ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Senior Dogs Get Second Chances at Happiness

Oct 28, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Pops is among the thousands of lucky dogs who are finding safe, stable homes in their later years. A mere decade ago, senior dogs rarely were adopted from shelters – and they still get overlooked today – but perceptions are changing for canine senior citizens.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Water Utilities Are Lagging Other Utilities in the Smart Cities Effort

Oct 28, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Across the U.S., smart city programs are moving beyond press releases, pilot programs and demonstrations. Municipalities are collaborating with industry and utilities to create roadmaps defining their approach to regional integrated smart infrastructure. Water utilities, however, are lagging in the planning process, and risk losing their seat at the table with electric and gas utility peer companies as the smart city programs advance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ideas the Matter 2016 | The Growing Girls Project

Oct 28, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Our Ideas that Matter program is meant to inspire change and drive social good through print.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Convention Industry Council Announces Results of UNLV Study Co-sponsored by Las Vegas Sands

Oct 28, 2016 9:30 AM ET

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced the results of a new research project, “Sustainable Meeting and Event Practices: The State of the Industry.” Study findings were presented at IMEX America, which took place at Sands Expo in Las Vegas from October 18 - 20. The study was co-sponsored by Las Vegas Sands, along with the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Employees Gather for Women’s Executive Leadership Panel and Networking Event

Oct 28, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Arrow Electronics employees recently gathered for a business leadership panel at the company’s Denver-area headquarters featuring four senior Arrow women executives discussing a variety of topics including communication style, mentoring, diversity, inclusion, career strategy and success.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet Reagan, the Face of a Modern-Day Miracle

Oct 28, 2016 9:30 AM ET

After noting some concerns about the development of then 2-month-old Reagan’s head, the pediatrician directed Seth and Kata to a neurosurgeon at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis – a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Energy

Renewable Energy Makes Its Mark

Oct 28, 2016 9:20 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

German Mobility Award for Mobility App moovel

Oct 28, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The German Mobility Award was presented by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure for the first time. With the German Mobility Award, the initiative "Germany – Land of Ideas" and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure make digital innovations and intelligent mobility solutions visible to the public.

Environment

Go Batty Over Bat Conservation

Oct 28, 2016 9:00 AM ET

It may come as a surprise, but we go batty over bats at our Auburn Hills Complex – and it’s not just during Halloween. Scattered across the grounds are 10 bat houses with each having the potential to shelter 100 - 300 bats and their young that need nurturing. Over the past three years, FCA US has supported bat conservation efforts across our 504-acre wetlands site that sits roughly 30 miles north of Detroit. Our employees build or donate bat houses and install them in ideal bat habitat areas.

Events, Media & Communications

Tetra Tech's DNA | Science

Oct 28, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Discussing how our employees lead with science and the impact that it has on every aspect of our work

Health & Healthcare

FedEx, Direct Relief, International Medical Corps & Heart to Heart International Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to Haiti

Oct 28, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Energy

Lockheed Martin Commissions GridStar Energy Storage System in New York

Oct 28, 2016 8:50 AM ET

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has installed its GridStar™ Lithium energy storage system at the company’s Syracuse, New York, facility. The 1 MW system will reduce electricity bills and emissions for Lockheed Martin’s operations and will also provide services to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the state’s competitive wholesale electricity operator. ENGIE, a global independent power producer and energy services provider, will operate the system and dispatch the power.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg Debuts Television and Video Series “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations”

Oct 28, 2016 5:05 AM ET

Bloomberg Media today announced the launch of a new prime-time television and digital series “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Recruiter Insights: Making Bloomberg Your Next Career Move

Oct 27, 2016 8:30 PM ET

We often hear from potential applicants that they want to know more about the breadth of work, the caliber of colleagues and the interview process. So we’ve asked Stefan to share his personal advice for applicants considering an EMEA experienced-level role at Bloomberg.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mike Bloomberg Urges CEOs to Invest In Sustainable Businesses

Oct 27, 2016 8:30 PM ET

Many investors and senior business leaders are growing increasingly frustrated by the lack of disclosures associated with “quarterly capitalism.” The truth is, investors are looking at companies to provide disclosures around environmental, governance and social risks that would encourage rational long-term capital allocation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Museum of Science: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Oct 27, 2016 6:40 PM ET

Mike Bloomberg gives a gift to the Museum of Science, Boston to create the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center in honor of his parents.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Get Inspired by RESOLUTION: Innovative Thinking about Disability, an AT&T Original Documentary

Oct 27, 2016 5:45 PM ET

AT&T is excited to launch a new documentary that tells incredible stories about people who are on the front lines of social change in the United States. The premiere of the AT&T original documentary RESOLUTION is focused on innovative thinking about disability and will showcase five compelling organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Summit 2016 Reflections

Oct 27, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Catholic Church, International Police Reaffirm Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

Oct 27, 2016 4:25 PM ET

Environment

National Grid Makes “A” List by Carbon Disclosure Project

Oct 27, 2016 4:15 PM ET

This week National Grid was one of 193 businesses worldwide recognized for its work to fight climate change by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)—making the Climate “A” List.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Matters Most

Oct 27, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Education

Did You Know: Subaru Awards the Best Children’s Science Books Every Year

Oct 27, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Learning begins at a young age, and it’s important that future generations are ready for school even before they set foot in a classroom. Who would think that–of any organization–Subaru would be one to make that happen?

Events, Media & Communications

The New Global Citizen Announces the PYXERA Global Engagement Forum New, Online Platform and In-Person Event

Oct 27, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Engagement is central to the work of The New Global Citizen—a thoughtful, animated, energetic exchange of ideas, perspectives, and value. This is why PYXERA Global, parent organization to The New Global Citizen, has chosen this word as central to its new publication platform: the PYXERA Global Engagement Forum: Online, which will replace The New Global Citizen. On 3BL Media, all stories and multi-media articles moving forward can be found on the new Global Engagement Forum: Online Campaign.

Diversity & Inclusion

MGM Resorts International Promotes Phyllis A. James to Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officer

Oct 27, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Further advancing its commitment to corporate social responsibility, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) announced the promotion of Phyllis A. James to Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officer.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Customer & Dealer Support Review

Oct 27, 2016 3:00 PM ET