ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

TransCanada Announces $2.1 Billion Mexico Pipeline Project

Jun 13, 2016 4:20 PM ET

Joint venture between TransCanada and IEnova, Infraestructura Marina del Golfo (IMG), has been chosen to build, own and operate 800-km (497-mile) pipeline from the Gulf of Mexico (Brownsville, Texas) to the state of Veracruz in Mexico.

Education

NGO’s Engage In EU Conflict Minerals Regulation

Jun 13, 2016 3:30 PM ET

The EU is one of the world’s largest trading bodies, accounting for 16.5% of the world's imports and exports. The EU has become a centralized market for products that contain conflict minerals. Conflict minerals are key components of products like jewelry, cars, phones, laptops and medical devices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Bank Group Receives Canada's First WELL Certification in Building Standards

Jun 13, 2016 3:25 PM ET

The 23rd floor of TD Tower – located at King and Bay in the heart of Toronto's financial district – is Canada's first project to receive WELL certification. The floor was upgraded with new features that focus on enhancing the health and well-being of employees, in line with the new standards set out by the International WELL Building Institute.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit Comes to Canada

Jun 13, 2016 3:25 PM ET

On June 8, 2016, the first annual Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit Canada was held in Toronto.

Diversity & Inclusion

Take a Stand Against Hatred

Jun 13, 2016 3:25 PM ET

I don’t know if we will ever be able to make sense of the tragic events that took place in Orlando this weekend. Like most people, I am struggling with frustration, grief, anger and the senselessness of it all.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Diageo Named One of Best Places to Work in Illinois for 3rd Consecutive Year

Jun 13, 2016 3:15 PM ET

For the third year in a row, Diageo has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois, an award that honors the best places of employment across the state, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Applauded by Newsweek as a Top Green Company in the U.S., Improves over Previous Ranking

Jun 13, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Rewards 5 Deserving Heroes of Everyday Life

Jun 13, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Introducing The Renewal Project: A Social Newsroom at America’s Intersection of Innovation, Community and Social Good

Jun 13, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Allstate and Atlantic Media Strategies (AMS), a division of The Atlantic, today announced the launch of The Renewal Project, a social-first website and newsroom that will spotlight individuals and organizations advancing social good and contributing to civic innovation in America.

Education

U.S. Senate Passes TSCA Reform

Jun 13, 2016 2:00 PM ET

The U.S. Senate passed the TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Reform bill on June 7 with strong support. The bill is now headed to the President’s desk and is expected to be signed into law.

Events, Media & Communications

Embedding Social Responsibility Into Your Company: Q&A with Aman Singh

Jun 13, 2016 1:50 PM ET

Environment

To Empower Black Communities, Power Our Country with Clean Energy

Jun 13, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Why do African American families use less energy than white households, but pay more for it—literally and figuratively? It’s true. The average African American family emits 20% less carbon dioxide than the average white household does, yet we are more susceptible to increases in energy and water costs that result from climate change.

Innovation & Technology

Highly Recommended: The Electronics Recycling Landscape Report

Jun 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

How I became a techie: Grace Wang

Jun 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

“I realized that at the end of the day, the things I wanted to do the most were to solve cool, interesting problems and make a difference.” — Grace Wang

Environment

RightCycle Program Expands to Manufacturing and Industrial Environments

Jun 13, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Doing Well by Doing Good – Novozymes’ Head of Sustainability Explains How and Why

Jun 13, 2016 12:30 PM ET

One of the corporate sustainability journeys that we point out in our conversations with corporate managers is Novozymes, the Danish biotech company. The “do well by doing good” global business enterprise has an interesting history and a rich legacy of addressing societal challenges. Today, Novozymes leverages its technologies to address “challenges and solutions” in various industries and sectors (including energy, agriculture, pharma products, chemicals, and more).

Diversity & Inclusion

A Statement from Dean Seavers, U.S. President, National Grid

Jun 13, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Education

Scotiabank MI Summer Camps

Jun 13, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Education

Teachers Bring Deep-Sea Exploration to Classrooms Through Nautilus Exploration Program CITGO STEM Academy

Jun 13, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Environment

Cox Enterprises Commits to Invest $25 Million in Sustainable Companies and Technologies by 2020

Jun 13, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Renew 2016 Partnership

Jun 13, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it will continue to provide a new range and refrigerator for every new Habitat for Humanity home constructed in the U.S. in 2016, donating up to $5 million in products throughout the year and building upon a 17-year partnership with the organization.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Finding Forever Families for Children in Foster Care

Jun 13, 2016 11:15 AM ET

John had a very interesting story in foster care. He was in seven placements and had no behavior issues of his own, but his three siblings needed specific care to work through their trauma.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line Teams Up With Frisco RoughRiders to Sponsor Annual Kids Day Event for Local Youth

Jun 13, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Carnival Cruise Line, Texas’ number one cruise operator, and the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, hosted a special day of fun, food and baseball this weekend at Dr Pepper Ballpark for hundreds of children and their families across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The third annual “Carnival Kids Day” was part of the cruise line’s multi-year partnership with the RoughRiders.

Environment

Meet the World's Leading Scientists and Adventurers During National Geographic's "Explorers Week"

Jun 13, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The National Geographic Society will bring together its most innovative and interesting explorers from around the world during its "Explorers Week" celebration from June 13 to 17. Through livestreams, video chats and more, the campaign will give global viewers the chance to interact with Society's leading researchers, conservationists and educators. Explorers Week coincides with the Society's annual Explorers Symposium, where top scientists deliver captivating stories of how exploration, storytelling and scientific discovery are making a difference across the globe. 21st Century Fox expanded its partnership with National Geographic in 2015, enhancing the organization's endowment and ensuring 27% of all future proceeds go toward the Society's scientific pursuits.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Limited Continues to Market Responsibly and Reduce Impacts on Natural Resources

Jun 13, 2016 10:40 AM ET