ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Achieves CarbonNeutral® Company Certification

Jul 30, 2018 11:00 AM ET

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has achieved CarbonNeutral® Company Certification

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Deja Vu for Family Who Adopted from Foster Care

Jul 30, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Sometimes when a family opens their heart to a child in foster care, they realize there is still more love to give. That’s what happened to the Holbrooks!

Innovation & Technology

Amazon Asks Developers to Create Alexa Skills that Inspire Behavior Changes

Jul 30, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Smart speakers have become one of the hottest products in consumer technology with experts predicting that 56.3 million will be sold worldwide this year. Recently, Amazon, one of the largest smart speaker manufacturers, introduced Alexa Donations with Amazon Pay, which allows users to donate directly to charities through an Alexa skill, or voice activated capability. Now the iconic online marketplace is asking consumers to join in, using its assets to make a positive impact on the environment, local communities and the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking a Bite Out of Student Loan Debt

Jul 30, 2018 10:35 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Opening Rooms, Rides, and Hearts with Tech

Jul 30, 2018 10:05 AM ET

After you are evacuated from your home, where do you go? In September 2017, that question was on many minds as people in Florida tried to escape the path of Hurricane Irma. But for our affected employees, their co-workers had an answer.

Our teams in nearby Atlanta collaborated to create an internal digital listing of homes for rent for the Comcast NBCUniversal family. Those with living space to share could list their homes as options for their teammates in need.

These tech-driven solutions ensure that our employees can get the support they need in trying times. But more than that, the connections exemplify the deep personal bonds within Comcast NBCUniversal and the problem-solving spirit of our people.

Media & Communications

Renowned IoT and Technology Visionary Jim Hunter Joins Delos as Chief Technology Officer

Jul 30, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Jim Hunter to bring years of expertise in IoT and technology to Delos starting August 2018.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

INFOGRAPHIC | HPE Employees are Creating Local Impact on a Global Scale

Jul 30, 2018 9:25 AM ET

With over 181, 000 volunteer hours clocked and $20 million in social investments, our employees made a big impact in their local communities in 2017.

Innovation & Technology

Tapping Into Tech to Accelerate Digital Innovation

Jul 30, 2018 9:05 AM ET

Backed by a $100 million investment fund, we launched MetLife Digital Ventures in 2017 to accelerate MetLife’s transformation through direct investment in startups that can bring new innovations to MetLife’s customers. Direct investment allows MetLife to share our expertise with these startups and influence the products and capabilities they offer, provide opportunities to expand their businesses and generate returns on our investment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

David Attenborough Launches Wildlife Fund for Advertisers

Jul 30, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Sir David Attenborough has said large corporations should donate to wildlife protection schemes every time they feature animals in their adverts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo to Hire 20,000 Employees in the U.S. in Next 60 Days

Jul 30, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life and recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, announced today its plans to hire 20,000 employees in the U.S. in the next 60 days in preparation for the 2018-2019 school year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Seeking a Balance Between Business and Public Welfare with Innovation

Jul 28, 2018 10:40 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Interview: Senior Technologist Ana Marchan-Garcia

Jul 27, 2018 9:00 PM ET

This interview is with Ana Marchan-Garcia, who works is a Senior Technologist for MARS.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making the World More Hospitable

Jul 27, 2018 4:00 PM ET

Young people will always find ways to employ their time. With more than 3.5 billion of them under the age of 30, it’s imperative that their employment is with purpose and value. Yet today, an astonishing 71 million young people around the world are left wanting for that.

The Travel and Tourism industry has that kind of work—it expects to generate 100 million new jobs in the next decade. Collectively, it is already one of the world’s largest employers; the industry is responsible for one in every ten jobs globally, in nearly every country of the world, including emerging markets.

Because of its size and scope—and the fact that a number of jobs in the industry are ideally suited for new job seekers—the industry is in a unique position to help solve the youth unemployment dilemma.

