ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

James M. Cox Foundation Announces $730,000 Grant to Grady Health Foundation

Mar 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Environment

IBM Recognized As “Early Leader” in CO2 Emissions Reduction Goals

Mar 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

IBM has been taking aggressive actions against climate change since the 1990s, and recently was recognized by the World Wildlife Fund’s senior director of climate and renewable energy as an “early leader” in efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Shire and the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association for International Women's Day Virtual Summit

Mar 8, 2017 8:30 AM ET

We've partnered with the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association on the International Women's Day Virtual Summit today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. The summit will highlight individuals and companies who have focused their efforts on achieving gender parity and creating a more inclusive workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

DuPont People Spotlight: Everyone in this World is Created Equal

Mar 8, 2017 8:30 AM ET

As I was growing up, I was taught the importance of community. One must acknowledge and include the experiences and work of others along the way.

Environment

Exhibition Street Tower Achieves Sustainability First

Mar 8, 2017 8:15 AM ET

Invesco Real Estate (IRE), a global real estate investment manager, has collaborated with CBRE, a global leader in real estate services, to improve the NABERS rating of one of Melbourne’s premier office towers into what is now the first 6 Star NABERS rated retrofitted building in Victoria.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gildan Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Mar 8, 2017 8:15 AM ET

On International Women’s Day, Gildan wishes to recognize and celebrate the dedication and determination of women around the globe.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Knowledge is Power: Empowering Women & Building Communities on International Women's Day

Mar 8, 2017 8:10 AM ET

This International Women's Day, we're inspired by a dairy farmer named Savita, who lives in western India.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UN Global Compact Calls Upon Business Leaders to Consciously Champion Gender Equality

Mar 8, 2017 8:05 AM ET

The UN Global Compact announces its plans for International Women’s Day and affirms its commitment to uniting the business community to champion gender equality. The UN Global Compact will put its Women’s Empowerment Principles to work through a month-long series of initiatives to enable business leaders to consciously commit to decisions supporting gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Celebrates Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2017 5:00 AM ET

This Women’s Day, Albertsons Companies celebrates Christy Duncan Anderson, the visionary leader and inspiration behind the Albertsons Companies Foundation, and her efforts to support women (among others) in our local communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quantify Social Impact - Strategies from Siemens, Unilever, UBS, FedEx, WBCSD and Nestlé

Mar 8, 2017 4:00 AM ET

Measuring social impact is highly complex, but being able to prove how responsible social initiatives contribute to the business and to the national development goals is now crucial.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Call to Business Leaders: We Have a Job to Do This International Women’s Day

Mar 7, 2017 8:00 PM ET

Today is International Women’s Day and we are being called on to #BeBoldForChange. Why, you might ask, is a middle-aged, white male CEO writing about International Women’s Day? The truth is that I believe I am part of the problem, and I’m determined to do something about it.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Geographic Wins Inaugural Cynopsis Media Social Good Impact Award for Exceptional Pro-Social Work

Mar 7, 2017 7:30 PM ET

On Thursday, March 2, Cynopsis Media honored National Geographic with its inaugural Impact Award in the Network category at their third annual Social Good Awards in New York City. The Social Good Awards recognize brands, campaigns, and individuals for outstanding work in areas ranging from environmental initiatives to voter registration to combatting addiction.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sacramento Kings Eyes of Hope Eyewear Donation Drive

Mar 7, 2017 7:15 PM ET

Slamson and VSP Vision Care President, Kate Renwick-Espinosa encourage the Sacramento community to donate their gently-used glasses at the annual Sacramento Kings Eyes of Hope Eyewear Donation Drive on Good Day Sacramento. VSP will be collecting gently-used eyewear at the Sacramento Kings game on Monday, March 14. For each pair of glasses donated, VSP will donate a comprehensive eye-exam and new glasses to someone in need!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Inspiring Girls to Stay in STEM and #MakeWhatsNext

Mar 7, 2017 4:20 PM ET

As a new college graduate, my first job was to speak at high schools across the U.S. to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. As part of this program, called “Previews of Progress,” I demonstrated “new” technologies in areas like lasers, turbine engines and hydraulics to get students excited about the possibilities.

Health & Healthcare

What Goes into a Chocolate Bar? | Creating Shared Value at Nestlé USA

Mar 7, 2017 4:05 PM ET

Environment

A Global Plan to Save Coral Reefs from Extinction

Mar 7, 2017 4:00 PM ET

‘50 Reefs’ Initiative Seeks to Protect Critical Ecosystem Threatened by Climate Change, Preventing Economic, Human Health & Environmental Disaster

Data-Driven Approach Led by Bloomberg Philanthropies with The Tiffany & Co. Foundation and The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Events, Media & Communications

Ethical Corporation Partners with PYXERA Global in Europe – Just Announced!

Mar 7, 2017 3:45 PM ET

PYXERA Global is delighted to announce the expansion of its relationship with Ethical Corporation. Building on the momentum of the two organizations’ partnership, this alliance will drive the movement for responsible business, CSR, and sustainability executives to link social purpose to profit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Photo Gallery from Whole Planet Foundation’s 2017 pre-GRAMMY® Benefit & Showcase

Mar 7, 2017 3:15 PM ET

GRAMMY-nominees La Santa Cecila and Rene Marie performed at the February 9 event.

Events, Media & Communications

Aspiring to be a Mensch: Big Budget TV Spots Lead with Social Impact Messages

Mar 7, 2017 3:15 PM ET

Being a mensch seems to connect with consumers.

Two big-budget national TV ad campaigns – one from pharma giant Pfizer and the other from the wealth management firm Ameriprise Financial – are trying to drive sales through storylines involving the kind of social impact work usually reserved for nonprofits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

Health & Healthcare

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Recognizes MS Awareness Month with New Video

Mar 7, 2017 3:05 PM ET

March is recognized as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to support this national campaign with the launch of our new video titled, Changing Lives Monday to Sunday.

Education

Science is a Slam Dunk with GSK Science in the Summer™

Mar 7, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Slam dunks, home runs and field goals all have the same thing in common, the thrill of science in motion. This summer, students in the Philadelphia area will explore the science behind their favorite sports when GSK Science in the Summer™ returns to local libraries for its 31st year. GSK Science in the Summer™ is a free and fun science enrichment program for elementary students, sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute. This year, the program will introduce a new course for the first time in more than a decade – the Science of Sports. Registration is limited and will begin online at www.scienceinthesummer.com this May.

Education

VMware CodeHouse: Incubator for Impactful Work

Mar 7, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Resource: Advancing Strategy

Mar 7, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Implementing a CSR or corporate foundation strategy may be even harder than developing it.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Corporation Women in Leadership Business Resource Council Kicking off Women's History Month

Mar 7, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Environment

Lead-Headed Hunting Laws

Mar 7, 2017 1:55 PM ET

On his first day on the job, newly appointed Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, rode to work on a horse. This was obviously a rugged, outdoor enthusiast - someone who must care about the environment, right? Well, that same day, one of Secretary Zinke's first acts in office was to repeal the ban on lead ammunition in national parks, tribal lands and national wildlife refuge areas -- an order that the Obama Administration had signed near the end of 2016.