ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

M&S Wants Us to Get Active for 30 Minutes a Day to Help Cut the Risks pf Breast Cancer

Oct 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), and UK high-street retailer M&S has launched a campaign, ‘Spark Something Good,’ by teaming up with seven women, all of whom have been affected by breast cancer, to help get customers active to prevent the disease. During this month, the store will be donating 10 per cent of all women’s fitness clothing and sports bra sales to the charity, Breast Cancer Now.

Events, Media & Communications

Tetra Tech’s DNA | Cutting-Edge Solutions

Oct 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Providing cost-effective, innovative, and unique solutions to solve our clients’ most complex problems

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants

Oct 21, 2016 8:30 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

What if There Were More Women in Tech?

Oct 20, 2016 6:40 PM ET

Becky Plummer, senior software engineer, Bloomberg

"The reality is that there is no shortage of innovations pioneered by women - not least the handheld syringe (Letitia Geer), gas central heating (Alice Parker), residential solar heating (Dr Maria Telkes), Kevlar (Stephanie Kwolek), and even the foundations for wi-fi (Hedy Lamarr).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Finding Connection Through Volunteerism at NetSuite

Oct 20, 2016 6:25 PM ET

NetSuite's Volunteer Time Off policy gives all employees 16 hours of paid time to volunteer in their local communities. In this post, one NetSuite employee shares how volunteerism has helped him forge connections with colleagues and give back to his community.

Environment

Getting Back on the Landfill-Free List

Oct 20, 2016 5:30 PM ET

General Motors’ expectations for a landfill-free facility are structured and strict, with sites removed from the list if even a small load goes into the ground. When that happens, both the local teams and global waste experts collaborate to find solutions.

Innovation & Technology

Q&A with Devin Thorpe, Founder of Your Mark on the World Center

Oct 20, 2016 5:20 PM ET

Devin Thorpe was a finance guy until he realized life wasn’t all about the money. As a new-media journalist and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, Devin has established himself as a champion of social good.

Innovation & Technology

More Cybersecurity Awareness may Lead to Lower Contract Spending

Oct 20, 2016 5:20 PM ET

Welcome to Bloomberg Government’s Analyst Picks, our daily briefing of top stories affecting the federal market. Bloomberg Government clients have access to Washington’s best government contracting data and analysis.

Responsible Production & Consumption

World Focus on Ethical Sourcing Turns to California as Leaders Gather

Oct 20, 2016 4:35 PM ET

The World focus on ethical sourcing of materials will shift to California next month when the Conflict-Free Smelter Initiative (CFSI) holds its annual meeting in Santa Clara.

Events, Media & Communications

Washington Diversity Council Highlights Leadership Excellence at 2016 Washington Diversity & Leadership Conference

Oct 20, 2016 4:30 PM ET

The Washington Diversity Council will be hosting the 2016 Washington Diversity and Leadership Conference on November 17, 2016 at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3S Awards 2016 Call for Applications

Oct 20, 2016 3:30 PM ET

The 2016 GSC 3S Awards is the global benchmark for excellence in sustainable and socially responsible practices in global sourcing and supply. The 3S Awards is an international awards program now accepting applications and nominations!

Green Infrastructure

Seattle: First City in the U.S to Incentivize Living Buildings with Pilot Program

Oct 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

On October 7, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed legislation to continue the Living Building Pilot Program until 2025. The updated Living Building program legislation expands on a pilot program started in 2009 and increases the number of buildings that can participate to twenty. There are new provisions and adjustments in the legislation that align better with city and state laws, as well as streamline building codes to incentivize developers on adopting regenerative building practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Green Business: Utah Companies That Are Walking the Walk When it Comes to Sustainable Business

Oct 20, 2016 2:55 PM ET

Utah Business has announced the winners of its Green Business Awards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Chamber Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seek Nominations to Recognize Healthy Communities and Businesses

Oct 20, 2016 1:30 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today opened the nomination process for the Health Means Business Healthy10 Awards. The inaugural awards program will honor ten businesses or partnerships that work to improve community wellness through greater economic opportunity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

1,000 Goddesses Gather on the National Mall in D.C. to Heal the Planet, 10/22

Oct 20, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Just weeks before the election, 1000 Goddesses will gather this Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Washington, D.C. for a visionary wisdom and compassion gathering to transcend the politics of fear, greed and separation. This free event will take place on the National Mall at Constitution Gardens, just West of the Washington Monument from 11 am to 5:30 pm.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Gets a Plug

Oct 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

As the brand’s first production vehicle to feature a fuel-cell system when it comes onto the market next year, the Mercedes GLC F-CELL will connect – in a world first – two environmentally responsible technologies associated with the drive system via an electrical cable.

Responsible Production & Consumption

BJ's Wholesale Club Surpasses 50 Million Pounds of Food Donated in Local Communities

Oct 20, 2016 11:40 AM ET

BJ's Wholesale Club announced that it has donated more than 50 million pounds of food through its BJ's Feeding Communities Program®. BJ's has contributed items to 45 food banks including fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, baked goods and dairy items.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2017 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships Now Open

Oct 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation recently recognized Ian McKenna, also known as The Giving Gardener, age 12, from Austin, TX for driving awareness and being a catalyst for eliminating hunger in his community.

Environment

AIDAsol Departs from Hamburg for the Canaries

Oct 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Docking for the 24th time in Hamburg, AIDAsol ended this year’s cruise season in the Hanseatic City on October 19, 2016. At 8:00 a.m. the cruise ship docked for the last time in 2016 at the HafenCity West cruise terminal.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

15 U.S. Companies are “Newcomers” to Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace Survey

Oct 20, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s annual Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace list recognizes U.S. companies that support families growing through adoption. The annual survey is judged first on financial assistance and second on paid time off given to employees after they adopt. While not all companies that applied make the list, we appreciate all organizations that offer adoption benefits and support families.

Education

U of T Sustainability Student Visits Vietnam to Discuss Communities in Need

Oct 20, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Hosts 2nd Annual Special Olympics Texas Family Night

Oct 20, 2016 10:30 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation provided athletes with developmental disabilities and their families an opportunity to bond by hosting the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Texas Family Night at the CITGO Miracle League Field. The event, much of which was staffed by volunteers from the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery, featured a magic show, dance party and face painting, among other festivities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Philadelphia Revitalization Efforts

Oct 20, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making an Impact Around the Globe: Rhode Island – Mentoring Students Toward Success in Science

Oct 20, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Amgen Rhode Island partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State to launch the first site-based mentoring program in Rhode Island.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $9.6 Million to Ninth Permanent Supportive Housing Development in Cleveland

Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 18, 2016) — KeyBank’s Community Development Lending & Investing group (CDLI) announced it will provide $9.6 million in the form of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity to help finance Emerald Alliance IX in Cleveland, OH. Upon completion, the project will be renamed Inez Killingsworth Place and offer 66 units of permanent supportive housing plus supportive services to chronically homeless individuals making less than 30, 50 or 60 percent of the area median income.

Emerald Alliance IX is the ninth permanent supportive housing effort co-developed under the Cuyahoga County Housing First Initiative by the Cleveland Housing Network (CHN)and Emerald Development and Economic Network (EDEN).