ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

The Secret Work of Pets? A New Movie Has Us Wondering Whether to Bring Pets to the Office

Jul 18, 2016 11:45 AM ET

The new animated film The Secret Life of Pets topped the box office for a second straight weekend with total earnings over $250 million globally and breaking box office records. The animated film follows New York City pets who wonder what their owners do all day at this mysterious place called “work.”

Green Infrastructure

​Australia A​nnounces P​lans ​for ​Commercial​ Building D​isclosure P​rogram E​xtension

Jul 18, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Top Story: Investors Should Drive Sustainability, SEC's White Says

Jul 18, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Virgin Atlantic Partners With Employees on Sustainability, Gets Results

Jul 18, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Companies have come up with all sorts of amazing innovations to reduce environmental impacts -- from dissolvable labels and bricks in toilets to packaging mimicking an armadillo. Yet sometimes, the solution is much simpler. Companies are learning that oftentimes the best way to reduce environmental impacts is to just ask employees to play a part.

Environment

Avista Creates Online River Recreation Map

Jul 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Avista Utilities, an energy company located in Spokane, WA, just made it easier to plan for fun on and around the water this summer with new digital river recreation maps for segments of the Spokane River and the Clark Fork River. In addition to generating clean, renewable power from these scenic waterways, Avista maintains picnic, boating, camping and other recreational areas for all generations to enjoy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#WomensMotorcycleMonth: Cox Automotive's Janet Barnard Supports Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Jul 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Finding Forever Families for Children in Foster Care

Jul 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Scott came into the foster care system when he was six years old and remained in foster care for 10 years. During that time he had seven placements and fell behind in school. His Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter saw his potential and his special story and knew she could find the right family

Events, Media & Communications

How Sustainability Programs Drive Resilience, Reduce Risk and Shape Supplier Relationships

Jul 18, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC UK M​akes a D​ifference at S​unemployment R​oadshow

Jul 18, 2016 10:10 AM ET

KFC UK added hope to more than 70 people at the 2016 Sunemployment Roadshow, a job fair campaign from one of the UK’s biggest newspapers created to place long-term unemployed people into jobs. The UK team has supported the roadshow for five years running and participated in the 2016 campaign’s three job fairs.

Events, Media & Communications

Republic Services Kicks Off "Music Mania Mondays" in Niagara, New York

Jul 18, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Republic Services took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony in June to kick off the Town of Niagara New York “Music Mania Mondays.” This stage is used throughout the summer for all twelve events of the summer concert series, including the recent 4th of July at the Memorial Community Park.

Events, Media & Communications

How to Develop a Company Plan for Carbon Neutrality

Jul 18, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with SCS Global Services (SCS) to help companies work carbon neutrality into their climate action plans. This free webinar series will take an in-depth look at how to develop a great climate action plan for your company and reach carbon neutrality, and how you can work with the Arbor Day Foundation and SCS to get there.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Simple Ingredients: Designing a Recipe

Jul 18, 2016 9:40 AM ET

Hershey’s transition to simple ingredients is anything but simple — so who better to explain some of the complexities than Jim St. John?

Environment

HP and World Wildlife Fund Partner to Achieve Zero Deforestation by 2020 Goal

Jul 18, 2016 9:05 AM ET

HP's goals as a new company include achieving zero deforestation caused by paper-based products and packaging in our supply chain. We are proud to team up with World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) to work toward our new deforestation goal.

Innovation & Technology

New Anti-Waste Lining Prevents Soapy Liquids from Sticking to Plastic Packaging

Jul 18, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Have you ever gotten frustrated over how much toothpaste is thrown away with the crumpled tube? Or how much shampoo is trapped inside a bottle that is all but finished? These may not be life’s most pressing questions, but it would be nice to get the full content of those containers we need for our personal hygiene.

Research, Reports & Publications

CA Technologies Achieves Ambitious Carbon Reduction Goal Four Years Ahead of Schedule

Jul 18, 2016 9:00 AM ET

CA Technologies latest Sustainability Report marks a continued evolution of corporate social impact, from environmental stewardship to broader societal change. The report outlines how CA Technologies Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts are linked to their business, positively benefiting customers, employees and communities around the world.

Education

'He Named Me Malala' Earns Five Emmy Nominations, 21CF Backs Girls Education Through Malala Fund

Jul 18, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Of 21st Century Fox's combined 103 nominations for the 68th Emmy Awards, five belong to He Named Me Malala, the powerful documentary from Fox Searchlight and National Geographic chronicling the life of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai. In February, the National Geographic Channel aired the global broadcast premiere of the film commercial-free and ran a social media campaign with 21CF to raise funds for Malala's work to ensure young women and girls have access to quality secondary education. 21CF and its employees donated more than $125,000 to Malala Fund to provide education for Syrian refugee girls living in Jordan and Lebanon.

Energy

Hornsdale Wind Farm

Jul 18, 2016 7:20 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

7 Tips: M&S, GSK, Ericsson and Pearsons on The SDGs and Reporting

Jul 18, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Ethical Corporation have just released their latest piece of complimentary analysis on how to integrate the sustainable development goals into your sustainability reporting and strategy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

SECURE THE FUTURE Hosting Teens at AIDS 2016

Jul 18, 2016 3:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

HEINEKEN USA's 2015 Sustainability Report

Jul 18, 2016 12:00 AM ET

HEINEKEN USA is turning the traditional sustainability report on its head by inviting you to immerse yourself in a first-of-its-kind digital experience. Visit http://heinekenusa.com/brewing-better-world/ to get started and donate to the Closed Loop Foundation.

Energy

Moving Community Solar Forward in Massachusetts

Jul 17, 2016 12:55 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Teens Sharing Their Stories at AIDS 2016

Jul 17, 2016 3:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Disneyland Resort Announces Happiest Class on Earth Program, Offers All Sixth-Grade Students in Anaheim Theme Park Tickets for Good Deeds

Jul 15, 2016 6:55 PM ET

This morning, the Disneyland Resort announced exciting news for about 5,000 sixth-grade students in Anaheim, as part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. For the next 10 years, every sixth-grade student in Anaheim elementary schools will have the opportunity to receive a Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket after completing a project that enriches their school or community!

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hershey Company Recognized for Fostering an Open and Inclusive Environment for Its Employees

Jul 15, 2016 6:15 PM ET

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) was recognized recently with multiple accolades from DiversityInc, and the National Organization on Disability for its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Environment

Lyft and GM’s Express Drive Expands to Colorado and California

Jul 15, 2016 4:55 PM ET

Lyft and General Motors today announced the expansion of their Express Drive short-term vehicle access program to California and Colorado, including the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.