ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

Ten to Watch: Joy Wolfram, Ph.D.

Dec 27, 2016 9:40 AM ET

Joy Wolfram is a postdoctoral fellow at the Houston Methodist Research Institute where she is working on drug delivery systems to directly target cancers.

Events, Media & Communications

Using the Power of Communications for Social Impact

Dec 27, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Dentsu Aegis directs its employees’ skills toward community-based charities. Adam Woodhall reports . . .

[crosshed] “Over the past five years, the agency has helped more than 2,500 small charities to increase their communications capabilities.”

On an average day in the Western world, people see between 250 and 270 pieces of advertising. Globally, approximately $600 billion was spent on advertising in 2015, with the UK spending nearly 1% of its GDP on marketing. The power and reach of marketing and advertising in our society is unquestionable.

Environment

#SeizeTheSnowDays: Subaru WinterFest Lifestyle Tour Celebrates Winter Adventure

Dec 27, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. has announced the start of Subaru WinterFest 2017, a one-of-a-kind, multi-city mountain destination and lifestyle tour for passionate winter warriors. Featuring fifteen stops across twelve resorts, skiers, snowboarders, winter enthusiasts and Subaru owners can enjoy live music, food and beverage, daily giveaways, gear demonstrations and more.

Events, Media & Communications

Atlas Copco Business Services Turkey Breathes New Life into a Year End Meeting

Dec 27, 2016 8:15 AM ET

ACBS Turkey gathered for a year end meeting in Antalya and the team proved once again that sustainability in an organizational spirit is provided by choosing the right people and it is what keeps people loyal and committed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Norfolk Southern Goes Grassroots with Diversity and Inclusion

Dec 27, 2016 6:30 AM ET

Recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce, Norfolk Southern has established employee Diversity and Inclusion Councils in each of its 10 operating divisions. These grassroots councils promote a respectful workplace, contribute to business goals, and maximize employee potential. By the end of 2015, more than 200 employees were serving on the councils.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

G20 Task Force Wants Companies to Come Clean on Climate Risk

Dec 26, 2016 5:50 PM ET

A global task force set up to try to prevent market shocks from the warming of the planet will ask companies to disclose how they manage risks to their business from climate change and greenhouse gas emission cuts.

Events, Media & Communications

HEINEKEN USA Announces Its 13th Annual “New Year. Safe Ride.” New Year’s Eve Program

Dec 26, 2016 9:15 AM ET

HEINEKEN USA (headquartered in White Plains, NY) has announced that for the 13th year in a row, it is partnering with The City of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District on its New Year. Safe Ride. program, created to help local residents get home safely on New Year’s Eve.

Innovation & Technology

How the Digital Ceiling Could Change Commercial Real Estate

Dec 26, 2016 7:55 AM ET

Two decades ago, technology firm Cisco moved voice calling from conventional phone lines to data lines, enabling capabilities like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication. Some five years after that, the company moved closed-circuit cameras onto the same lines, allowing commercial property owners, for instance, to combine data, voice and camera functions into a single network.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Companies Need to Disclose More on Climate Risks, Panel Says

Dec 23, 2016 2:40 PM ET

Investors need more information about the risks companies face from global warming so they can fund development of the new technologies that are needed to control climate change and mitigate its effects, a task force said Wednesday.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful's Recycling Tips for the Holidays!

Dec 23, 2016 1:15 PM ET

The holiday season comes with a lot of purchasing, wrapping and feasting which can substantially increase the amount of waste that we generate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Doing the Right Thing Can Inspire Employees and Build Customer Loyalty

Dec 23, 2016 12:30 PM ET

In today’s competitive landscape, brands need to be purpose-driven if they want to outperform their competitors and increase their bottom line.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wishes Delivered

Dec 23, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Sharing a Wishes Delivered story from ups.com/wishes donates $1 to charity. Help us reach up to $100,000.

