ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

AT&T and PGR Reported Successful Alliance for AMBER Alert; in Seven-Out-Of Ten Cases the Minor is Recovered

Jun 2, 2016 5:20 PM ET

As part of the inauguration of the Tri-National Meeting of Liaisons from AMBER Alert Program- with the participation of authorities from Mexico, United States and Canada- the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) recognized AT&T in Mexico for its first year of collaboration with the AMBER Alert program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sodexo and USDA Raise Awareness About Childhood Hunger During Summer Months and Share Information on Finding Local Resources

Jun 2, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services, joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service today in announcing free summer meal programs open to children ages 18 years and under. USDA discussed the challenges of connecting children with meals during the summer months and shared how families can find free programs in their community.

Innovation & Technology

Data Analytics is Key to Developing a Long-Term Smart City Roadmap

Jun 2, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Communities that were “first movers” in the smart city arena are ending their test phases and expanding to a second phase, yet it is clear that communications technologies and data analytics should be adopted to help lay the groundwork for a broader roadmap.

Education

Students Win Big with Help from Honda Power Equipment

Jun 2, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Students from a North Carolina high school beat out several teams of college students in the 10th annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas. The students worked with Honda Power Equipment in North Carolina (HPE). HPE provided the engines for the cars that were built and used in the competition.

Environment

VIDEO: below50 | A Unique Global Collaboration

Jun 2, 2016 3:55 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Green Key Global and Clean the World Announce US Partnership to Promote Hotel Soap Recycling

Jun 2, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Green Key Global and Clean The World, two leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR), today announced an expanded partnership that promotes soap recycling to hotels in the United States. After a successful partnership launch in Canada in 2015, Green Key Global is bringing the program south and encouraging members in the U.S. to collect and recycle hotel soap and bottled amenities that will help fight the spread of preventable diseases.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Diageo and UNITAR Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement on Road Safety

Jun 2, 2016 2:15 PM ET

On 30 May 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, Diageo, a global leader in the beverage alcohol industry, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed a two-year partnership agreement to collaborate to build institutional and individual capacity to reduce traffic death and injuries, and improve road safety globally.

Social Impact & Volunteering

It’s Summertime and Children are Hungry

Jun 2, 2016 1:35 PM ET

While most kids can look forward to a carefree summer of sun and fun, for too many children the end of the school year means they are hungry.

Energy

Why Infrastructure Building in Developing Nations Must Start with Solar

Jun 2, 2016 1:30 PM ET

The question of energy efficiency is ever-pressing, especially as it relates to infrastructure growth in developing nations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ingersoll Rand Commits to the Clean Energy Ministerial Advanced Cooling Challenge

Jun 2, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, announced today it will commit to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Advanced Cooling Challenge (ACC).

Events, Media & Communications

BeatRHD! Experts from Across the World Meet in Mexico to Talk About Heart Diseases

Jun 2, 2016 1:00 PM ET

From June 4-7 Novartis scientists participate in the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health (WCC) in Mexico. This Congress brings together thousands of heart health professionals from around the world. One of the key topics is rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Foundation | Financial Opportunity Centers

Jun 2, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Community-based organizations can better help lower income people find work and achieve greater financial stability by “bundling” key services, including employment, financial coaching, and improved access to public benefits.

Environment

A Single Leaf Alone Provides No Shade

Jun 2, 2016 12:55 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Michael Bloomberg Pushes Companies to Reveal Climate Risk

Jun 2, 2016 12:40 PM ET

When former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced in March that he would not be running for U.S. president, at least one person may have been quietly cheering: Bank of England governor Mark Carney. In his role as chair of the Financial Stability Board, Carney had tapped the billionaire businessman in December to head up the FSB’s newly created Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures — a position Bloomberg would likely have had to relinquish given the rigors of a presidential campaign.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Lemont Refinery Holds Supply Drive Benefitting Local Domestic Violence Shelters

Jun 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

TeamCITGO volunteers at the CITGO Lemont Refinery helped their community by holding a supply drive benefiting three local domestic violence shelters and the at-risk women and children they serve. Based on specific requests from the organizations, CITGO employees and contractors at the refinery, donated personal care products, clothing and household items for the Guardian Angel Community Services, Lamb’s Fold Women’s Center and Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

Environment

Timberland Partners with Thread to Look Beyond Sustainability and Toward Responsibility

Jun 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland today announced a partnership with responsible fabric manufacturer Thread, furthering both brands’ longstanding commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Crafted from plastic bottles collected in Haiti and Honduras, Thread™ Ground to Good™ fabric challenges how the world thinks about recycled PET. Going beyond environmental sustainability, Thread also creates social value in the form of cleaner neighborhoods and job creation for thousands of people. The partnership – the largest to date for Thread – will bear its first fruit in spring 2017, with a collection of Timberland® footwear and bags made from Thread™ fabric.

Research, Reports & Publications

Leading Corporations Gained Competitive Advantage through Societal Engagement Programs

Jun 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

In the most complete annual analysis of corporate societal engagement, CECP, in association with The Conference Board, found in their annual Giving in Numbers survey that companies actively changed the structure of their business to capitalize on the clear-cut competitive advantage of societal investment. Companies in the survey expanded six business-boosting strategies.

Health & Healthcare

Antea Group Releases Annual EHS Regulatory Insights for Tech Companies

Jun 2, 2016 10:45 AM ET

As the globalization trend continues and companies move into new countries, the challenges of keeping up with environment, health and safety (EHS) regulations expand exponentially. Antea Group and the Inogen Environmental Alliance have prepared this overview of some of the most important regulatory changes, trends, and local issues that could potentially affect your business.

Energy

NRG's Vision and the Journey Ahead

Jun 2, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

What is Living Progress?

Jun 2, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Shining a Light on the Climate Benefits of Natural Infrastructure

Jun 2, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bechtel's Bill Dudley Makes STEMConnector's 100 CEO Leaders in STEM List

Jun 2, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Bechtel's Bill Dudley Makes 100 CEO Leaders in STEM List.

Diversity & Inclusion

Darden for Life - Ricardo Rosales of Olive Garden

Jun 2, 2016 9:40 AM ET

Ricardo Rosales, a line cook at the Olive Garden in North McAllen, Texas, has been with Darden for 34 years and loves being a team leader and keeping order in his kitchen. #DardenLife

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability Critical to Future Business Growth: IEMA Report

Jun 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Leading companies increasingly recognize the importance of embedding sustainability into their business models. However, professionals seeking sustainability outcomes face certain barriers. Return-on-investment rules are a long-standing challenge, and overcoming them requires positive engagement with finance teams. Presenting a strong business case is another key challenge, requiring creative work across the organization and often with external stakeholders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wells Fargo Ranked #3 Corporate Giver in the U.S.

Jun 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has named Wells Fargo No. 3 on its list of top corporate donors in the U.S. for 2015.

Wells Fargo donated $281.3 million to 16,300 nonprofits in 2015 and is the top-ranked financial services company on the list of corporate donors.