ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Diverse & Inclusive Business: The Power of Employee Volunteer Networks

Jul 9, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Your employee volunteering program’s ability to help employees understand and bridge social and cultural divisions is a big indicator of the importance of your program.​ So how do you make inclusivity part of your approach to citizenship?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Sustainability Standards Ever Higher

Jul 9, 2019 10:00 AM ET

GRI is raising its capacity to build on the success of the GRI Standards, following the recruitment of Marco van der Ree as Chief Development Officer.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Evolution of Project Delivery: The How and Why

Jul 9, 2019 10:00 AM ET

There are an estimated 240,000 water main breaks every year in the United States, and those ruptures waste between 14 percent and 18 percent of the nation’s drinking water.

Environment

Ceres Praises New Bill That Will Help Ensure Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for 1 Million Californians

Jul 9, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Ceres joins other environmental and community advocates and many California businesses in welcoming a major legislative victory today after state lawmakers approved a bill that will help ensure more than 1 million Californians have safe and affordable drinking water.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Financial Resilience, Responsible Impact

Jul 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) released its 2018 sustainability report, detailing how the company supports its four building blocks of long-term vitality: financial sustainability, customer focus, investing in people and responsible impact.

Environment

Understanding the Climate Change Challenges Facing Consumer Goods Companies

Jul 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

As an active investment manager with a firm commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into its investment processes, Franklin Templeton recognises its responsibility to raise awareness of climate transition issues.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG’s Smart ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Help Con Edison Customers Save with Energy Efficiency Rebates

Jul 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Already delivering the industry’s most energy efficient room air conditioners, LG Electronics USA is taking energy savings to the next level in New York City this summer in cooperation with Con Edison.

Education

Whole Kids Foundation Raises More Than $113,000 for 56 Educational Beehives to Schools Across the U.S., U.K. and Canada

Jul 9, 2019 8:45 AM ET

Whole Kids Foundation announced that it raised more than $113,000 to fund 56 new bee grants through the 2019 Give Bees a Chance campaign during June’s National Pollinator Month.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Answers Common Questions About Energy Market Convergence

Jul 8, 2019 6:25 PM ET

By strategically sourcing electricity in an integrated way that includes both renewable and conventional power, companies can simultaneously save money, stabilize and better forecast costs and budgets, plan for volatility and meet their environmental goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Awards Sustainability Scholarship

Jul 8, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

How Cisco’s Cafes and Employee Resource Organizations Celebrate Diversity

Jul 8, 2019 4:10 PM ET

When it comes to embracing diversity, Cisco is in a class by itself. We not only have a diverse workforce – we continuously honor it. Through our Employee Resource Organizations (ERO) we support our employees as they establish deeper connections with one another while celebrating their cultures. These celebrations are also great opportunities to invite others to join in on the festivities and learn more about one another.

Health & Healthcare

P&O Cruises’ Guests Play a Part in Saving One Ni Van Life so That Others Can Be Saved in Health Emergencies

Jul 8, 2019 4:00 PM ET

When 35-year-old Ni Van paramedic trainee Jerome Sese suffered a heart attack recently, P&O Cruises’ guests played a part in saving his life through their contributions to the guest-funded P&O Pacific Partnership.

Innovation & Technology

The Art of Losing Volumetric Weight

Jul 8, 2019 3:30 PM ET

ON Semiconductor has found a way to increase packing density, in order to decrease the volumetric weight with our tape and reel packing process. Tape and reel involve several surface mounted devices (SMDs) being placed on tape and wound on a reel for easy transportation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hess Corporation Shows Continued ESG Commitment and Progress in 2018 Sustainability Report

Jul 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) published its 2018 Sustainability Report today, providing a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy and performance on environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FrontDoor Changes the Landscape for NPOs

Jul 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Ecolab Ahead of Pace to Save Enough Water for 1 Billion People

Jul 8, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies, has released its 2018 corporate sustainability report, Accelerating Meaningful Change, which highlights its work with leading companies throughout the world to reduce environmental impact and drive cost savings. The 2018 publication is Ecolab’s 12th annual corporate sustainability report.

Energy

Duke Energy Passes Major Renewable Milestone: 1 Gigawatt of Owned Solar Energy Capacity

Jul 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

With the North Rosamond Solar Facility coming online last month in California, Duke Energy has passed the 1-gigawatt (GW) threshold of utility-scale owned and operated solar facilities nationwide. Throughout the decade, Duke Energy has been building a solar portfolio that now includes almost 70 sites in 10 states, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. At peak output, that could serve energy to approximately 2 million homes.

Events, Media & Communications

Cannes: Aflac Opens Up About Risks From Successful Purpose Shift

Jul 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The smart toy robot (My Special Aflac Duck) has so far helped more than 4,300 children battle through cancer, by providing emotional support and helping kids open up and communicate through such a troubling period.

Environment

Nestlé Waters Announces Partnership With Ocean Legacy Foundation

Jul 8, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Plastic waste in the ocean poses a particular threat to many communities around the world and requires hands-on cleanup, education, infrastructure development and policies to stop further waste.

Environment

Antea Group Completes Acquisition of Tractebel-Engie Poland

Jul 8, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Antea Group acquires the Polish subsidiary of Tractebel-Engie, the global engineering and consultancy firm.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Wins the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Jul 8, 2019 11:20 AM ET

The Company’s long-standing commitment to investment in research and development, which has seen significant increases over the last five years, has positioned CNH Industrial amongst the ten most innovative in Brazil, according to the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ (Innovation Value Brazil) Award 2019.

Environment

These Students Came up With an Ingenious Way to Keep Buildings Cool

Jul 8, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Taking a page from the termite construction manual,Team Phalanx from the Industrial Design program at California State University, Long Beach has developed an insulation that could revolutionize how homes and offices are cooled.

Environment

EarthShare Welcomes Brad Leibov as New CEO

Jul 8, 2019 10:00 AM ET

EarthShare, a leading environmental philanthropy supporting America’s largest coalition of environmental and conservation nonprofits and a strategic partner to the private-sector in corporate philanthropy and engagement, announced today that Bradley Leibov will join as its new chief executive officer.

Environment

John Butler, International Water Development Expert

Jul 8, 2019 9:00 AM ET

John Butler has more than 40 years of experience in water and natural resource management. He is a senior technical advisor in Tetra Tech’s international development practice, focusing on water supply, sanitation, and water infrastructure improvements in Africa.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Foundation to Focus Fully on How Digital, Data and AI Can Transform Global Health

Jul 8, 2019 7:00 AM ET

The Novartis Foundation is sharpening its focus to concentrate fully on reimagining how data, digital and AI can transform global health. This new mandate builds on 40 years of striving for sustainable impact on health in low-income populations, most recently by focusing on leprosy elimination and cardiovascular health, in addition to digital health.