ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Video: Bloomberg Philanthropies Presents Ice Watch Paris

Dec 2, 2015 8:40 AM ET

This Thursday, acclaimed visual artist Olafur Eliasson and distinguished geologist Minik Rosing will unveil a large-scale public art work in Paris around the UN Climate Summit (COP21). Eighty tons of glacier ice, harvested from Nuuk, Greenland, will be on public display at Place du Pantheon to illustrate the effects of climate change on the planet. The project is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and realized in collaboration with creative sustainability charity, Julie’s Bicycle.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Driving Force for Social Responsibility and Change

Dec 2, 2015 8:30 AM ET

One of the ways we improve the lives of people is by promoting freedom of association, nondiscrimination and the abolition of forced and child labor. We also uphold the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sappi Limited has been a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2008.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pizza Hut, Taco Bell Philippines Continue to Fight Hunger

Dec 2, 2015 8:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Ingersoll Rand Joins the International Climate Community at United Nations 2015 Paris Climate Conference

Dec 2, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Ingersoll Rand is joining international influencers at COP21 in Paris this week to support global discussions on climate change.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Prudential Launches ‘Race For Retirement’ Campaign to Take on America’s Retirement Challenge

Dec 2, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) today launched a new national campaign, “Race for Retirement,” that aims to promote retirement readiness and features a call to action for consumers to start saving an additional 1 percent more of their annual income for retirement.

Environment

Sustainability Made Stronger

Dec 2, 2015 8:00 AM ET

More and more, companies around the world are taking substantive steps to avoid the planetary consequences of greenhouse gas emissions. As a clear stakeholder in accessing natural resources and ensuring stable markets for their products and services, the business community is increasingly designing effective solutions.

Environment

COP 21: An Unstoppable Momentum

Dec 2, 2015 6:00 AM ET

Today marks the opening of COP 21 in Paris where Government leaders will negotiate an agreement to reduce emissions and put us on a path towards climate neutrality. The recent attacks underscore the importance of these negotiations and the opportunity for the global community to come together to address one of the most critical issues of our time.

Innovation & Technology

Greening the Web with Efficient Data Centers

Dec 1, 2015 4:45 PM ET

Mostly, we think of the Internet, the cloud and the explosion of mobile technology as things that save us energy: letting our fingers do the walking, avoiding unnecessary trips, being more precise when we do go looking for something, and buying online. And for the most part, that is the case. Those UPS trucks running up and down your street, even though they are bigger than anything you’re driving (I would hope), they are running a specific route that passes near your house anyway.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

#GivingTuesday Employee Choice Awards

Dec 1, 2015 4:15 PM ET

Today, on ‪#‎GivingTuesday‬, we are pleased to congratulate our Employee Choice GSK IMPACT Award winners – Senior Community Services and Hope Center at Pullen – with an additional $10,000 toward their great work building healthier communities in our own backyards.

Environment

Bloomberg BNEF: It’s Getting Hot in Here: All Eyes on COP21

Dec 1, 2015 4:05 PM ET

You’ve probably heard or read something about the UN Framework on Climate Change Conference of Parties, aka COP21, which kicks off November 30 in Paris. That’s because this year the talks are particularly critical.

Environment

TD Forests and Nature Conservancy of Canada Release Report on Natural Capital

Dec 1, 2015 4:00 PM ET

TD Forests and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) have released a report, The Natural Capital Value of Forest Habitat Conservation, which looks at the natural capital value of several properties conserved by the NCC, with support from the TD Forests program.

Education

Arrow Electronics Sponsors “Girls-Only” Tackle STEM Experience for Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Dec 1, 2015 3:35 PM ET

Environment

BSR COP21 Daily Dispatch: Day 2

Dec 1, 2015 3:30 PM ET

BSR's COP21 Daily Dispatches highlight BSR’s insights on the policy negotiations and their implications for business and a sustainable future for our climate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Motivate Americans to Give Online for #GivingTuesday

Dec 1, 2015 3:30 PM ET

In the wake of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday is #GivingTuesday. Harnessing the power of social media, #GivingTuesday is asking shoppers to observe the season of giving in a different way: by first donating, then sharing their giving stories using the hashtag #GivingTuesday.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Donate To Help Us Fight Childhood Malnutrition Today!

Dec 1, 2015 3:30 PM ET

With the Nutrilite™ Power of 5 Campaign, we’re taking this commitment to a new level by fighting childhood malnutrition in partnership with international experts including the United Nations Foundation, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), CARE, Glasswing International and others.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Emergency, Emergency, This Is America’s Infrastructure Calling: Brendan Bechtel

Dec 1, 2015 3:05 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

176 Compressed Natural Gas-Powered Trucks Now Serving Gardena, CA

Dec 1, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Republic Services announced today the addition of 11 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers in the Gardena, California area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by Republic in Gardena to 176.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue’s Seventh Annual “Swing For Good” Charitable Fundraising Campaign Raises $750,000 for Youth-Focused Charitable Partners – DoSomething.Org, Together We Rise and The JetBlue Foundation

Dec 1, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar is Proud of its High Employee Retention Rate

Dec 1, 2015 2:35 PM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Environment

The Time for Meaningful Action on Climate Change is Now

Dec 1, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Climate change is one of the great challenges of our time, and the time for meaningful action on a global scale is now. At Symantec we believe moving to a low carbon economy requires innovation and cooperation. We hope others will join us in this important mission.” - Michael A. Brown, Symantec President and CEO

Environment

JetBlue Joins The American Business Act On Climate Pledge At Paris Climate Conference

Dec 1, 2015 1:30 PM ET

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline™, today announced that it has joined the White House’s American Business Act on Climate Pledge, which includes more than 154 companies from across the American economy demonstrating an ongoing commitment to climate action and voicing support for a strong outcome to the Conference of Parties 21 (COP21) Paris climate negotiations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BJ's Wholesale Club Celebrates the Holiday Tradition of Generosity This #GivingTuesday

Dec 1, 2015 12:55 PM ET

BJ's Wholesale Club is once again participating in #GivingTuesday to kick off the holiday charitable season. Local Clubs throughout its footrprint organized donations to help nonprofits.

Environment

"What's the Deal with COP21?" - Your Mars Guide to the UN Climate Talks and the Bigger Picture

Dec 1, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Our Mars Guide to COP21 aims to give you the lowdown.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Quiet Shift: Integrating Natural Capital & Ecosystem Services into Business Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Dec 1, 2015 12:30 PM ET

A quiet, but potentially significant, shift is under way in how we understand business risk and opportunity. A systems thinking frame is clicking into business analysts lens’ in order to improve focus.

Energy

Solar Array at Corvette Plant Drives GM to Lead in Solar Energy Use

Dec 1, 2015 12:05 PM ET

General Motors leads the automotive industry in solar energy use in the United States, according to the Solar Means Business report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association.