ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Sparking Stakeholder Joy: How Materiality Can Tidy Up Sustainability Reporting

Apr 4, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Using Marie Kondo’s methods of tidying house, an organization can approach sustainability reporting in an orderly way, sparking stakeholder joy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ScottsMiracle-Gro Includes 50 Million Pounds of Recycled or Renewable Content in Product Packaging

Apr 4, 2019 11:05 AM ET

At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we’ve achieved packaging milestones by optimizing our packaging systems and substituting more environmentally-friendly materials—without compromising product quality and integrity. Last year, ScottsMiracle-Gro incorporated more than 50 million pounds of recycled or renewable content in our packaging.

Energy

Helping Sectors Increase Accountability and Transparency

Apr 4, 2019 11:00 AM ET

GRI is beginning a new program to help organizations within sectors to better understand, report and collaborate on their shared global sustainability challenges.

Green Infrastructure

Subaru Honored for Innovative Green Projects by US Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter

Apr 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America receives honorable mention from The U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter (USGBC NJ) for Commercial Community Dedication. USGBC NJ will be celebrating this and other New Jersey-based projects at the upcoming 2019 Annual Awards Gala.

Events, Media & Communications

Mary Kay Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation Partner Together to Celebrate America’s Oldest Environmental Holiday

Apr 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

On April 26, Americans young and old will celebrate America’s oldest environmental holiday: Arbor Day. Arbor Day was established in 1872 in the Great Plains, an area of the country not often associated with trees. But Arbor Day isn’t about the past — it’s about the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Helps Pets in Need Find Homes During 2019 Washington Auto Show

Apr 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it will be hosting a pet adoption event during the 2019 Washington Auto Show through a partnership with local animal shelter, Humane Rescue Alliance. The 501(c)3 non-profit organization works to connect homeless pets with loving homes while also offering adoption, training and medical services. This first-of-its-kind event, which will take place at the Subaru exhibit inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, seeks to unite pets with their forever homes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Scotiabank Demonstrates ESG Progress and Launches New Strategy in 2018 Sustainable Business Report

Apr 4, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Scotiabank’s 2018 Sustainable Business Report is now available online, and includes the Bank’s new strategy on Sustainable Business focusing on four core priorities where the Bank can help make the biggest impact: Trust, Climate Change, Economic Inclusion and Young People.

Innovation & Technology

Peñasquito’s Predictive System Monitors Fatigue

Apr 4, 2019 7:30 AM ET

Fatigue, readiness and sleep health have become a critical component of health and safety in the workplace. Fatigue is often invisible and difficult to predict, and it is among the most complex risks workers face today. Effective fatigue and readiness management require more than simply measuring the prior night’s sleep.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Right to Wind in Your Hair

Apr 3, 2019 5:00 PM ET

Symantec’s Volunteer of the Quarter initiative highlights and rewards those employees who dedicate their time and talents to those in need. We have a long and proud history of encouraging our employees to volunteer. While the driving force of our efforts is largely altruistic, volunteering makes our company a better place to work, and employees are helping both Symantec and the organizations they give back to. Today we highlight our Volunteer of the Quarter Xiaowei Chan, Corporate Counsel, based in our Singapore office.

Sustainable Development Goals

Lockheed Martin CEO on #Embracing Sustainability

Apr 3, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson participated in the Business Roundtable “#Embracing Sustainability” campaign, which encourages CEOs to challenge each other to share how their companies are successfully using sustainable practices to benefit their businesses, employees, the environment and the communities in which they operate.

Innovation & Technology

Discovery Education Streaming Plus Wins the Coveted EdTech ‘Cool Tool’ Award from EdTech Digest

Apr 3, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Discovery Education Streaming Plus, the comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 curricular areas, was recently announced the winner of a coveted EdTech Digest’s Cool Tool Award in the Content Provider Solution category. In addition, Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, placed finalists for the Trendsetter, Cool Tool, and Edtech Leadership Awards.

Research, Reports & Publications

eBook | Energy & Sustainability Goal-Setting: Your Guide to 7 Top Standards

Apr 3, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Recent research from Schneider Electric and GreenBiz found that organizations looking to accelerate their action on energy and sustainability find greater success when they set public goals. But why?