Health & Healthcare

Huggies Brand Continues to Answer President Obama's Call to Close the Diaper Gap

Dec 23, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Today, Huggies announced that it's giving hugs for the holidays to help babies in need this giving season and beyond. In early 2017, Huggies will become the first global diaper brand to offer a program that will enable diaper banks to purchase bulk quantities of high-quality Huggies diapers at competitive prices. Additionally, now through the end of the year, Huggies is matching all Rewards Point diaper donations made to help babies in need.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Sample Sale Benefits Victims of Hurricane Matthew

Dec 23, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, a devastating October storm that struck communities in Haiti and the U.S., employees of outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland mobilized to support the disaster relief effort.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Holiday Helpers to Provide a Combined $50,000 to Help Families Across the Country

Dec 23, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Education

Visa Supports Financial Education for Youth

Dec 23, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The global payments business partners with Junior Achievement Europe to create innovative e-commerce and personal finance programmes. Tom Idle reports…

The digitisation of our global economy has very quickly transformed how we think about and use money. Paying for goods and services online, spending our salaries in stores with the swipe of a card and transferring cash in virtual environments has made lives easier and the handling of ‘real’ cash a thing of the past.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Business Line Manager, Maicon Lopes, from Atlas Copco in Brazil

Dec 23, 2016 8:10 AM ET

Maicon is sharing his approach to work and life at Atlas Copco.

Innovation & Technology

First Lady Hosts DC Students for Screening of Fox’s ‘Hidden Figures’ to Celebrate Decades of Women in Space Exploration

Dec 23, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Middle and high-school students from Washington, D.C. area schools gathered at the White House on December 15 for a private screening of Hidden Figures, the new film from Fox 2000 following three female African American engineers who played crucial roles in the 1960s Space Race. Stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae were in attendance and joined a panel discussion following the screening to celebrate the contributions these women and many more African Americans have made to the STEM fields. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the screening, part of a larger event series recognizing the untold stories of women in STEM, and delivered closing remarks.

Health & Healthcare

Norfolk Southern | Staying Healthy One Step at a Time

Dec 23, 2016 6:30 AM ET

In 2015, more than 8,700 employees – about 30 percent of NS’ workforce – earned points and pocketed up to $260 a year by walking, participating in challenges, and tracking their health through this WellNS program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Points of Light Civic Accelerator Invests $50,000 in Two Startups Addressing Education and Workforce Development Success for Detroit Area Youth

Dec 22, 2016 6:55 PM ET

The Points of Light Civic Accelerator, with founding partners PwC Charitable Foundation and The Starbucks Foundation, along with the Ford Motor Company Fund, U.S. Small Business Administration, Hilton Worldwide, Dentons, and Singing for Change, announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in Skill Scout (Chicago) and Grow Detroit's Young Talent (Detroit) – one for-profit and one nonprofit startup.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Holiday Giving Campaign Provides Millions of Meals, Thousands of Toys and Financial Donations for People Throughout the U.S.

Dec 22, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Albertsons Companies today thanked its employees and customers across the many communities it serves for helping donate millions of nutritious meals and thousands of toys through the company’s 2016 Holiday Giving Campaign.

Environment

As I See It: Easy Tips for Better Recycling

Dec 22, 2016 3:50 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sodexo Employees Help Provide Meals to Children in Need During Holiday Breaks and Weekends Throughout the School Year

Dec 22, 2016 3:40 PM ET

Employees of Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, understand that for some children the holidays don’t always mean bounty and joy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New York Women in Film & Television Announces Muse Awards Honorees

Dec 22, 2016 3:35 PM ET

New York Women in Film and Television’s 2016 Muse Awards gala luncheon is set for next month in New York City, with actress and CBS commentator Nancy Giles on board to recognize five stand-out women in the film, television, and digital media industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Indiana Helps Local Families Stay Warm During Winter

Dec 22, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Duke Energy is once again assisting customers who may struggle to pay their winter energy bills.