ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Surpasses $100 Million in Donations this GivingTuesday

Dec 5, 2019 11:15 AM ET

GivingTuesday is a global giving movement empowering people and organizations to transform their communities and create the world they want to live in.

Energy

Geronimo Energy Announces Commercial Operation of 200 MW South Dakota Wind Farm

Dec 5, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid Plc, announced today the start of commercial operations for its Crocker Wind Farm (Crocker), a 200 megawatt (MW) wind energy project located in Clark County, South Dakota.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 124: Making Pro-Bono Volunteering Work for Your Organization

Dec 5, 2019 11:00 AM ET

What makes pro-bono relationships work for all partners, and how can your company or social good organization set up a pro bono program that has an impact? Danielle Holly and Rachel Hutchisson dive into the answer on the sgENGAGE Podcast.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Podcast | General Mills Celebrates World Soil Day With Soil Health Pioneer Gabe Brown

Dec 5, 2019 10:30 AM ET

As part of the food industry, General Mills recognizes that agriculture contributes to some of our most pressing sustainability challenges. And we believe that the most promising solutions start with healthy soil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feast of Sharing Presented by Nickelodeon

Dec 5, 2019 10:30 AM ET

More than 1,000 residents of the Pico Union area - all families - enjoyed a banquet dinner with a delicious Thanksgiving menu prepared by Food Inc, our longtime Kids Choice Awards caterer, and served by live action and voice talent from our shows.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation Announces $200 Million in Pro Bono Services Provided to the Social Sector

Dec 5, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Taproot Foundation announces today a significant milestone for the organization—surpassing $200 million worth of pro bono services provided to the social sector through its programs. These services are available to nonprofits and social good organizations around the world, free of charge.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in a Sustainable Future

Dec 5, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) data has accelerated as the demand for consistent and high quality data around sustainability issues goes mainstream.

Health & Healthcare

Specsavers Uses HPE Greenlake to Expand Eye Disease Diagnostics and Serve More Patients

Dec 5, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced its collaboration with Specsavers utilising the HPE GreenLake platform to support 385 retail stores across Australia and New Zealand.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Blockchain Through the Whole Supply Chain: Traceability at the Source Depends on Trust

Dec 5, 2019 10:00 AM ET

BSR and Envisible describe their project to support a global brand and its supply chain partners to establish a blockchain-enabled traceable supply chain that delivers sustainability benefits to all the actors in the supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Brings 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball to Pediatric Cancer Patients

Dec 5, 2019 9:50 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

6 Things Every Donor Should Have the Day of Blood Stem Cell Donation

Dec 5, 2019 9:50 AM ET

Peripheral Blood Stem Cell donation is a non-surgical, outpatient procedure that collects blood stem cells via the bloodstream. It’s also the procedure that's used in 75% of donations. Here are 6 things you will need for the day of your donation.

Environment

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Awards $100,000 Grant to Inga Foundation

Dec 5, 2019 9:30 AM ET

The NextGen Committee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to The Inga Foundation for their "Land for Life" program. Helping farmers in Honduras repair the soil and establish food security and cash crops.

Environment

Plate Waste in US Cafeterias Could Total 530,000 Tons per Year

Dec 5, 2019 9:30 AM ET

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released Food Waste Warriors: A Deep Dive Into Food Waste in US Schools. The report analyzed post-service food waste in 46 schools in nine U.S. cities across eight states.

Environment

Ecolab Joins the U.N. Global Compact's Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C

Dec 5, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Ecolab, the leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, will align its operations and supply chain to the U.N. Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C, and work to cut its carbon emissions 50% by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Launches The Civic 50 Survey to Recognize Nation’s Top Corporate Citizens for 2020

Dec 5, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Points of Light, a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, today launched The Civic 50 survey for 2020. The survey will remain open through March 5, 2020, and the list of honorees will be publicly announced at the Points of Light Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 9, 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

2020 Vision: Lausanne en Jeux ! Set to Bring Cultural Festival to the YOG

Dec 5, 2019 8:45 AM ET

The upcoming Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Lausanne 2020 will not just be about sport.The Olympic Capital is also set to engage local people throughout the games with a special cultural programme and sports tasters.

Environment

SL Green Realty Corporation Awarded for Outstanding Energy Efficiency Commitments

Dec 5, 2019 8:30 AM ET

A notable New York City building owner is setting a high bar in energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades.

Research, Reports & Publications

First Global Standard for Tax Transparency

Dec 5, 2019 8:30 AM ET

The launch of a new tax reporting standard that seeks to ensure multinationals are much clearer about how much – and where – they pay their taxes has received widespread international support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How One Couple Helps Stranded Seals

Dec 5, 2019 8:30 AM ET

David and Pam Brennan will never forget the first time they spotted a seal that seemed to be in distress.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Interview with Mia Nagasaka, Executive Director of Research at Morgan Stanley

Dec 5, 2019 8:20 AM ET

Wondering what could make Mia Nagasaka want to move from covering the Japan gaming sector to the financial sector? A female analyst in a country and an industry where a small fraction of women hold managerial positions explains her career moves.

Health & Healthcare

Freeport-McMoRan Continuously Improves Health and Safety Performance

Dec 5, 2019 8:10 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan’s highest priority is the health and safety of their employees and their families and has the objective of zero workplace fatalities, injuries and occupational illnesses.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alliance Data Celebrates International Volunteer Day with Commitment to Service

Dec 5, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Alliance Data recognizes the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day by celebrating our associates’ volunteer efforts throughout the year and encouraging a continued focus on sustainability and service.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation's Time for Trees Initiative

Dec 5, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Trees provide the very necessities of life itself. They clean our air, protect our drinking water, create healthy communities, and feed the human soul. But these life necessities are threatened around the globe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Continues Gold Level Status for Veterans

Dec 5, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Once again, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recognized Whirlpool Corporation for achieving Gold Level status as a Veteran-Friendly Employer in the State of Michigan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Expands Market-Leading CSR Platform to Mobile, Enabling More Inclusive, In-the-Moment Giving

Dec 5, 2019 7:55 AM ET

Benevity announces the next evolution of its platform with the launch of the Benevity mobile app. The app allows companies to expand their CSR programs and forge deeper and more inclusive connections with their employees, empowering their people to do more good in the moment.