ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Supply Chain Slavery Is Quickly Becoming An Issue That All Companies Need To Tackle

Sep 28, 2015 3:40 PM ET

Is human trafficking and modern day slavery becoming an increasing issue within supply chains? We are seeing it more in the media that larger corporations, that typically have vastly larger supply chains, are finding issues with human trafficking and slavery. Companies handle compliance related issues, such as conflict minerals and corruption, within their supply chains, and have to be aware if any issue arises. Those same supply chains that have the potential risk also carry with it the possibility of slavery and human trafficking.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm Credit Devotes Resources to Young Farmers, Beginning Farmers and Small Farms

Sep 28, 2015 3:10 PM ET

Farm Credit’s mission is to support rural communities and agriculture with dependable, consistent access to credit, today and tomorrow. That includes providing support for the next generation of farmers – the young farmers, beginning farmers and small farms across the nation. According to the most recent Ag Census, of the nation’s 3.2 million farmers, 22 percent are beginning farmers, defined as having been in operation for fewer than ten years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tyreke Evans & VSP Vision Care Provide Eye Exams and Glasses to Community of Chester, Pa., for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Sep 28, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

TUI Group Launches New ‘Better Holidays, Better World’ Sustainability Strategy

Sep 28, 2015 3:00 PM ET

TUI Group, the world’s number one tourism business, has launched its new sustainability strategy, ‘Better Holidays, Better World’. The ambitious 2020 strategy is built around three core pillars to help shape the future of sustainable tourism and continue to lead the tourism industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Legg Mason Supports Bottom Line College Students via Unique “Dorm Registry” Collection Drive

Sep 28, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Legg Mason is pleased to announce its success with the Bottom Line “Dorm Registry” Collection Drive, a fundraising initiative that took place this past summer, for the third consecutive year, in New York.

Environment

One Million Pandas Urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Protect Elephants from Slaughter

Sep 28, 2015 2:30 PM ET

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today that more than one million Americans signed the organization's public comment petition in support of a new proposed rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to prevent illegal African elephant ivory from being imported and sold in the United States. This news comes at the heels of the joint statement made by the Chinese and U.S. governments on Friday signaling their commitment to close their ivory markets and curb illegal ivory trade.

Education

Subaru Partners with Google Expeditions to Help Excite, Educate and Engage Students Around the Globe

Sep 28, 2015 2:05 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Video: Bloomberg's Data for Good Exchange 2015

Sep 28, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

New Report: Rise of the Real-Time Traveler

Sep 28, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Today, AT&T and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America released a report investigating trends in mobility that are shaping the future of transportation in a more connected world.

At AT&T, we’ve been working with auto manufacturers for years to help improve vehicle safety and performance by integrating wireless connectivity. These efforts have resulted in exciting next-generation voice solutions, enhanced diagnostics and maintenance capabilities, on-board infotainment and more. Still, we recognize that larger trends are fundamentally changing how people get from Point A to Point B. As part of our ongoing commitment to create a more mobilized world, we want to understand these trends and maximize the opportunities they create.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Solutions for the e-Commerce Era

Sep 28, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Today, 30 percent of global online sales are made through mobile devices and by 2017, 60 percent of U.S. retail sales will involve the Internet. Everything is “on demand” and people are using mobile devices to get what they want, when they want it, where they want it. But there are unintended consequences of everything being on demand.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg LP Partner Climate Bonds Initiative Announces New Advisory Team

Sep 28, 2015 11:45 AM ET

The idea of green bonds or climate bonds is in fact quite simple: issue a bond and earmark the proceeds to green assets and investments. Make sure you’re transparent about what you’re doing and report back. Bingo. Sit back and bask in the glow of new investors, happier existing investors and burnished reputation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Cone Research Reveals Millennials More Engaged in CSR, But That’s Not All

Sep 28, 2015 11:35 AM ET

As business leaders from across the globe convene in New York at Climate Week, the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit and Clinton Global Initiative to solve some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental issues, many look to the Millennial generation as the nation’s growing influencers and social champions. And although Millennials are universally more engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, that’s not nearly the end of the story.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Reaches $5 Million Fundraising Goal for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Two Years Ahead of Schedule; Commits to Raising Another $10 Million Over Next Five Years

Sep 28, 2015 11:35 AM ET

Environment

LIVESTREAM: Jan Rabe, Sustainability Director, Siemens AG, at Climate Week Event Re-envisioning Our Future

Sep 28, 2015 11:30 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

SustainabilityHQ Highlights | Are Consumer Companies Serious About What They Say in Their Sustainability Reports? (September 24, 2015)

Sep 28, 2015 11:30 AM ET

Forbes’ contributor Christopher Meyer seeks to ask and answer this question in our Top Story selection this week. He explores the actions and statements about responsibility to society that leading consumer marketers make. Is the commitment and action “for real,” or part of the effort to differentiate [a company] from its consumer market peers via smart PR?

Environment

Honda Announces Green Path Initiative to Reduce Life-Cycle Environmental Impact

Sep 28, 2015 11:25 AM ET

Signs of Honda’s commitment to protecting the environment are as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. Honda makes every effort to find the best path to reduce the environmental impact of all of its products — from initial design to final production.

Health & Healthcare

Nestlé, AC Immune Team To Combat Alzheimer's

Sep 28, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Cook for the Cure®

Sep 28, 2015 10:25 AM ET

October 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Cook for the Cure®, a partnership between KitchenAid and Susan G. Komen®, is offering a number of ways for cooks and foodies to help support the fight against breast cancer.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Better Way for Life: Sealed Air Releases 2014 Sustainability Report

Sep 28, 2015 10:00 AM ET

At Sealed Air, sustainability is a business imperative and a business driver. It is critical to the long-term success of our company to consider the full life cycle of each and every innovation we create and sell.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CBS Launches “Volunteering With the Stars” Initiative as Part of New “Viewers to Volunteers” App

Sep 28, 2015 10:00 AM ET

CBS EcoMedia today announced the launch of the “Volunteering With The Stars” (VWTS) program as part of the new “Viewers To Volunteers” (V2V) app. This bold new digital initiative is designed to connect viewers to their favorite stars and some of the country’s leading nonprofits in the shared experience of giving back.

Events, Media & Communications

SXSW Eco Announces Final Keynote and Full Conference Lineup

Sep 28, 2015 9:45 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Major U.S. Banks Call for Leadership in Addressing Climate Change

Sep 28, 2015 9:30 AM ET

Six major U.S. banks – Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo – have issued a joint statement calling for cooperation among governments in reaching a global climate agreement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

T. Rowe Price Invests in Baltimore with Financial Education

Sep 28, 2015 9:00 AM ET

To have the biggest impact companies need to invest in the communities in which they operate. T. Rowe Price believes Baltimore is worth the investment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Allstate Achieves Key Long-Term Social Impact and Sustainability Goals

Sep 28, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Allstate achieves key long-term social impact and sustainability goals.

Environment

Addressing Climate Change: Cities Lead The Way

Sep 28, 2015 7:10 AM ET

​Climate change has no borders. It affects every region, every country and every community on the planet. So, how do we gather the will needed to address global climate change? The answer may be more local than you think.