ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies’ Open Nature® Brand Expands Sustainable Portfolio with New Compostable and Bamboo Products

Apr 25, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Albertsons Companies’ Own Brands is elevating environmental stewardship and helping consumers live green with the launch of compostable and earth-friendly products in the popular Open Nature® brand. Coinciding with the beginning of Earth Month, the unveiling of the new eco picnic wares continues a long history of responsible environmental practices and broad selections of better-for-you and sustainable Own Brands products throughout the store.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Employees Spend Earth Day Cleaning Denver Park

Apr 25, 2019 3:45 PM ET

For the second year, Arrow Electronics employees at the company’s global headquarters celebrated Earth Day by teaming with Denver Parks and Recreation to clean Commons Park, near downtown Denver. Arrow volunteers mulched around trees, picked up litter and pruned overgrowth at the park. Collectively, the 75 participating employees contributed 250 hours of volunteer labor. They were part of a larger group of 375 employees from local companies that saved the city $25,000 in maintenance work.

Sustainable Development Goals

DSM: Climate Action is Both Responsibility and Opportunity

Apr 25, 2019 3:10 PM ET

DSM believes that taking climate action is both a responsibility and an opportunity. That’s why we improve our own environmental impact, enable the same for our customers, and advocate a progressive climate action agenda.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sappi North America Releases 2018 Sustainability Report, Celebrates Transformational Year With New Team

Apr 25, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and dissolving wood pulp, on Wednesday released its 2018 Sustainability Report showcasing its industry-leading sustainability efforts.

Energy

3 Ways to Elevate Efficiency for Low-Carbon Growth

Apr 25, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Disruptive changes in today’s global energy landscape shape a new economy that is hyper-efficient and low-carbon. In this new energy paradigm, efficiency becomes a lever for profitability and growth – and more companies are taking notice. Already, 96 percent of companies have energy efficiency technology. The pace of adoption in renewables and energy storage has also accelerated: up 11 percent from the previous year. While technology may be an enabler, many companies struggle to translate these investments into long-term growth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Myung Lee: Bringing Communities Together Through Service

Apr 25, 2019 1:10 PM ET

2019 Global Pro Bono Summit keynote speaker and leader of Cities of Service, Myung Lee, shares her unique perspective on volunteerism in this profile from Taproot Foundation.

Events, Media & Communications

CECP’s Groundbreaking CEO Investor Forum Heads to Chicago on May 8th

Apr 25, 2019 1:05 PM ET

CECP’s CEO Investor Forum (CIF) is headed to Chicago for the first time! CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative cordially invites you to its seventh CIF on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 8AM to 1:30PM (CT) at The Union League Club of Chicago. This event will provide unique insights into the utilities sector with Long-Term Plan presentations from the CEOs of American Electric Power (AEP) and Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). If you are an investor or ESG professional, the Forum also presents an invaluable networking opportunity to engage with prominent business leaders. Register for CIF 7.0 here.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bayer & PepsiCo | The Best Snack Starts in the Field

Apr 25, 2019 12:45 PM ET

There is not a more South American tuber than potato. This ingredient also inspires delicious product lines from PepsiCo, one of the leading global food and beverage companies. The Company knows that success highly depends on what comes from the field, so it is there that we turn our eyes to secure the best raw material for our snacks. Due to the high demand of potatoes for industrial use in Brazil, PepsiCo has been developing since 2009 the Agro Batata program, in partnership with Bayer.

Environment

Virginie Helias of P&G and Tom Szaky from Loop France Discuss Packaging Innovation in Collaboration

Apr 25, 2019 12:35 PM ET

Environment

Celebrating Earth Day, Every Day

Apr 25, 2019 12:15 PM ET

April 22 is Earth Day, a time when we join the global celebration of preserving our environment. At Comcast NBCUniversal that celebration continues throughout the year with our commitment to Sustainability.

Environment

Leading Companies in Mexico Proposing Solutions to Water Use Challenges

Apr 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Yesterday, a group of leading companies convened by CESPEDES and The World Environment Center with sponsorship of Dow Chemical, ECOLAB and Coca-Cola FEMSA, gathered to share best practices and initiatives to address challenges for sustainable water management, calling to action to accelerate partnerships between private sector, civil society and governments to guarantee water access in safe conditions for everyone.

Environment

Empresas líderes en México proponen soluciones a los desafíos del uso del agua.

Apr 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

From Government Innovation to Emerging Technologies, Booz Allen’s Top 5 Takeaways from SXSW

Apr 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Every year, more than 40,000 artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs gather at SXSW to explore what’s next. For Booz Allen’s team on the ground, one promising theme at SXSW 2019 was the future of government. Here's Booz Allen’s top five SXSW takeaways.

