ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NECO Presents the 30th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor

May 10, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey (Ret.), Former U.S. Army General Ann E. Dunwoody, Former Sandy Hook First-Grade Teacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, Ali Torre, Co-Founder of the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, TV Host Padma Lakshmi, Former NFL Player Mike Utley, Entertainer Tony Orlando, WPIX News Anchor Tamsen Fadal, WABC Meteorologist Bill Evans, Philanthropist Lorraine Thomas, And Ten Members of the U.S. Military Among the More than Ninety Honorees who received the 2016 Ellis Island Medals of Honor

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pizza Hut: The Pizza Company That Lives Life Unboxed

May 10, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Compliance Spending Is Increasing

May 10, 2016 2:40 PM ET

Compliance spending is on the rise. A recent survey done by Pinsent Masons law firm revealed that 73% of compliance professionals in the UK predicted spending associated with regulatory requirements would increase over the next 5 years. This survey gained insight into predictions and trends on compliance spending to come in the next few years.

Education

Chris Archer, Paul Goldschmidt Help Student Athletes Reach Their Goals

May 10, 2016 2:35 PM ET

All-Stars Chris Archer of the Rays and Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks are the first two Major Leaguers to co-produce unique and original video content with STACK Media.

Events, Media & Communications

SiMPACT Strategy Group Founder & CEO, Stephanie Robertson, to Speak at Volunteer Canada's In Good Company Forum

May 10, 2016 2:20 PM ET

SiMPACT Strategy Group is pleased to announce that its Founder and CEO, Stephanie Robertson, will be speaking at Volunteer Canada's In Good Company Forum this June on the evaluation and impact of employer-supported volunteer programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Norfolk Southern Rolls Out New Safety Train and Website to Educate First Responders

May 10, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Effective Global CSR Vision

May 10, 2016 1:30 PM ET

So you are a global company, but don’t quite yet have a handle on global CSR? Maybe you have a domestic program in place, or even give to a crisis here and there. But expanding to the international realm is quite another level.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Say Yes to the Prom: A Great Ending to a New Beginning

May 10, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Prom is one of the most memorable moments of a high school student’s life. During prom season, young people around the country are looking for a dress or tux to impress. But for many, the experience is out of reach. So, TLC, which is part of the Discovery Communications family of networks, AT&T and many other supporters teamed up to change that by offering over 300 deserving high school students the prom of their dreams.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sears Launches Ninth Annual Heroes at Home Program, Renovating Homes of Military Families Across the U.S.

May 10, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Hoffman Estates, Ill., (May 10, 2016) – Sears has launched its ninth annual Heroes at Home campaign with Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit in safe and healthy housing, to raise funds and assist military families facing hardship. This year the program will enable critical repairs, improvements or modifications to the largest VFW Post in Colorado and single-family military family homes across the United States of decorated veterans of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom and more.

Research, Reports & Publications

GM Strengthens Business, Communities Through Mobility

May 10, 2016 12:45 PM ET

The rules of vehicle use and ownership are changing rapidly, according to GM's latest Sustainability Report (gmsustainability.com) released Tuesday. Connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles are key elements toward a future of safer, cleaner and more efficient mobility options for customers.

Innovation & Technology

Harnessing Big Data for Big Change

May 10, 2016 11:30 AM ET

If someone told me when I first joined UPS as an engineer that I would one day be discussing the role of data in sustainability, I would have been taken aback. Now, after decades of working in sustainability across various functions at UPS, I see how an engineer’s obsession with data is helpful in addressing today’s biggest sustainability challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Center for Financial Services Innovation Releases New Indicators for Measuring Consumers’ Financial Well-Being

May 10, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Chicago, IL, May 10, 2016 /3BL Media/ - Today, the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) released a landmark report that urges financial services providers to measure the financial health of their customers.

Environment

We've Been Mayors of New York, Paris and Rio. We Know Climate Action Starts with Cities

May 10, 2016 11:05 AM ET

The Paris climate agreement, already signed by more than 175 countries, was successful in large part because national governments recognized cities’ progress in reducing carbon emissions. On Thursday, as world leaders gather in Washington DC to discuss how to reach the goals set in Paris, they should focus on helping cities do even more, and act faster, to reduce those emissions.

