ESG News from Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

eBay’s Headquarters Powered By 100% Renewable Energy

Sep 20, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Today, we’re proud to announce that our two San Jose campuses—which includes eBay’s global headquarters—will be powered entirely by carbon-free solar, wind and geothermal energy by the end of September.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Special Aflac Duck® Soars into Children's Hospital of Philadelphia During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 20, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Aflac, the leader in supplemental insurance sales at U.S. worksites, today delivered My Special Aflac Ducks to patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Domtar Recruiter Shares Five Job Interview Tips for Students

Sep 20, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Jenkins says these five job interview tips can help you handle your next job interview with confidence, no matter your age or level of experience. She also answers the million-dollar question: What’s the salary?

Environment

Partnerships Are Important to Improving the Sustainability of Animal Agriculture

Sep 20, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Smithfield "was the first major protein company to set an ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal to reduce emissions 25 percent by 2025, which is the equivalent of removing 900,000 cars from our roads," company management highlights.

Research, Reports & Publications

Consumers Stress Importance of Independent 3rd Party Verification of Diamond Social and Environmental Impact Claims

Sep 20, 2019 9:15 AM ET

A large majority of consumers consider independent 3 party verification of diamond retailer, brands and manufacturer claims about social and environmental impact to be important, according to a research study by MVI Marketing LLC.

Education

ON Semiconductor Advances Innovation in Phoenix Through Industry-academic Partnership

Sep 20, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Arizona State University and ON Semiconductor recognize the need for a skilled and talented workforce, and have partnered to ensure the pipeline of engineering and business professionals and technological development remains strong.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Power of Aligning Employee Engagement With a Critical Community Need

Sep 20, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The New York Life Foundation outlines important lessons about how to best engage its workforce while making meaningful change in its communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group Ranks High in Buildings Sector

Sep 20, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group debuted this year in the top 10 in two major Architecture/Engineering/Construction reports on leading firms within the industry.

Innovation & Technology

Responsible Use of Technology

Sep 20, 2019 9:00 AM ET

BSR has partnered with the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution to publish Responsible Use of Technology and offer a framework for the responsible use of disruptive technologies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Thousands of Aramark Volunteers Team Up for Annual Global Day of Service

Sep 19, 2019 7:35 PM ET

Today, more than 12,000 Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) team members across the globe will volunteer their time at 350 service projects in 15 countries during Aramark’s annual day of community service, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Metlife Named to the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 19, 2019 5:40 PM ET

MetLife, Inc., for the fourth year in a row, it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Supports Young Canadians With a $500,000 Donation to the Terry Fox PROFYLE Program

Sep 19, 2019 5:30 PM ET

Scotiabank has donated $500,000 to the Terry Fox Foundation PROFYLE program, to help give young Canadians with hard-to-treat cancers access to potentially life-saving treatment.

Energy

Schneider Electric: Measuring Climate Impact

Sep 19, 2019 5:25 PM ET

​Companies that embrace the climate transition increasingly appear as more likely to succeed in the long-term. The shift of markets to low-CO2 challenges the competitive landscape and triggers disruptive innovation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Takeda Recognized in the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Sep 19, 2019 5:15 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Pentair Corporate Responsibility Report Showcases Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions

Sep 19, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Global water treatment company Pentair announces the release of its 2018 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, highlighting its efforts to make a positive impact on the health of the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2019 Green Power Leadership Awards

Sep 19, 2019 4:20 PM ET

The Corporate Renewable Energy Aggregation Group, including Bloomberg, Cox Enterprises, Gap Inc., Salesforce, and Workday-

Health & Healthcare

HIV is No Longer a Death Sentence: Malcolm Reid

Sep 19, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Malcolm Reid is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has been involved with HIV advocacy since 2014. He created THRIVE SS’s group for Black men living with HIV over the age of 50, Silver Lining Project, and works to help participants grapple with...

Environment

Sports Organisations Join Forces Against Climate Change

Sep 19, 2019 3:55 PM ET

A UN Climate Change Initiative, the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework was co-developed by the IOC and launched at the UN climate talks (COP 24) in December 2018.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sappi Awards Girl Scouts of Maine With Unique Paper Scientist Patch

Sep 19, 2019 3:40 PM ET

To encourage girls to pursue fields in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), several Sappi employees worked with the Girl Scouts of Maine to develop a first-of-its-kind Girl Scout Paper Scientist Patch. It was awarded to 15 Girl Scouts from Troop 574 in Westbrook, Maine and Troop 2070 in Gorham, Maine.

Environment

Powering Winter Operations in the Land of Ice and Fire

Sep 19, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Severe winters are par for the course in the world’s Southernmost City, in Patagonia, Argentina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Q&A With Jenny Kim: How You Can Help Criminal Justice Reform

Sep 19, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Transforming the criminal justice system into one that is more equitable and just for all is an undertaking that requires individuals and groups from across society working together.

Education

Educators Around the World Invited to Attend the Discovery Educator Network’s 2019 Fall VirtCon

Sep 19, 2019 2:30 PM ET

The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) invites teachers and administrators around the world to participate in the 2019 Fall VirtCon on Saturday, October 19, from 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM ET.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Quick and Easy Way to Launch Your Company’s Employee Giving Campaign, #GivingTuesday Initiative, or Other Cause Campaign This Fall and During the Holiday Season

Sep 19, 2019 2:15 PM ET

You know your employees are passionate about giving back to the community, and this year you vowed to empower them to support their favorite causes through a workplace giving campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Advocate. Support. Cure.

Sep 19, 2019 1:55 PM ET

Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for those affected by childhood cancer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates $75,000 for Outdoor Learning Space at The Faison Center

Sep 19, 2019 1:40 PM ET

The Faison Center provides individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder with a unique life-span care model, ensuring that children and adults have access to programs that include day school services, clinical services, and summer-specific curriculum for students.