ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Cat® GRADE With Slope Assist Makes the Grade

Jun 14, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AT&T Stands with Orlando

Jun 14, 2016 3:25 PM ET

In the wake of the tragic event against the LGBT community in Orlando on June 12, AT&T is dedicated to showing our support.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SB’16 Takeaways: What We Learned Last Week at Sustainable Brands 2016

Jun 14, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Last week, the Cone Communications team headed out to Sustainable Brands for four days of conversation around "Activating Purpose." We heard from executives, startups, thought leaders and change makers on how they are activating social and environmental initiatives within their organizations – and how their messages are being amplified to key stakeholders.

Responsible Production & Consumption

EcoPlanet Bamboo Triples West African Operations

Jun 14, 2016 3:05 PM ET

EcoPlanet Bamboo has signed a long-term lease, tripling the size of its Ghana forestry operations to 26,000 acres (10,500 hectares). This expanded area will enable the landscape scale restoration of a highly degraded ecosystem in a commercially viable manner.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walmart Global Responsibility Report 2016 Spotlight | Promoting Good Governance

Jun 14, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Walmart continually benchmarks ourselves against other companies and across industries, consults with corporate governance experts and engages with key stakeholders to strengthen our processes at Walmart.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Critical Donation for Alberta Firefighters

Jun 14, 2016 2:20 PM ET

TransCanada donates 60 acres (24 hectares) of land within the M.D. of Foothills No. 31., just outside of High River, for future development of a regional state-of-the-art Emergency Services Training Centre.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hunger Champion Dannon Discusses Collaboration and Values in Action

Jun 14, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Last night I was the lucky representative of more than 1,500 colleagues here in the U.S. at Dannon and 100,000 Danoners around the world to receive Sodexo’s recognition as this year’s Hunger Champion. We are deeply grateful for our collaboration in business and for the equally important role we play together to make the world a better place.

Innovation & Technology

Self-Driving Cars Pave the Way for Greater Road Safety

Jun 14, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Auto companies and state governments gear up for a future with cars that drive themselves and use tech to read roadways.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PACT | ORGANIC Launches First Fair Trade Certified™ Line of Organic Cotton Clothing at Target

Jun 14, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Boulder, CO, June 14, 2016 -- PACT | ORGANIC, makers of premium organic and Fair Trade Certified™ basics, announced its launch in 460 participating Target locations across the United States. Available now at Target and Target.com, PACT | ORGANIC men’s undershirts and boxer briefs will be the first of their kind to bear the Fair Trade Certified™ label.

PACT | ORGANIC is one of the fastest-growing organic cotton basics brands in the U.S. Led by Brendan Synnott, the founder of iconic natural food brands Bear Naked Granola and EVOL Frozen Foods, PACT | ORGANIC is all about super soft clothes and putting people first.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Tate Modern to Redefine Visitor Experience with Expanded Bloomberg Connects Digital Engagement Program

Jun 14, 2016 2:00 PM ET

This week’s opening of Tate Modern’s highly anticipated extension, the Switch House, will incorporate a major expansion of Bloomberg Connects, Tate Modern’s ground-breaking digital partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand the ways in which Tate’s millions of visitors engage with art and artists, and a global Bloomberg Philanthropies program designed to increase access to the arts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SASB – Promoting Sustainability Accounting Metrics for Managers and Investors

Jun 14, 2016 1:30 PM ET

In today’s world, many investors are looking closely at a company’s sustainability performance and risks. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) continues to advance the use of sustainability accounting standards that are backed by evidence-based research and stakeholder participation.

Research, Reports & Publications

High Spirits as Bacardi Toasts Strong Water and Emissions Performance

Jun 14, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Environment

Toyota | Power Play

Jun 14, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Habitat for Humanity Detroit Partners with FCA US for House Build

Jun 14, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Habitat for Humanity Detroit and FCA US LLC kicked off their 2016 collaborative build this morning in Lincoln Park. The early morning celebration began with a few brief remarks before FCA US employees raised the walls for a new home on Park Avenue. The home is the first of three new homes Habitat Detroit is building in Lincoln Park this year.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX Publishes Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Jun 14, 2016 11:45 AM ET

CSX Corporation today released its sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, titled “Moving Forward.”

Environment

The Team Approach to Earth Friendly Innovation

Jun 14, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Environment

Fixes From Regular People Complement Institutional Solutions

Jun 14, 2016 11:30 AM ET

June 8th was World Oceans Day. It was celebrated with a reception at U.N. Headquarters in New York City. The Empire State Building was lit in white, blue and purple representing different layers of the ocean.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

YUM! Brands at-a-Glance [Infographic]

Jun 14, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Tiger Woods Foundation is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with the Transformative Power of Education

Jun 14, 2016 11:05 AM ET

For low-income and minority families, the opportunity gap faced by disadvantaged youth is significant. Nonprofit advisor The Bridgespan Group reports that while afterschool and summer learning programs serve as an important source of support for underserved families, supply does not meet demand.

Health & Healthcare

Questions (and Answers) That Matter When Developing an Inclusive Society

Jun 14, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Keystone Institute India explores four questions to build a foundation for a more inclusive society in India.

Events, Media & Communications

Timberland Shares What ‘Activating Purpose’ Means to its Brand at 2016 Sustainable Brands Conference

Jun 14, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Last week, global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland joined thought leaders, brand innovators, designers and business leaders from around the globe to explore how brands are Activating Purpose to scale impact, at Sustainable Brands San Diego. To kick off the opening night of the three-day conference, Timberland, in partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA) and award-winning filmmakers Found Object, held an outdoor screening of “KOMBIT: The Cooperative.” This documentary highlights an innovative private/public partnership between Timberland and the SFA that is changing the landscape of smallholder farming and bringing new hope to the people of Haiti.

Health & Healthcare

Join the GHCC Probono Committee!

Jun 14, 2016 10:55 AM ET

We invite you to be a part of the #GHCCGhana Pro Bono Committee. Just this week, the Global Health Corporate Champions—a multi-company pro bono team with the Dow Chemical Company, PIMCO, and PwC employees– landed in Ghana to collaborate with 3 force-of-nature NGOs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Getting Our Hands Dirty: What's Next in Sustainable Agriculture

Jun 14, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Why Investing in Sustainable Agriculture is Vital to our Health and our Wealth

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Third Time's the Charm

Jun 14, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Wondering what the best resources are for staying informed on environmental issues? Consider giving the Flipboard app a try.

Environment

How Tech Companies Can Overcome 5 Global EHS Compliance Challenges

Jun 14, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Tech companies big and small are expanding globally. From increasing sales to decreasing costs to filling a market need, there are a myriad of reasons why tech companies go global.

Environment, health and safety (EHS) compliance requirements in new countries are often unforeseen obstacles to a tech company's expansion plans, especially when there are limited EHS resources to begin with. Navigating these new requirements, in different languages and cultures, can be tricky.

Here we dive into some of the most common EHS compliance challenges global companies face as well as tips for overcoming them.