ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Ultimate Talent Development Opportunity—Any Way You Look at It!

Jun 14, 2017 3:00 PM ET

I know firsthand how a high-impact, developmental program can attract people to a company and make them want to shape a future there. The Merck Fellowship for Global Health does just that. As a former Fellow, a Fellow’s manager and a mentor to Fellows, I have a unique perspective

Environment

Using “Big Data” to Rate Corporate Social Responsibility: One Company’s Approach

Jun 14, 2017 2:30 PM ET

“Big Data” is a useful tool for rating corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability performance. We believe that the Big Data system that CSRHub has developed is one answer to dealing with the rise in new ratings systems (it seems there is a new one announced each month) and with the disparities in scores that occur among these different systems.

Education

Education, Workforce Development in North Carolina Energized by $2.7 Million in Duke Energy Grants

Jun 14, 2017 2:25 PM ET

Duke Energy is continuing its commitment to students and the workforce of the future by investing $2.7 million in more than 70 education and training initiatives across North Carolina.

Research, Reports & Publications

Xylem Publishes Its 2016 Sustainability Report: Why We Solve Water

Jun 14, 2017 2:15 PM ET

Solving the planet’s water challenges has never been more urgent. A growing population, overtaxed water infrastructure and increasing weather events all highlight the need for sustainable solutions. And solving water – one of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals – is foundational to economic growth, a more equitable distribution of resources and global health.

Education

Get Schooled and Viacom Honor DJ Khaled with 'Khaled Key Day' in Times Square, Highlighting the Success of the Award-Winning 'Major Keys' Campaign

Jun 14, 2017 1:45 PM ET

Khaled and Get Schooled recognized more than 400 high school students hailing from across 38 states who have been inspired to become change makers in their schools and communities.

Education

STEM-ing the Summer Slide

Jun 14, 2017 1:10 PM ET

At AT&T, we want to make sure students don’t fall behind or lose skills that are crucial to future success. That’s why we’re teaming up with several organizations that help students learn STEM skills – and have fun while doing so. It’s all part of our signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire.

Sustainable Development Goals

NRG Energy's Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Jun 14, 2017 11:55 AM ET

See how NRG's core business closely aligns with the UN Sustainable Goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sanofi Honors U.S. Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

Jun 14, 2017 11:05 AM ET

Memorial Day, a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of every May, honors members of our armed forces who have died after serving and protecting our nation.

Research, Reports & Publications

HP Announces Supply Chain Goals to Enhance Environmental and Social Impact

Jun 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today released its 2016 Sustainability Report, outlining new efforts to shrink its global footprint through a 10 percent decrease in supply chain Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2025[1].

Education

Sands China Academy Celebrates Internship Program Graduation

Jun 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

In May, Sands China Academy hosted a graduation ceremony for the 111 Macao university students who completed Sands China’s Integrated Resort Internship Program. Sands China celebrated the students’ achievements and three graduates were presented with an “Impressive Performance Award” with a limited-edition souvenir by their department heads as a token of recognition for their exceptional performance.

Health & Healthcare

Bloomberg Philanthropies Hosts International Road Safety Experts in Mumbai to Discuss Initiatives to Prevent Traffic Deaths and Injuries

Jun 14, 2017 10:50 AM ET

Nearly 85 percent of the world’s countries lack adequate laws to counter the growing rates of traffic-related deaths and injuries. As a result, an estimated 1.3 million deaths and 20 to 50 million injuries occur every year, with 90 percent of these fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Sustainable Development Goals

35 Leading Businesses Bring FReSH Momentum to Address Food Systems Challenges

Jun 14, 2017 10:20 AM ET

Today at the EAT Stockholm Food Forum , the ‘Food Reform for Sustainability and Health’ (FReSH) program announced that it is welcoming 10 new members, for a total of 35 leading global companies: AXA, Bureau Veritas, Cargill, Deloitte, Edelman, KDD, Olam, Sealed Air, Sonae and Symrise.

Events, Media & Communications

Profile of a Rising Star: Amanda Petzinger

Jun 14, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Between being the Senior Director on Gensuite’s Customer Services and Development team, innovating environment-saving applications, heading the company’s largest event of the year and spending time with her son and husband, Amanda Petzinger has learned how to balance work and home life while exceling in her career. How does she do it? As part of NAEM's Women's Leadership profile series, we spoke with Amanda to learn more about her approach to creating a rewarding career.

Innovation & Technology

De Beers Group’s Forevermark Brand Inscribes Its Two Millionth Diamond

Jun 14, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The diamond was mined, cut and polished in Namibia by Ankit Gems Namibia and inscribed at the Forevermark Diamond Institute in Surat, India. It will be set in a piece of jewellery at the Forevermark Design and Innovation Centre in Milan, Italy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MetLife Foundation Financial Inclusion at a Glance 2013-2016

Jun 14, 2017 9:30 AM ET

As featured in the MetLife Annual Report 2016 : MetLife Foundation’s financial inclusion grant-making is organized into three broad categories: knowledge, services, and insights.

Research, Reports & Publications

Shared Value is the Walmart Approach to Global Responsibility

Jun 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

Citi Tower, Hong Kong Achieves Sustainability and Wellbeing First

Jun 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Since first advising the bank on the acquisition of the tower for a record $700 million in 2014, CBRE have provided project and change management at the tower to deliver the most highly certified building in Hong Kong.

Innovation & Technology

Mercedes-Benz Models With Environmental Certificates

Jun 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Its realisation requires incorporating environmental protection into products from the very start. Ensuring that this happens is the task of environmentally compatible product development. It follows the principle “Design for Environment” (DfE) to develop comprehensive vehicle concepts. The aim is to improve environmental performance in objectively measurable terms and, at the same time, to meet the demands of the growing number of customers with an eye for environmental issues.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hear What Real Agents Have to Say About Working at Aflac

Jun 14, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Connect with Work is Transforming Young Lives

Jun 14, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Environment

JetBlue Cultivates Market Conditions for Greener Growth

Jun 14, 2017 9:05 AM ET

JetBlue isn’t afraid to make the first move – in 2015, we were the first commercial airline to join the American Business Act on Climate Pledge in support of the Conference of Parties (COP 21), the "Paris Climate Conference." However, it’s industry-wide collaboration that’s going to get us there.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Visual Tour of a Colombian Coffee Farm

Jun 14, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Nescafé Taster’s Choice took a team of coffee-loving bloggers to Colombia to check out the incredible Nescafé farms growing high quality coffee.

Diversity & Inclusion

Consumers Energy is Commited to its People

Jun 14, 2017 9:05 AM ET

As featured in the Consumers Energy Sustainability Report 2017: Nearly 7,500 employees reflect the values and diversity of our state. We are the face and the heart of our energy company. We honor the trust you place in us by following a rigorous Code of Conduct that insists upon integrity, collaboration and safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Democratizing Philanthropy: A Conversation with Brandolon Barnett of Growfund at Global Impact

Jun 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Brandolon Barnett, Director, Partner Solutions at Growfund with Global Impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Geographic’s Courteney Monroe and Katie Couric Host Ghetto Film School’s Annual Table Read Event with Christian Slater and John Leguizamo

Jun 13, 2017 8:25 PM ET

High school students from long-time 21st Century Fox nonprofit partner, Ghetto Film School, had the unique opportunity to hear their short film scripts read by Hollywood talent and receive feedback from top industry executives last week at the school’s annual Table Read event in New York.