ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Collective Love of Red Meat

Mar 22, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Even a modest 8-ounce steak represents 3.5 pounds of consumed grain. That’s a lot of plants, and therefore a lot of farm land, dedicated to our collective love of red meat.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Pipeline Failure Spill Site

Mar 22, 2016 11:30 AM ET

On client detected a drop in pressure on their pipeline in Wisconsin. Approximately 1,302 barrels (54,684 gallons) of gasoline were released as a result of a pipeline seam failure. The spill was discovered in an area of farms, large homes and sub-divisions with over 200 potable wells within a one mile radius of the spill. Our client required immediate and large scale emergency response services and environmental support.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Trickle Up Brings Financial Inclusion to India’s Rural Poor

Mar 22, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Jayanti Pradhan lives in a three-room mud-walled house, earns a steady income from farming vegetables and raising goats, and has saved 8,000 rupees (about US$120) in her bank account.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Importance of the Circular Economy to Business Expected to Double in Next Two Years, According to New Research by UPS and Greenbiz Group

Mar 22, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Nearly nine out of 10 (86 percent) of sustainability executives surveyed believe that circular economy will be important to their business two years from now, nearly double from two years ago when just 47 percent felt them important, according to findings of the 2016 UPS/GreenBiz Circular Economy Research Study released today. Respondents project the biggest growth in the adoption of the circular economy model will come from the technology sector, especially electronics such as computers and cell phones, as take-back systems and product reuse are most easily integrated in those models.

Health & Healthcare

Joan’s Story: A Personal Commitment to Patients Living with Hepatitis C

Mar 22, 2016 11:05 AM ET

For Joan, hepatitis C is much more than a significant global public health challenge—it’s personal.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gracie Awards Honor 'Breakthrough' Director Angela Bassett, 'The Herd' Co-host Kristine Leahy for Outstanding Achievements by Women in Media

Mar 22, 2016 11:00 AM ET

On March 21, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced the honorees for the 41st annual Gracie Awards, a ceremony celebrating outstanding work by women in the media industry. The event will recognize Angela Bassett for directing the "Water Apocalypse" episode of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's "Breakthrough" documentary series on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel, as well Kristine Leahy, co-host of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" on FOX Sports 1.

Events, Media & Communications

Daniel Elliott, PYXERA Global Presented on Building the Business Case at the 2016 Global Pro Bono Summit

Mar 22, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Daniel Elliott, Key Client Manager at PYXERA Global, led a presentation that enabled participants to understand the business value in pro bono at the 4th Global Pro Bono Summit 2016, held in Singapore this past week. Elliott partnered with Yoann Kassi-Vivier, Co-Founder of Pro Bono Lab, who facilitated a workshop enabling participants to gain firsthand experience pitching stakeholders the value of pro bono.

Events, Media & Communications

Charities@Work Best Practices Summit on Employee Engagement Showcases Virtual Reality Technology

Mar 22, 2016 10:50 AM ET

The 15th Annual Charities@Work Best Practices Summit on Employee Engagement in Corporate Citizenship, held on March 28-30 at the New York Marriott Marquis, will showcase the latest advances in employee engagement, workplace giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR), including the use of virtual reality technology to build empathy and deepen the connection among a nonprofit’s donors. Conference participants will even have an opportunity to individually test drive virtual reality technology through the use of Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets. Charities@Work registration closes at the end of day on Wednesday, March 23, so register today.

Diversity & Inclusion

DuPont People Spotlight: Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment in Spain

Mar 22, 2016 10:15 AM ET

"I have always found my way... to DuPont."

​Andrés Suarez is a DuPont employee who recently shared his experiences at the Diversity & Inclusion roundtable at Foro de Empleo in Spain.

Environment

MGM Resorts International and WaterStart Announce Collaboration to Identify Sustainable Technologies in Water, Catalyze Technology Research

Mar 22, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In an effort to identify new sustainable water technologies and incorporate them into its global operations, MGM Resorts International has partnered with WaterStart.

Energy

Sustainable Brands and South Pole Group Partner on Renewable Energy to Create the Events of the Future

Mar 22, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Leading sustainability solutions provider South Pole Group will guarantee that a series of live events in the Sustainable Brands® Global Conference Network will be fully powered by renewable energy. This will entail taking stock of the power usage of select Sustainable Brands events and ensuring that the corresponding amount of renewable energy is being produced and sourced from a connected power grid.

