ESG News from Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

World Business Leaders Direct the Next Decade of Action at Europe’s Premier #RBSEU Summit

Oct 30, 2019 7:00 AM ET

Business needs to work harder, smarter and faster to build a sustainable future. Time is simply running out.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CR Magazine’s 2019 Responsible CEO Award Finalists Honored at 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands™ – What’s Next

Oct 29, 2019 10:30 PM ET

Corporate Responsibility Magazine honored its awardees for the 2019 Responsible CEO of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards at 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands™ – What’s Next.

Environment

Helen Mountford: The US Leaves Paris

Oct 29, 2019 8:05 PM ET

For years, climate denialists put forth the narrative that it would cripple the US economy to sign on to international climate agreements like the Kyoto Protocol.

Environment

Major Automakers Undermine Climate Action, Ignoring Investors and Peers on Clean Vehicle Standards

Oct 29, 2019 6:15 PM ET

General Motors, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler announced last night that they, together with the Association of Global Automakers, would side with President Trump in his effort to remove the authority of California and other states to set clean vehicle standards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Responsible Business Alliance Receives Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Oct 29, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Responsible Business Alliance Receives Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Western Pennsylvania Homeownership to Get $3.3 Million Boost

Oct 29, 2019 3:45 PM ET

Wells Fargo and Company, NeighborWorks® America, and its network members NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT program will expand to Allegheny County this fall.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named One of America's Best Employers for New Graduates by Forbes

Oct 29, 2019 3:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. was named one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates on a list recently released by Forbes. CBRE is recognized for creating an ideal environment and opening doors for new graduates.

Responsible Production & Consumption

‘Freedom Squares’ Sustainable Modular Rug Concept Launched On Kickstarter

Oct 29, 2019 3:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sears, Rebuilding Together Support Veterans with 12th Annual Heroes at Home Program

Oct 29, 2019 3:05 PM ET

Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities, today announced it is teaming up for the 12th consecutive year with Sears on the retailer’s Heroes at Home initiative.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Raises More than $800,000 to Support the American Heart Association; Tops Corporate Fundraiser List for 2019 Chicago Heart Walk

Oct 29, 2019 2:25 PM ET

Walgreens Raises More than $800,000 to Support the American Heart Association; Tops Corporate Fundraiser List for 2019 Chicago Heart Walk

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard Launches Toolkit to Help Community Leaders Drive Sustainable, Inclusive Growth

Oct 29, 2019 2:00 PM ET

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth is unveiling a groundbreaking suite of tools that will provide local leaders with timely data-driven insights on the current state of and potential for inclusive growth in their communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PayPal Employee GIVE Team Helps Strike Out Hunger at the Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha, Nebraska

Oct 29, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Each summer – a time when food pantries tend to run low on donations - the PayPal employee GIVE Team in Omaha, Nebraska partners with Food Bank for the Heartland to donate and prepare meals during the Strike Out Hunger campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Burke Corporation Donates more than 38,000 Pounds of Food to the Midwest Food Bank

Oct 29, 2019 1:35 PM ET

Burke Corporation (Nevada, Iowa), a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), recently donated over 38,000 pounds of fully cooked beef crumbles to the Midwest Food Bank in Illinois.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 40,000 Pounds of Protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank in South Carolina

Oct 29, 2019 1:20 PM ET

Smithfield Foods, Inc. joined forces with W. Lee Flowers to donate more than 40,000 pounds of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Prepares First Cohort for Public Spotlight at Demo Day

Oct 29, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Seven innovative businesses that make up the first cohort of the Black & Veatch IgniteX Cleantech Accelerator are preparing to take their business models public in three weeks.

Events, Media & Communications

LA Galaxy Foundation and ASCSC Community Foundation Host 13th Annual Treats-N-Suites Halloween Bash at Dignity Health Sports Park

Oct 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park’s ASCSC Community Foundation and the LA Galaxy Foundation recently hosted the 13th Annual Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 25.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alexion Employees Spread Awareness and Celebrate Success During Safe + Sound Week

Oct 29, 2019 11:45 AM ET

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor that is held each year. The event aims to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs, and empower organizations to energize their health and...

Innovation & Technology

Spotlight on Gabriela Trueba, Founder & CEO of Startup, WOMP

Oct 29, 2019 11:45 AM ET

WOMP is a 3D startup originating from Brooklyn, New York. With an all-women board, the company is passionate about enabling women to have leadership and technical positions in 3D tech, media, and digital manufacturing.

Events, Media & Communications

Xylem Watermark Leads STEM Discussions at Sandhurst Military Academy

Oct 29, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Our team in the UK attended a STEM Careers fair at Sandhurst Military Academy where they ran an informational booth on Xylem and Watermark, led EarthEcho Water monitoring test, and led an interactive workshop on water pumping and digital solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Brand Built With Heart & Soul: Taking a Look Inside Justin’s

Oct 29, 2019 10:35 AM ET

While Justin Gold, founder of Justin’s, has transitioned from the role of mentee to mentor, he knows he still has more to learn and more to achieve. That’s what made him most excited about his partnership with Hormel Foods.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How This Lawyer Became a Force of Nature for Second-Chance Hiring

Oct 29, 2019 10:30 AM ET

As many as one in three U.S. citizens has a criminal record – which means countless people will face a lifelong struggle finding meaningful employment. For many reasons interest in second-chance hiring is growing.

Health & Healthcare

Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween: Tips From FedEx & Safe Kids

Oct 29, 2019 10:30 AM ET

As an expert behind the wheel, FedEx has teamed up for 20 years with Safe Kids Worldwide to make sure everyone on the road is as safe as possible on Halloween.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation Raises $5.6 Million to Improve Children’s Nutrition

Oct 29, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Whole Kids Foundation announced today that $5.6 million was raised through its annual Growing Healthy Kids campaign at Whole Foods Market stores that will fund K–12 school programs in the U.S. Canada and the U.K. that change the way we feed our kids.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 115: Getting Creative on #GivingTuesday

Oct 29, 2019 9:10 AM ET

December 3, 2019 marks the 8th annual #GivingTuesday. With so many different organizations taking notice of the success and participating, it’s important to find a way for your organization to stand out.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sodexo and Swipe Out Hunger Take Action to Combat Food Insecurity on College Campuses

Oct 29, 2019 9:05 AM ET

Today, Sodexo announced an industry-leading and first-of-its-kind pilot program to expand its partnership with Swipe Out Hunger – a leading national nonprofit group committed to reducing food insecurity on college campuses.