ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

Education Isn’t Always Top of Mind After Natural Disasters, But It Should Be

Nov 27, 2019 9:55 AM ET

When natural disasters strike, people and corporations are generous, donating millions of dollars worth of food, medicines and other needed supplies. But often, the long-term needs of rebuilding communities are overlooked.

Environment

How Marine Debris Impedes Coastal Tourism and Economic Development

Nov 27, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Around the world, marine debris costs an estimated $13 billion a year, mainly through its adverse effect on fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity.

Environment

Ken Yager Chats About the Yosemite Facelift

Nov 27, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association teamed up to create the #DontFeedTheLandfills movement. Three iconic parks – Denali, Yosemite and Grand Teton – piloted the project.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Booz Allen Defense Analyst Victor Morris: Using Language and Experience to Train Today’s Warfighters

Nov 27, 2019 7:00 AM ET

While with the U.S. Army in Iraq, Victor Morris wrote a patrol report after each mission: actions he took, people he met, and lessons learned. This intelligence helped new troops advance their work and avoid repeating known mistakes.

Environment

Phil Ting: Policies for Clean Cars and Recycling

Nov 26, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Can you imagine how hard it must be for legislators to know where to focus their energies?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This is How Partnerships Fuel Schneider Electric's Sustainable Success

Nov 26, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Organizations need to digitize their business processes to be competitive; and at Schneider Electric, we see 4 global transformations impacting the world and businesses: Electrification, Decentralization, Decarbonization, Digitization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Neighborhood Promise Year in Review: 23 Projects, $2 Million in Grants

Nov 26, 2019 3:15 PM ET

It’s been said that charity starts at home, and for Republic Services, that means helping make a difference in the neighborhoods where our employees live and work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Promotes Year-Round Giving Through Arrow Charitable Platform

Nov 26, 2019 3:10 PM ET

While charitable contributions typically rise during the holidays, Arrow Electronics encourages year-round giving through its Arrow Charitable platform.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

In Focus: Intel and Responsible Mineral Sourcing

Nov 26, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Intel is recognized for its achievements on supply chain sustainability. The company has manufactured microprocessors that are conflict-free since 2013 and has been a leader in eradicating forced labor practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Ways Funders Can Be Co-Strategists

Nov 26, 2019 2:35 PM ET

Don't just fund the work. Three opportunities for philanthropic funders to be co-strategists.

Environment

The Glass Isn’t Half Empty: Reasons To Be Optimistic About Water Issues

Nov 26, 2019 2:10 PM ET

Solving the water scarcity problem, especially as the impacts from climate change mount, can feel like a Herculean task. Despite our close connection to water, most people do not know how it gets to our taps or what is involved in that process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecolab's Douglas Baker is the First Recipient of the Dayton Award

Nov 26, 2019 1:25 PM ET

Douglas M. Baker, Jr., chairman and CEO of Ecolab Inc., has received the Dayton Award for Distinction in Moral Capitalism from the Caux Round Table for Moral Capitalism. The award, presented Nov. 22, recognizes Minnesota business leaders for corporate responsibility and celebrates big picture thinking about how business improves lives and societies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Connections Newsletter: Giving Tuesday Edition

Nov 26, 2019 1:00 PM ET

This holiday season, support your favorite causes not just by donating, but also by sharing your skills and expertise! Learn how skills-based volunteering can have lasting effects on social impact organizations, plus other news from Common Impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Albertsons Is Redefining Flower Power

Nov 26, 2019 12:30 PM ET

The retailer is adding a philanthropic component to its Debi Lilly Design line of floral and home décor. Now, when customers purchase one of the grocer's new Debi Lilly Design Extending Smiles floral designs at participating stores, $1 of the proceeds will be used to provide a pair of shoes, clean water or food to someone in need.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Embraces Sustainability as a “Fresh Start” and Profit Generator

Nov 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has found that sustainability isn’t just good for public relations. Along with a growing number of leading companies, the IT giant is discovering it’s also a profit generator.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Grohe Is One of Germany’s Top Three Most Sustainable Big Companies

Nov 26, 2019 11:45 AM ET

At the German Sustainability Award ceremony, GROHE secured a placement among the top 3 in the category "Germany's Most Sustainable Big Companies 2020” thanks to its 360-degree sustainability approach and, above all, its progress in saving resources.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comerica Volunteers Make Big Impact With Tiny Home

Nov 26, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Look Who's Joined The Billion Dollar Social Impact Club

Nov 26, 2019 11:05 AM ET

There are many ways that PayPal supports good causes, from enabling nonprofits to raise money using online tools to powering corporate initiatives that encourage their customers to do the same. In 2018, 55.1 million people from over...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM is a 2019 Global Energy Awards Finalist

Nov 26, 2019 11:00 AM ET

S&P Global Platts recently named GM a finalist in the 21st annual Global Energy Awards. GM is a finalist in the Corporate Award – Green Initiatives category. The 2019 winners will be announced at a ceremony December 12 in New York City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG’s ASCSC Community Foundation and LA Galaxy Foundation Host 16th Annual Thanksgiving Foundations’ Feast

Nov 26, 2019 11:00 AM ET

AEG’s ASCSC Community Foundation and the LA Galaxy Foundation recently hosted the 16th Annual Thanksgiving Foundations’ Feast at Dignity Health Sports Park’s American Express Club on Friday, Nov. 22.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bechtel’s Peggy Mccullough to Receive the 2019 ASME Henry Laurence Gantt Medal

Nov 26, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Bechtel senior vice president Peggy McCullough has been awarded the 2019 American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Henry Laurence Gantt Medal.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Asset Management Selects Eleven Firms for Minority Broker Program

Nov 26, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Northern Trust Asset Management, consistent with its long-standing commitment to ensuring diversity and inclusion within the investment industry, has selected eleven minority-owned broker-dealers for its Minority Broker Program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful Selects 2019/2020 National Youth Advisory Council

Nov 26, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has selected 17 high school students from across the country to serve on its eighth national Youth Advisory Council (YAC) over the course of the 2019/2020 school year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Employees Prepare for a Holiday Tradition

Nov 26, 2019 9:05 AM ET

United Airlines employees turned the top of Willis Tower into Santa's Workshop, preparing toys for the holiday season for kids across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Department of Labor Presents Sodexo With Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion

Nov 26, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Sodexo, a leading food services and facilities management company, announced today that its United States Marine Corps (USMC) East Coast operations earned a Platinum Award through the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program.