ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - December 2015

Dec 1, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Chevrolet Meets Community-Based Carbon-Reduction Goal

Chevrolet over the last five years has prevented 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the earth’s atmosphere, roughly equivalent to the CO2 emissions from the annual energy used in every home in Detroit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Florida Department of Health, Broward County and ArtServe Launch Art to End Aids Mural Project

Dec 1, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Marks World AIDS Day with Grants Totaling More than $3.5M for HIV and Cervical and Breast Cancer Programs in Africa

Dec 1, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Accenture Recognized by CDP as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

Dec 1, 2015 9:00 AM ET

For the second consecutive year, Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is recognized as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change and is named to the “Climate A List” by CDP, an international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. The “Climate A List” is produced at the request of 822 investors who represent more than a third of the world’s invested capital.

Environment

Xylem Inc. Commits to American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Dec 1, 2015 8:50 AM ET

Education

PT Freeport Indonesia, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Funds the Education of the first pilot of the Moni Tribe

Dec 1, 2015 8:30 AM ET

Alion Belau, the first pilot from the Moni people, graduated from the Genesah Flight Academy in Jakarta with the highest academic rank. Mr. Belau’s education was funded by PT Freeport-Indonesia’s Partnership Fund for Community Development (LPMAK).

Social Impact & Volunteering

NS: Giving Back and Going Green

Dec 1, 2015 8:05 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Comprehensive Guide to Conflict Minerals Reporting

Dec 1, 2015 8:05 AM ET

So, with just about six months until the filing deadline, preparation for Conflict Minerals Reporting is taking front seat for publicly traded companies and their upstream supply chain. Just released, a Comprehensive Guide to Conflict Minerals Reporting can help you or your customers comply with Dodd-Frank 1502 (Conflict Minerals Rule).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Seven Organizations Unite to Pick a Fight Against Hunger

Dec 1, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Just in time for #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back, the ConAgra Foods Foundation today unveiled Hunger Volunteer Connection. This initiative seeks to arm volunteers and organizations with tools to take action to end hunger in the U.S., an issue that impacts 48 million people across the country.

Education

2014 Amgen Scholars Alumni Impact

Dec 1, 2015 7:45 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MGM Resorts International Honored as a Corporate Game Changer by Women’s Forum of New York

Dec 1, 2015 7:00 AM ET

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) was honored for achieving 27 percent female representation on the company’s board of directors by the Women’s Forum of New York at its third biennial Breakfast of Corporate Champions. The Women's Forum of New York recognizes forward-thinking companies such as MGM Resorts International that have achieved at least 20 percent female representation on their boards. More than 500 business leaders, including CEOs and Board Directors, government officials, media and thought leaders attend the annual recognition event in New York City.

Innovation & Technology

TECHO: Working to Overcome Poverty in Latin America with NetSuite.org

Dec 1, 2015 4:00 AM ET

For some, the knowledge that 165 million people in Latin America are living below the poverty line (ECLAC), might leave them wondering how they could ever make a difference.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stories of Change - Mirvac's 2015 Sustainability Report

Nov 30, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Mirvac’s 2015 Sustainability Report, “Stories of Change”, is the Group’s first interactive report that lets readers pick the story they are interested in reading, watching or listening to, and lets them create their own report.

Environment

A New Kind of Olympics

Nov 30, 2015 2:45 PM ET

So what would the Olympics look like in non-sports form? Let’s assume the whole world was willing to gather for some other purpose, sending official delegations, national leaders, support staff and even fans to one city for two weeks. What if that gathering captured the same spirit of hope and enthusiasm that permeates the Olympic Games? Perhaps the focus could even be something as ambitious as solving climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Designing Workforce Development for the Millennial Generation

Nov 30, 2015 1:40 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Presents Donation Check to Utah State University

Nov 30, 2015 1:15 PM ET

Utah State University receives donation from Republic Services for ongoing support at the USU Tooele campus. Republic was recognized for its donation at the October 30th Utah State University vs. Wyoming football game on the Merlin Olsen Field at USU’s Maverik Stadium with University leadership.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Law Offices of Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman Partner with Forgotten Harvest to Feed Detroit Families in Need

Nov 30, 2015 1:00 PM ET

The team of experienced lawyers at Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C. has teamed up with Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit’s only food rescue operation, to help feed Metro Detroit’s food-insecure individuals and families. Through its participation in CBS EcoMedia’s WellnessAd program, the law offices of Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman will fund needed equipment upgrades and food supplies to support Forgotten Harvest’s food rescue and distribution efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Shaping the Future of Sustainability

Nov 30, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

T. Rowe Price Partners with KaBoom! to Build New Playground in West Baltimore

Nov 30, 2015 12:30 PM ET

More than 200 volunteers, including T. Rowe Price associates, built a new playground at Gilmor Elementary School in West Baltimore.

Diversity & Inclusion

When It Comes to Employment, Perseverance Pays Off

Nov 30, 2015 12:15 PM ET

Inclusive employment is possible. Melissa Holt shares how she used personal discovery and perseverance to find a job she loves.

Energy

National Grid Stands Up Microgrid in Potsdam NY with Clarkson University

Nov 30, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainable Finance Brief: UN Climate Conference Special Report

Nov 30, 2015 10:45 AM ET

From November 30 through December 11, Bloomberg is providing dedicated coverage of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 21) conference under our Sustainable Finance Brief newsletter. Subscription to the Brief is complimentary and subscribers will receive all of the latest news from the conference, including in-depth analysis on G-20 nation pledges, what to watch for in terms of carbon markets, China's 5 year plan, impact on the 2016 U.S. presidential election, emerging markets, renewable targets, and more.

Health & Healthcare

Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam Earns Ninth Consecutive Perfect Score of 100 on United States Public Health Inspection

Nov 30, 2015 10:25 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Fresh Start for a New Country

Nov 30, 2015 10:00 AM ET

A new coffee from Nespresso has provided a much-needed boost to South Sudan’s farmers and, says agronomist Jennifer Poni, given women a stake in the country’s economy

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pioneering Barclays and UNICEF Global Youth Employment Programme Leaves Impressive Ongoing Legacy, Says Independent Evaluation Report

Nov 30, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Building Young Futures, a partnership programme between UNICEF UK and Barclays, has reached more than 90,000 young people across six countries. Over three years, the programme has helped to create 11,000 new businesses and has delivered sustainable long term change for young people. According to an independent evaluation of the programme by C&E Advisory, “Building Young Futures has been highly effective in achieving impact at scale and in depth.”