ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Extending The Life of Your Electronics: One Good Pair of Shoes

Mar 23, 2016 4:10 PM ET

A friend of mine recalls growing up having just one good pair of shoes, which was intended to last until he outgrew them and handed them down to a littler brother. No, he’s not an octogenarian, and no, he did not grow up in extreme poverty. One very serviceable pair of shoes is all one really needed, and so his family put the emphasis very squarely on quality versus quantity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ACCP Welcomes New Board of Directors

Mar 23, 2016 4:00 PM ET

ACCP welcomed Board members to new leadership roles and six new Directors on March 23, 2016 at ACCP: The Conference 2016 in San Diego, CA.

Environment

Will the World's Next Wars be Fought Over Water?

Mar 23, 2016 4:00 PM ET

California’s ongoing drought is one sign that we have entered some uncharted and uncomfortable territory. Of the fears that have risen alongside a warming planet, perhaps none have attracted more attention than the "water wars" hypothesis.

Environment

A Drink to Water Conservation

Mar 23, 2016 3:55 PM ET

The drought in California – home to almost 40 million people and a $54 billion agricultural industry – has helped raise awareness of the value of water. Since the first World Water Day, on March 22, 1993, water has increased in its prominence on the international stage as the recognized lifeblood of society and the environment upon which we depend. Water scarcity and the wise use of this resource are more pertinent than ever.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

JetBlue Named Top 10 Place to Work in Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Employers of 2016’ List

Mar 23, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Welcome to The Square Deal

Mar 23, 2016 3:40 PM ET

Education

Meet Harvard University's 2015 Amgen Scholars: Alaina Bever & Alexi Choueiri

Mar 23, 2016 3:30 PM ET

“I grew up in Seattle and chose to attend a small, undergraduate university in my hometown because of the biomedical opportunities found among Seattle’s many research institutions and hospitals.

Environment

The Only Alternative to Water Is Water: Blue Peace for the 21st Century

Mar 23, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Until a year ago, serious tensions were mounting in northeastern Africa. Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia were confronted over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the border of Ethiopia and Sudan. Ethiopia had started building the dam, claiming its rights to use waters of the Nile River within its territory. Egypt, “the gift of the Nile” objected, fearing that the dam would obstruct the flow of the river to its fields.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#MillionPossibilities: Celebrating Helping One Million People See

Mar 23, 2016 3:15 PM ET

More than two billion people worldwide, including many in the U.S., lack access to proper vision care due to income, distance or disaster.

VSP launched Sight for Students, our first Eyes of Hope program, in 1997 to ensure that all school-aged children had access to quality vision care. Today, Eyes of Hope has evolved and expanded to support communities around the globe through initiatives that bring access to eye care, education, and disaster relief to places where they’re needed most.

This year, we’re celebrating a big milestone: providing one million people in need with no-cost eye care through Eyes of Hope programs, including Sight for Students and VSP Mobile Eyes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Publishes 2015 Annual Report and Corporate Responsibility Report

Mar 23, 2016 3:00 PM ET

With publication of its 2015 Annual Report and Corporate Responsibility Report, Verizon today demonstrates how the company is leveraging the power of its technology and network to solve critical needs and drive social change in key areas, including education, health care, domestic violence and sustainability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating More than 4,500 Commitments to Volunteerism

Mar 23, 2016 2:10 PM ET

We’re thrilled that 4,527 AT&T employees are President’s Volunteer Service Award winners for 2015!

Environment

Arrow Electronics CSR Report: Arrow in the Supply Chain

Mar 23, 2016 2:05 PM ET

In the circular economy, closing the loop means reclaiming the materials from used products so they can be used again in new product manufacturing.

Health & Healthcare

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Launches New Website

Mar 23, 2016 1:55 PM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), announced today the debut of its new website. Key features of the site include a refreshed design, more engaging user experience, enhanced content, and optimization for mobile devices. The website redesign comes as HPRC nears its five year anniversary.

Environment

Be Bacardi Good Spirited: Add "No Straw, Please" to Your Drink Order

Mar 23, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing Boston’s Haitian Community Online

Mar 23, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Environment

The U.S. Water Partnership and Its Partners Make Commitments to The White House Water Summit

Mar 23, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Yesterday Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, Vice Chair of the U.S. Water Partnership’s National Executive Committee, announced the U.S. Water Partnership (USWP)’s commitments to the White House Water Summit. Ambassador Dobriansky joined with USWP partners Blue Legacy International, Global Water Challenge, The Water Council and Xylem Inc. to announce collective actions intended to promote new technology solutions and engage stakeholders across the country to elevate water as a national priority.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sanofi - Good Morning Sanofi - Meet Gareth from Australia

Mar 23, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Meet Gareth, the right balance between paternity and professional life.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer’s International Trachoma Initiative Seeks to Help Eliminate Trachoma

Mar 23, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Environment

Closing the Loop, From Frosting Buckets to Easter Baskets

Mar 23, 2016 11:35 AM ET

When your job is helping a company find ways to achieve zero waste across its global operations, you have to look beyond the obvious for opportunities. Who knew that this year, a plastic Easter basket could be one?

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Growth of the Circular Economy

Mar 23, 2016 11:30 AM ET

There is a shift occurring from the traditional linear take-make-waste economy to a more circular model of use-recover-regenerate. According to new research from UPS and GreenBiz, circular economy principles are projected to gain traction, nearly doubling in importance over the next two years. 97% of business leaders agree that logistics will be critical to a successful circular economy. Find out more about the roles waste, recyclability and first mile logistics will play in driving the circular economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge to Benefit 14 Nonprofit Organizations in U.S. and UK

Mar 23, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the launch of the annual Strategy Challenge, the Firm’s signature skill-based pro bono volunteer program. Over the course of the next eight weeks, teams of Morgan Stanley employee volunteers in New York and London will work with leadership teams at 14 nonprofit organizations to create concrete deliverables that will help the nonprofit partners address mission critical challenges.

Environment

The U.S. Water Partnership and Atlantic Council Elevate Water as a National Priority

Mar 23, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Leaders from around the world gathered yesterday at the Global Water Security Summit to encourage the U.S. to elevate water as a national priority. Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, Vice Chair of the U.S. Water Partnership’s National Executive Committee, announced the launch of a U.S.-Global Water Security Grand Strategy, led by the Atlantic Council and the U.S. Water Partnership. The strategy will articulate a “whole of America” approach to improving coordination and cooperation among the broader U.S. water sector to address pressing global water challenges and will be available by December 2016.

Energy

Setting the Record Straight on Energy East

Mar 23, 2016 11:05 AM ET

As the important dialogue about Energy East continues across the country, TransCanada would like to address the more common concerns and questions the company has heard from Canadians.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Grace Huang

Mar 23, 2016 11:00 AM ET

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Grace Huang is Manheim's senior vice president of inventory services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Apply Three Easy Practices to Accelerate Employee Engagement

Mar 23, 2016 11:00 AM ET