ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Recognized by LinkedIn: Where the U.S. Wants to Work Now

Mar 23, 2018 3:00 PM ET

On March 21,2018, LinkedIn listed IBM as one of the top 20 companies where people want to work. And earlier this week, IBM was the only tech firm to accept the coveted Catalyst award for IBM's commitment to advancing women in leadership and for our diversity initiatives around the world. It is the fourth time IBM received the award.

Energy

Modern Landfills Convert Waste to Energy

Mar 23, 2018 2:35 PM ET

Responsible landfill management involves the proper handling of landfill gas and liquids, which are byproducts of the decomposition of waste. It requires considerable science, engineering and technology to manage an evolving waste stream in a manner that is protective of the air, land and water for generations to come. It also involves a relentless commitment to innovation.

Environment

AEG Hosts First-Ever Earth Hour Competition

Mar 23, 2018 1:25 PM ET

On Saturday, March 24, AEG will support World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Earth Hour, a worldwide grassroots movement to unite people in protecting the planet. This year, 22 AEG-affiliated facilities, arenas and convention centers in 18 cities, six countries and on four continents will compete with one another in AEG’s first-ever Earth Hour competition organized by AEG 1EARTH, AEG’s industry-leading corporate sustainability program.

Events, Media & Communications

Watch Live Stream Coverage of Next Gen Garden Summit: Discover Big Impacts in Youth Gardening

Mar 23, 2018 1:15 PM ET

Hosted by the award-winning Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the We Dig Ohio! Garden Summit is focused on growing the next generation of gardeners and will provide valuable information on community gardening and urban agriculture. Partner organization, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, will share insights learned from their GRO1000 program and work with hundreds of garden groups across the country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI GOLD Community: The Power of Collaboration

Mar 23, 2018 11:00 AM ET

GRI receives vital support from its GOLD Community members, who are taking part in our work towards a more sustainable world. Watch this video to find out why more companies and other organizations should join this group, at the heart of the GRI global network.

Research, Reports & Publications

Why Collecting Less Water Data is Putting Us at Risk

Mar 23, 2018 11:00 AM ET

With climate change and water scarcity threatening countries around the world, we need global water data more than ever. Unfortunately, Xylem’s new research reveals that the world is actually collecting and sharing less water data from on-site sensors. A lot less.

This means governments and leaders are making decisions in the dark. Let’s make smarter decisions based on facts. Learn about this problem and what we can do to fix it.

Diversity & Inclusion

VIDEO | Atlas Copco Partners With Bogi's Garage to Empower the Next Generation of Female Automotive Specialists

Mar 23, 2018 10:35 AM ET

Sarah “Bogi” Latiener is the founder and owner of 180 Automotive in Phoenix, AZ. As a woman in a male dominated industry, she’s used her skill and expertise to educate more women about car maintenance and entice others like her to embrace their passion for cars.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media Webcast Series | Trends in CR and Sustainability Reporting

Mar 23, 2018 10:10 AM ET

Join 3BL Media, ESG reporting strategist Tim Woodall and CEO of North America’s leading provider of sustainability management services Nancy Mancilla as they share their observations on how corporate reporters are gearing up for 2018 and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Wrinkle in Time Creators Encourage Girls to Channel Their Inner Warriors, Pursue Their Dreams

Mar 23, 2018 10:05 AM ET

Energy

Connecting to an Energy-Efficient Future

Mar 23, 2018 10:05 AM ET

As the world continues through large transitions, including increased digitization and the seemingly endless demand for more energy, accurate data collection has become a priority — the foundation of successful innovation and collaboration. Realizing this need, many companies have initiated efforts to collect energy data.

Innovation & Technology

Booz Allen’s Patricia Goforth: Engineering Discipline, Agility Key to Fighting Cyber Threats

Mar 23, 2018 10:00 AM ET

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Booz Allen Hamilton is turning the spotlight on some of its most influential women leaders. Meet Patricia Goforth, who leads the firm’s engineering and science business for defense and intelligence clients. Patricia and her team focus on design, development and deployment of engineering, science and C4ISR solutions to meet clients’ mission critical goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Helping CSR Succeed in India

Mar 23, 2018 10:00 AM ET

A leading media company is using its storytelling expertise to change sanitation and hygiene behaviours of beneficiaries in Mumbai slums; a transport finance company is training men and women to become truck drivers, providing them with livelihoods opportunities; an Indian conglomerate is implementing systemic socio-economic empowerment programs in villages around its factories. These are just some examples of how companies are implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India today.

Education

Girlstart to Host Annual Girls in STEM Conference in Austin, Allowing More Than 500 Girls to Meet and Learn From STEM Professionals, Saturday, March 24

Mar 23, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Girlstart, the non-profit organization dedicated to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education for girls, recently announced an expansion of its partnership with MilliporeSigma in 2018. Thanks to MilliporeSigma’s support, Girlstart will bring its innovative after-school programs and summer camps to the Houston, Boston, and St. Louis metro areas—inspiring girls to pursue STEM education and careers in STEM fields.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ailie MacAdam and the Biggest Construction Project in Europe

Mar 23, 2018 9:40 AM ET

Recently called Britain’s most successful female engineer by The Telegraph, as well as an inspiring role model by Construction News, MacAdam’s career includes major projects all over the globe, including Boston’s Central Artery highway and Sydney’s Metro City and Southwest Project.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Independent Bank: Making Employee Volunteer Incentives Work!

