ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trust Is in Crisis. Listening Is the Answer. Snapshot 2017 Can Help.

Mar 13, 2017 5:05 PM ET

The 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer—the annual global trust and credibility survey—was recently published and the news isn’t good.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Named a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute Fourth Year in a Row

Mar 13, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Northern Trust announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® for the fourth consecutive year.

Environment

Republic Services Makes Disposing of Batteries and Bulbs Effortless

Mar 13, 2017 4:05 PM ET

When setting your clocks forward for Daylight Savings, remember to change those batteries in your smoke detectors and light bulbs that need replacing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Advances Environmental Sustainability

Mar 13, 2017 3:15 PM ET

The company is expanding its commitments to responsible sourcing and animal welfare by extending its 100 percent cage-free egg commitment worldwide by 2025, including liquid and shell eggs.

Education

Spring CSR Certificate Program: 2-Day Sustainability Training Offered by Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership (in Newark, NJ) and Governance & Accountability Institute

Mar 13, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership and Governance & Accountability Institute are partnering to offer the Spring 2017 CSR Certificate Program for corporate managers, not-for-profit and foundation managers, and others interested in career opportunities and advancement in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Sustainability, Philanthropy, Risk Management, Ethics and related positions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pfizer Launches 2016 Annual Review Highlighting Commitment to UN SDGs

Mar 13, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Today, Pfizer launched its 2016 Annual Review, which provides an in-depth look at all of the ways Pfizer is accelerating patient impact and fulfilling its purpose: to make innovative medicines and vaccines that significantly improve people’s lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Allie Kelly of The Ray to Speak at AIA NY's Viral Voices VI- Virtual Displacement

Mar 13, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Allie Kelly, executive director of The Ray will be one of the panelists for AIA New York Chapter's "Viral Voices VI - Virtual Displacement" on Thursday, March 30th at the AIA Center for Architecture.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Recognized As One Of World’s Most Ethical Companies For Eleventh Consecutive Year

Mar 13, 2017 12:45 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute as a World’s Most Ethical Company for the eleventh consecutive year.

Energy

California Vineyard Reaps Savings From Sustainability Efforts

Mar 13, 2017 12:30 PM ET

The secret to cultivating perfectly ripe and crisp grapes in a sprawling vineyard is timing and the right amount of water — not too much and not too little.

Environment

This Earth Hour, Turn Off and Tune in to Support Climate Change Action

Mar 13, 2017 11:35 AM ET

Some of the world’s most iconic landmarks will go dark on March 25 at 8:30pm local time to celebrate Earth Hour 2017, the world’s largest movement in support of action on climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fashionably Functional: Equinox's Design Enhances Aero

Mar 13, 2017 11:30 AM ET

With more than 2.7 million sold last year, compact SUVs are the largest vehicle segment in the U.S., and customers want passenger and cargo space that fits their lifestyle without compromising on fuel efficiency.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Habitat Stories: 5 Amazing Kids Who Make a Difference

Mar 13, 2017 11:25 AM ET

In J.Z.’s home, the children ask their friends for charitable donations instead of birthday presents. The kids already get plenty of gifts from relatives, their parents say, and giving to a charity teaches compassion for those not as fortunate and an understanding that everyone can make a difference.

Events, Media & Communications

On the Cutting Board: The US EPA Budget-Staff-Programs-Grants As the Trump Administration Plans the Coming FY Budget

Mar 13, 2017 11:00 AM ET

The media establishment in Washington, DC is closely watching the signals as well as specific action taken by the Trump Administration and the 115th Congress that could or does affect the future of key government agencies whose mission and work directly/indirectly affects the mission and work of corporate sustainability and sustainable investing professionals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pfizer Launches 2016 Annual Review

Mar 13, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Today, Pfizer launched its 2016 Annual Review, which provides an in-depth look at how the company is working to accelerate patient impact. The report provides an overview of the company’s financial, social and environmental performance throughout last year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avnet Named a World’s Most Ethical Company

Mar 13, 2017 10:10 AM ET

Avnet (NYSE: AVT) has been recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® for the fourth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dialog with SCA’s President and SVP Group Sustainability: SCA Publishes 2016 Sustainability Report

Mar 13, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Magnus Groth, SCA’s President and CEO, and Kersti Strandqvist, SCA’s SVP Group Sustainability, can look back on an eventful 2016. It was the year when SCA initiated work to divide the company to form one hygiene and one forest products company, the year we signed an agreement to acquire the medical solutions company BSN medical, the year we completed and integrated the acquisition of the tissue company Wausau Paper and the year when we began the journey toward becoming the thought leader in hygiene.

Diversity & Inclusion

Five Ways FedEx Helps Empower Women Around the World

Mar 13, 2017 10:00 AM ET

FedEx supports hundreds of organizations, projects and initiatives that help make life better in the communities where our team members live and where we do business. To help commemorate International Women’s Day (March 8), here are five organizations FedEx supports that help empower women and girls around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Local Nonprofits Making Philly Healthier Can Win $40,000

Mar 13, 2017 10:00 AM ET

GlaxoSmithKline (@GSKUS) and The Philadelphia Foundation (philafound.org) today issued the call for applications for the 2017 GSK IMPACT Awards. This annual awards program recognizes local nonprofit organizations that are addressing everyday health barriers in communities across the five-county region.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Named As A 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company By The Ethisphere Institute For Seventh Time

Mar 13, 2017 10:00 AM ET

National Grid has been recognized seven times and is one of only six in the Energy & Utilities industry, underscoring its commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices.

Health & Healthcare

Local Nonprofits Making the Triangle Healthier Can Win $40,000

Mar 13, 2017 10:00 AM ET

GlaxoSmithKline (@GSKUS) and Triangle Community Foundation (@TriComFdn) today issued the call for applications for the 2017 GSK IMPACT Awards. This annual awards program recognizes local nonprofit organizations that are addressing everyday health barriers in communities across the Triangle region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

James M. Cox Foundation Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Education at Charles R. Drew Charter School

Mar 13, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The James M. Cox Foundation announced a five-year $2.5 million grant to the East Lake Foundation to further early childhood education through Charles R. Drew Charter School. The program is based in the East Lake community and serves as a research and design site for the Atlanta Speech School’s Cox Campus, which provides free access to research-based professional development courses and e-coaching tools for thousands of early childhood teachers in Georgia and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Purina Helped one Veteran Take his Career to the Next Level

Mar 13, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Across America, Nestlé works hard to embrace veterans returning to civilian life. Earlier this year, we launched partnerships with Hiring our Heroes and The Mission Continues, scaling-up our efforts to provide career acceleration support and job opportunities for U.S. military veterans.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bill MacDonald Promoted to Senior Vice President at Antea Group

Mar 13, 2017 9:50 AM ET

MacDonald currently serves as Oil & Gas Segment Leader where he leverages industry insights into solutions that address the critical business drivers of petroleum-related assets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Voya Recognized for Driving Ethical Business Standards for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Mar 13, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bechtel Applauds Employee Giving at U.S. Government Projects in 2016

Mar 13, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Bechtel thanked employees at the company's affiliated government and nuclear projects for donating more than $12 million in 2016 and for volunteering countless hours to support their surrounding communities across the United States. In one case, responding to a wild fire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Tennessee, employees gave both hands-on help and financial aid – sending first responders and emergency supplies. Today's thank-you is part of Bechtel's Global Stewardship Month activities at the company's projects and sites worldwide.