Events, Media & Communications

To Get Buy-In From the C-Suite, EHS Leaders Should Align Programs with Business Strategy

Apr 3, 2019 3:45 PM ET

One of the keys to achieving executive support for corporate environment, health and safety programs (EHS) is to be an integral part of business planning, according to Walter Fluharty, Vice President of EHS and Organizational Development at Simon Roofing.

He’ll share his message as the keynote presenter at 2019 EHS Operational Excellence conference on May 15 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Where There's a Wish, There's a Way

Apr 3, 2019 3:30 PM ET

For children battling a critical illness, a wish is not just a dream. A wish-come-true can be a turning point in their lives. It can give kids the emotional and physical strength to keep going – to fight harder against their illness. Wishes allow children and their families to focus on the possibilities of tomorrow and not on the challenges of today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank Hosts Prom Dress Drive Beginning April 1

Apr 3, 2019 3:05 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Invest in Africa

Apr 3, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Africa is brimming with potential, and the private sector is embracing its role as a partner with the social and public sectors for collective prosperity, ushering in a new ethos for global development. https://bit.ly/2HJdnD0 #Partnership #SDGs #CSR @PYXERAGlobal

Education

AEG Partners With Pasadena Unified School District to Host Job Shadow for John Muir High School Students

Apr 3, 2019 3:00 PM ET

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, welcomed 40 students from John Muir High School in Pasadena to its global headquarters in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, March 29 for a Job Shadow Day and behind-the-scenes look at various aspects of live-event entertainment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk and Priority Contracting Participate in, Win Charity Hockey Tournament Supporting Ontario-Based Cam's Kids

Apr 3, 2019 2:45 PM ET

Mohawk Group associates recently braved the bitter Canadian cold to participate in the 4th Annual Cam’s Cup Pond Hockey Tournament in Uxbridge, Ontario. Partnering with Toronto-based Priority Contracting, Mohawk Group emerged undefeated from the 20 teams represented to win the entire tournament once again.

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Supports Aspiring Innovators at FIRST Robotics Regional Competition

Apr 3, 2019 2:40 PM ET

Students participating in FIRST are eligible to apply for over $80 million in scholarships from leading universities, colleges and companies. Arrow has sponsored the Colorado regional competition for six years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Opportunity for All During Autism Awareness Month

Apr 3, 2019 2:05 PM ET

Today is World Autism Awareness Day, a day to increase the global understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Innovation & Technology

Conversations With Consequence: How Can Business Better Innovate for Sustainability?

Apr 3, 2019 12:30 PM ET

The Erb Institute engaged with several speakers and participants around key questions that relate to business, academia and sustainability, during a partner event with Innovation Forum in Detroit. We asked business sustainability professionals: What new opportunities are on the horizon for business to better “innovate for sustainability”?

Education

Discovery Education and Jackson Charitable Foundation Empower Students to Become Money Smart Kids in Honor of Financial Literacy Month

Apr 3, 2019 12:30 PM ET

In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Jackson Charitable Foundation and Discovery Education, the leading provider of standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, today announced the Day of Financial Literacy Learning and Fun – a day of online engagement dedicated to empowering educators with the tools, knowledge and confidence they need to teach K-6 students about financial literacy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Spring Weather Signals Start to Outdoor Projects; Gov. Whitmer Declares April Safe Digging Month in Michigan

Apr 3, 2019 12:20 PM ET

As leaves and green grass begin sprouting across the state, many Michiganders are planning outdoor digging such as landscaping projects and other home improvements. Dig Safely Month is designed to remind residents and excavators to take safe digging measures with every project, large or small.

Environment

Fire Meteorologist Helps Lead SCE’s Wildfire Prevention Efforts

Apr 3, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Not everyone who fights wildfires is a firefighter. Some, like Tom Rolinski, fight fires with algorithms and weather modeling data. On a typical day, you can find Southern California Edison’s “wildfire whisperer” behind a computer screen using high-tech software to help prevent the next big wildfire.

Events, Media & Communications

Inaugural Small Change Big Impact Food Summit To Bring Together Industry Leaders At Harvard University April 3-4, 2019

Apr 3, 2019 11:30 AM ET

More than 100 leaders in the food world will convene at Harvard University April 3 and 4 to discuss creating a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system. Led by global branded food company Hormel Foods and Harvard University Dining Services, the Small Change Big Impact Food Summit will bring together leaders and change agents from academia, foodservice, food companies and nonprofits to discuss innovative ideas and powerful insights and to forge new collaborations toward an improved food future.