ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

College-Bound Girl Scout Starts Nonprofit to Save the Bees

Jul 20, 2017 1:20 PM ET

Two years ago, Elizabeth Klosky was brainstorming ideas with her father on what to do for her Girl Scouts Gold Award project when she had the idea to do something to protect bees. She and her father had just begun to keep bees in the yard, but when she realized how important they were to the environment – and that certain bee populations around the world were struggling – she wanted to help.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Foster Care to Forever Families

Jul 20, 2017 1:15 PM ET

Education

Voya Financial Supports Professional Development of STEM Educators with New Fellowship Program

Jul 20, 2017 12:45 PM ET

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), today announced the launch of a national fellowship program for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teachers, in partnership with the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY).

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM Student Corps Celebrates 5 Years of Enhancing Communities and Changing Young Lives

Jul 20, 2017 12:20 PM ET

Brittany Agee is well on her way toward achieving her dream of becoming a social worker. This summer, the former GM Student Corps high school intern — who’s now a junior at Alabama State University — is returning as a college intern and mentor to help other students see their potential.

Education

Scotiabank Partners with The Rumie Initiative for Project North

Jul 20, 2017 12:15 PM ET

Scotiabank marks #Canada150 by partnering with @RumieInitiative to bring educational tablets to children in remote areas. #InfinitePotential

Sustainable Development Goals

Food Safety and Sustainability: Flip Sides of the Same Coin

Jul 20, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Energy

Myth Busting: You Actually Can Install Solar Panels at Home (and It’s Easy and Affordable)

Jul 20, 2017 12:00 PM ET

"Going solar is too expensive. Too difficult. Too risky." These are all fairly common complaints about going solar. But the solar panels of 15 years ago are not the solar panels of today. In fact, with dropping costs of solar panel installations and rising energy costs, there hasn't been a better time to go solar. New tools are making it easier for customers to make the switch, and more installers working in the market has produced more competition. For many homeowners, it has never been easier, more efficient, or more affordable to go solar.

Events, Media & Communications

Matt Clark Named as Honorable Mention for Emerging Leader Award by InsideNGO

Jul 20, 2017 11:00 AM ET

PYXERA Global proudly announces the recognition of Senior Global Engagement Manager, Matt Clark, by Inside NGO’s Excellence Awards. Clark, who co-designed PYXERA Global’s popular tri-sector partnership training and currently leads The Center for Citizen Diplomacy, received honorable mention at Inside NGO’s 2017 Annual Conference yesterday under the Emerging Leader category.

Environment

Bioswales on The Ray

Jul 20, 2017 11:00 AM ET

The Ray and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) have installed five to ten acres of native grasses and pollinator plant seeds in the median and northbound lane gore area of Exit 6 on I-85 near LaGrange, Georgia.

Environment

Top Pop Culture EHS Moments

Jul 20, 2017 10:55 AM ET

From a hilarious "I Love Lucy" show factory assembly line to a falling injury in "There Will Be Blood" - enjoy our collection of EHS moments in the movies.

Innovation & Technology

Chevrolet Brings All-Electric Vehicle Technology from the Moon to Earth

Jul 20, 2017 10:55 AM ET

DETROIT — In July 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts explored the moon in the first electric-powered Lunar Rover, thanks to help from General Motors engineers. Fast-forward to the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, and it’s clear once again that GM remains at the forefront of EV engineering. With an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on a single charge and costing a fraction of the Lunar Rover’s $38 million price tag, the Bolt EV has made driving electric attainable for the Earth-bound.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Don't Suck. Stop Using Wasteful Plastic Straws

Jul 20, 2017 10:45 AM ET

International spirits company Bacardi has joined with the Surfrider Foundation for a "no-straw movement" as part of its Good Spirited: Building a Sustainable Future program.

