ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Global Health Corporate Champions: Diversity to Address Global Health Challenges

Apr 26, 2016 12:00 PM ET

“Global Pro Bono, also known as International Corporate Volunteerism, is not new. PYXERA Global has worked with a number of companies, including IBM, SAP, Dow, and Medtronic, to implement this kind of practice, but GHFPII has allowed us to open this opportunity to more companies through a multi-company cohort,” said Deirdre White, CEO, PYXERA Global. “In addition, it provides a very practical, tangible way to demonstrate the power of partnership across public, private, and social sectors, even at the individual project level.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Turning Food Waste into Clean Energy

Apr 26, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Caterpillar customer, Harvest Power, and its partners – including many of Orlando, Florida’s theme parks, hotels and restaurants – are now taking 120,000 tons of organic waste every year and turning it into energy by coupling an anaerobic digester with two Cat® generator sets.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Learning Journey – Wendy’s and Palm Oil

Apr 26, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Not Everyone is Asked, “What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?”

Apr 26, 2016 11:05 AM ET

What if you were never asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When I was younger, I wasn’t aware that people had different expectations of girls and boys. My parents wanted me to get good grades and have a career. They never asked, “When will you get married? How many children will you have?” Instead they asked, “What are you thinking about” And “What interests you?”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Unadoptable is Unacceptable

Apr 26, 2016 11:05 AM ET

At the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, we believe that “unadoptable” is unacceptable. Each year 23,000 children age out of the foster care system in the United States without being adopted into a forever family. To us, that is unacceptable.

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation Integrated Supply Chain Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

Apr 26, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Must Be Bold on Climate: The Paris Agreement Is Signed

Apr 26, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Leaders of more than 170 countries recently signed the Paris Agreement, marking a moment for businesses to reflect on the opportunities and risks that it presents to them, and to renew their commitment to climate action. Here's what businesses need to do.

Education

Vigilant Global Helps Students Experience the Thrill of Robotics

Apr 26, 2016 10:20 AM ET

For the fifth consecutive year, Vigilant Global employees mentored students at LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School in Montreal as part of the Robotics FIRST Quebec program.

Education

An Opportunity for Every Student to Learn Computer Science

Apr 26, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Computer science and education are making headlines nearly every day. Why? Without computer science, students will not be ready to take on the jobs of tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Join GRI's Due Process Oversight Committee!

Apr 26, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The GRI Due Process Oversight Committee (DPOC) ensures that the standard-setting activities of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) are conducted in accordance with its due process.

Responsible Production & Consumption

We Now Interrupt This Program…Focus on Food Waste

Apr 26, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Remember when I said that tossing out a single strawberry wastes about a half-gallon of water?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Freight Transportation

Apr 26, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Intermodal freight – consumer goods that move in containers and trailers by more than one mode of transportation – has been one of Norfolk Southern’s fastest-growing market segments.

Environment

US and UK Studies Issue Warnings About Financial and Health Impacts of Climate Change

Apr 26, 2016 9:00 AM ET

A new study by the London School of Economic (LSE), published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Climate Change, says climate change could cut the value of the world’s financial assets by $2.5tn (£1.7tn).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Kal Stein on Workplace Giving

Apr 26, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Recently in San Diego, business leaders from the U.S. and Canada gathered at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference to discuss the future of corporate philanthropy. In this video filmed at the conference, Kal Stein, Benevity Nonprofit Community Council Chair, discusses how technology can drive change and efficiency in the charitable landscape.

Environment

In Honor of Earth Day, National Geographic's Ford Cochran Takes Fox Colleagues on a Virtual Tour Through America's National Parks

Apr 26, 2016 8:00 AM ET

As part of 21st Century Fox's Earth Day celebrations, Fox colleagues in LA were treated to a special presentation by Ford Cochran, renowned geologist, journalist, educator and director of programming at National Geographic Expeditions. Cochran, who has dedicated his career to the exploration and protection of parks, took attendees on a visual journey through some of the United States' most iconic national parks, accompanied by the stunning photography for which National Geographic is known. National Geographic is currently running its Power of Parks campaign, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LIVESTRONG Leader Runs The Boston Marathon

Apr 25, 2016 6:10 PM ET

LIVESTRONG Leaders are individuals that make a yearly significant commitment to those in their community affected by cancer by spreading the message of LIVESTRONG. They do this by fundraising, hosting events, bringing LIVESTRONG resources to their local hospitals and more. One of our amazing leaders from California, Phil Toomey, talks about why he is involved with LIVESTRONG and what he is doing in his community to help spread the LIVESTRONG message.

Environment

BNY Mellon Celebrated Earth Day by Kicking Off Six Weeks of Sustainability Focused Events

Apr 25, 2016 6:00 PM ET

We are kicking off our 5th annual BNY Mellon “Eco Days” program, which encourages our more than 300 Sustainability Ambassadors in 20 locations around the world to organize Earth-minded events. Running from Earth Day on April 22nd to World Environment Day on June 5th, Eco Days is intended to promote sustainability practices through nearly 30 events for BNY Mellon employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Las Vegas Sands Celebrates Earth Day

Apr 25, 2016 6:00 PM ET

In celebration of Earth Day, we are proud to announce that our Team Members from Las Vegas, Macao, Singapore and Bethlehem completed over 26,000 green actions during our annual “I Will If You Will” challenge, initiated by our Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. The challenge encouraged Las Vegas Sands Team Members to take action to reduce their impact on climate change.

Events, Media & Communications

The Real Reason Millennials Want Your Brand to Have a CSR Program

Apr 25, 2016 5:50 PM ET

If CSR is so important to attracting millennials why is it that young companies known for innovation don't have strong (if any) programs?

Diversity & Inclusion

Veteran’s Latest Mission: Help Camp Hope

Apr 25, 2016 5:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bristol-Myers Squibb Again Named Top Corporation Citizen

Apr 25, 2016 5:05 PM ET

For the eighth consecutive year, Bristol-Myers Squibb ranks in the top 10, ranking sixth of the 100 BestCorporate Citizens, a leading benchmark for socially responsible investors and other stakeholders published by Corporate Responsibility magazine. The company has achieved the No. 1 ranking three times, including 2009, 2012 and 2014.

Innovation & Technology

Simprints: Changing Vulnerable Children’s Lives with Affordable Technology

Apr 25, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Globally, the births of more than 50 million children – representing 40 per cent of the total births worldwide – go unregistered each year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why Rule of Law is Critical to Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Development

Apr 25, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Diversity and inclusion – in all its dimensions – is a business imperative that sparks innovation, fuels transformation and drives sustainable financial and economic performance. Gender equality was in the spotlight at the recent United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women 60th Session side event, “Gender, Justice and Sustainable Development.” I joined representatives from UN member states, the private sector and civil society to discuss the interrelationship between gender and justice in achieving the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2016 Sodexo Future Chefs Competition - Featured Chef Isabelle Sarkody

Apr 25, 2016 4:50 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

The American National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture (ANSI/LEO-4000) Is Open to Registrants!

Apr 25, 2016 4:45 PM ET

Leonardo Academy Inc, The Sustainability Experts®, announced today that the ANSI/LEO-4000, the new American National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture is open for business. The Standard, approved by the American National Standards Institute this past November, provides a framework for producers of food and fiber products to decisively advance sustainability in the agriculture industry.