater office has strong capabilities in health and safety and environmental compliance and consulting, as well as regulatory guidance for the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Moorestown has deep expertise in regulatory guidance for the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. We predominantly work on retail gasoline service station projects, local government UST-related cases, industrial facilities (with emphasis on chlorinated compound investigations and cleanups) and terminals.

Together, the two offices provide great coverage across all of Antea Group's practices throughout the state, including strong experience with petroleum-related and industrial investigations and cleanups.

Health & Healthcare

It’s That Time of Year Again – Time to Fight the Flu

Nov 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

It’s the middle of fall. And while some are starting to think of the upcoming holiday season, there is another season that should be top of mind for all of us – flu season.

Health & Healthcare

3 Futuristic Health Sensors That Could Save Lives

Nov 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Entrepreneurs at Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in San Diego on Wednesday showed off what they believe is the solution to lowering medical costs and bringing better care to the developing world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Upgrade Your Downtime with Moderation This Holiday Season

Nov 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The peak holiday social calendar season is fast-approaching and you’ll undoubtedly have a great number of events to navigate. HEINEKEN USA wants to remind you that just because alcohol may be in excess, doesn’t mean you have to be.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

White Shirts and Red Ties All Around

Nov 21, 2016 8:15 AM ET

Wendy's celebrated Founder's Week by giving back to their communities.

Energy

Dairy Processor Cuts Wastewater Treatment Costs with Energy Efficient Blower Technology

Nov 21, 2016 8:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Thank You to the 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes

Nov 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Through the Cox Conserves Heroes program, Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land recognize environmental volunteers who are creating or preserving outdoor spaces.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Safety Train Reaches More Than 1,900 First Responders on 18-City Tour

Nov 21, 2016 7:55 AM ET

Norfolk Southern’s safety train recently completed its 2016 tour, training 1,926 first responders in 18 cities in 13 states across NS’ rail network. With rolling classrooms and hands-on activities, the safety train provided free training to firefighters, police officers, emergency management personnel, and other first responders on how to safely respond to a rail-related hazardous materials incident.

Education

Lockheed Martin's "Generation Beyond" Student Video Challenge Deadline is December 15, 2016

Nov 21, 2016 7:40 AM ET

Lockheed Martin's "Generation Beyond" Student Video Challenge Deadline is December 15, 2016. This is your chance to design the habitation module on the Orion spacecraft. The best video entries will win amazing prizes!

Diversity & Inclusion

DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program to be offered in Florida

Nov 20, 2016 8:40 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will offer the DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program at The University of Tampa December 5 through 9. The program prepares qualified business professionals to create and implement highly successful D&I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today’s global business marketplace.

Innovation & Technology

Happy Women’s Entrepreneurship Day!

Nov 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day today, I’d like to take stock of how crucial women are to economic growth. For example, did you know that women-owned businesses in the formal sector account for about 37 percent of enterprises globally? That women in emerging markets reinvest 90 cents of every extra dollar earned in their families’ education, health and nutrition?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Star-studded Lineup Taking Shape for Players Trust golf Tournament Jan. 11-12 in Las Vegas

Nov 18, 2016 4:30 PM ET

World Series champion Dexter Fowler and 2015 National League MVP Bryce Harper will be joined by more than 50 current and former players on Jan. 11-12 in Las Vegas when the dynamic duo co-host the Players Trust’s 13th annual fundraising golf tournament and MGM Grand host its third annual poker tournament to benefit the Trust.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Celebrates Partnership for a Healthier America’s Six Years of Success and is Recognized as PHA Partner of the Year at Gala Event

Nov 18, 2016 3:55 PM ET

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) formally recognized Sodexo as its inaugural PHA Partner of the Year last night at the Fit to Celebrate Gala in Washington D.C. First announced in October, the award is presented to a partner who is working to ensure the health of America’s youth, making healthier choices more affordable and accessible to families and children across the country.

Environment

GOJO: How We Pioneered our Chemical Footprint Reduction Target

Nov 18, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Safe chemistry always has been a core business driver for GOJO, inventors of Purell hand sanitizer. This dates back to World War II, when co-founders Goldie and Jerry Lippman developed a safer, more effective hand cleaner as an alternative to the harsh, carcinogenic chemicals Goldie and her co-workers used to remove the carbon and tar from their skin while working at a rubber factory in Akron, Ohio.

Innovation & Technology

FOX and National Geographic to air Breakthrough Prize Ceremony this December, Celebrating Top Scientists and Students

Nov 18, 2016 3:00 PM ET

National Geographic will once again air a live broadcast of the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, an annual awards show honoring the year's leading scientists and researchers for their contributions to the fields of fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics. The December 4 ceremony will be hosted by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and feature a performance by 15-time Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys, among other celebrity appearances. Following the live presentation, an edited one-hour version will air on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7:00PM ET/PT on the FOX network and globally on National Geographic in 171 countries and 45 languages.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: Keep Austin Beautiful's Jaime Rodriguez

Nov 18, 2016 2:00 PM ET

“Less talking and more doing,” are words of wisdom from Jaime Rodriguez. Many people may spend their entire lives trying to live by this motto. Yet, Jaime a senior at Lanier High School in Austin, Texas, not only subscribes to it, but puts it into practice.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Starting From Scratch: A Look at ECMC’s Impressive New Employee Volunteer Program

Nov 18, 2016 1:25 PM ET

Two years ago, ECMC Group didn’t have an employee-sponsored volunteer program. Now, they not only have a robust volunteer program, but offer extensive giving opportunities as well. What causes an organization to go from having no volunteer/ giving program to creating an engaging and thorough one in such a short amount of time? To find out, I connected with Sabrina Berg, ECMC’s Community Relations Administrator.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Named a 2016 Winner for Prestigious U.S. Chamber Foundation Corporate Citizenship Award

Nov 18, 2016 1:00 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center named FedEx the winner of the 2016 Corporate Citizenship Awards, in the category of Best Disaster Response and Community Resilience Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Became a Techie: Kathy Herring Hayashi

Nov 18, 2016 1:00 PM ET