ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Celebrates Black History Month – Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Aviators

Feb 5, 2016 12:40 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

American Households Not Prepared For Disasters, Not Confident That Children’s Needs Will Be Met

Feb 5, 2016 11:45 AM ET

The United States is experiencing a number of extreme weather events. Ten years after Hurricane Katrina and three years after Superstorm Sandy, the vast majority of Americans remain unprepared for major disasters, according to results from a National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) research study. Many communities, systems and child-serving institutions are not sufficiently prepared to meet the needs of children when a crisis strikes. And many parents are not confident that their children will be protected and are not aware of what plans schools have made to be sure that children are safe in case of a catastrophic event in their community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Holland America Line Marks $4.7 Million Donated for Cancer Support

Feb 5, 2016 10:20 AM ET

In honor of World Cancer Day tomorrow, Feb. 4, Holland America Line is proud to announce that to date cruise guests and employees of the company have raised more than $4.7 million for cancer support through “On Deck” programming. The current On Deck for a Cause program benefits six international cancer organizations located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Antea Group Case Study: EHS Auditing for a Big-Box Retailer

Feb 5, 2016 10:05 AM ET

An international “big box” retailer lacked clarity of the environmental, health and safety risks in several of their non-retail business units. These businesses included a meat processing facility, a print shop, an optical manufacturing facility, and several distribution centers. These businesses presented unique risks that were unfamiliar to their safety team, whose expertise focused on minimizing retail risks. Their first priorities were to understand the risks that were present, baseline the level of compliance, and establish an audit protocol that could be used by an internal audit team in the future.

Innovation & Technology

An Advocate and App For Patients’ Direct Access to Lab Test Results

Feb 5, 2016 10:05 AM ET

We believe patient empowerment is key to better health, and our new app for mobile devices, MyQuestTM by Care360, makes it easier than ever for Americans nationwide to electronically access and manage their personal laboratory data.

Health & Healthcare

Surprising Super Bowl Health Risks and How to Avoid Them in Your Office

Feb 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

This Sunday, countless Americans will attend Super Bowl parties — whether they’re football fans or not. Bowl parties are notoriously unhealthy because they feature high-fat, high-calorie foods. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls Super Bowl Sunday the second biggest food day in the U.S., behind Thanksgiving. But there are other health risks that come from Super Bowl parties, too.

Events, Media & Communications

Scaling PeaceTech Industry to Partner with Fortune 500s at PeaceTech Summit

Feb 5, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Amanda MacArthur, Vice President of Global Pro Bono and Engagement, PYXERA Global, spoke on the "Competitors or Contributors: How a Scaled-Up PeaceTech Industry Helps Fortune 500s” panel at PeaceTech Summit 2016 Thursday February 4.

“In any partnership the end goals do not need to be the same, but they cannot be mutually exclusive either,” said MacArthur. “Finding overlap in goals will uncover the mutual benefit, the motivation to partner, and the perspective to understand one another.”

Environment

Symbiosis: Reverse Logistics and Sustainability as They Should Be

Feb 5, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Reverse logistics done well will certainly keep much out of the landfill, but also represents the opportunity to recapture more value.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

High Street Banks Follow Barclays’ Lead in Supporting Armed Forces Community

Feb 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The Armed Forces Covenant roundtable meeting of banking chiefs and ministers at No.10 Downing Street secured commitments from the UK’s biggest high street banks. These commitments will allow armed forces personnel posted overseas to be able to rent out their homes without facing higher mortgage costs, or having to change their mortgage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies in 2016

Feb 5, 2016 8:00 AM ET

A growing number of companies around the world are aiming to get the most out of their capital, maximize employee performance, and make a judicious use of resources to make the world a better place.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fox Announces 10 Finalists for Diverse Writers Program, Partners with Young Storytellers

Feb 5, 2016 7:00 AM ET

On February 3, Fox announced the 10 screenwriters and writing teams selected for the fifth annual Fox Writers Intensive (FWI), a competitive fellowship at the Fox Studios Lot in Los Angeles designed to nurture experienced writers with diverse voices, backgrounds, and life experiences. The finalists were chosen from more than 500 nominations and submissions, the largest applicant pool in the program's history, and this year, they will team with the Young Storytellers to mentor elementary school students interested in writing. At the conclusion of the program, each of the finalists is considered for staffing on Fox television, feature film, and digital entertainment productions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Annual Letter From UN Global Compact Executive Director: Are You Ready to Make the Sustainable Development Goals Work for You?