Environment

General Mills Announces Global Water Stewardship Commitment

Mar 22, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Today, General Mills announced its commitment to champion development of water stewardship plans by 2025 for the company’s most material and at-risk watersheds in its global value chain. The commitment is in recognition of World Water Day and in conjunction with the White House Water Summit. As part of this commitment, the company will lead corporate collaboration efforts, foster development of foundational tools, and advocate science-based policy in these watersheds, commensurate with the gap in stewardship in each individual watershed.

Environment

Honda's Green Dealer Initiative

Mar 22, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Honda has many environmental initiatives that it practices in its own facilities, but has also helped spread its philosophy of Blue Skies For Our Children throughout its supply chain, including auto dealers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our People in Focus: “Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists”

Mar 22, 2016 10:00 AM ET

By 2020, the UK alone will need 1 million new scientists and engineers to solve future challenges, including some of the biggest health challenges of tomorrow. As a research-led healthcare company, GSK is playing a leading role in inspiring young people to get into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) as well as providing a range of career opportunities.

Education

CITGO Fueling Education Program Drives Importance of STEM

Mar 22, 2016 9:50 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation invites elementary and middle school teachers to enter its fourth annual Fueling Education Program, focusing on the importance of engaging young students in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Through April 30, teachers in grades K – 8 are encouraged to visit www.fuelingeducation.com for the chance to win STEM-related prizes to benefit their classrooms and schools, including the Grand Prize of an in-school teacher training session with ‘America’s Science Teacher,’ best-selling author, and Emmy-award winning television personality, Steve Spangler.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlas Copco India Supports Local Community with Clean Water

Mar 22, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Environment

White House Lauds Ceres' Sustainable Water Initiatives at World Water Day Summit

Mar 22, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Ceres’ Connect the Drops campaign in California and its climate-resilient water bonds initiative were both recognized at a White House ceremony today commemorating World Water Day.

Health & Healthcare

PT Freeport Indonesia, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, is Investing to Beat Malaria

Mar 22, 2016 9:10 AM ET

In its continued efforts to wipe out malaria and prevent the spread of the malaria disease by anopheles mosquitoes in the Mimika Regency in Papua, Indonesia, PT Freeport Indonesia, in conjunction with local institutions, conducts comprehensive treatment, early detection and preventive measures.

Environment

WWF and H&M Lead the Way for More Sustainable Fashion

Mar 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Today on World Water Day, conservation organization WWF and fashion retailer H&M are proud to announce a five year global partnership. The new agreement expands the successful partnership from 2013, focusing on water stewardship, to also include climate action and a strategic dialogue related to H&M’s and the fashion industry’s broader sustainability challenges. This marks one more step towards a truly sustainable fashion industry.

Environment

Better Water, Better Life: HP Supports World Water Day 2016

Mar 22, 2016 8:55 AM ET

To mark World Water Day, HP has made a donation to One Day’s Wages (ODW), a grassroots movement of people, stories and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. Our donation will be used to fund two ODW projects providing access to clean water, sanitation development and improved hygiene in villages in Haiti and Uganda.

Environment

Bacardi Initiates a ‘No-Straw’ Movement to Reduce Waste

Mar 22, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Environment

Cox Enterprises Participates in White House Water Summit

Mar 22, 2016 7:30 AM ET

Today, Cox Enterprises announced its participation in the White House Water Summit. Held in conjunction with the United Nations World Water Day, the Summit raised awareness of water issues and potential solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

BAT's Sustainability Summary 2015 - An Open Door on Our People, Performance and Promises

Mar 22, 2016 7:00 AM ET

British American Tobacco's commitment to shared value is highlighted in its 2015 Sustainability Summary.

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s Time for More Girls to #MakeWhatsNext

Mar 21, 2016 8:00 PM ET

A new video from Microsoft shows the lack of awareness girls today have about women inventors and reminds them to celebrate those women’s accomplishments and be encouraged to follow in their footsteps.

Diversity & Inclusion

Video: JetBlue’s Fly Like a Girl Series

Mar 21, 2016 6:15 PM ET

During Women’s History Month… and every month, JetBlue honors the diverse perspective that women bring to the workplace. Take a look at the first video in JetBlue’s Fly Like a Girl series - https://vimeo.com/159439847.