ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes

Nov 12, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation announced it has been recognized by Forbes on its 2019 World’s Best Employers list, coming in at No. 72 (up from No. 234 the year before). This is the third year in a row the company has received this recognition.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Community-Focused Municipal Bond Investments Can Drive Social Impact

Nov 12, 2019 7:10 AM ET

Gurtin supports social impact by investing in municipal bonds that fund essential government projects, like improving access to affordable housing & we support social impact in communities by investing in municipal bonds that finance projects like...

Events, Media & Communications

FREE Webinar: Towards a Net Zero Future – With BT, CISL, The Climate Group & GE Renewable Energy

Nov 12, 2019 6:00 AM ET

To avoid the worst climate impacts, and meet the 2050 net-zero emissions horizon, it is estimated global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will need to drop by half in the next 10 years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

I Am Lost in America: Raising Awareness through A Night to End Youth Homelessness

Nov 11, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Sands kicked off its support of Rainwater’s film in NYC with a private screening at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, where the company also announced $100k in funding for local organizations and initiatives fighting homelessness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay and Homes For Our Troops Foundation Team Up for 3rd Annual Veteran’s Day Charity Campaign

Nov 11, 2019 3:10 PM ET

eBay for Charity and Homes For Our Troops launched their third joint charity auction in honor of Veteran’s Day giving fans the opportunity to bid on autographed items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences from top celebrities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Including Veterans in the Drive Toward Workforce Diversity

Nov 11, 2019 2:35 PM ET

As nearly 200,000 servicemen and women return to civilian life each year, Smithfield Foods has embraced attracting, hiring, and retaining veteran employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Healing Through Cooking: A Veteran’s Story

Nov 11, 2019 1:15 PM ET

A decorated Army veteran, Chef Roshara Sanders grew up in a Habitat for Humanity home in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it was her mother, Sharon, who fed her growing appetite for cooking and preparing meals.

Environment

Goodyear Better Future: Sustainable Sourcing

Nov 11, 2019 12:55 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goodyear Better Future: Inspiring Culture

Nov 11, 2019 12:55 PM ET

Learn more about the Inspiring Culture pillar of Goodyear Better Future in this video from Gary VanderLind, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goodyear Better Future: Responsible Operations

Nov 11, 2019 12:55 PM ET

Learn more about the Responsible Operations pillar of Goodyear Better Future in this video from Ellis Jones, Vice President, Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability and Business Continuity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Veterans Day: How the Army Prepared This Vet for Success at Intel

Nov 11, 2019 12:30 PM ET

After joining Intel as a fab technician, Army veteran Jeremy Roy continued to pursue his love of technology and helping others – becoming the face of his group’s onboarding efforts.

Green Infrastructure

CBRE and SemaConnect Complete Largest EV Charging Installation

Nov 11, 2019 12:25 PM ET

CBRE and SemaConnect, a North American commercial electric vehicle charging provider, have completed the installation of 1,100 electric vehicle charging stations, the largest in the nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

5 Ways to Join The Global Giving Movement! #GivingTuesday

Nov 11, 2019 12:20 PM ET

With Giving Tuesday less than a month away, here are 5 quick and easy ways to engage your employees and peers while doing an incredible amount of social good.

Events, Media & Communications

Alliance Data Celebrates Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2019 12:15 PM ET

Every year on Veterans Day, Alliance Data hosts a flag raising ceremony at company headquarters in Columbus, Ohio to honor all the men and women serving in our military who protect our freedoms and thank them for their service.

Events, Media & Communications

All the Ways to Follow Us at #BSR19

Nov 11, 2019 12:05 PM ET

Tomorrow, the BSR Conference 2019 will kick off in San Jose, California. Whether you’re joining us in person or online, here are the best ways to follow along.

Health & Healthcare

Enhancing Veteran Lives Through Mobile Connectivity

Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET

As a proud grandson of a war hero, I’m lucky enough to work for a company that truly values service and recognizes that no service is more noble than the sacrifices made by those in our armed forces.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walgreens Honors Veterans With Ongoing Hiring and Free Flu Shot Campaigns

Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET

On Nov. 11, our country will honor the sacrifice of veterans and their families. Walgreens is leveraging its business to deliver employment opportunities and health services, so veterans can live healthy and productive lives in civil society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Closing the Loop to Create a Circular Future

Nov 11, 2019 11:50 AM ET

Closed Loop Partners plays a central role in the transition to circularity, where waste is eliminated, and materials are continuously cycled back into the economy through product and process innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Companies and Corporate Foundations Can Elevate CSR Strategy

Nov 11, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Corporate leaders are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to social and economic problems—not only do they want to do good, but they also recognize that their stakeholders require and demand it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Diversity & Inclusion at Caterpillar

Nov 11, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Caterpillar is committed to ensuring its workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers the company serves around the globe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Top 2 Trends in Corporate Citizenship Right Now

Nov 11, 2019 11:00 AM ET

How can you make sure you're building corporate citizenship programs that will matter more in five years? How can you think bigger about employee engagement and CSR? Find out what innovation looks in 2019. http://bit.ly/2Q4mxgR

Environment

Be an EHS Budget Boss: Make the Most of This Budgeting Season

Nov 11, 2019 10:55 AM ET

Our latest blog will teach you how the most of your EHS budget as the year closes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing Comfort and Care to Support Camp Blue Skies

Nov 11, 2019 10:50 AM ET

We proudly support Camp Blue Skies; an overnight camp for adults with disabilities. In 2018, Domtar volunteers worked with the camp to set up activities for campers, including zip lines, ropes courses, Frisbee games and post-lunch singalongs.

Education

Hormel Foods Announces Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

Nov 11, 2019 10:30 AM ET

The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management related program.

Health & Healthcare

Duke Energy Joins Fight Against North Carolina’s Opioid Epidemic With $500,000 in Grants

Nov 11, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Duke Energy has announced $500,000 in grant funding to two organizations championing the battle against the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.