ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Original Earthkeepers® Boot

Jul 19, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland announces an important milestone in its longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility – ten years since the launch of the Original Earthkeepers® 6-Inch Boot. To mark the anniversary and pay tribute to the product that fundamentally changed the company’s approach to product sustainability, Timberland today released a seasonal exclusive boot called the Eagle Bay.

Green Infrastructure

B&V Positions for Long-lasting Impact on Colorado’s Water Supply

Jul 19, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Black & Veatch, a market leader in dams, water storage and conveyance, is working to ensure sustainable water supply in Colorado by assigning two senior practice leaders to help meet client needs. Greg Zamensky and Chris Mueller will deliver Black & Veatch's water supply, dam-related storage and transmission systems services along the Front Range.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Carlsberg Group Commits to Halve Water Usage at Its Breweries by 2030

Jul 19, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Water is essential to society, and to making beer. However, today it is not managed optimally in too many areas of the world, and water scarcity is a major concern. The Carlsberg Group's vision for a better tomorrow is a world in which zero water is wasted.

Education

The Military College of South Carolina Awards Dining Contract to Sodexo for The Citadel

Jul 19, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Mural Honors Victims of Pulse Nightclub Attack

Jul 19, 2017 10:00 AM ET

A Wells Fargo branch in Orlando, Florida, has a new mural to pay tribute to the victims of the 2016 mass shooting and celebrate the city’s united and diverse community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays | Leading Questions: Kathleen Britain

Jul 19, 2017 9:40 AM ET

Environment

Crayton Webb Tapped to Serve on Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees

Jul 19, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. in Dallas, Texas to serve for a three-year-term.

Environment

Susan Henricks Tapped to Serve on Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees

Jul 19, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed ICAN – the Institute for Career Advancement Needs – President and CEO Susan L. Henricks to serve for a three-year term.

Environment

How Unchecked Climate Change Will Impact the US Economy

Jul 19, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The biggest obstacle standing in the way of prioritized, coordinated, effective action against cataclysmic climate instability over the coming years and decades is the US Republican party. These individuals and their ideological followers stand in defiance of reason, science and a global consensus on the need for urgent action in the name of protecting the fortunes of their patrons.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Delacon and Cargill Announce Strategic Equity Investment

Jul 19, 2017 9:20 AM ET

Delacon, the pioneer and global leader in phytogenic feed additives, and Cargill have agreed to a strategic partnership that will advance the market presence of natural, plant-based feed additives on a global scale, and meet changing consumer preferences of what animals are fed and how food is produced. The deal includes a minority equity investment from Cargill.

Research, Reports & Publications

AkzoNobel's New Business Models Driving Fresh Approaches to Sustainability

Jul 19, 2017 9:15 AM ET

For example, being sustainable today goes far beyond simply generating more sustainable product solutions. Truly innovative companies are embracing ever-evolving business models that offer a clear link to longer term economic success.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Free eBook | Your Guide to Increasing Global Employee Engagement

Jul 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Download a free eBook, Your Guide to Increasing Global Employee Engagement, to learn how you can design a successful worldwide corporate giving and volunteering program.

Sustainable Development Goals

MetLife 2016 Global Impact Highlights

Jul 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In 2015, MetLife set goals that relate to interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, communities and the environment. This is our first report on progress toward these goals. We plan to report on progress every year, as we strive to make a global impact.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Australian Heard Island and McDonald Islands Toothfish Continues to Meet Global Sustainability Standard

Jul 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Today, the Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) toothfish fishery received recertification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for sustainable fishing. Originally certified in 2012, the fishery was reassessed by third-party auditor SCS Global Services. This recertification ensures that the fishery is sustainable and well managed.

Research, Reports & Publications

GRI & IIRC on the Role of the SDGs in Reporting

Jul 19, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Ethical Corporation has just published a new briefing that delves into the role of the SDGs in sustainability reporting & communications - you can access the report here.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One ‘Can’ Make a Difference – KFC South Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day

Jul 18, 2017 5:15 PM ET

KFC South Africa’s goal is to reach 670 cans and pack them for distribution in under 67 minutes—a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service when the holiday was established.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Letter from Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner

Jul 18, 2017 5:00 PM ET

CEO and President of Sappi North America discusses the company's performance against its 2016 sustainability goals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Air Force Veteran Uses Her Own Brand of “Magic” to Serve Her Community as a Frontline Families AmeriCorps Member

Jul 18, 2017 4:35 PM ET

When it comes to serving her community, Angela Collins speaks about the “magic” – or individual talents – of each person involved. One’s “magic,” she explained, is his or her natural talent, an ordinary thing that he or she does better than most. Angela believes that each person’s skills are magic to everyone else. “So when you figure out what people’s magic is and you put it to use in the community, to build community, to create community, to bring people together, that’s where the magic happens,” Angela said.

Environment

California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg Launch “America’s Pledge”

Jul 18, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Today, California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg launched America’s Pledge on climate change, a new initiative to compile and quantify the actions of states, cities and businesses in the United States to drive down their greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Events, Media & Communications

Registration Opens for 2018 Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility

Jul 18, 2017 3:30 PM ET

Green Infrastructure

Here's What a Sustainable Highway Might Look Like

Jul 18, 2017 3:15 PM ET

One of the best places to see the future of sustainable transportation might be in the heart of Georgia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Denver Donation Brings Benefits to Ghana Women’s Group

Jul 18, 2017 3:10 PM ET

At Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana, the Women’s Consultative Committee (WCC) provides financial assistance to local female entrepreneurs through a revolving fund established to provide micro loans and credit to women with small-scale business ventures.

Research, Reports & Publications

ACI Sustainability Report: “Bold Collective Actions” Needed for Transformational Change

Jul 18, 2017 3:00 PM ET

American Cleaning Institute Report, “Foundations for Transformation,” Showcases Steps Industry is Taking to Tackle Most Critical Issues

Education

Marlin’s Educational Legacy Continues to Multiply, Even After Closure

Jul 18, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

TCR – A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Sustainability

Jul 18, 2017 1:30 PM ET

A paradigm shift is needed in business. Whole system thinking shows that two foundational business ideas are reductionistic, irrational and unintentionally destructive.