ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NRG’S GHG Reduction Goals Recognized by EPA

Mar 16, 2017 10:00 AM ET

On March 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry (TCR), recognized NRG with the Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management Climate Leadership Award.

Education

Scotiabank Supports Student Success with $400,000 Gift

Mar 16, 2017 10:00 AM ET

A $400,000 donation from Scotiabank will benefit NAIT students and help the polytechnic continue to grow to meet the needs of Alberta. Announced today, the gift will be used to fund campus expansion, student scholarships and the NAIT International Student Centre.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Wendy's Honors 11 Employees for Exemplary Volunteer Efforts in Their Communities

Mar 16, 2017 9:50 AM ET

The Wendy's Company proudly supports employee volunteerism through the Community Ambassador Grant Program. Each year, Wendy's® employees are recognized for extraordinary community volunteerism and engagement with a $2,500 grant to the organization they support. The Community Ambassador of the Year is selected from this group and awarded an additional $10,000 for their organization. Matthew Esteves, a Wendy's Restaurant Manager in Swansea, MA, has been named Wendy's 2016 Community Ambassador of the Year for his leadership and long-term commitment to the Fall River National Little League in Fall River, MA.

Environment

WWF, Domtar: A History of Collaboration

Mar 16, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Check out the 20-year history of successful collaboration between Domtar and WWF to protect and conserve forests.

Health & Healthcare

CBRE Partners with Plan International on Ambitious Safer Cities Initiative

Mar 16, 2017 9:05 AM ET

To celebrate International Women’s Day, CBRE is proud to announce an extension to its partnership with children’s charity, Plan International, to bring the charity’s ‘Safer Cities’ programme to Nairobi in Kenya.

Environment

Orvis CEO Perkins Meets with FL Governor Scott

Mar 16, 2017 8:15 AM ET

The Orvis Company (Orvis) today released the following statement, attributable to its CEO Perk Perkins, regarding his meeting today with Governor Rick Scott to discuss efforts to save the Everglades.

“Our message is simple", said Perkins. "Florida must act now. We urge the Governor and the legislature to take advantage of the opportunity we have this session to save this unique and spectacular ecosystem that is a symbol of Florida and an engine of our state’s economy.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Responsible Wool Standard Promotes Sustainable Land Stewardship and Humane Sheep Treatment

Mar 16, 2017 8:10 AM ET

Leading third-party certifier SCS Global Services (SCS) has been approved by Textile Exchange as a licensed certification body for the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). In this role, SCS is now authorized to conduct independent certification assessments of wool production under the “Farm Scope” of the standard.

Research, Reports & Publications

NN Group Publishes Its 2016 Annual Report

Mar 16, 2017 5:00 AM ET

NN Group is pleased to announce the publication of its 2016 Annual Report. It consists of two distinct sections – Annual Review and Financial Report – providing an overview of our strategy and financial and non-financial performance.

Energy

How PNC Helps to Finance the Solar Power Revolution

Mar 15, 2017 5:30 PM ET

The U.S. hit 1 million solar installations at the end of February 2017, which amounts to about 27 gigawatts of solar power capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. That’s enough power to supply roughly 6 million homes. Still, those 1 million installations deliver just 1 percent of the electricity produced in the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saluting K9 Veterans, The Forgotten Heroes

Mar 15, 2017 4:20 PM ET

Rick Jiran was 18 and fresh out of high school when he joined the Air Force in search of an adventure. What he didn’t count on was that adventure would be alongside man’s best friend.

Environment

Rollback of Clean Vehicle Standards Would Be Bad for Business, Consumers and the Economy

Mar 15, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Today’s announcement from President Trump and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to re-open and potentially roll back the clean vehicle standards is a huge setback for business, consumers and the economy. The move opens the door to weakening the standards and rejects findings based on years of comprehensive and robust analysis informed by a wide range of stakeholders and technical experts.

Environment

8 Steps for Conducting an EHS Culture Assessment

Mar 15, 2017 3:40 PM ET

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) managers labor to develop, implement, audit and manage their EHS programs. Despite their best efforts, many still find their programs fail to drive best-in-class performance. The lack of a strong and supportive EHS culture is a common culprit. Read about the 8 steps you can take to integrate EHS into your corporate culture to create a sustained awareness around a safer, healthier and more productive work environment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Volunteer Programs Improve Employee Retention

Mar 15, 2017 3:35 PM ET

According to Dale Carnegie Training, companies with engaged employees outperform those without by up to 202%. Surprising?

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation in America

Mar 15, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Pittsburgh is the birthplace of American manufacturing and a city with a vision to reimagine itself as a center for innovation, green manufacturing, and job creation. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is partnering with Green Building Alliance (GBA) to help make this vision a reality through the creation of a Living Product “Hub”.

Environment

Orvis CEO Takes Full-Page Miami Herald Ad Urging Lawmakers to Protect Everglades

Mar 15, 2017 2:50 PM ET

Orvis is working in close partnership with the Everglades Foundation to achieve a long-term solution to the diversion of freshwater overflows from Lake Okeechobee.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Village Capital and MetLife Foundation Announce Partnership to Support Financial Inclusion Innovations Across Eastern Europe and the UAE

Mar 15, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Today, Village Capital, in partnership with MetLife Foundation, is launching a multi-year program to build the ecosystem for financial inclusion startups in Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, and the UAE, and support top financial technology startups in each region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Pentair Foundation Announces Global Community Giving Grant Cycle

Mar 15, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Pentair is pleased to announce that The Pentair Foundation is now accepting applications for its global community giving grant cycle through March 31, 2017.

Innovation & Technology

Path to Driverless Transportation Rolls Through Data Collection, Analytics

Mar 15, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Data collection and the processing power needed to support autonomous driving are huge areas of focus for development. Companies are investing heavily in driverless technologies, evidenced by news that Intel Corp. is acquiring Mobileye, an autonomous driving technology leader whose portfolio includes machine learning, road mapping, sensors, and data analytics among other technologies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Insights on Improving the Quality of Life for Female Travelers

Mar 15, 2017 2:05 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at 2017 International Corporate Citizenship Conference at Boston College

Mar 15, 2017 1:25 PM ET

CSRHub Co-Founder and COO, Cynthia Figge, will be a panelist at Boston College’s 2017 International Corporate Citizenship Conference. This event will be held on March 26-28th in Boston, MA. Cynthia will be speaking at the Session focused on Evolving Reporting Landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to the 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® List by the Ethisphere Institute

Mar 15, 2017 12:40 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is pleased to announce that the Company was named to the elite 2017 World’s Most Ethical Companies® List by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Work to Give, Give to Work. Where are We Now?

Mar 15, 2017 12:35 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

UPS Invests More Than $90 Million In Natural Gas Vehicles And Infrastructure

Mar 15, 2017 12:30 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP Celebrates International Women's Week with a Fresh Take on Diversity and Inclusion

Mar 15, 2017 12:25 PM ET

HP is counted among the top tech companies with women and underrepresented minorities in executive positions, where 27 percent of HP executives, director and above are women.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Says Aflac is a World’s Most Ethical Company for 11th Time

Mar 15, 2017 12:05 PM ET

This is the 11th time that Aflac has appeared on this list, making Aflac the only insurance company to appear on the list every year since it was created in 2007.