ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Research Highlight: Study Says Barrier to Widespread Use of Clean Cookstoves Surmounted

Nov 23, 2016 1:00 PM ET

A multiyear experiment in healthier and more environmentally sustainable cooking practices among the world’s poorest three billion people has found key breakthroughs that can substantially improve women’s quality of life and slow the pace of climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dispelling the Myths of Foster Care Adoption

Nov 23, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Have you ever thought about adoption, but are not sure it’s the right choice for you or your family? You’re far from alone; 81.5 million Americans have considered adoption. Becoming a child’s legal guardian is a significant commitment, but it’s also an opportunity to provide vital love and support to one of the 100,000 children in foster care waiting for a family.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru & REI Want You To Make A Dogs Day

Nov 23, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Three Quality of Life Hacks For Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Nov 23, 2016 11:00 AM ET

November is a time devoted to raising awareness and understanding of diabetes—a disease that affects the lives of 29 million Americans living with diabetes, 86 million adults with prediabetes, and countless family and friends caring for loved ones.

Environment

Atlas Copco's Groundbreaking Technology Takes Fuel Efficiency to a New Level and Makes a Positive Impact on the Environment

Nov 23, 2016 10:35 AM ET

At Atlas Copco, we continuously strive to reduce our environmental impact on nature and people. To achieve this, we include environmental criteria in our processes and improve energy efficiency in our production and products.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line Holds Comedy Fundraiser at Fort Lauderdale Improv Benefiting Kids in Distress Children’s Charity

Nov 23, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Carnival Cruise Line hosted its sixth annual comedy fundraiser at the Fort Lauderdale Improv on Wednesday, Nov. 16, with proceeds benefiting Kids in Distress, a Fort Lauderdale-based children’s charity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What People Are Saying About Outcomes Measurement - Blackbaud Outcomes

Nov 23, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Blackbaud OutcomesTM is an impact investing and measurement solution brought to you by MicroEdge + Blackbaud that allows foundations and corporate giving organizations to track the impact of their grants using a standard results measurement taxonomy.

Events, Media & Communications

Overview of the 2015 Green-e Verification Report Webinar

Nov 23, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Join Green-e staff in an in-depth review of the 2015 Green-e Verification Report on Thursday, December 8 at 11AM PT.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SPCC Regulatory Compliance and Spill Preparedness

Nov 23, 2016 9:15 AM ET

A national railroad client requested Antea Group services to complete an SPCC program for 135 railroad sites encompassing a range of facility types in multiple states. To realize a maximum benefit for the client, the program required the development of a general format that could be tailored to the individual needs of each site. The format required conformance with all regulatory requirements, while addressing different operating conditions existing across the entire client rail system. The facilities included intermodal yards, switch yards, locomotive repair yards and contractor operator sites.

Environment

Why We Need Your Support to Help Reduce Food Waste

Nov 23, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Imagine, for a moment, that you get your lunch from the same café every day. You get a turkey sandwich that’s a little too big for you to finish, but it’s a good value. Then one day, you come in and notice your turkey sandwich is a little bit smaller. Would you be annoyed? Or relieved that you weren’t wasting food?

As simple as it seems, issues like this one are the heart of the fight to end food waste. While we in the food service industry continue to make changes to reduce waste, many fear that those changes could disappoint customers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Environmental innovation: AND THE WINNER IS...

Nov 23, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Early Bird Pricing for Living Future 17

Nov 23, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Early Bird deadline for the 2017 Living Future UnConference is around the corner! Register before December 5th, 11:59 PM PST, and take $100 off your ticket for this year’s 3-day conference, featuring amazing keynote speakers: Van Jones​, Naomi Klein​ and Kirsti Luke.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Companies Must Approach Modern Day Slavery in 2017

Nov 22, 2016 6:20 PM ET

Pressure on companies and suppliers to investigate their supply chains for the use of modern day slavery is only expected to increase in 2017.

Diversity & Inclusion

FACES of Olive Garden | Lacey Gearhart

Nov 22, 2016 3:50 PM ET

At Olive Garden, our team members serve as the faces of our brand and ambassadors of our core values. They make an impression on every guest who walks through our front doors, delivering great food, an engaging atmosphere and unmatched service. We are strong and successful because of our people, each with diverse talents and backgrounds, who respect each other and enjoy working side by side to serve our guests and communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Jose Bautista, Drew Hutchison, Jake McGee and Ryan Weber Work with Local Action Team teens

Nov 22, 2016 2:45 PM ET

José Bautista, Drew Hutchison, Jake McGee and Ryan Weber joined more than 40 student volunteers from the Tampa-St. Petersburg area on Saturday (Nov. 19) to assemble "hygiene kits" for the area's homeless population this winter.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cornerstone Capital Group's Erika Karp on the Future of Investing at the BSR Conference 2016

Nov 22, 2016 2:30 PM ET

In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Cornerstone Capital Group Founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board Erika Karp explored shifting dynamics in the capital markets and the future of investing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Integrating CSR and Building CEO Support

Nov 22, 2016 2:30 PM ET

As a member of CECP’s Corporate Leadership team, Jennifer serves as a CSR expert for partner companies, advising business leaders on strategy, best practices, and research insights. She also manages strategy and execution of many of CECP’s events, as well as leads the growth of CECP's coalition of Fortune 500 CEOs and their companies. Jennifer began her tenure at CECP on the communications and marketing team, collaborating with companies to tell their stories of social impact and convening corporate leaders at CECP's signature events.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employees Celebrate Inaugural Global Month of Service by Logging More than 7,000 Volunteer Hours with Local Organizations

Nov 22, 2016 2:05 PM ET

To commemorate its fifth anniversary, Xylem (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, launched its inaugural Global Month of Service.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Employees Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

Nov 22, 2016 1:40 PM ET

A group of 50 employees from Arrow’s North America components team volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver last month, helping a local Habitat ReStore process and transport a generous donation of patio furniture and other items from the Colorado Convention Center.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Commitment to Wildlife is in GM Employees’ Nature

Nov 22, 2016 1:25 PM ET

GM is committed to using its lands to increase and promote native biodiversity. But it’s the company’s people who bring that commitment to life. In fact, GM employees have spent 2,148 work days dedicated to conservation and education work, as recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council. This is one way the teams at GM facilities give back to their local communities and help reduce their environmental footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women In Tech - A Recap of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

Nov 22, 2016 1:00 PM ET

About 150 employees from Qualcomm Technologies – engineers, program and product managers, IT administrators, programmers, a few VPs and our CIO – attended The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) in Houston last month.

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog: Why Two When One Will Do?

Nov 22, 2016 12:50 PM ET

What we care about with our roofs is that they seal the building and move water off the house without looking ugly. If we also want solar power generation, wouldn’t we prefer roof shingles that also generate power themselves?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

There are Some Things You Can't Put a Price Tag On

Nov 22, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Honored by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman with 2016 Corporations for Communities Medallion Award

Nov 22, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that the Washington Secretary of State’s office has recognized the Company with the 2016 National Association of Secretary of State’s Medallion Award for charitable giving. The award was presented to Republic during a special presentation earlier this week.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer Foundation Grantee Afya Research Africa Seeks to Improve “Health and Wealth” of Underserved Communities

Nov 22, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Sam Gwer is the Executive Director of Afya Research Africa, which operates a network of clinics in Kenya that aim to improve primary care in underserved, rural areas. The organization currently operates 11 clinics in farming and fishing communities, serving 15,000 people.