ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM Student Corps Paints the Town – And More

Aug 19, 2015 12:10 PM ET

DETROIT, August 19, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Pontiac High School students returning to classes this week are being greeted by a new, massive “PHOENIX PRIDE” sign that represents more than the school’s mascot. Ten of their classmates helped refurbish several areas of Pontiac this summer as members of the GM Student Corps.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

This Teen Captures the Imagination of Homeless Kids With His Favorite Childhood Toy

Aug 19, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Grant Mercer. Read his story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or organization as a Point of Light.

Environment

Guayaki’s Sustainable Mission to Save the Rainforest Gets a Boost from NetSuite.org

Aug 19, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Take five college friends, a strong appreciation of yerba mate, a naturally caffeinated South American beverage, and a desire to make a difference in the world and you have the seeds for Guayaki, a natural products provider and a social enterprise.

Education

Empowering a New Generation of Women Leaders in Cambodia

Aug 19, 2015 12:00 PM ET

In 2004, I met a courageous young woman who changed my life. Her name was Veasna Chea. She was about thirty years old at the time and working with the UN Commission on Human Rights in Cambodia. Like many Cambodians of her generation, some of Veasna’s family members had been killed in the Khmer Rouge genocide of the 1970s, and she had grown up poor. But her mother was determined that her daughter receive an education.

Environment

Monetizing Nature Is a Fool’s Errand

Aug 19, 2015 11:55 AM ET

How will damage from the Gold King Mine spill of Silverton Colorado be valued? The lawsuits against the EPA for dislodging the toxic yellow sludge into the Animas River and beyond haven’t yet been filed, but injured parties are lining up.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Seabourn Legend Makes Special Delivery in Antigua

Aug 19, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Members of Seabourn Legend’s Entertainment Team went ashore in St. John’s, Antigua, earlier this month with a breakspecial delivery for the Antigua Public Library: nearly 150 gently used books.

Cruise Director Aaron Syfert and Assistant Cruise Directors Meredith Tyler and David Delarre delivered the novels and non-fiction titles to Port Agent Mark Azille, who helped arrange the donation.

Environment

TD Forests Helps Protect Critical Forest on Ontario's Northern Bruce Peninsula

Aug 19, 2015 11:00 AM ET

On Thursday, August 13, 2015, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) acquired 819 hectares (2,025 acres) of critical forest and wetland habitat in the heart of one of Canada's most significant natural areas – the Ontario Northern Bruce Peninsula. Crane River is an important area for rare and vulnerable species and includes pockets of remnant old growth pine trees. With help from TD Bank Group, through the TD Forests program, the new addition adds to the existing conservation lands in the area.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lighting Up Employee Wellbeing

Aug 19, 2015 10:55 AM ET

For a better, healthier and more sustainable world, it is important to understand that the type, pattern and quality of lighting in buildings is key.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Children Need a Good Digital Community to Become Good Digital Citizens

Aug 19, 2015 10:50 AM ET

When kids as young as five years-old receive their first mobile devices, who better to teach them how to use the technology responsibly than their parents? It’s just one of many parenting responsibilities, like teaching healthy eating habits, good study habits and good manners. But what happens when kids begin and continue their online journeys outside of their parents’ purview or homes? It’s not uncommon now for young school-aged children to be utilizing technology this way: using a math app in the classroom, watching a video on their grandparents’ iPad or playing a game on an Xbox at a friend’s house.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands Releases Program Details for Fifth Annual New Metrics Conference

Aug 19, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Sustainable Brands® recently announced the program and speaker line up for New Metrics ’15 scheduled for October 6-8 in Boston, MA. A gathering point for sustainability executives, corporate strategists and financial leaders from across the globe, this annual event focuses on the leading edge of corporate practices and performance indicators that quantify environmental and social impacts and tie them to financial value.

Education

Exploring Long-Term Solutions To Strengthen the Diversity and Support of the STEM Teacher Workforce

Aug 19, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Individuals with degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines have no shortage of job opportunities. However, the majority of STEM fields - including teaching - continue to be disproportionately comprised of individuals who are Caucasian and come from backgrounds with higher income levels.

Environment

Finalists Named for Central Florida’s Cox Conserves Heroes Program, Public Asked to Vote

Aug 19, 2015 10:00 AM ET

ORLANDO, Fla., August 19, 2015 /3BL Media/ — WFTV 9 Family Connection and The Trust for Public Land are recognizing volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing shared outdoor spaces. Cathy Brown, Chuck O’Neal and Jim Thomas have been selected as finalists for Central Florida’s inaugural Cox Conserves Heroes program, and the public is being asked to vote now through September 14. To vote, visit www.9family.com.

Environment

Sappi’s Jennifer Miller Talks Shop: Ensuring a Sustainable Future in the Papermaking Industry

Aug 19, 2015 9:30 AM ET

Jennifer Miller discussed highlights of 2014 performance and what Sappi North America is doing to insure a sustainable future across all four of its businesses in this Q&A.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Video: Is It Possible to Generate Superior Returns While taking ESG Practices Into Account?

Aug 19, 2015 9:30 AM ET

Old Mutual Investment Group Director of Investments, Hywel George, answers the question: "Is it possible to generate superior returns while taking ESG practices into account?"

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Responsible Stewardship of Native American Assets

Aug 19, 2015 9:05 AM ET

Responsible Stewardship of Native American Assets - How the Oneida Tribe honors today & tomorrow

by Susan White, a citizen of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin and Director of Oneida Trust and Enrollments

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Volunteering Matters – Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Building Our Future STEM Professionals!

Aug 19, 2015 9:00 AM ET

We can easily donate money or give hardware, but it’s the time that we give that really gets young people going. About five years ago what started as occasional volunteering at my son’s robotics after-school program has morphed into a full force nonprofit program that exposes middle and high school students to hands-on engineering and technology projects.

Health & Healthcare

Orgain & LIVESTRONG Foundation Launch #WeGainStrength, a Campaign to Celebrate the Power of Collective Strength

Aug 19, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Orgain, makers of doctor-developed, nutritional products, and the LIVESTRONG Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of #WeGainStrength. The partnership highlights the power of nutrition with a compelling consumer campaign that encourages people to share inspiring stories in an effort to bring strength to one another – especially to those impacted by cancer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Americans Seek Fair Trade Certified™ Produce; Imports Jump 26%

Aug 19, 2015 9:00 AM ET

In light of recent farm worker issues in Mexico, imports of Fair Trade Certified produce jump 26%.

Responsible Production & Consumption

World Reeling From Tianjin Explosion

Aug 19, 2015 7:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

The Role of Corporate Canada in Enabling Social Enterprise

Aug 18, 2015 6:45 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chris Young Assists with Operation Backpack in NYC

Aug 18, 2015 6:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

MetLife and Habitat for Humanity Build Big with Long Island family

Aug 18, 2015 4:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Interview with Katherine Smith, Executive Director, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship

Aug 18, 2015 4:25 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

The Start of SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Destination Clinical Study Wins Edison Awards’ Top Honor

Aug 18, 2015 3:20 PM ET

The Start of SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Destination Clinical Study Wins Edison Awards’ Top Honor

Environment

TWC Green Fleet Continues to Make Progress and Gain Attention

Aug 18, 2015 3:00 PM ET