Environment

What’s in Your Closet? Timberland Raises the Bar with Responsibly Made Products

May 10, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Long committed to making products out of the best, most responsible materials, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is raising the bar to reduce the environmental impact of all of its products – across footwear, apparel and accessories, by implementing new environmental product standards and setting robust five-year goals to achieve by 2020. Whether it’s a beautifully crafted pair of boots or a leather jacket, Timberland knows consumers want to look good and feel good about what they’re wearing. Building on the legacy of its Earthkeepers® collection, Timberland is increasing its use of eco-conscious materials by setting environmental targets for every product beginning with the spring and summer 2016 collections, available in stores and online now.

Environment

Defining Sustainability For Your Business

May 10, 2016 10:30 AM ET

The term “sustainability" is often used interchangeably with corporate responsibility (CR), corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate citizenship, social enterprise, sustainable development, triple-bottom line, corporate ethics, and even in some cases corporate governance. However, understanding what it means and, more importantly, what it means for your organization is crucial to creating a focused, actionable plan.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart Pushes Significant Reduction in Chemicals of High Concern

May 10, 2016 10:20 AM ET

Walmart has been making significant progress towards sustainable chemicals in consumables since 2013. This past January, Walmart pledged to begin publicly communicating progress on moving towards sustainable chemicals.

Events, Media & Communications

Ingersoll Rand to Feature Climate Research, Trane Building Advantage at 2016 EE Global Forum

May 10, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Education

Career Focus: Epidemiology in Pharma and Biotech

May 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Beverage, Glass and Recycling Industry Leaders Join Forces to Strengthen Glass Recycling

May 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), along with beverage leaders including Diageo and New Belgium Brewing, and the glass processing and recycling industry, have convened a dynamic group of organizations to make glass recycling work in the U.S. The nearly two dozen member organizations announced today they are joining forces to create the U.S. Glass Recycling Coalition.

Events, Media & Communications

2016 Shared Value Leadership Summit will Feature PYXERA Global

May 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Identifying the right partner involves trust and expertise that can be hard to spot if you don’t know what to look for. Deirdre White, CEO at PYXERA Global will speak at the interactive lab, A Guide to Cross-Sector Collaborations: Identifying the Right Partner at the 2016 Shared Value Leadership Summit in New York May 10 and 11.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Announces Partnership with Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

May 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Cox Enterprises today announced a new partnership with the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF). Through the partnership, the Cox Enterprises Scholars program will annually provide $2,500 scholarships for 10 students.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why I Became a Cancer Advocate: Amy

May 10, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Walking out of a friend’s funeral that had lost her battle with leukemia, and watching her three young daughters, husband, family and community grieving, felt very unnecessary. In addition, her twin sister had stage IV lymphoma. I was forever changed that day.

Education

The Nemangkawi Mining Institute, Supported by PT Freeport Indonesia, Graduated 19 Students With Business Administration Diplomas

May 10, 2016 8:00 AM ET

The Nemangkawi Mining Institute, in partnership with Semarang State Polytechnic, graduated 19 students with Business Administration 3 diplomas, which certifies professional skills development in administration.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Proves Supermarket Chains Can Practice Sustainability

May 10, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Can a large supermarket chain really practice sustainability? One of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S. proves they can.

Albertsons Companies is one of the winners of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award. The EPA recognized the company, which operates stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia under 18 different banners, for its commitment to bringing awareness of the federal agency’s Safer Choice Program for sustainable products. The Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award recognizes businesses and organizations that advance the goal of the program to promote chemical safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mexican Women, the Web Developers of the Future: The AT&T Foundation and Laboratoria

May 9, 2016 7:35 PM ET

The AT&T Foundation and Laboratoria Coding A.C., a social technology organization, is uniting to create the next generation of women web developers, through an educational program in which 120 young Mexican women will participate.