ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

5 Key Steps to Start an Employee Volunteer and Skills Giving Program

Apr 11, 2016 1:20 PM ET

This week, April 10 through April 16, 2016, is National Volunteer Week, and employees all across the country will be taking a break from their work to give back to their community alongside work colleagues. Volunteerism is increasingly becoming the core around which companies are building employee engagement strategies and programs, and serving as a catalyst for deeper partnerships with nonprofit organizations (Source: America’s Charities Snapshot 2015 report, The New Corporate DNA).

Environment

Easy Ways to Go Green in Your Home - Whirlpool Corp. Institute of Home Science

Apr 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Going green doesn't have to break the bank to make a difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I became a techie: Yoona Kim

Apr 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

“I really enjoy learning about new technology before it’s released. It’s always so rewarding.” —Yoona Kim

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Presents 2016 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award to World Environment Center CEO Dr. Terry F. Yosie

Apr 11, 2016 12:55 PM ET

The Alumni Association of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has announced that Dr. Terry F. Yosie, President & CEO of the World Environment Center, will receive the university’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for 2016. The award recognizes alumni for their achievements in the arts, humanities, business, academia and public service. Dr. Michael A. Driscoll, IUP’s President, will present the award at an Alumni Association Gala on April 16.

Events, Media & Communications

Memo to the Corporate Board: Heads Up, It’s About Sustainability for the Long-Term

Apr 11, 2016 12:00 PM ET

The boards of directors of publicly-traded companies have considerable influence over the many duties and responsibilities for the corporation to attend to. Among them is oversight of risk (the two halves of risk: risk or threat and opportunity inherent therein). We put effective risk management as one of the over-arching elements of corporate sustainability and responsibility. What better way to address risk management duties at board level than to focus on the company’s ESG strategies?

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru of America Celebrates 13 Years as Title Sponsor of the 2016 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival in Philadelphia

Apr 11, 2016 11:40 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival for the 13th year, presented alongside the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP).

Innovation & Technology

Tackling Youth Unemployment in Kenya with Work-Study Program

Apr 11, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

I'm Just a Kid

Apr 11, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Children of all ages have dreams and that doesn’t stop just because they enter the fostercare system. Hear the dreams of the children being helped by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters.

Innovation & Technology

LG Electronics Debuts New Energy-Efficient Performance 'High Bay' LED Lighting Technology

Apr 11, 2016 10:30 AM ET

LG Electronics USA is introducing its new energy-efficient, performance “High Bay” wireless LED system, designed for easy installation in facilities with tall ceilings like gymnasiums, for example, thanks to its advanced wireless grouping technology and light weight.

Environment

Upgrade an Industry and Cut Global Emissions in Half ... at Neutral to Negative Cost

Apr 11, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Hidden away or underground, wastewater infrastructure is an essential component to growing, sustainable communities. Around the world, this infrastructure enables cities to develop, economies to grow and communities to thrive. It is also a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to inherent inefficiencies

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Brands Encouraging Business Leaders to Imagine a World of Tomorrow

Apr 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Sustainable Brands® is bringing together over 145 notable sustainability leaders, influential business leaders, and prominent local and government representatives this week in Detroit to visualize a future of global social and economic prosperity. At the forefront of discussion: The influence that brands have in shaping a vision for the aspirational lifestyle of the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Drive to Succeed at Walmart

Apr 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

After years of working jobs that didn’t make her happy, Andrea decided it was time to learn something new. A Walmart Foundation grant to Jobs for the Future helped her get into an academy for truck drivers, and her motivation carried this mother of two from inexperienced to accomplished.

Research, Reports & Publications

Shire Releases 2015 Annual Responsibility Review

Apr 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

We're proud of the progress we are making. Responsibility has always been embedded in our business. It underpins our daily work, our decisions, and our relationships and remains with us as we move even further into complex and challenging areas. Our commitment to Responsibility remains steadfast.

Environment

Learn About Changes in the 2016 CDP Scoring Methodology

Apr 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

CDP 2016 Updates - Free webinar series

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Compliance Goes Beyond Environment, Health and Safety Requirements

Apr 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Hector Rodriguez, Director of Global EHS and Sustainability for Biogen Idec, describes how the emerging regulatory environment and its challenges for business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

India Wants The UK To Stay In the EU

Apr 11, 2016 9:00 AM ET

'Brexit' is a word on everyone's breath, since UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the 28-nation EU to take place on 23 June this year.

Environment

WWF & Leonardo DiCaprio: For the First Time in 100 Years, Tiger Numbers are Growing

Apr 10, 2016 7:20 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Living Future Founder Jason McLennan Honored by Engineering News Record With Top Industry Recognition for Leadership in Green Design

Apr 8, 2016 7:00 PM ET

International Living Future Institute Founder and Chairman Jason F. McLennan received a distinguished Award of Excellence from Engineering News Record (ENR) at a ceremony in New York City on April 7, 2016.

Events, Media & Communications

Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global, to Moderate “The Big Partnership Debate” at Responsible Business Summit

Apr 8, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global, will moderate “The Big Partnership Debate” at this year’s Responsible Business Summit on June 7 and 8. Joined by Walgreens Boots Alliance, Fairtrade Foundation, Oxfam, REN, and The Irish Food Board, this live, interactive session will examine what to look for in partnership opportunities to add real value. Corporate and nonprofit participants will learn how to evaluate if partnership is the right choice for their programming and how to structure this kind of collaboration.

Education

Education is the Promise of a Future

Apr 8, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Today’s learners must be able to think critically, recognize patterns, solve problems and communicate effectively in the workforce and society to be successful. Sixty-three percent of education leaders state job placement as the leading success factor for higher education, though only 43% of industry leaders indicate higher education is preparing learners with the needed workforce skills.

Energy

NREL Study Shows US Rooftop Solar Potential Had Been Underestimated

Apr 8, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Good news, bad news. The more we learn about the world around us, the more we can improve the models we use to plan and to set rational policy from.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Curtis Granderson

Apr 8, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Curtis Granderson is stepping up to the plate in an attempt to fill a plate for others.

Granderson’s foundation, Grand Kids, is on a mission to aid positive youth development via education, physical fitness and nutrition. The Grand Giving initiative is just one example of how this objective is being met.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Viva® Brand and Monica Potter Team Up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Ventura to Unleash Clean for Families in Need

Apr 8, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

One Year Later: How Walmart Has Invested in People

Apr 8, 2016 2:40 PM ET

A little more than year ago, our CEO Doug McMillon shared the exciting news that we’re doing even more to invest in our people. As we head into the second year of our $2.7 billion investment in higher wages, training and education, we’ve made a lot of progress, and I’m pleased to share this update.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Barclays Concludes 2015 Citizenship Plan Commitment: Helping to Build the Skills of Five Million Young People

Apr 8, 2016 12:35 PM ET