ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Wireless Reach and the Sustainable Development Goals: Lessons Learned in Nairobi

Oct 4, 2016 11:05 AM ET

I must confess: while I’ve always been excited by technological innovations that transform people’s lives, like the Vodafone m-pesa mobile money service that many Kenyans now use instead of cash to pay for groceries, car fuel, even health clinic fees, I hadn’t given much thought to how information and communications technology (ICT) can also revolutionize how work is completed in international development to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Green Infrastructure

Whirlpool Corporation and KB Home Reveal Greenbuild KB Home ProjeKt at 2016 Expo

Oct 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Leading appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation and KB Home, one of the country’s largest homebuilders, will debut the latest product of their 20-year relationship at Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles Oct. 5-6.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Earns Two Honors for Shared Value and Supply Chain Excellence

Oct 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

On Sept. 30 in New Delhi, Abbott received the 2016 Porter Prize for Creating Shared Value, which recognizes companies for advancing the competitiveness of their business and the health of the communities around it. The same evening in London, Abbott was Highly Commended for Best Supplier Engagement in advancing value chain sustainability at the 2016 Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards. These awards recognize Abbott’s approach and results in creating opportunity for dairy farmers in India.

Education

G&A Institute Launches Online Training Platform "Sustainability Training HQ" With First Course Offering Certification in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Strategies

Oct 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mission-Ready Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Vehicle Breaks Cover at U.S. Army Show

Oct 4, 2016 10:50 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Recognized by EPA with SmartWay Excellence Award

Oct 4, 2016 10:45 AM ET

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented UPS® (NYSE:UPS) with the SmartWay Excellence award which recognizes outstanding environmental performance and leadership.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ImpactSpace and CSRHub bring environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Ratings to Impact Investments

Oct 4, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Don't Let EHS Be a Barrier to International Expansion

Oct 4, 2016 10:20 AM ET

Corporate EHS leaders are challenged with establishing EHS programs, dealing with language and cultural issues, and understanding regulatory requirements and the cultural nuances of doing business in the host country. While the marketing and sales functions of the company may have parallels in each country, EHS expectations, practices, and cultural norms can, and often do, differ greatly. When these differences are not fully understood and planned for, unexpected, time consuming and costly issues may arise.

Education

McNeese Professor and E.K. Key Elementary Teacher Travel the Seas as Part of CITGO STEM Initiative & Ocean Exploration Trust

Oct 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Two local educators recently were chosen to participate in ocean voyages aboard the E/V Nautilus as part of the CITGO and Ocean Exploration Trust’s initiative to inspire science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) based education.

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta: Get to Know Bark Technologies

Oct 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, selected 10 companies to participate in the program's 2016 class. Applications for the 10 coveted spots came from around the globe, including 69 countries and six continents.

Environment

Las Vegas Builds 35,000 Hygiene Kits with Clean the World at The Venetian

Oct 4, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) completed part of its worldwide volunteer effort last Saturday, October 1 to build 100,000 hygiene kits this year for social enterprise Clean the World to help improve the health and well-being of populations in need.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ask Not What Your Company Can Do For You

Oct 4, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Private-sector pro bono service has become a defining characteristic of effective strategies for leadership & skills development, and retention of top talent. A leader in this space, IBM's Corporate Service Corps recently partnered with the Peace Corps on critical projects in sub-Saharan Africa. In USA Today, Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet and IBM Foundation President Stanley Litow share their perspective on the values and rewards of global service.

Innovation & Technology

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Van

Oct 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Vision Van features a fully automated cargo space, integrated drones for autonomous air deliveries and a state-of-the-art joystick control. Powered by a 75 kW electric drive system with a range of up to 270 km, deliveries with the Vision Van are locally emission-free. The electric drive system additionally guarantees that it will remain possible to operate the Vision Van in inner-city zones where the introduction of bans on vehicles with internal combustion engines is planned.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Innovation by Design: Bloomberg Tech Hub San Francisco

Oct 4, 2016 7:35 AM ET

Located in San Francisco’s famous Pac Bell Building, the new Bloomberg Tech Hub aims to be a nexus between Bloomberg and Silicon Valley without looking like a high-tech cliché.

Environment

Nat Geo Announces Earth Week, Premieres New Season of 'years of Living Dangerously,' Unveils 'Before the Flood' Trailer

Oct 3, 2016 8:00 PM ET

At Climate Week NYC 2016, National Geographic announced its first ever Earth Week, a week of programming dedicated to climate change that will launch ahead of the U.S. presidential election this fall. Nat Geo also premiered the second season of climate change series "Years of Living Dangerously" and unveiled the trailer for Leonardo DiCaprio's critically acclaimed documentary "Before the Flood."

Events, Media & Communications

This Week Only! Get $50 Off Your VM Summit 16 Ticket

Oct 3, 2016 6:45 PM ET

On October 1, 2016, registration rates for VM Summit 16 went up. However, we don’t want price to deter you from attending this one-of-a-kind event. That’s why, for this week only (10/2/16 — 10/8/16), we’re offering a special $50 off discount on ticket prices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building CSR into the Culture of Your Company Pays Dividends

Oct 3, 2016 4:10 PM ET

Seventy nine percent of today's graduates consider a company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments when deciding where to work, according to a recent Cone Communications study.

Events, Media & Communications

Domtar Sponsors FSC Friday 2016

Oct 3, 2016 3:30 PM ET

On September 30th, 2016, Domtar sponsored FSC Friday, the annual event designed by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) to raise awareness about responsible forest management.

Research, Reports & Publications

Latest NAEM Benchmark Finds One-third of Companies Combine EHS with Sustainability at the Corporate Level

Oct 3, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Designing the optimal environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability organization is a complicated equation, but according to a new report by the National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM), about a third of responding companies combine these functions at the corporate level.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Became a Techie: Hugo Romero

Oct 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

“If you’re going to be in this field, you always need to want to make the world better.” — Hugo Romero

Research, Reports & Publications

Latest NAEM Benchmark Finds One-third of Companies Combine EHS with Sustainability at the Corporate Level

Oct 3, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Environment

How Companies Can Protect the Nation’s Pollinators

Oct 3, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Pollinators – bees, bats, butterflies and more – may be small in size, but they have a huge impact on our lives. Scientists estimate one out of every three bites of food we eat exist because of them. Without pollinators, our diets would be limited. Companies, however, can play a role in protecting them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Republic Services: Implementing Advances in Fleet Automation and Standardizing Truck Care

Oct 3, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Republic Services exercises the utmost responsibility in their operations, including their expansive fleet. As the operator of the 8th largest vocational fleet in the country, Republic operates almost 16,000 recycling and waste collection vehicles that support 340 collection operations in 39 states and Puerto Rico.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Sustainability Goals

Oct 3, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Energy

Spokane’s Urbanova Set to Drive Innovation and Economic Development for Cities of the Future

Oct 3, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Recently, Avista along with partners Itron, Inc., City of Spokane, McKinstry, WSU Spokane and the University District Development Association, announced Urbanova.