ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

How to Boost Innovation in the Workplace

Oct 11, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Today one of the key challenges most companies face is being able to scale rapidly while still keeping their innovative startup edge. Startups have less decision-makers making it easier to take the risks needed to remain as innovative as possible.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate EHS & Sustainability Leaders to Participate in Platte River Cleanup in Denver for 2016 NAEM Day of Service

Oct 11, 2016 1:20 PM ET

When NAEM joins the Greenway Foundation for a cleanup along the South Fork of the Platte River in downtown Denver later this month, its efforts will be powered by environmental, safety and sustainability leaders from companies such as Toyota Motor North America Inc., Procter & Gamble Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., Bose Corp. and The WhiteWave Foods Co.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Thoughts on Money, Meaning and Mission

Oct 11, 2016 12:30 PM ET

During my years with KLD Research & Analytics, we saw our mission as two-fold. Our job was to remove the barriers at the top and to build the demand at the grassroots. We therefore created an index of companies created with social and environmental standards. That index outperformed the S&P 500.

Environment

One-Hit Wonders

Oct 11, 2016 12:15 PM ET

The Rockefeller Foundation defines “urban resiliency” as a city’s ability to survive, adapt and grow in the face of any shock or stress. But surviving, adapting and growing aren’t unique urban capabilities.

Environment

PURELL™ Brand Extends Portfolio with Launch of PURELL™ Surface Disinfecting and Sanitizing Sprays

Oct 11, 2016 11:45 AM ET

For the past 70 years, GOJO has been committed to developing hygiene solutions that meet the needs of our customers. These innovations include the introduction of the first waterless hand cleaner and creating the hand sanitizer category with the invention of PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitizer. Today, we extend that commitment with the expansion of PURELL™ products into the surface disinfecting and sanitizing category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brackets for Good and AT&T Team Up on New Bracket-Style Fundraising Tournament for Non-Profits

Oct 11, 2016 11:40 AM ET

Brackets For Good and AT&T announced today a collaboration to introduce a first-ever nation-wide Brackets For Good tournament — just in time for basketball’s Big Dance. Tipping off on Feb. 24, 2017, 64 large national charities will compete online in a single-elimination bracket-style fundraising tournament. In addition to raising awareness and funds, the winning organization will receive a $100,000 contribution from AT&T. It’s competitive giving. Everybody wins.

Events, Media & Communications

Holland America Line Hosts Fundraiser and Survivor Luncheon for Komen Puget Sound Aboard ms Westerdam

Oct 11, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Holland America Line hosted a fundraiser luncheon and survivor celebration for the Puget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen Puget Sound on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, onboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle. Breast cancer survivor Juliet Disparte gave an inspiring speech about her journey from her diagnosis at the age of 27 to her current role in numerous cancer organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Oncology Announces Winning C3 Prize™ Ideas in Virtual Reality, Online Patient Support and Fatigue-Reducing Light Therapy to Change Cancer Care

Oct 11, 2016 11:20 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chicken of the Sea Brings Traceability to Consumers

Oct 11, 2016 11:20 AM ET

As supply chains become more complex, consumers are in turn becoming more curious about the origins of the products they buy. This is especially true when it comes to the food we put in our bodies. Increasingly, consumers are demanding further transparency from companies – wanting to know where their products come from and what's in them. And companies are responding, establishing traceable supply chains to educate and engage consumers about important sustainability issues.

Health & Healthcare

Freeport-McMoRan Awards $350,000 in Grants to Eastern Arizona Communities

Oct 11, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan’s Community Investment Fund distributed $350,000 in Graham County, Arizona.

One of the recipients of the fund was Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS), which provides support services for aging and disabled community members.

Environment

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Recognizes Arrow Electronics for Environmental Achievements

Oct 11, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment this week named Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) a “Gold Leader” in its Environmental Leadership Program.

Environment

Oil Spill Response Planning in the Pacific Northwest

Oct 11, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Antea Group is currently working with several railroads in the state of Washington to support their compliance with Chapter 173-186 WAC and develop Oil Spill Contingency Plans. The adoption of this rule requires railroads to develop and maintain contingency plans approved by the Department of Ecology (Ecology). Ecology adopted Chapter 173-186 WAC, Oil Spill Contingency Plan – Railroad on August 31, 2016. The rule went into effect on October 1, 2016. Within 90 days from that date, plans must be submitted.

Environment

UPS Adds 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles To Alternative Fuel Fleet

Oct 11, 2016 10:30 AM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it plans to add 200 new hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The vehicles have the same 2-cylinder engine and E-GENTM chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lowe’s Surpasses $5 Million in Total Contributions to Keep America Beautiful

Oct 11, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, today announced the organization has received a $1 million donation from Lowe’s to support more than 40 local community service projects and Keep America’s Beautiful’s annual Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program.

Environment

Whirlpool Corporation Partners with How2Recycle to Help Consumers Recycle Product Packaging

Oct 11, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation today announced a partnership with standardized labeling system How2Recycle, which gives consumers simplified instructions on how to best recycle product packaging materials.

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta: Get to Know LaaSer

Oct 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, selected 10 companies to participate in the program's 2016 class. Applications for the 10 coveted spots came from around the globe, including 69 countries and six continents.

Environment

Sweat the Small Stuff on Energy and Emissions

Oct 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Ongoing public concerns about climate change, energy security and economic conditions keep energy use and greenhouse gas emissions top of mind for our key stake­holders. Energy is the third largest draw on our operat­ing costs behind wood fiber and chemicals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Names Juliette Pryor as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Oct 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises announced today that Juliette Pryor, 51, has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective immediately. Pryor reports to Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dallas Clement and succeeds Shauna Muhl who will retire from Cox at year end.

Innovation & Technology

Students’ Vision of Future of Robotics Could Earn Visit From Honda’s ASIMO

Oct 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Honda is asking students and organizations with members ages 13-18 to use short video, photos or essays to answer the question: How will robotics affect our world by the year 2066?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Serving and Sourcing Fresh Food

Oct 11, 2016 9:15 AM ET

At Wendy’s, quality and food safety go hand-in-hand as our first priority when it comes to serving customers in our restaurants. Seems like an obvious priority for a restaurant company, right? Well, in our case, we have an added layer of complexity because we bring in FRESH ingredients to our restaurants – multiple times a week – to craft the items on our menu. And we’ve been doing this ever since we first opened our doors in 1969.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Net Impact Announces the Winners of the Impact at Work Challenge

Oct 11, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Recognized by Forest Stewardship Council as a Forest Champion

Oct 11, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Video | “Save a Child’s Life” Philanthropy Program at 10 Years

Oct 11, 2016 9:05 AM ET

This is the 10th year that CBRE has launched “Save a Child’s Life” philanthropy program. Working closely with “Operation Blessing”, CBRE has saved 85 children’s lives who suffered from congenital heart disease. To celebrate the 10-year milestone, we feature an original theme song MV produced by CBRE employees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nestlé Acclaimed as World’s Most Diverse Food Company

Oct 11, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Nestlé has been recognised as the leading food and beverage company in the Thomson Reuters Diversity and Inclusion Index (D&I), for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech Joins Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti to Promote Women in STEM

Oct 11, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Highlighting accomplished women from around Los Angeles that have pursued science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career