ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Factories Ask Their Workers the Honest Question, “How Do You Feel About Your Job at This Factory?”

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

The Walt Disney Company and nine leading brands (including American Eagle, C&A, J. Crew, M&S, and Mattel) partnered with Good World Solutions and its Laborlink platform to survey nearly 119,000 factory workers across 70 factories to better understand what factors drive positive worker satisfaction and retention in China.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Boy, LongHorn Steakhouse Turn Lemonade into 9/11 Meals

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Oliver Perry is a budding lemonade-stand mogul with the heart of a philanthropist. All this and he’s only 7.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The National Women’s Council Announces 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

The National Women’s Council is proud to announce the 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting various industries in corporate America.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Republic Services Participates in Touch-a-Truck at Oregon State University

Nov 3, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Skilled Volunteering is Helping Nonprofits Increase Their Impact

Nov 3, 2016 3:00 PM ET

My own personal connection to our employee volunteer efforts goes back to the start of my legal career. I learned then that pro bono work (that is, work undertaken by lawyers for “the public good” without charge) was part of what it meant to be a lawyer; it was an obligation that came with membership in the legal profession – and was one I took seriously.

Events, Media & Communications

Didn't Make It to VM Summit 16? Check out the Recap

Nov 3, 2016 2:30 PM ET

In case you missed it, VM Summit 16 — the conference on corporate volunteerism and nonprofit partnerships — took place Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Chicago. VM Summit 16 event manager Bree von Faith takes a photo-filled stroll down memory lane in this post.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hasbro and generationOn Celebrate Ten Inspiring Youth as Hasbro Community Action Heroes

Nov 3, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and generationOn, the youth division of Points of Light, today announced that ten outstanding youth were named Hasbro Community Action Heroes. The award recognizes young volunteers whose service achievements have demonstrated the qualities of a hero -- kindness, courage and leadership – to serve their communities.

Energy

National Grid: Daylight Savings | No One Left in the Dark

Nov 3, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Harnessing the sun to generate clean, homegrown electricity is brilliant. We know it is an important piece of a balanced energy portfolio. But after conversations with customers and other stakeholders, it has become clear to me that we mustn’t be blinded by the benefits of solar energy – it must still be affordable and accessible to all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring for Heart, Retaining by Caring: Building the Senior Care Workforce

Nov 3, 2016 1:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hanesbrands Earns High Score in 2016 CDP Climate Change Report

Nov 3, 2016 1:50 PM ET

HanesBrands posted better performance in the 2016 Climate Change Report than the apparel industry average and overall program average in all CDP reporting categories: governance and strategy, risk and opportunity management, emissions management and verification.

Education

New Training Announcement: Introduction to Corporate Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) for Investment & Finance Professionals Certification

Nov 3, 2016 1:45 PM ET

In response to the growing demand for sustainable investing education from asset owners, asset managers, financial analysts and other financial professionals we are pleased to announce a one-day certificate program entitled, "Introduction to Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Investment and Finance Professionals." The program is organized by Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A) in collaboration with Global Change Associates (GCA) and hosted by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College/CUNY.

Events, Media & Communications

Co-Creating a Winning CSR Communications Strategy

Nov 3, 2016 1:30 PM ET

It’s no secret that corporations are now expected to do more than just offer safe, effective products at affordable prices. Today’s consumers scrutinize both how a company makes its money and how it spends it. Expectations expand far beyond the token do-gooding characteristic of traditional Corporate Social Responsibility programs; people want to know the impact that brands are having on social issues, and whether a company’s workplace conditions, environmental policies, and materials sourcing align with its publicly stated values.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

General Mills CEO Highlights Bold Leadership at BSR Conference 2016

Nov 3, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Environment

GM Recognized as World Leader for Climate Change Action

Nov 3, 2016 12:50 PM ET

CDP, a global nonprofit committed to sustainable economies, has named General Motors a global leader for its actions and strategies to address climate change. GM is now on the global Climate A List – a spot held by just 9 percent of the thousands of companies participating in CDP’s climate change program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Outstanding Corporate Matching Gift Programs

Nov 3, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Each year, companies and businesses support nonprofits by distributing hundreds of millions of dollars in matching gift donations.

Events, Media & Communications

PYXERA Global will Join the Net Impact Conference to Speak on Solvable Problems, Post-Harvest Loss, and Global Goals

Nov 3, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Deirdre White, CEO, PYXERA Global and Laura Asiala, Vice President, Public Affairs will both speak this year’s Net Impact Conference, captioned Shape Your Future and The World. Ms. White will address post-harvest loss, while Ms. Asiala explore the role of the private sector in addressing the Global Goals.

Health & Healthcare

Carnival Victory Earns Second Consecutive 100 U.S.P.H. Inspection Score

Nov 3, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Carnival Victory scored 100 during its recent United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) inspection which took place in Port Canaveral, Fla. This marks the second consecutive time the ship has achieved a perfect U.S.P.H inspection score.

Events, Media & Communications

2016 Cone Communications Millennial Employee Engagement Webinar

Nov 3, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Join the Cone Communications for a webinar to learn about the findings and insights from the newly-released 2016 Cone Communications Millennial Employee Engagement Study, a deep-dive into the expectations, attitudes and motivations of Millennials in the workforce. The study reveals that meaningful engagement around CSR is a business – and bottom line – imperative, impacting a company’s ability to appeal to, retain and inspire Millennial talent.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Common Recyclable Healthcare Plastics

Nov 3, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Before you begin (or expand) a hospital recycling program, it's critical to understand what types of plastics are recyclable. HPRC walks you through with this simple visual guide, part of our comprehensive HospiCycle toolkit, helping you understand what kinds of plastics your program can include and what specific clinical materials they are found in.
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Environment

The Paris Effect: How the Paris Agreement is Driving Climate Action

Nov 3, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Environment

GM Builds Vehicles and Biodiversity at Its Facilities

Nov 3, 2016 11:00 AM ET

General Motors is supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal to halt biodiversity loss by developing wildlife habitats at its sites around the world. From helping protect honeybees with pollinator gardens or designating no-mow zones to grow grassland habitats, GM is demonstrating the role business can play in advancing sustainable ecosystems.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

10 Fascinating EHS Facts From Around the Globe

Nov 3, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Expanding your organization into a new global location with little or no understanding of the local environmental health and safety (EHS) and cultural implications of doing business there can be extremely challenging and even risky. When it comes to ensuring a successful cross-border expansion, there are a number of factors to take into consideration, some of the most crucial are EHS and cultural considerations.

Take a look at this sampling of EHS and cultural facts from around the world, ranging from understanding medical requirements to EHS pollution concerns and considerations. Heading into an expansion armed with this kind of information requires planning, time, and extensive research, but will pay dividends in the end.

Events, Media & Communications

Innovative Programs Enable Companies to Develop Their Future Leaders

Nov 3, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Domtar is Proud of its Sustainable Forestry Progress in 2016

Nov 3, 2016 10:25 AM ET

At Domtar, we aim to increase our supply of certified fiber by remaining committed to implementing and maintaining Chain-of-Custody certification to recognized third-party standards, namely the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™).

Environment

Water Use Efficiency in Action

Nov 3, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Bracing for the scorching July heat in Pakistan, thirty-five-year-old Tehmina stands barefoot for eight to twelve hours a day transplanting rice seedlings in the paddies of Punjab Province. Her two daughters, ages fourteen and twelve, work at her side in the humid conditions while her three younger children, ages five, seven, and ten, linger on the field’s periphery under the supervision of her mother-in-law.