ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Charging into Earth Day: Scotiabank Announces 30 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across Ontario

Apr 20, 2017 9:30 AM ET

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Scotiabank is proud to announce it is having over 30 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations installed at select Scotiabank branches across Ontario.

Environment

Global Food for Thought: Guest Commentary by DuPont’s Krysta Harden

Apr 20, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Having served for most of my career in the public sector and now with one year of private sector experience at DuPont, I see now, more than ever, the importance of public-private partnerships. I firmly believe we can leverage the leadership and innovation that a company like DuPont wields to establish a responsive and sustainable agriculture industry that helps address our food security challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability Leaders Issue Call-to-Action to CEOs

Apr 20, 2017 9:25 AM ET

Today, the UN Global Compact, together with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), calls on CEOs to ensure their corporate pension plans mirror their own sustainability values. The new report Aligning Values: Why corporate pension plans should mirror their sponsors, the outlines five actions CEOs can take to ensure their plan invests responsibly.

Innovation & Technology

Creative Peaks: Molding the Future

Apr 20, 2017 9:05 AM ET

How do you design art that illustrates the importance of recycling in a universal language? In a place like Grand Teton National Park, where there is opportunity to impart teachable moments on visitors from around the world, Jackson Hole High School students are tackling this challenge.

Research, Reports & Publications

L’Oréal Redoubles the Efforts to Achieve Its Sustainability Targets

Apr 20, 2017 9:00 AM ET

While the consequences of climate change become more and more real, affecting also the cosmetic sector, the L’Oréal Group reports on its targets to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and reaffirms its commitment to fight climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo y No Barriers Warriors anuncian el equipo de “Warriors to Summits”

Apr 20, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) y No Barriers Warriors (en inglés) anunciaron hoy el equipo de 12 veteranos con discapacidades que fue seleccionado para participar en la expedición Warriors to Summits (en inglés) 2017. La expedición de este año es al monte Brooks (en inglés) en el Parque Nacional y Reserva Denali, Alaska, y está programada para realizarse del 6 al 18 de septiembre. Desde 2014, Wells Fargo y No Barriers Warriors han llevado a más de 50 veteranos con discapacidades en expediciones Warriors to Summits a lugares como el monte Whitney en California, el pico Gannett en Wyoming y el monte Sneffels en Colorado.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech Sparks Interest in STEM Careers

Apr 20, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program aims to help students at all levels—from kindergarten to graduate school—develop an interest in these four technical fields. The program launched in 2016 as part of the company’s 50th Anniversary, and employees around the world hosted events that reached more than 5,800 people from 5 countries.

Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Releases 2017 Global Citizenship Report

Apr 20, 2017 9:00 AM ET

FedEx announced the online release of its 2017 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details how the company connects the world responsibly and resourcefully.

Sustainable Development Goals

We Must Keep the Paris Agreement a Priority

Apr 20, 2017 8:25 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

A New Vision for Corporate Community Engagement in the Digital Age

Apr 20, 2017 7:30 AM ET

For over a decade, leading companies have worked to make their community engagement programs more strategic. In this post, VolunteeMatch President Greg Baldwin shares his thoughts on why so few have succeeded — until now.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Join Albertsons Companies in Reducing Food Waste This Earth Day

Apr 20, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Environment

LA Galaxy, adidas and Major League Soccer Collaborate with Parley for the Oceans to Debut First MLS Jerseys Made from Parley Ocean Plastic™

Apr 19, 2017 7:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy, adidas, Major League Soccer and Parley for the Oceans have united today to raise awareness around the harmful impact of marine plastic pollution with the unveiling of adidas MLS Parley club jerseys. The kits—each made from technical yarns containing Parley Ocean Plastic™—will be worn by both teams Sunday, April 23, in conjunction with Protect the Pitch Day, when the LA Galaxy host Seattle Sounders FC at StubHub Center.

