ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Receives Bronze Class Sustainability Award 2016

Jan 22, 2016 9:15 AM ET

As one of the top-scoring companies in our industry, Quest Diagnostics has qualified for inclusion in the 2016 edition of RobecoSAM’ s “The Sustainability Yearbook.” In the “Health Care Providers & Services” category, we received the Bronze Class distinction for our excellent sustainability performance. This is the third consecutive year that we’ve received the Bronze Class distinction. See our ranking here (Internet access required).

Education

Apply to be an Amgen Scholar at the University of Tokyo

Jan 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applications are Now Open for the First of the 2016 GBCHealth Business Action on Health Awards: Focus on Women and Girls

Jan 22, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Apply now to be recognized for your company's commitment to the health and well-being of women and girls.

Innovation & Technology

Inspiring a Woman a World Away - Paula Loyd's Incredible Legacy

Jan 22, 2016 8:35 AM ET

A woman who lost her life while serving as a Civil-Military Officer with the United Nations in Afghanistan is seeing her legacy being carried out through AT&T’s Peace Through Business program.

Energy

Get Answers to Your Questions About Going Solar

Jan 22, 2016 8:00 AM ET

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save money on your electricity bills and/or lead a more green life, you might consider switching to a renewable energy such as emission-free solar power.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Year of Transformation in Newark

Jan 22, 2016 8:00 AM ET

As a member of the Newark community for 140 years, Prudential has had the distinct honor of helping to write the story of Newark. Seeing the sweeping change that took hold in 2015 on Broad Street and in Military Park –- in Newark’s core, I can’t help but believe that we are living through the beginning of the city’s newest chapter –- one focused on growth, transformation and of course, continued partnership and collaboration to ensure the very best future for the city.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Ranked Top North American Bank in the 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index

Jan 21, 2016 5:00 PM ET

TD Bank Group was named to the Global 100 index today, recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies. TD is the top ranked North American bank to make the global list, placing 54th out of 100 companies – up 22 places from last year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly-Clark Raises $6.5 Million for United Way during 2015 Campaign

Jan 21, 2016 4:35 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

4 Ways Your Startup Benefits by Aligning with a Cause

Jan 21, 2016 4:30 PM ET

You’ve created a rock-solid business plan and lined up your financing -- everything seems to be in order for a successful launch of your startup.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Named to Corporate Knights’ 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Jan 21, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Astellas has been named one of Corporate Knights' 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.

Health & Healthcare

The Viaskin Patch: A Technology Game-Changer in the World of Allergies

Jan 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

An allergy is considered a ‘disease of the developed world’ because its increasing incidence is proportional to higher living standards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Seven Steps to a Successful Corporate Donation Program

Jan 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

We have gathered insights and best practices from supporting hundreds of corporate donation programs with our CSR management solution. Here are seven key steps to maximize your impact!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Case Study: Unlocking Value of the SASB Standards

Jan 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Bloomberg L.P. (“Bloomberg”) was the first company to disclose sustainability data using the provisional SASB standards.

Events, Media & Communications

ACCP Publishes 2016 Course Catalog

Jan 21, 2016 3:45 PM ET

ACCP (Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals) has announced the release of the new 2016 ACCP Course Catalog. ACCP, the sole association dedicated to the professional development of Corporate Responsibility (CR) professionals, has consistently delivered high quality, practical training for thousands of individuals employed in a CR capacity. ACCP’s offerings, detailed in the 2016 ACCP Course Catalog, provide training to meet the needs of the CR professional regardless of where they are in their career path.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg Unveils Crack Team to Assess Global Climate Risk

Jan 21, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Fossil fuel companies are coming under increased pressure to disclose how global climate goals could hit their business.

Events, Media & Communications

Speaker Lineup for 2016 International Women's Day Forum Grows Daily

Jan 21, 2016 2:30 PM ET

On March 7 and 8, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center and United Nations Office for Partnerships will host the 6th Annual International Women's Day Forum, The Business of Inclusion: Global Prosperity through Women and Girls Empowerment. The event will convene more than 500 public and private sector leaders to explore inclusive solutions that create opportunities for women and girls around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Foundation Helps “Keep the Heat On”

Jan 21, 2016 2:20 PM ET

On a blustery cold 25-degree day when the need for heat couldn’t be any more apparent, the National Grid Foundation presented a $100,000 donation to the “Keep the Heat On” heating assistance program.

Health & Healthcare

Global Pharmaceutical Industry Calls on Governments to Work with Them to Beat the Rising Threat of Drug Resistance

Jan 21, 2016 2:10 PM ET

More than 80 leading international pharmaceutical, generics, diagnostics and biotechnology companies, as well as key industry bodies, have come together to call on governments and industry to work in parallel in taking comprehensive action against drug-resistant infections – so-called ‘superbugs’ – with a joint declaration launched today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The statement sets out for the first time how governments and industry need to work together to support sustained investment in the new products needed to beat the challenges of rising drug resistance. Read more here: http://ow.ly/XmTlB

Environment

Super Bowl 50 Host Committee Teams up with TerraPass to Create a Net Positive Experience for Fans and Partners

Jan 21, 2016 1:35 PM ET

TerraPass, a leader in the fight against climate change, has been named an official sustainability partner of the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee. Sustainability is at the forefront of all the planning, with the Host Committee committed to delivering the Super Bowl 50 as a “Net Positive” event – socially, economically and environmentally. To help achieve this goal, TerraPass was selected as a key partner to help create sustainable solutions for event stakeholders to reduce their overall environmental impact associated with Game Week activities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Countdown To Comcast Cares Day: 100 Days

Jan 21, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

From Expectation to Business Imperative: A New Age of Corporate Communications on Human Rights

Jan 21, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Boost Your Sustainability Skills and Join This Year’s GRI Global Conference Master Classes

Jan 21, 2016 11:55 AM ET

The GRI 2016 Global Conference in May will embrace the new era of sustainability with a focus on how non-financial information can help empower better decision making to create a more sustainable economy and world. It will feature innovative and inspiring stories by sustainability leaders who are creating transformational change.

Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility Fortune 100 Event in NYC with Its Advisory Board

Jan 21, 2016 11:50 AM ET

On January 14th, AccountAbility hosted leading sustainability and business executives from Fortune 100 companies to honor members of its Advisory Board. The event featured insights on the future of sustainability and good governance from Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, and served as a private discussion on relevant topics regarding corporate responsibility, governance, and future progress post COP21 Climate talks. For more details on the event, please contact Tobi Petrocelli at tobi.petrocelli@accountability.org.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Developing Equipment Specific Logout/Tagout Procedures

Jan 21, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Antea Group was contracted by one of the world’s largest chemical manufacturing organizations to provide equipment-specific lockout / tagout procedures at their largest Research and Develop facility in North America. The overall objective of the project was to evaluate the worker risks during maintenance and repair operations associated with laboratory equipment at the facility and to mitigate those risks through the development and implementation of equipment-specific lockout / tagout procedures. Development of these procedures also helped the facility to assure regulatory compliance with OSHA’s standard on Control of Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147).

Energy

The Energy-Water-Food-Electronics Nexus

Jan 21, 2016 11:05 AM ET

When problem areas touch each other and are entangled in a manner that requires consideration of all the interdependencies in order to find real solutions, the word of the day is “nexus.” Nexus simply means a coming together, but in the world of sustainability, it’s used to highlight the need for systems thinking, the need to consider all the angles lest your solution in one dimension exacerbate a problem in another.