ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

Academia Meets Automotive: College Students and GM Unite to Boost Sustainability

Aug 31, 2016 1:45 PM ET

General Motors created its first Student Sustainability Advisory Council this year to begin a new dialogue on sustainability. Composed of five graduate students from MIT, Penn State, Georgia Tech, University of Michigan and Stanford, the council provides fresh perspectives on sustainability at GM.

Innovation & Technology

October Reveal for Chevrolet Colorado-Based Fuel Cell Vehicle

Aug 31, 2016 1:15 PM ET

General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C.

Environment

Agriculture, Food, Environmental Leaders Launch Effort to Support Farmers, Strengthen Conservation in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska

Aug 31, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Agriculture, Food, Environmental Leaders Launch Effort to Support Farmers, Strengthen Conservation in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska -- Midwest Row Crop Collaborative Founding Members Include Cargill, Environmental Defense Fund, General Mills, Kellogg Company, Monsanto, PepsiCo, The Nature Conservancy, Walmart, World Wildlife Fund

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy’s Franchise Owner Keeps His Foot on the Pedal for Children in Foster Care

Aug 31, 2016 12:00 PM ET

It’s the home to a distinct type of barbeque and this city straddles a state line. Today Ed Anderson’s Tour de Adoption takes us to Kansas City. He’s trying to raise $1 million to help find forever families for children in foster care. And dollar by dollar, he is doing it, but he still needs help!

Events, Media & Communications

REGISTER TODAY & Save 15% for "Building a Best-in-Class CSR Dept" CSR 2-Track Certificate by G&A Institute & Rutgers IEL in September

Aug 31, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO and Special Olympics Illinois Hit the Road for the World’s Largest Truck Convoy®

Aug 31, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard University Launch Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

Aug 31, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard University are jointly announcing the launch of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, an unparalleled collaboration to advance leadership, management and innovation in cities across America and around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

PYXERA Global Announces Organizational Changes to Support Strategic Partnerships Imperative

Aug 31, 2016 10:15 AM ET

PYXERA Global announces organizational changes intended to enhance the experience of its client base globally. The non-profit has grown tremendously in breadth and depth over the past five years.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Get to Know JetBlue, Finalist for 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year

Aug 31, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Rather than restrict volunteering to single cause or organization, JetBlue supports the unique, individual passions and causes of all their employees, known as crewmembers. By powering their volunteer program with VolunteerMatch, they are able to empower crewmembers to truly give back in a way that is both meaningful and personal.

Environment

Oliver Koehler: Hanging Up Solar Shingles

Aug 31, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Resilience—What Does This Buzzword Really Mean?

Aug 31, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Girl Scouts in DC to Teach Syrian Girls English Thanks to HP Tech

Aug 31, 2016 9:05 AM ET

HP is one of 15 companies to be recognized by the White House for answering the call and taking action to help refugees through education and technology. In its 2015 Sustainability Report, HP shared its vision for creating technology that will make life better for everyone, everywhere , including refugees. HP addresses sustainability issues across three areas: the environment, society and integrity.

Events, Media & Communications

Collaborating with the Competition – Sustainability Forum & Workshop in Toronto

Aug 31, 2016 9:05 AM ET

On Friday, September 9, 2016, join the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) and the Ivey Business School as they host sustainability leaders at the upcoming breakfast forum and workshop, Collaborating with the Competition.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru Loves to Care Effort Brings Warmth to Leukemia & Lymphoma Patients

Aug 31, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Norfolk Southern: Helping Communities Prosper

Aug 31, 2016 7:30 AM ET

The positive economic impacts generated by Norfolk Southern’s business operations ripple through states and local communities across the eastern U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

America’s Charities Launches New Simple Employee Giving Solution

Aug 31, 2016 2:00 AM ET

America’s Charities, which inspires employees and organizations to support causes they care about, today announced the launch of its new employee giving solution, designed for employers interested in a simple, out-of-the-box solution for providing employees an exceptional giving experience

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding Friendship Through Roots

Aug 30, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Ana Romero was new at Whirlpool Corp. and looking to meet more people.

The GIS lead analyst joined the Whirlpool Hispanic Network as soon as she began working for the home appliance maker in 2013.

Environment

Historic, Landscape-Level Sagebrush Ecosystem Conservation Program Announced for Nevada

Aug 30, 2016 6:00 PM ET

The State of Nevada (acting through the Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR)) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (acting through the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)) today announced an agreement with Newmont Mining Corporation on a sagebrush ecosystem conservation program that will guide management of more than 1.5 million acres of habitat in Nevada.

Education

Proud to Be a Girl Who Codes

Aug 30, 2016 5:45 PM ET

Coding is something I’ve wanted to do, since I was a kid obsessed with computers. Earlier this year, I applied for Girls Who Code’s Summer Immersion Program in New York. I promised myself to spend the summer learning programming languages, so my acceptance to the Girls Who Code program at AT&T was beyond exciting.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Another Milestone Achieved in Drive for Highest 3rd Party Environmental Certification

Aug 30, 2016 5:40 PM ET

Salmon farming companies in British Columbia continue to put investment in world leading farming practices into action with two more farms achieving the ASC salmon standard. Cermaq Canada has 20% of its farms ASC certified – announcing that its Brent Island and Venture Point farms, located in the Okisollo Channel near Quadra Island, have now met the standard.

Innovation & Technology

Wellness Works: One COO's Personal Journey with Fitness & Health

Aug 30, 2016 5:40 PM ET

Growing up in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, my three brothers and I played endless sports.

Events, Media & Communications

CITGO Day at Wrigley Field Helps Mark 90 Years of Operations at Nearby Lemont Refinery

Aug 30, 2016 4:25 PM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is taking 200 local students out to the ballgame for CITGO Day at Wrigley Field as part of the CITGO Lemont Refinery’s 90th anniversary celebration. These students will be CITGO special guests for the 7:05pm Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, August 31, with each child receiving a commemorative t-shirt and Cubs dollars for snacks. All Cubs fans attending the game have the chance to join in on the fun: the first 10,000 fans will receive Cubs player decals presented by CITGO.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Power of a Partnership

Aug 30, 2016 1:30 PM ET

The efforts to mobilize the private sector on the road toward sustainable development are, so far, not sufficiently recognized. There’s definitely a deficit.

Events, Media & Communications

The 10th Annual CR Reporting and Sustainability Communications Event Adds New ESG Symposium Track

Aug 30, 2016 12:35 PM ET

In a new addition for the 2016 event 200+ sustainability professionals will meet with top ESG investors such as Schroders & Standard Life with one purpose: To close the gap between corporate reporting and investor information needs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Republic Services Issues 2015 Sustainability Report

Aug 30, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) released today its latest Sustainability Report for the 2015 Fiscal Year. The Report depicts the Company’s efforts to further improve its environmental and social impacts through decreased vehicle emissions, innovative landfill technologies, use of renewable energy, community engagement, and employee growth opportunities.