ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arby's Foundation Partners with TEGNA, Points of Light for Make A Difference Day on October 22

Oct 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The Arby’s Foundation will partner with TEGNA Inc and Points of Light for Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 22. Make A Difference Day is one of the largest annual single-days of service nationwide.

Environment

Norfolk Southern Employee Spotlight: Protect the Planet, Earn a Profit

Oct 5, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Josh Raglin, general manager facilities, has helped make Norfolk Southern a U.S. corporate leader in conservation capitalism, a business approach that turns conservation into opportunities for profit.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Get to Know 1st Source Bank, Finalist for 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year

Oct 5, 2016 9:15 AM ET

What makes the employee volunteer program at 1st Source Bank so successful? According to them, their employees are the key. They recommend finding champions within your company who will set and example and encourage others to volunteer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Automotive Supplier Diversity Drives Forward as FCA US Marks 17th Year of MatchMaker

Oct 5, 2016 9:15 AM ET

FCA US LLC hosted its 17th annual MatchMaker on Sept. 15, bringing more than 3,000 participants to its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Health & Healthcare

Collaborating to Fight Childhood Malnutrition and Meet UN Sustainability Development Goal

Oct 5, 2016 9:15 AM ET

One year after the announcement of these Sustainable Development Goals, Amway asked Michelle Nunn, president and CEO of CARE USA (one of our global partners) to reflect on the significance of these goals, as well as our unique and strong partnership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named One of World’s Most Reputable Companies

Oct 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, has once again been named among the most reputable companies in the world, according to the annual Global RepTrak® 100 list compiled by the Reputation Institute and published in Forbes. Ranked at #92, this is the third year in a row family-owned Bacardi has made the annual global ranking.

Energy

How a Wendy’s in Mobile, Alabama Became the Most Energy-Efficient Wendy’s in the World

Oct 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

At Wendy’s, we understand that energy conservation in our industry is a big responsibility. It’s a long-term commitment and full of complex (and often expensive) changes that aren’t going to happen overnight. I’m lucky to work with a first class energy team that’s fast at work to improve energy efficiency at Wendy’s.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE: “Office Space is Meant to Inspire”

Oct 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PayPal & Kiva | Celebrating Ten Years of Making a Difference

Oct 5, 2016 9:00 AM ET

At PayPal, we see the transformative effect that affordable financial services can have on individuals and merchants every day.

Health & Healthcare

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program: How a Partnership Between the U.S. and China Saved Thousands of Babies

Oct 5, 2016 9:00 AM ET

For an expectant mother, one of the most frightening things that can happen during labor is to give birth—and then hear nothing. No tiny being whimper, no I’ve-entered-the-world wail.

For Jia Qiuwan, it happened not once, but twice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Honda Supervisor in Georgia Featured in “Who Makes a Honda” Video

Oct 5, 2016 9:00 AM ET

For Mandy Wheeler-Brown, a production control supervisor at Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG), the day begins at 4 a.m. and doesn’t end until well after dark. But Wheeler-Brown wouldn’t have it any other way.

Health & Healthcare

XPRIZE Visioneers 2016 Summit Declares Deloitte’s Conquering Cancer XPRIZE ‘Ready to Launch’

Oct 5, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Saving millions of lives globally from cancer is one step closer to a reality as Deloitte’s Conquering Cancer XPRIZE, co-led by Deloitte health leaders and pediatric oncologist Dr. Daniel Kraft, is now officially “ready to launch.” This weekend XPRIZE convened nine international teams to share their Impact Design Proposals across a portfolio of Grand Challenge areas at the Visioneers 2016 Summit.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg & Pritzker: Africa Could Be the Great Economic Success of This Century

Oct 5, 2016 5:25 AM ET

Over the last eight years, America has written a new chapter in our relationship with Africa. Under President Obama’s leadership, we have worked to transition our support for the continent from aid to trade and empowerment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding a Home at Olive Garden

Oct 4, 2016 9:15 PM ET

Ian Nason persevered through homelessness and a difficult upbringing to achieve new heights as Director of Operations for Olive Garden.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Robecosam Publishes Corporate Sustainability Rankings Together With Bloomberg And Provides ESG Data To Mainstream Investors Worldwide

Oct 4, 2016 5:55 PM ET

RobecoSAM publishes corporate sustainability rankings together with Bloomberg and provides ESG data to mainstream investors worldwide

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kathleen Smith to Receive a Women in Sustainability Leadership Award from Green Building & Design Magazine

Oct 4, 2016 4:40 PM ET

International Living Future Institute is thrilled to announce that Kathleen Smith, Vice President of the Living Building Challenge, has been awarded one of Green Building & Design (gb&d)’s Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Graphite: The Newest Mineral Under Public Scrutiny

Oct 4, 2016 3:55 PM ET

The electronic and automotive industries are facing increased scrutiny as environmental and ethical concerns regarding graphite productions grow. Already under pressure to determine “conflict-free” Tin, Tungsten, Tantalum and Gold (3TG) sources under the US federal regulation Dodd-Frank 1502, manufacturers and suppliers are now also being pushed to also investigate graphite sourcing throughout their supply chains.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands and RILA Announce Conference Partnership

Oct 4, 2016 3:35 PM ET

Sustainable Brands® recently announced a strategic partnership with Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). RILA will merge its sustainability-focused conference with Sustainable Brands to produce a dedicated program track at SB’17 Detroit focused on sustainability-led innovation in the retail sector.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Greenville, S.C., Area Emergency Responders Hone Their Skills on Norfolk Southern Safety Train

Oct 4, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (NYSE: NSC) safety train rolled into Greenville, S.C., last week, hosting 213 area emergency responders who received advanced training in safely handling potential rail incidents involving hazardous materials.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Accelerating Research to Help End Children’s Cancer

Oct 4, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer. Every one out of eight children that are diagnosed with cancer will not survive. Sixty percent of those who do survive will suffer late term effects such as infertility, heart failure and secondary cancers.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - October 2016

Oct 4, 2016 3:15 PM ET

General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy — such as wind, sun and landfill gas — by 2050.

Green Infrastructure

LG Technologies Bring Unrivaled Energy Efficiency to Greenbuild ‘GreenZone’ Community Center

Oct 4, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Energy efficient technologies from LG Electronics are at the heart of a new community learning center developed for Compton YouthBuild, which provides educational and vocational opportunities for young people who are invested in creating a sustainable future for themselves, their families and their communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

California Diversity Council Honors the 2016 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology

Oct 4, 2016 2:30 PM ET

The California Diversity Council is pleased to recognize the 2016 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology on October 13th at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.

Environment

EcoPlanet Awarded Recognition by Government of Nicaragua

Oct 4, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Education

Connecting Students to Their Dreams

Oct 4, 2016 2:10 PM ET

We’re always looking for ways to link our philanthropy strategy with our technology, so enhancing our robust student mentoring initiative with an online mentoring program is an ideal fit. Working with leading non-profits and secure internet platforms, we’re able to connect our talented employees to students across the country virtually.