Innovation & Technology

Multiplying the Impact of Tech Entrepreneurs

Jul 20, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal’s position as a global media and technology company allows us to offer a singular variety of resources to help social entrepreneurs drive positive change. Along with awarding funding to and building partnerships with technology-focused nonprofits and social entrepreneurs, we used our unique media channels, strategic expertise, and broadband technology expertise to multiply the impact of social innovation projects around the country. At the same time, we are focused on providing more ways for more people to access technology because we recognize that digital inclusion is vital to driving innovation.

Environment

Domtar's 2017 Sustainability Video

Jul 20, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Domtar’s 2017 Sustainability Report details the company’s endeavors to take a longer term view of creating and preserving value for our shareholders, customers, employees and communities. Focused on the areas of Caring for People and Communities, Efficient Manufacturing, and Responsible Sourcing & Logistics, it details the company’s priorities, challenges and progress via engaging stories and stunning visuals.

Sustainable Development Goals

Envisioning a Sustainable Future by Solving Energy Paradox

Jul 20, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announces the launching of Strategy & Sustainability Highlights that shows the progress of the company towards an answer to the world energy paradox. According to International Energy Agency, by 2050 the energy consumption will increase by 50%, whilst 2,3 billion people with poor or no access to energy must be attended by 2030 to accomplish one of 17 Sustainable Developments Goals settled by United Nations, that aims to universalize the access to affordable and sustainable energy worldwide. Accomplishing both objectives must be aligned with another planetary goal to limit global warming up to 2 °C.

Environment

Millions of Recycled Bottles and Cans, and Counting

Jul 20, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Economic Stimulators, Even After Marlin’s Closure

Jul 20, 2017 10:05 AM ET

In this final installment of our four-part tribute to the legacy of Marlin mine, we take a look at the economic benefits and opportunities that have been created as a result of its decade long operations.Mining is a major contributor to the economy of Guatemala, and Goldcorp’s Marlin mine has demonstrated how the benefits of natural resource development reach far beyond tax revenues. A recent study completed by Central American Business Intelligence estimates that mining and the benefits that come with it, account for as much as 3% of Guatemala’s GDP, resulting in USD$900 million in export revenue annually, in addition to royalties and taxes.

Environment

Anya Cherneff + Moira Hanes: Empowering A Generation

Jul 20, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Lessons from Malaria Can Help Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Jul 20, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Two weeks ago, G20 leaders committed to working together to address one of the world’s most pressing and perplexing security threats: antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – a fierce and evolving adversary against which conventional therapeutic weapons are of no use.

Green Infrastructure

Places to Be: The Most Sustainable Corporate Hospitality Chains Around the World

Jul 20, 2017 9:05 AM ET

CR professionals know that every venue they utilize should meet certain sustainable standards. To help companies with future event planning, CR Magazine has compiled a list of the most sustainable corporate hospitality chains.

Education

This Refugee is Using Free Online Education to Help Rebuild His Life — And Hopefully Syria, Too

Jul 20, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Althib, 23, wants to build a movement of youth who will lead peace-building efforts in Syria after the war and he is using free education programs to reach his goal, he told TIME magazine.

Research, Reports & Publications

WBCSD Releases 8 Business Cases to the Circular Economy

Jul 20, 2017 8:55 AM ET

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) published 8 Business Cases for the Circular Economy illustrating how companies can accelerate growth, enhance competitiveness and mitigate risk through circular solutions.

Environment

Reforestation and Stress Relief

Jul 20, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Water is one of the world’s most vital resources and a key input material to Kimberly-Clark’s tissue manufacturing processes. As a result, we recognize that the communities surrounding mills experiencing water stress will have important social needs as well. Engagement at the local community level is helping to identify appropriate mechanisms to support these needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

"Hunger Is" Campaign Comes To Olive Crest Children

Jul 20, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Arçelik to Reduce Energy Use in Production by 45% in Line With Its "2020 Sustainability Goals"

Jul 20, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Leading global home appliances company Arçelik A.Ş. has published its 9th sustainability report disclosing 2020 sustainability goals.

Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik A.Ş. stated: “For the future of our world, we build our business plans on sustainable models.