Mar 23, 2018 9:15 AM ET

Independent Bank didn’t formalize their volunteer program until mid-2013. Less than five years later, they’re enjoying high employee participation in the program. In this feature, we take a look at how they got here. Hint: one of their secrets to success is incentivizing volunteerism.

Education

Calling All K-12 Teachers: Voya Financial Offering $240,000 in Grants to Help Fund Innovative Programs

Mar 23, 2018 9:05 AM ET

In an era where teaching ideas are plentiful, but money is short, Voya Financial, Inc. wants K-12 educators across the country to know there is still time to apply for a Voya Unsung Heroes® grant for the 2018 calendar year. Any eligible educator with an innovative program idea is invited to apply by visiting the Unsung Heroes website at Voya.com/UnsungHeroes and submitting their information online by April 30, 2018.

Energy

Data is Key to New Utility Business Models

Mar 23, 2018 9:00 AM ET

As part of the Future of Energy APAC Summit 2017 hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), CLP Group Chief Operating Officer Mr Derek Parkin shared his perspective on new utility business models in a panel discussion with Enel Green Power’s Head of Business Development in Asia Pacific Mr Gu-Yoon Chung and AutoGrid Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Dr Amit Narayan.

Innovation & Technology

Nat Geo Announces Winner of ‘CHASING GENIUS: Unlimited Innovation’ Challenge

Mar 23, 2018 8:45 AM ET

21st Century Fox’s National Geographic and Sprint have announced neurological physical therapist Asha Gummadi as the winner of the “CHASING GENIUS: Unlimited Innovation” challenge. Asha, who is based in Philadelphia, will receive $25,000 to pursue her vision of helping doctors to provide virtual physical therapy in developing countries. This is National Geographic’s second CHASING GENIUS digital initiative, which aims to bring together a community of active, aspirational, socially conscious consumers who want to make a positive difference in the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Renewable Energy Markets 2018 Call for Abstracts Extended Through April 5

Mar 22, 2018 9:00 PM ET

The REM 2018 Call for Abstracts has been extended two weeks—through Thursday, April 5th. Join REM 2018 as a speaker and share your ideas, insights, and predictions at the most important conference of the year for the clean energy market.

Environment

Days of Our Droplets: The Story of Water

Mar 22, 2018 8:45 PM ET

Happy World Water Day! Held annually on March 22, World Water Day is an international day centered around the importance of our freshwater resources, and brings awareness to how we manage those resources sustainably. Goldcorp’s Towards Zero Water Strategy (H2Zero) is our commitment to optimizing and reducing freshwater consumption at all our mine sites. A product of the 2016 Sustainability Summit, H2Zero is a multi-year water reduction strategy.

Education

National Geographic Unveils Free Science Education Programs Inspired by New Series “One Strange Rock”

Mar 22, 2018 8:00 PM ET

On the eve of the premiere of One Strange Rock, the thrilling 10-part documentary series exploring the conditions that create life on Earth, 21st Century Fox’s National Geographic has launched a suite of educational tools designed to bring to life some of the series’ key scientific lessons. The resources are available completely free for educators and include activities for students of all ages, including interactive online games and maps, photography, videos, slideshows, worksheets, articles, and a curriculum guide developed in collaboration with the nonprofit Journeys in Film. One Strange Rock premieres on Monday, March 26, at 10/9c on National Geographic.

Innovation & Technology

Microsoft Philanthropies Donates $1.8 million to Team Rubicon to Support Disaster Recovery

Mar 22, 2018 7:30 PM ET

Microsoft Philanthropies will provide $1.8 million in technology, services and training to power the Team Rubicon platform with a new level of data-driven intelligence and flexibility. The partnership deepens an existing relationship between Team Rubicon and Microsoft Philanthropies, which will also continue to support the organization through employee giving programs and disaster-specific grants.

Environment

Caterpillar Foundation Launches Value of Water Campaign Video for World Water Day

Mar 22, 2018 4:55 PM ET

The Caterpillar Foundation, together with its global partners, launched the Value of Water campaign to raise awareness of the value of water and the impact of the global water crisis on community health, education and economics.

Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water for All Starts with Technology

Mar 22, 2018 4:45 PM ET

Water is tied to every aspect of our lives. Clean water and sanitation is a critical part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development agenda, and it’s uniquely tied to all 17 of its overarching goals. It drives economic growth, supports food and energy production, and is key to biodiversity, health, and social development.

Education

Simple Strategies to Transform Transdisciplinary Learning with Computational Thinking

Mar 22, 2018 4:40 PM ET

For better or worse, technology is pervasive in the workplace, school and home. All industries depend on computers to maintain our quality of life, and many tech companies continue to experiment and invest in new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) at an accelerated rate. The projected growth of unfilled STEM careers is old news to employers and educators alike as we face the facts of the future - today.