Feb 5, 2016 6:00 AM ET

The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris climate agreement in December have ushered in a new era for business. Last year’s truly historic agreements lay out a clear path and vision for a sustainable future, and have received unprecedented support across governments, business, civil society and citizens alike.

Innovation & Technology

Five Students Pave the Way for Women in STEM and Earn $20K in Tech

Feb 4, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

SEPHORA Helps Women Entrepreneurs Face Business and Gender Challenges

Feb 4, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Starting a business has enough challenges in itself, but being female and starting a business in the U.S. has its own set of challenges.

Health & Healthcare

Goldcorp soutient la lutte contre le cancer

Feb 4, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Le 4 février marque la Journée mondiale contre le cancer des Nations Unies, un événement international visant la sensibilisation au cancer soutenu par l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS), le Centre international de Recherche sur le Cancer (CIRC) et l’Union internationale contre le cancer (UICC). Goldcorp croit que l’exploitation minière responsable devrait générer des bénéfices sociaux et économiques à long terme dans les communautés où elle exerce ses activités. Investir dans des soins de santé de qualité, ainsi que dans les arts, l’éducation et le développement local favorise le bien-être de communautés fortes et dynamiques.

Health & Healthcare

Goldcorp Supports the Fight Against Cancer

Feb 4, 2016 3:45 PM ET

February 4 marks UN World Cancer Day, a global event dedicated to raising cancer awareness, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Goldcorp believes that responsible mining should contribute to long-term social and economic benefits in the communities where operations take place. Good healthcare, as well as the arts, education and community development contribute to the well-being of strong, vibrant communities.

Health & Healthcare

Goldcorp Apoya la Lucha Contra el Cáncer

Feb 4, 2016 3:45 PM ET

La ONU seleccionó el 4 de febrero como el Día Mundial del Cáncer, un evento mundial dedicado a crear conciencia con respecto al cáncer y que cuenta con el apoyo de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), la Agencia Internacional para la Investigación del Cáncer (IARC, por su sigla en inglés) y la Unión Internacional Contra el Cáncer (UICC, por su sigla en inglés). En Goldcorp creemos que la minería responsable debe contribuir a los beneficios sociales y económicos a largo plazo en las comunidades donde se llevan a cabo las operaciones. Una buena atención médica, así como el desarrollo de las artes, la educación y la comunidad, contribuyen al bienestar de comunidades enérgicas y vivaces.

Energy

Siemens: Three Records, Two Partners, One Power Plant

Feb 4, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: EHS Regulatory Compliance Audits for a Global Automotive Supplier

Feb 4, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Antea Group, along with our global Inogen partners, was requested to provide environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory compliance audits of a major automotive supplier's manufacturing facilities in South America (7 facilities) and Asia (3 facilities). Antea Group led the organization of the audit protocols, schedule and expectations from North America for the Inogen partners to execute. This structure allowed for quality, control and consistency across the global audit team.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Creating Jobs and Economic Growth for Canadians

Feb 4, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce recognizes TransCanada’s contribution of valuable jobs and $1 billion in investments in northern Alberta’s Strathcona County with 2015 Investment: Job Creation, Growth & Expansion award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Q&A with Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs at Bloomberg

Feb 4, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Q&A with Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs at Bloomberg

Diversity & Inclusion

Stakeholder to Shareholder Alchemy: How HR Fosters/Nurtures Corporate Citizenship

Feb 4, 2016 12:30 PM ET

For a cause that is all about transforming communities and impacting people, it is only natural that Human Resources have an important role to play. In this post, I look at the mutually beneficial relationship that HR and CSR have now begun to share.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Watch: Major Leaguers and Action Team Teens Spruce Up Blue Butterfly Village

Feb 4, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America, Inc. Continues Longstanding Sponsorship of 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show

Feb 4, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. is honored to celebrate its 15th consecutive year as the premier sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show. This year’s theme, “Explore America: 100 Years of the National Park Service,” will captivate attendees who are familiar with national parks and also provides an opportunity to engage a new crowd to let them discover the beauty, history and variety of horticulture the parks have to offer.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bechtel Congratulates Employees for Stewardship at U.S. Government Projects in 2015

Feb 4, 2016 11:45 AM ET