ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Leading Investors Press Meat Producers to Tackle Water Pollution Risks

Nov 21, 2016 12:35 PM ET

As Thanksgiving nears, 45 leading institutional investors collectively managing over $1 trillion in assets are pressing some of the nation’s largest producers of turkey and other meats to address the significant water pollution risks associated with feeding, slaughtering and processing livestock.

Social Impact & Volunteering

General Motors, Herman Miller and Green Standards Partner for Landfill-Free Solution to Office Transformation

Nov 21, 2016 12:15 PM ET

General Motors is in the midst of transforming itself from a traditional automotive company to a business that will redefine personal mobility. Enabling more collaboration among employees is a cornerstone of the transformation, so GM has set out to redesign their work environment.

Innovation & Technology

Anti-Poaching Technology in Africa Leads to Dozens of Arrests

Nov 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) new anti-poaching technology, a combination of thermal imaging cameras and human detection software, is resulting in poacher arrests in eastern Africa. Nine months after the tech’s installation, more than two dozen poachers have been arrested in the Maasai Mara and two poachers have been apprehended at another undisclosed national park in Kenya.

Health & Healthcare

Jack Daniel's and the Armed Services YMCA Kick Off Sixth Year of "Operation Ride Home"

Nov 21, 2016 11:15 AM ET

The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) today announced the sixth year of the “Operation Ride Home” campaign that assists active duty junior-enlisted military and their families to travel from their place of military service back home during the holidays.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GivingSkills on #GivingTuesday

Nov 21, 2016 11:00 AM ET

This year, we are hosting a Twitter chat on Tuesday, November 29th to talk about how you can give your skills, in addition to your dollars through volunteering. Throughout the chat, we will explore the merits of skills-based volunteering and tangible ways in which you can give back by leveraging your existing skillsets.

Diversity & Inclusion

LifeSkills Powered by Barclays: Tinie Tempah Offers ‘Work Experience of a Lifetime’

Nov 21, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Environment

Cruising Into a Cleaner Future

Nov 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Cruise operators are finding imaginative ways to attract new passengers and now they are making cruising cleaner and cooler, by powering their ships with super-chilled natural gas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO and New England Area Partners Raise $20,000 for Red Sox Foundation Programs in 2016

Nov 21, 2016 10:15 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with its local New England area Marketers, SEI Fuels, Global Partners and Tradewinds, raised $20,000 during the months of July through October for the Red Sox Foundation. Through the CITGO Red Sox-branded spirit pump initiative and other various CITGO station fundraising activities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine, the funds raised will benefit research, youth programs, scholarships and local community support for the Foundation

Innovation & Technology

Trane Continues to Innovate Chiller Portfolio to Address Customer Demand for Climate-Friendly Systems

Nov 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Trane® is announcing that its Series R® RTWD water-cooled chiller for commercial and industrial buildings is now available for customers in North America and the Middle East who are ready to transition to systems with lower global warming potential (GWP).

Environment

VMware Joins One Million Acre Landscape-Scale Restoration Project

Nov 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

VMware recently announced its partnership with Restore the Earth Foundation on a bold new landscape-scale restoration project to restore one million acres of degraded land in the lower part of the Mississippi River Basin—a vast ecosystem once so rich in biological and environmental resources that it was compared to the Amazon Rainforest.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Recycled Material, Organic Cotton in Timberland’s Picks for Holiday Gifts

Nov 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

On a mission to increase the use of sustainable materials in its footwear, apparel and accessories, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland reveals six eco-conscious picks for the 2016 holiday giving season.

Education

HP Announces World on Wheels Mobile Labs at Global Citizen Festival India

Nov 21, 2016 9:35 AM ET

At Global Citizen Festival India, HP announced a commitment to build and deploy 48 self-contained, Internet-enabled digital inclusion and learning labs aimed at driving digital literacy, education programming, entrepreneurship training, and other community services in rural India. The new program, called HP World on Wheels (WoW), is part of HP’s global initiative to create opportunities in underserved communities and empower people everywhere to build a better, more prosperous life. It also supports the Indian government’s Digital India initiative to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Say Hello to the Antea Group New Jersey Offices!

