ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

KeyBank Provides $13.8 MM to Affordable Housing Development in Oregon During Housing America Month

Oct 22, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Today, KeyBank announced it will provide $13.8 million to support the development of Bascom Village Phase I, a 53-unit affordable housing complex sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVDP) in Eugene, Oregon. The loan will support underserved families working to get ahead in a volatile labor market, and highlights the importance of quality housing options during Housing America Month this October.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Truth or Myth: How Much Do You Really Know About Children in Poverty?

Oct 22, 2015 9:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Grants, Matches, Impact!

Oct 21, 2015 8:50 PM ET

In the ramp-up to the Fall giving season, one way that progressive CSR teams are creating more impact in their employee programs is by using their grant budgets. Here’s how...

Research, Reports & Publications

It Pays to Volunteer When You Work for MGM Resorts International

Oct 21, 2015 8:00 PM ET

In 2014, MGM Resorts employees logged 172,316 volunteer hours – the equivalent of 4,307 full-time jobs - with 850 agencies. Our employees volunteered throughout their communities in a variety of ways, including feeding the homeless in shelters, packing lunches at Ronald McDonald House and helping The Animal Foundation with pet adoptions.

Education

Our Country Is Not Producing Enough College Graduates - 16 Million Too Few by 2025

Oct 21, 2015 6:45 PM ET

America’s future depends on our ability to train future generations to fill necessary workforce positions, and to continue innovating so that American businesses can meet new challenges and open new sectors. Yet, our country is not producing enough college graduates to meet the growing demand – 16 million too few by 2025, according to the Kresge Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sanofi Drives Diversity While Donating $100,000 to Critical New Jersey Non-Profit Organizations

Oct 21, 2015 6:35 PM ET

Tonight during the inaugural Sanofi in Our Communities, Celebrating Diversity (SOCCD) event, The Sanofi Foundation for North America donated $100,000 to non-profit organizations serving New Jersey communities. The event highlighted the immense diversity and talents within Sanofi’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and recognized the value of this diversity. Sanofi is an integrated global healthcare leader that discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs.

Education

Amgen Foundation Announces New Grant to Bring Hands-on Labs to Thousands of Rhode Island High School Students

Oct 21, 2015 6:15 PM ET

The Amgen Foundation will invest more than $4 million to strengthen the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) program across the United States, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and Ireland over the next two years.

Education

Amgen Foundation Announces New $4 Million Commitment to Bring Hands-On Biotechnology Labs to Secondary School Students

Oct 21, 2015 6:00 PM ET

The Amgen Foundation announced today that it will invest more than $4 million to support and strengthen the Amgen Biotech Experience program across the United States, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and Ireland.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why This Comcast VP Gives to United Way

Oct 21, 2015 5:35 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Major U.S. Companies Join White House Climate Action Pledge

Oct 21, 2015 5:30 PM ET

As key international climate negotiations near, 81 additional companies joined the White House-led American Business Act on Climate Pledge. Companies making the pledge have set significant greenhouse gas reduction and renewable energy sourcing goals for 2020 and beyond, and are focusing on increasing energy efficiency, boosting low-carbon investing and making sustainability more accessible to low-income Americans.

Environment

68 Major Companies Join Climate Action Pledge

Oct 21, 2015 5:15 PM ET

Environment

68 Major Companies Join Climate Action Pledge

Oct 21, 2015 5:15 PM ET

Environment

68 Major Companies Join Climate Action Pledge

Oct 21, 2015 5:15 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Designers Gear Up to Transform Fashion Industry

Oct 21, 2015 5:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Involved in the Oil Industry? How Well Do You Know Your Risk of Corruption?

Oct 21, 2015 4:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Champions of Equality – Bloomberg Celebrates Executives Named to the 2015 Top LGBT and Ally Executives Lists

Oct 21, 2015 4:30 PM ET

Environment

Canary in the Coalmine

Oct 21, 2015 4:25 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: 2015 Cone Communications Millennial CSR Study

Oct 21, 2015 4:15 PM ET

The 2015 Cone Communications Millennial CSR Study gives an inside look into the unique attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of different Millennial segments when it comes to engaging with companies around social and environmental issues.

Events, Media & Communications

Pro Bono for the Global Goals – An Upcoming Twitter Chat with IBM, SAP, Deloitte, and Impact 2030

Oct 21, 2015 2:30 PM ET

In honor of Pro Bono Week 2015, PYXERA Global and A Billion+ Change are partnering to host a LIVE 30-minute Twitter Chat, Pro Bono for The Global Goals, on Thursday, October 29th at 11 a.m., EST.

Research, Reports & Publications

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Publishes 2015 Citizenship Report

Oct 21, 2015 1:00 PM ET

This week Microsoft published its 2015 Citizenship Report, which covers the company’s commitments to ethical business conduct and governance, its people, empowering communities, human rights, responsible sourcing and manufacturing, and environmental sustainability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Media Alert: UnitedHealthcare and Boys & Girls Clubs of King County to Celebrate Support of Fitness and Nutrition Programs

Oct 21, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Family Receives New Home with Special Help

Oct 21, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

2015 Citizenship Report Shows how Microsoft is Making a Difference

Oct 21, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Energy

Green-e Launches New Green-e Federal Renewable Energy Certification Option

Oct 21, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Center for Resource Solutions today announced the launch of a new Green-e® certification option designed for energy sellers that contract with government agencies and departments interested in renewable energy supply. Green-e Energy certified Federal products will meet requirements established in Executive Order 13693, issued by the President in March.

Research, Reports & Publications

Green Bond Issuers Appear to Have Higher Than Average Perceived Sustainability Performance

Oct 21, 2015 11:20 AM ET

Green Bond Issuers Appear to Have Higher Than Average Perceived Sustainability Performance, new research from Bahar Gidwani, Co-founder and CEO of CSRHub. Complimentary download of research report in pdf available.