Environment

Taking Steps to Protect Our Planet on Earth Day and Beyond

Apr 25, 2019 11:30 AM ET

On Monday, April 22, more than 1 billion people in more than 190 countries are expected to take part in Earth Day—a day dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and action. It is also a day for personal reflection. A day for each of us to take stock of what we can do to help reduce our own environmental footprint in 2019 and beyond. It’s also a time for companies to embrace the role that they can play in creating a healthier planet. HP is one of those companies.

Innovation & Technology

What Will A Cyber Security Job Look Like in 3 Years?

Apr 25, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank, Iron Mountain to Host Ninth Annual Shred Day on April 27

Apr 25, 2019 11:25 AM ET

Comerica Bank and Iron Mountain Incorporated, the global leader in storage and information management services, will securely shred sensitive paper documents for free from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Iron Mountain’s DFW flagship station (12121 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 75237).

Events, Media & Communications

CVS Health Encourages Americans to Remove Expired, Unwanted or Unused Medications From Their Homes on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27

Apr 25, 2019 11:20 AM ET

As part of its commitment to helping build healthier communities, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is reminding Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused medication on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, this Saturday, April 27.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods Operations Manager Andrea Tucker Honored at STEP Ahead Awards

Apr 25, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Surrounded by family and colleagues, Andrea Tucker, operations manager for Smithfield Foods, was honored to receive a 2019 STEP Ahead Award from The Manufacturing Institute. The STEP Ahead Awards celebrate women in the manufacturing industry that make a difference through advocacy, mentorship, engagement, promotion, and leadership. Andrea was selected due to her dedication to operational excellence at our Wilson, North Carolina facility.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Partners With Peace Over Violence to Celebrate 20th Annual Denim Day in Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness

Apr 25, 2019 11:00 AM ET

AEG, the leading sports and live entertainment company in the world, partnered with Peace Over Violence to further sexual assault awareness for the 20th Annual Denim Day on April 24, 2019.

Media & Communications

Points of Light Announces Additions to Senior Leadership Team

Apr 25, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Points of Light announced today the appointments of Robert E. Herrera to the role of chief finance and administration officer and Rick Bell to vice president, corporate partnerships. Herrera oversees the development and implementation of the organization’s financial management strategy. Bell will broaden and deepen funding support from corporate partners, national and community foundations, and pursue annual and capacity-building revenue goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Celebrates 10th Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Award for Environmental Stewardship

Apr 25, 2019 10:35 AM ET

HanesBrands’ commitment to be an international leader in energy management and eco-friendly business operations has earned the company its 10th consecutive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Sustained Excellence/Partner of the Year award for continued success in energy conservation, carbon emissions reduction and environmental sustainability.

Hanes was recognized by the EPA for its 2018 environmental stewardship performance, which has been published on the company’s Hanes for Good corporate social responsibility website.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy’s 2018 Sustainability Report Showcases 37% Reduction in Carbon Emissions

Apr 25, 2019 10:30 AM ET

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, providing an update on the Company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy. NRG demonstrated advancement across all of its previously announced sustainability initiatives, including a 37% reduction in carbon emissions, marking significant progress towards its science-based target of reducing emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2014 baseline.

Sustainable Development Goals

Empowering Women in Conflict-Affected Communities in India

Apr 25, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Ethical clothing manufacturer The Fabric Social has joined Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to provide fair labour for women in Northeast India. This includes sustaining 2,400 days of contractual work by 2021, developing 300 days of artisanal training by 2022, and creating 200 days of business management and sales development training for conflict affected women by 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Are Americans Financially Healthy?

Apr 25, 2019 9:30 AM ET

PART OF WHAT MAKES THE U.S. FINANCIAL HEALTH PULSE ENDEAVOR SO ROBUST is that each report will examine four pillars of financial health: saving, spending, borrowing and planning. “It’s similar to evaluating physical health,” says Evelyn Stark, the assistant vice president of financial health for MetLife Foundation, founding sponsor of CFSI’s financial health work. “You can’t just look at a single factor like blood pressure or cholesterol. You need to look at a range of financial measures and say, ‘What do these tell us about the collective whole?’”

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases Global Impact, the Company’s Sustainability Report on 2018 Performance

Apr 25, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Investors, regulators, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders are increasingly focused on how companies perform on a wide range of sustainability measures. Today, how well a company performs in these areas is widely seen as an indicator of how well it is managed overall.