ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KIRO 7 and The Trust for Public Land Announce Helen Hoenig as Western Washington’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero

Sep 21, 2016 1:00 PM ET

KIRO 7 and The Trust for Public Land today named Helen Hoenig as Western Washington’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero. Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Hoenig’s nonprofit beneficiary, will receive $10,000. The funding will be used to support the organization’s Connecting Kids to Nature program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Norfolk Southern's Strategic Plan Drives Service, Efficiency, Growth

Sep 21, 2016 12:55 PM ET

Norfolk Southern rolled out a strategic plan in 2015 that sets targets for the company’s economic performance over five years. Developed by CEO Jim Squires, his senior management team, and the company’s board of directors, the dynamic plan is based on the core competencies of NS’ business: safety and service; revenue growth; and stewardship of resources through productivity and operating efficiencies.

Health & Healthcare

Sodexo Highlights How Innovative Partnerships and Solutions Advance Health and Well-being for Individuals, Families and Communities

Sep 21, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, told National Business Group on Health Fall Conference attendees last week that health and well-being leaders within an organization should focus on the entire ecosystem for health within a community to garner the highest possible value on their investment. Sodexo, Lincoln Financial Group and Steelcase shared successful strategies for employee engagement in workplace wellness programs in a session titled: The Coach Will See You Now: Innovations in Health Coaching.

Education

Gildan Recognizes 4,500 Students for Academic Excellence

Sep 21, 2016 11:40 AM ET

Gildan, in collaboration with the Education Ministry in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), recognized the academic achievement of more than 4,500 students through its sponsorship in the Educando program.

Environment

Climate Woes Demand Both War and Civil Action

Sep 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Darryl Worley to Serve as Santa Train Celebrity Guest

Sep 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Country music star Darryl Worley will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 74th journey, on Saturday, Nov. 19. He will accompany Santa and event sponsors CSX, Dignity U Wear, Food City and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on the 110-mile trek.

Health & Healthcare

BJ’s Wholesale Club and Boston Children’s Hospital End Summer with Donation Milestone

Sep 21, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving a Circular Healthcare Plastics Economy--Lessons Learned

Sep 21, 2016 10:40 AM ET

HPRC Operations Director Peylina Chu presentated at the 2016 CE100 NYC Accelerator workshop on the lessons learned from HPRC's ongoing Chicago regional recycling project.

Environment

GOJO Industries Sees Moving from Truck to Rail Lowers GHGs

Sep 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Sustainability is embedded within GOJO culture. In fact, sustainability principles have been part of our company since it was founded 70 years ago. Our Purpose-driven commitment to sustainability allows us to innovate to create social, environmental and economic value for all GOJO stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Video: Of 25 Million Pet Adoptions, I’m Just One

Sep 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

On its 20th anniversary, Petfinder is asking people across the country to join the celebration and its effort to donate $200,000 to the Petfinder Foundation, which will award grants to 20 shelters and rescue members. To make this donation possible, Petfinder is asking animal lovers to watch its #MetOnPetfinder anniversary video and generate one million views by Oct. 24

Green Infrastructure

KFC Australia’s Commitment to Sustainable Building

Sep 21, 2016 10:20 AM ET

KFC Australia has adopted a forward-thinking and progressive approach to rolling out its sustainable building program across their company-owned and franchise development network. Their ambition is to design and build all new, company owned, restaurants to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifiable, and to reduce energy consumption by 15%. LEED is a voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven program that provides global third-party verification of green buildings.

Environment

HP Announces Commitment to Create Sustainable Recycling Opportunities in Haiti

Sep 21, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Today at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, HP announced it has joined a CGI Commitment to Action with Thread, Timberland, Team Tassy, and ACOP (Association des Collecteurs des Objets en Plastique) to improve conditions at the Truitier landfill in Haiti over a three-year period.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Employees Improve the Health of Minneapolis Families

Sep 21, 2016 10:10 AM ET

As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, more than 100 Aramark associates are uniting today at Minneapolis’ Camden Neighborhood Center to inspire families to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices for Aramark Building Community Day, the company's global day of service.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Group, Inc. Releases Ninth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Sep 21, 2016 10:05 AM ET

CBRE Group, Inc., a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry, has released its ninth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which provides an overview of the global social, economic and environmental impacts of CBRE’s operations. “Inside Advantage—2015 Corporate Responsibility Report” highlights the significant accomplishments and milestones of CBRE’s corporate responsibility program throughout 2015 and early 2016.

Environment

Running Out of Gas

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In this respect, electric vehicles carry less risk. If gasoline supply or infrastructure fails, electric vehicle owners don’t lose their mobility. In a moment like this in Georgia, I’m grateful for that benefit.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Insights and Opportunities in 100% Juice

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Timberland Partners with Thread to Create Sustainable Recycling Solutions in Haiti as Part of Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Regulatory Focus on Methane Reduction Spurs Development in Leak Detection and Monitoring

Sep 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Following the issuance of the Clean Power Plan, EPA’s well-publicized regulation aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from the power plants, the agency has shifted its focus to reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector in order to further reduce the anthropogenic contribution to global climate change. Methane, while emitted in much lesser quantities, is a more potent greenhouse gas than CO2, estimated to be around 25 times more harmful than its more widely known counterpart. Today, based on millions of dollars in grants for research, leak detection and monitoring technology may be ready to make a giant leap forward.

Events, Media & Communications

Sands China Team Achieves One Billion Online Impressions For The Parisian Macao Via Social Media

Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Congratulations to the Sands China team and everyone who participated in achieving this social media milestone in such a short period of time. The Parisian Macao opened September 13, 2016. The Parisian Macao is Las Vegas Sands’ and Sands China’s most energy-efficient integrated resort to date.

Innovation & Technology

Best for the World 2016: Doing Good for the World and Your Wallet

Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Environmentalism and social activism are sometimes considered to be all doom and gloom, but the first annual Best for The World conference refused to comply with such stereotypes.

Innovation & Technology

Team AkzoNobel Enters 2017/2018 Volvo Ocean Race

Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg & Donohue: Help American Workers. Pass TPP.

Sep 21, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Energy

HPE Commits to 100% Renewable Energy with RE100

Sep 21, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Today Hewlett Packard Enterprise marked an important milestone on our Living Progress journey. We joined RE100 with a commitment to reach 100 percent renewable energy, while setting an interim goal to source 50 percent of our total energy consumption from renewable sources by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michael Bloomberg Gives $300 Million to Johns Hopkins for Public-Health Effort

Sep 21, 2016 6:05 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Tragedy Spurs LongHorn Steakhouse Team to Open Hearts and Wallets

Sep 20, 2016 9:15 PM ET

Every member of the LongHorn Steakhouse team in Cartersville, GA, contributes to Darden Dimes, an emergency assistance program for employees, inspired by Managing Partner Patricia France’s tragic tale.