ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

All Star Code: Enabling Tech for Good

Jul 20, 2016 4:35 PM ET

In 2015, AT&T sponsored 7 young men of color for All Star Code’s 2015 Summer Intensive program. Since the end of the program, our AT&T scholars have continued to develop their computer science and coding skills and grow into remarkable leaders. Below is an update from one of these scholars, Kwaku Kessey-Ankomah Jr. Check out this update from John Abreu. We are proud to support All Star Code and the amazing young men they serve with additional support in 2016.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser

Jul 20, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rebuilding Together Receives $781,697 National AmeriCorps Grant

Jul 20, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Rebuilding Together has received a $781,697 AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support 87 AmeriCorps members.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Manheim Pennsylvania Hosts Teen Driving Safety Program July 23-24

Jul 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

As part of its commitment to support local community efforts, Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction will once again host Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe (B.R.A.K.E.S.), a safe driving course geared toward teens, on July 23 and 24. Two four-hour sessions featuring hands-on defensive driving education for nearly 160 teens throughout Lancaster County will be offered each day from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Budding Companies Bloom with JetBlue's BlueBud Business Mentoring Program

Jul 20, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

U.S. Chamber Foundation Partners with Tyco to Develop Tools for Small Business Safety, Security

Jul 20, 2016 2:30 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Tyco Cares Foundation today announced a partnership to create and distribute online resources designed to educate small business owners and chambers of commerce on steps they can take to ensure a safe, crime-free work environment.

Innovation & Technology

Meet the AT&T Aspire Accelerator 2016 Class

Jul 20, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Time sure flies when you are having fun! It’s hard to believe that we are half way through the 2016 AT&T Aspire Accelerator and already it’s such an incredible experience. From our kick off in San Francisco in May to the ISTE conference in June, the 2016 class is making serious progress growing their organizations to maximize impact and is developing impactful relationships along the way. I can’t wait for our next in-person convening at the GSV Pioneer Summit in September. In the meantime, check out the video below to learn more about our program and the 2016 class.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Passion and Clarity Make for This Successful Long-Running Partnership Between Hope Connections and RDB Running

Jul 20, 2016 12:45 PM ET

For eight years, Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) has been partnering with RDB Running, creators of unique running events. Founded by Bob Fleshner, one of Hope Connections’ founding board members, RDB Running selected Hope Connections to be the beneficiary of its first event, the American Odyssey Relay (AOR).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Conflict Minerals SEC Filings Benchmarking Insights Released

Jul 20, 2016 12:35 PM ET

On May 31, 2016, over 1200 companies filed conflict mineral reports (CMRs) in accordance with Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 (Conflict Minerals Rule.) Source Intelligence analysts mined and aggregated data points from the filings to provide key benchmarks and insights for companies to utilize in the next reporting cycle.

Education

6 Steps to Becoming a Credible Sustainability/CSR Professional

Jul 20, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Receives Anaheim Beautiful Unsung Hero Award

Jul 20, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Republic Services’ Anaheim, CA division was honored by Anaheim Beautiful (AB) with the Unsung Hero Award. Republic’s Community Relations Manager Brenda McGuire and Recycling Coordinator Lisa Robles accepted the award on behalf of all the drivers, mechanics and staff at the Anaheim Division.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Invested in: Marinus Analytics

Jul 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Led by Carnegie Mellon University alumna Emily Kennedy, start-up Marinus Analytics is focused on becoming a sustainable company with a huge social impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bryan Park Shop: Incubator for Innovation

Jul 20, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual on Embedding Responsible Investment

Jul 20, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Getting it right

To support our drive for best practice in responsible investment, we constantly monitor our compliance with our Responsible Investment Standard. We aim to be active and engaged investors: our South African asset manager has met our target of casting 100% of proxy votes, and we are making good progress across the rest of the Group. A proxy vote is where we vote on a company resolution at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on behalf of the people who have delegated that responsibility to us.

Education

A Star-Studded Lineup Comes Together to Inspire High School And College Students at a New Internship Program in NYC

Jul 20, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Samsung Electronics America is redesigning the summer internship. Bypassing work plans and coffee runs, the Mini-Internship is a shortcut to one of the key benefits of a traditional program – access to industry leaders. Hosted at Samsung 837, a digital playground in the heart of the Meatpacking District, the series will feature speakers like Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, Iron Chef David Burke and NBC’s Today show host Billy Bush.

Research, Reports & Publications

Costa Cruises Publishes “On Course for the Future”, the New Edition of its Sustainability Report

Jul 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Costa Cruises has presented the 10th edition of its Sustainability Report, entitled “Sea You Tomorrow – On course for the future”, highlighting the main sustainability results achieved by the company in 2015.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trends in Global Food Security 2016

Jul 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

The 2016 Global Food Security Index (http://dptn.ws/6053BtVDH) was relaunched on June 9, 2016 at a congressional briefing in Washington, DC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What is the Subaru Love Promise?

Jul 20, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Education

Northern Trust's Black Business Resource Council Host High School Students for a Career Day

Jul 20, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

3 Ways to Optimize Your EHS Data

Jul 20, 2016 10:50 AM ET

As consultants, we’re always looking to find the most efficient ways to understand our project site data and maximize our understanding of the conditions and processes in the subsurface. Understanding data begins with quality data management, but it's important to have a streamlined process for providing data in proprietary formats for mapping and visualization software.

Environment

Conveying Sustainability at Hawesville: Using Technology to Reduce GHG Emissions and Improve Safety

Jul 20, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Domtar’s Hawesville Mill has received national attention for its strong efforts in sustainability. The facility constructed a world-class chip conveyor that stretches from the Ohio River waterfront all the way to the mill’s gates. The technology moves wood chips from barges using the Mississippi River, Ohio River, and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, all the way across a mile-long (1.6 km) chip conveyor to mill staging areas.

Green Infrastructure

Let's Bring Living Buildings to Trinidad and Tobago

Jul 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta Received Applications from Around the Globe

Jul 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

As part of its commitment to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, Cox Enterprises is launching Techstars Atlanta, an accelerator program for technology startups. Techstars is a global entrepreneur ecosystem that boosts entrepreneurs' early stage business and product development efforts through focused education, mentorship and funding.

Events, Media & Communications

Charlotte Jones Anderson, Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, will be a Featured Speaker at 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

Jul 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The MGM Resorts Foundation is proud to announce Charlotte Jones Anderson as a keynote speaker at the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Hosted by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and the MGM Resorts Foundation, the 2016 conference will be held on August 8 & 9 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Meet the 2016 Global Compact Local SDG Pioneers

Jul 20, 2016 9:05 AM ET

To inspire business women and men around the world, the UN Global Compact recently announced ten Local SDG Pioneers. Selected from more than 600 nominees in 100 countries, the Pioneers programme shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs and changemakers who are demonstrating how business can unlock economic, social and environmental gains in their markets for the new SDG era.