ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

How Driverless Cars Will Shape Cities of the Future

Feb 3, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Truly “smart cities,” in which transportation systems all communicate with each other (think cars with traffic signals, for example), may seem far off, but futurists and economists alike say it will happen sooner than you think.

Environment

Reflections on Laudato Si - Concluded

Feb 3, 2016 9:00 AM ET

“Never before has the world had a document that so eloquently unites ethics and environmental stewardship. That is why Laudato Si was the most significant environmental event of 2015.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum! Feed the World Program Raises Over $540,000 for Nicaragua Community

Feb 3, 2016 7:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pernod Ricard Commits One Step Further to Sustainable Agricultural Raw Materials by Joining Bonsucro

Feb 2, 2016 5:50 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Big Brands Take Animal Welfare Seriously in Supply Chains

Feb 2, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Animal welfare is important to European consumers. Nowadays, food quality is not only determined by the overall nature and safety of the end product, but also by the perceived welfare status of the animals from which the food is produced.

Environment

30,000 Bottles of Water From Ann Arbor Area Delivered to Flint

Feb 2, 2016 3:00 PM ET

About 30,000 bottles of water were delivered to Flint on Thursday afternoon, compliments of Washtenaw County residents.
The delivery is the result of the Washtenaw Water Drive Coalition's efforts this week to collect donations of bottled water at various drop-off sites in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Milan and Pittsfield Township.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch + Causecast: New Partnership Increases the Power of Corporate Volunteerism

Feb 2, 2016 1:45 PM ET

As a nonprofit, VolunteerMatch believes in making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. We also believe we aren’t the only ones who hold this belief, and that by joining forces with other like-minded organizations, we can create an even greater impact together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Evolving Philanthropy Industry

Feb 2, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Since the crises of 2008, the global financial system has shaken many societies, causing job losses, homelessness, sluggish economies, overhangs of unrepayable debt with central banks trying stimulative exercises to substitute for failing fiscal policies and political will.

Education

CITGO-Sponsored Robotics Teams Place at Competitions

Feb 2, 2016 11:50 AM ET

The CITGO Petroleum Corporation Lake Charles Refinery sponsored six local schools to build robots for a series of robotics tournaments. This program is part of a greater initiative from CITGO to provide students with opportunities that enhance and foster positive educational experiences geared toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Research, Reports & Publications

Integrated Performance Report Demonstrates Medtronic’s Commitment to Working Responsibly

Feb 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

As we grow our business in scale and reach, Medtronic seeks to be a trusted partner to those involved in our business and industry, recognizing that broad collaboration is critical to our ability to go further in addressing global healthcare challenges and creating a sustainable business.

Environment

Flint's Newest Challenge: A Flood of Plastic Bottles

Feb 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Everyone from Cher to the Detroit Lions has been shipping water bottles to Flint, Michigan, where the saga of the city's dangerous water crisis continues. But as hundreds of thousands of bottles arrive, authorities are faced with another environmental problem: where to put them?

Research, Reports & Publications

Case Study: Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy

Feb 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Ethical Corporation have today launched an exclusive case study detailing comprehensively the circular economy work of industry-leaders Patagonia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet our VEteran Transition & Support ERG @ Sanofi

Feb 2, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Recently, we’ve introduced you to our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Sanofi. In today’s post, authored by Tom Blount, Associate Vice President, Diabetes Marketing, get to know the VEteran Transition & Support (VETS) ERG, which focuses on providing support for veterans in key areas: Mentoring, Outreach, Recruiting & Employment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Secret to Creating a High Performance Culture: People, Progress & Partnerships

Feb 2, 2016 10:15 AM ET

What accounts for the difference between companies that can hit the ball out of the park and those that are merely staying in the game? According to Swiss research and consulting firm Egon Zehnder a handful of companies enjoy superior growth and profitability because they maintain a high performance culture that drives vision, purpose, action and results.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association: Put It in Park

Feb 2, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Subaru has received the coveted distinction of being named to the Rodale 100 list of companies that are changing the face of the health and wellness universe for the better. A committee of award-winning journalists, activists, and experts researched and vetted all the honorees included in the list.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PR News to Hold Spring Awards Luncheon on March 15 in D.C. to Celebrate CSR and Nonprofit Awards

Feb 2, 2016 10:05 AM ET

PR News is thrilled to announce the finalists of its CSR and Nonprofit Awards programs. The winners and honorable mentions of these annual awards will be saluted at PR News' Spring Awards Luncheon on March 15, 2016 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Environment

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - February 2016

Feb 2, 2016 9:30 AM ET

General Motors announced its next step in redefining personal mobility with a new car-sharing service called Maven, which combines and expands the company's multiple programs under one single brand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keep America Beautiful Recognizes 75 Individuals and Community Organizations with National Awards at 2016 National Conference

Feb 2, 2016 9:30 AM ET

More than 75 organizations and individuals from communities across America received national recognition at Keep America Beautiful’s National Awards celebration, which took place Monday, Feb. 1, at Keep America Beautiful’s National Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Education

Apply to be an Amgen Scholar at the California Institute of Technology

Feb 2, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Freeport-McMoRan’s Economic Impacts to Democratic Republic of Congo and Enterprise Development

Feb 2, 2016 9:30 AM ET

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tenke Fungurume Mining, a Freeport-McMoRan company, has operations that generate significant economic stimulus throughout most of the Kolwezi region and into the provincial capital of Lubumbashi.

Significant indirect and induced economic impacts arise from company policy to source as many goods and services as possible from local suppliers and through the spending habits of the company’s approximately 8,000 employees and contractors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Agreement to Action: Mobilizing Suppliers Toward a Climate-Resilient World

Feb 2, 2016 9:15 AM ET

A new report written by BSR and produced by CDP outlines the current state of supplier performance on climate-change management.

Research, Reports & Publications

Company Sustainability Activity on the Increase, Says New Report

Feb 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Companies are making good progress in addressing their environmental impacts, and the aftermath of December’s Paris climate agreement is catalyzing continued growth in sustainable business activities, according to a new report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Pak Expects to Deliver More Than 100 Million Fully Renewable Packages in 2016

Feb 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Pak announced today that the company expects to deliver more than 100 million packs of Tetra Rex® Bio-based to customers during 2016, reflecting strong demand for the package since its launch in January 2015. The world’s first package made entirely from plant based materials has gained popularity among consumers across Finland, Sweden and Norway, with brands such as Valio, Arla Foods, Vermlands Mejeri, and TINE.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem Selected to Participate in Smart Cities Business Development Mission to India

Feb 2, 2016 8:35 AM ET

Xylem (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, recently announced that it has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India, taking place from February 8 – 12, 2016.

Diversity & Inclusion

Norfolk Southern: Living by the Thoroughbred Code

Feb 2, 2016 8:05 AM ET