Environment

I Love A Clean San Diego Protects Summertime Celebrations from Litter With Clean Beach Coalition

Jul 27, 2018 3:05 PM ET

In response to the influx of locals and tourists, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) and the San Diego Clean Beach Coalition (SDCBC) place 200 temporary trash and recycling bins along some of the city’s busiest beaches to reduce the amount of beach and marine litter.

Education

HP Inc Joins UNIDO’s Learning and Knowledge Development Facility as a Knowledge Partner

Jul 27, 2018 2:25 PM ET

UNIDO and HP Inc have an ongoing partnership through the HP Foundation’s Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs, HP LIFE, programme, which provides people worldwide with access to over 25 free online courses in seven languages to build key business competencies.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Saipem Creates Value While Supporting SDG8

Jul 27, 2018 2:05 PM ET

Many companies talk about their plans to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8), meant to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Responsible Production & Consumption

High Fashion Adopts Sustainability as Plan for Future Growth

Jul 27, 2018 1:15 PM ET

With their outsize influence on culture as trendsetters, and their large ecosystems, from raw materials sourcing to finished products, luxury fashion and beauty brands are well positioned to drive social progress through corporate responsibility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gables Residential Named Multifamily Builder of the Year by the Florida Green Building Coalition

Jul 27, 2018 12:30 PM ET

Gables was not only recognized for achieving the highest of recognitions, but also for its dedication to promoting a positive environmental, social and economic impact across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Finalists for the International Responsible Business Awards Have Been Revealed

Jul 27, 2018 12:20 PM ET

The shortlist for Ethical Corporation's 9th Annual Responsible Business Awards has been announced. The winners will be revealed and celebrated at a glamorous Awards Dinner ceremony on 9th October in central London.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tracking Sustainability Indicators on a Quarterly Basis Is Possible With the Right Intent

Jul 27, 2018 11:35 AM ET

For the fourth year, Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces its financial and non-financial results together for the second quarter of 2018.

Innovation & Technology

How Machines Are Learning for Modern Agriculture

Jul 27, 2018 11:25 AM ET

Arthur Samuel, an eccentric computer engineer at Stanford University, took part in what could be considered the most important game of checkers ever played. Arthur challenged the then reigning Connecticut state champion to match wits with a computer he programmed to play checkers.

Sustainable Development Goals

Creating Local Hiring Opportunities at Peñasquito

Jul 27, 2018 11:10 AM ET

We are always looking local for new hires in the communities surrounding our operations. Employment is one of the ways Goldcorp helps develop local economies and build strong community relationships.

Green Infrastructure

Electric Perspectives: Transportation Electrification

Jul 27, 2018 11:10 AM ET

Autonomous, or “self-driving,” vehicles might get a larger share of the headlines for their future potential, but electric vehicles (EVs) look to be ready for the fast lane right now. While plug-in EVs make up less than 1 percent of auto sales in the United States, their sales are growing at nearly 30 percent year over year. Last year, EEI and the Institute for Electric Innovation forecast that up to 7 million EVs will be traveling on U.S. roads by the end of 2025.

Education

Scotiabank Hands Scholarships to Belize City Students

Jul 27, 2018 11:10 AM ET

Scotia Bank handed out scholarships to school children as it celebrates its 12th anniversary of its Scotia Bank Education Foundation. The children attended a short ceremony late this afternoon at the Scotia Bank Belama Branch. Malenie Landaverde, the Manager of the branch spoke more about the program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Cares | Celebrating Mobile Hygiene Unit's One-Year Anniversary

Jul 27, 2018 10:35 AM ET

Las Vegas ranks sixth in the nation with the largest population of homeless individuals among major cities and is also known to have the third highest number of unaccompanied youth, according to reports by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In order to provide immediate relief and resources as an active approach against homelessness, Las Vegas Sands partnered with Clean the World through Sands Cares, its corporate giving program, to launch the “Sands Cares Fresh Start Mobile Showers” in July 2017.