Events, Media & Communications

Final Days to Save on Registration for Susty Forum!

Apr 19, 2017 5:00 PM ET

Join us at the 2017 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit in Washington, D.C. June 26-28. This year, more than 300 private and public sector leaders and innovators will explore how the circular economy drives business growth, performance, and contributes to a more competitive economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Culture Matters Most

Apr 19, 2017 5:00 PM ET

Those of us associated with senior living often receive several industry newsletters every morning. They almost always include the latest on the hottest topic — staffing, specifically the challenges faced in hiring, training and retaining committed employees to care for residents.

Environment

Republic Services Celebrates Earth Day in Sonoma County with Enhancements to Recycling Capabilities

Apr 19, 2017 4:20 PM ET

Education

Financial Literacy: For Kids, Adding Dollars and Sense

Apr 19, 2017 4:10 PM ET

On the eve of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) initiative called Talk With Our Kids About Money Day, they and 29 other teams from Hilltop and from Burlington’s St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School gathered at the competition to share projects about the value of money.

Environment

Environmental Due Diligence Considerations for Retail Fuel Outlet Transactions

Apr 19, 2017 3:35 PM ET

Environmental liabilities and risks associated with retail fuel outlet transactions can take various forms but primarily revolve around 3 areas - subsurface contamination issues, regulatory compliance issues, and business risks. Antea Group helps you take a closer look at what you need to know to protect yourself.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Barco and Wendy’s – A Shared Commitment to Improving the Lives of Children

Apr 19, 2017 3:30 PM ET

Barco, Wendy’s uniform supplier, has not only been a great supplier to our system, but a great partner to our brand charity of choice, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® (DTFA). Barco started their Hats Off program several years ago and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Wendy’s crew hat is donated to the DTFA. Their founder, Michael Donner, is also on the DTFA’s Supplier Advisory Council. Everyone at Wendy’s is thankful to have Barco as a partner on our journey to find forever families for children in foster care.

Environment

El Lago Named “Green Power Community” in Texas by U.S. EPA

Apr 19, 2017 3:30 PM ET

The city of El Lago, Texas, has been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a “Green Power Community.” El Lago, the only city in Texas to currently hold this recognition, is collectively using more than 1.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually from Green Mountain Energy.

Energy

Podcast: What’s Next for Green Energy?

Apr 19, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Today’s infrastructure, with its aging roads, bridges and ports, is arguably the largest hurdle for alternative fuels and the energy sources of tomorrow. Efficiency, technology and scale are also major barriers to the wider adoption of green energy.

Environment

Campbell Soup Company, Church & Dwight, Henkel, Nestlé Waters North America, RB, Unilever, and Ocean Spray Join How2Recycle® Label Program.

Apr 19, 2017 1:35 PM ET

At the Walmart Sustainability Milestone Summit event today, Campbell Soup Company, Church & Dwight, Henkel, Nestlé Waters North America, RB, and Unilever all announced that they will be joining the How2Recycle® label program to educate consumers how to recycle packaging correctly.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Rebuilding Month: Preserving Affordable Housing

Apr 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Rebuilding Together preserves existing affordable housing by providing free home repairs, which often enables low-income senior homeowners to age in place in a home that is safe, healthy and affordable.

Environment

Caribou Cookies Help ‘Bring Back the Wild’ in Northern Alberta

Apr 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Eight-year-old Emily was happy to roll-up her sleeves and make some serious dough – cookie dough that is – to help protect her favourite animal, the woodland caribou.

Environment

AEG to Host Earth Day Collection Drive in Downtown Los Angeles

Apr 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

1 Employee Benefit That Will Give Your Company a Competitive Edge

Apr 19, 2017 12:25 PM ET

Since the Industrial Revolution, companies have offered employee benefits and perks to compete for and retain top talent. Common employee benefits that companies offer (and employees expect) include, health insurance, retirement plans, stock options, and paid leave.