ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

A One-Stop-Shop for Grants & Employee Engagement Isn’t What Corporate Philanthropy Needs

May 11, 2016 2:20 PM ET

There is an argument being made by many in the industry that corporate grants and employee engagement should be fully integrated and from one vendor.

Innovation & Technology

From Weapon of War to Beacon of Hope

May 11, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Roads were the biggest problem. So what if you could get around roads altogether?

The people at Zipline have backgrounds in building reliable robotics systems. They’ve seen first-hand how technology can make the impossible, possible. They knew there had to be a better way to deliver medical care to a region where lives depend on finding a better solution.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Overcoming the Housing Shortage for Mexico’s Poor Families Living in Rural Communities

May 11, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

How 5 Atlanta-based Companies are Leveraging Local Startups to Foster Innovation

May 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Five Atlanta-based companies are shrinking the gap between startup entrepreneurs and established businesses.

Environment

Xylem: Let's Solve Water

May 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

The demand for water will increase 5 times by 2050 but the amount of fresh drinkable water on Earth always stays the same. Xylem finds ways to efficiently save, protect and control water. It's what we do every day.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability Report Outlines GM’s Efforts to Strengthen Business, Communities through Mobility

May 11, 2016 12:45 PM ET

The 2015 Sustainability Report, Accelerating Ahead, uncovers how GM is sustainably moving the world through connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles.

Environment

3 Steps on the Path to More Sustainable Palm Oil

May 11, 2016 12:40 PM ET

Palm oil is a versatile ingredient, found in many household and food products, including from General Mills.

Events, Media & Communications

Laura Asiala of PYXERA Global Will Give a TEDx Talk in Traverse City, Michigan

May 11, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Listen, learn, link, and prepare to leave in order to be an effective leader and global citizen. Laura Asiala, Vice President of Client Relations and Public Affairs at PYXERA Global will give an inspirational TEDx talk May 11 in Traverse City, Michigan entitled The Five Habits of Effective Global Citizens, drawing on these five principles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Prudential’s Lata Reddy receives Salute to the Policy Makers Award from Executive Women of New Jersey

May 11, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Lata Reddy, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and president of The Prudential Foundation, was honored on Thursday, May 5 at the Executive Women of New Jersey’s “Salute to the Policy Makers” award dinner. The award recognized the contributions of 38 of the most accomplished and influential women leaders who live and/or work in New Jersey.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Reaffirms Commitment to Western New York with Grants of More Than $1.7 Million to Lift Low- to Moderate-Income Communities

May 11, 2016 11:30 AM ET

KeyBank today reaffirmed its commitment to helping communities thrive in Western New York with several major philanthropic announcements for Buffalo. KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Beth Mooney said today’s announcements are further examples of KeyBank’s investment in New York as part of the pending merger with First Niagara Financial Group.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Climbing the Mountain of Food Waste

May 11, 2016 11:00 AM ET

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

Research, Reports & Publications

At K-C Argentina, Sustainable Management is Based on Innovation, Quality and Service to Communities

May 11, 2016 10:30 AM ET

K-C Argentina has published its Sustainability Report which provides an overview of its economic, social and environmental performance from January to December 2015.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boise City Enjoys the Benefits of Investing in Safety and Compressed Natural Gas

May 11, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Republic Services of Idaho recently presented the City of Boise with a check for $117,000 to launch the City’s first electric vehicle fleet. During the presentation, David Bedford was also recognized as NWRA’s National Driver of the Year (Industrial LOB).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Seven Creative Ways to Convey the Value of EHS to Tech Execs

May 11, 2016 10:05 AM ET

More than one environment, health, and safety (EHS) manager – when frustrated about their tech companies' wavering focus on EHS – has warned executives that they might go to jail for insufficient attention to regulations. This "stick" approach may be needed on occasion, but today the strategic and creative "carrot" approaches to garnering full-company commitment to safe and responsible behaviors are winning out.

Health & Healthcare

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation Bring VGo Robots to Rush Children's Hospital

May 11, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation are partnering to advance children's health and education through technology with the placement of two VGo robots at Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Patients, staff and representatives from Astellas USA Foundation gathered at the facility today to officially unveil and celebrate the new technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paving the Way for Economic Development

May 11, 2016 9:20 AM ET

Sanofi Pasteur executive Phil Hosbach volunteers his time and expertise toward responsible economic development in the Poconos.

Diversity & Inclusion

10 Ways the Arts Can Enhance Your CSR Program

May 11, 2016 7:25 AM ET

Engaging employees through volunteerism and the arts is key to fostering a desirable work environment, increasing efficiency and morale, and doing good in the community as well as the company. You can bridge the employee engagement gap by using the arts as a vehicle for driving positive change in a company’s culture.

Here are 10 ways the arts can boost employee engagement throughout various facets of your company.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MGM Resorts International Employees Rally at the 2016 Las Vegas Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure

May 11, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Booz Allen Hamilton Named a Top Employer for Veterans

May 10, 2016 4:55 PM ET

Environment

British Columbia Salmon Farmers Make Significant Research Investment

May 10, 2016 4:30 PM ET

The BC Salmon Farmers Association is helping to bridge knowledge gaps on B.C.’s wild stocks and coastal environment by developing collaborations on seven research projects, with over 30 researchers from 10 organizations, providing almost $420,000 in funding.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Foundation | In Our Communities

May 10, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Rise, in Partnership with Barclays, is Inspiring the Next Generation of Women into Tech Roles

May 10, 2016 4:00 PM ET

A hackathon weekend aimed at challenging 50 young women to code and build groundbreaking apps has been hosted by Rise, in partnership with Barclays.

Education

The DSI Thesis App

May 10, 2016 3:50 PM ET

Download the new DSI Thesis app today, and see thesis projects past and present on important issues of our time including health, education, food security, democracy, sustainable fashion, and much more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NECO Presents the 30th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor

May 10, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey (Ret.), Former U.S. Army General Ann E. Dunwoody, Former Sandy Hook First-Grade Teacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, Ali Torre, Co-Founder of the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, TV Host Padma Lakshmi, Former NFL Player Mike Utley, Entertainer Tony Orlando, WPIX News Anchor Tamsen Fadal, WABC Meteorologist Bill Evans, Philanthropist Lorraine Thomas, And Ten Members of the U.S. Military Among the More than Ninety Honorees who received the 2016 Ellis Island Medals of Honor

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pizza Hut: The Pizza Company That Lives Life Unboxed

May 10, 2016 3:05 PM ET