Nov 21, 2016 9:30 AM ET

The Bridgewater office has strong capabilities in health and safety and environmental compliance and consulting, as well as regulatory guidance for the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Moorestown has deep expertise in regulatory guidance for the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. We predominantly work on retail gasoline service station projects, local government UST-related cases, industrial facilities (with emphasis on chlorinated compound investigations and cleanups) and terminals.

Together, the two offices provide great coverage across all of Antea Group's practices throughout the state, including strong experience with petroleum-related and industrial investigations and cleanups.

Health & Healthcare

It’s That Time of Year Again – Time to Fight the Flu

Nov 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

It’s the middle of fall. And while some are starting to think of the upcoming holiday season, there is another season that should be top of mind for all of us – flu season.

Health & Healthcare

3 Futuristic Health Sensors That Could Save Lives

Nov 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Entrepreneurs at Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in San Diego on Wednesday showed off what they believe is the solution to lowering medical costs and bringing better care to the developing world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Upgrade Your Downtime with Moderation This Holiday Season

Nov 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The peak holiday social calendar season is fast-approaching and you’ll undoubtedly have a great number of events to navigate. HEINEKEN USA wants to remind you that just because alcohol may be in excess, doesn’t mean you have to be.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

White Shirts and Red Ties All Around

Nov 21, 2016 8:15 AM ET

Wendy's celebrated Founder's Week by giving back to their communities.

Energy

Dairy Processor Cuts Wastewater Treatment Costs with Energy Efficient Blower Technology

Nov 21, 2016 8:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Thank You to the 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes

Nov 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Through the Cox Conserves Heroes program, Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land recognize environmental volunteers who are creating or preserving outdoor spaces.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Safety Train Reaches More Than 1,900 First Responders on 18-City Tour

Nov 21, 2016 7:55 AM ET

Norfolk Southern’s safety train recently completed its 2016 tour, training 1,926 first responders in 18 cities in 13 states across NS’ rail network. With rolling classrooms and hands-on activities, the safety train provided free training to firefighters, police officers, emergency management personnel, and other first responders on how to safely respond to a rail-related hazardous materials incident.

Education

Lockheed Martin's "Generation Beyond" Student Video Challenge Deadline is December 15, 2016

Nov 21, 2016 7:40 AM ET

Lockheed Martin's "Generation Beyond" Student Video Challenge Deadline is December 15, 2016. This is your chance to design the habitation module on the Orion spacecraft. The best video entries will win amazing prizes!

Diversity & Inclusion

DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program to be offered in Florida

Nov 20, 2016 8:40 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will offer the DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program at The University of Tampa December 5 through 9. The program prepares qualified business professionals to create and implement highly successful D&I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today’s global business marketplace.

Innovation & Technology

Happy Women’s Entrepreneurship Day!

Nov 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day today, I’d like to take stock of how crucial women are to economic growth. For example, did you know that women-owned businesses in the formal sector account for about 37 percent of enterprises globally? That women in emerging markets reinvest 90 cents of every extra dollar earned in their families’ education, health and nutrition?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Star-studded Lineup Taking Shape for Players Trust golf Tournament Jan. 11-12 in Las Vegas

Nov 18, 2016 4:30 PM ET

World Series champion Dexter Fowler and 2015 National League MVP Bryce Harper will be joined by more than 50 current and former players on Jan. 11-12 in Las Vegas when the dynamic duo co-host the Players Trust’s 13th annual fundraising golf tournament and MGM Grand host its third annual poker tournament to benefit the Trust.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Celebrates Partnership for a Healthier America’s Six Years of Success and is Recognized as PHA Partner of the Year at Gala Event

Nov 18, 2016 3:55 PM ET

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) formally recognized Sodexo as its inaugural PHA Partner of the Year last night at the Fit to Celebrate Gala in Washington D.C. First announced in October, the award is presented to a partner who is working to ensure the health of America’s youth, making healthier choices more affordable and accessible to families and children across the country.