VIDEO | Aflac Releases Its 2017 Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility

Mon, 12/18/2017 - 09:40

Last week, Aflac Chief Brand and Communications Officer Catherine Blades, and Reputation Institution Chief Research Officer Stephen Hahn Griffiths, discussed the findings of Aflac’s 2017 Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility with 31 television and radio stations across the country. This annual, scientific survey collects the thoughts and expectations of 1,000 consumers and investors regarding business ethics and responsibility.

Wendy's | Investing in Quality and Making Progress on Animal Antibiotics

Wed, 12/20/2017 - 09:10

We’ve just published a year-end recap of our corporate responsibility efforts at Wendy’s. Having now done this twice, it’s fair to say this is a practice we will follow on at least an annual basis. It was a busy year with encouraging progress on several fronts, and we spent a lot of time working on sustainable food issues related to the livestock in our supply chain.

The Wendy's Company Reports on 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress

Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:05

Today, The Wendy's Company released its annual update on the strides made to further Wendy's® Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives related to its Food, Family and Community strategy.

More Consumers are Punishing Companies for Their Behavior Rather Than Rewarding Them

Wed, 12/20/2017 - 09:00

For the first time since 2009, more consumers say they have punished companies for their behavior (28%) rather than rewarded them (26%), and the number of those who are punishing brands is up by 9% since 2013.

Avnet Sponsors The Not Impossible Awards Recognizing Emerging Technologies That Improve Lives

Thu, 12/14/2017 - 12:35

Avnet today announced its title sponsorship of The Not Impossible Awards, which recognizes the breakthrough achievements of innovators who share the Not Impossible Labs mission to create inventive technology that improves the well-being of others.

Tackling Modern Slavery With Transparency: GRI to Support the Reporting Community

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 12:05

GRI is inviting leading reporting companies to join a Corporate Leadership Group (CLG) on Modern Slavery to engage in cutting edge dialogue about the challenges and opportunities of transparency on this urgent sustainability issue in consultation with diverse stakeholders such as investors, media, human rights and legal experts and governments.

Advancing Human Health Through Global Collaboration

Fri, 12/29/2017 - 07:40

LeaderStories: Ty Jones, Changing the Face of Theater in Harlem

Tue, 12/12/2017 - 14:30

Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theater of Harlem, is building bridges between young actors of color and local audiences.

Merck’s Ken Frazier Named to The Bloomberg 50 and as BioPharma Dive’s Executive of the Year

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 09:35

BioPharma Dive recently issued its annual “Dive Awards.” Heading their list? Merck’s own Ken Frazier, as Executive of the Year. From Merck’s growing immuno-oncology presence to the company’s research productivity and strong share price, Ken has played a leading role in “returning [Merck] to the science-focused juggernaut that is dominating the lung cancer space today,” the website notes in a lengthy profile of Merck’s Chairman and CEO.

WBCSD Releases CEO Guide to Climate-related Financial Disclosures

Tue, 12/12/2017 - 09:05

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has released the CEO Guide to climate-related financial disclosures. The new guide, written in partnership with the CEOs of 25 WBCSD member-companies, sets out clear actions that CEOs can take to align their organizations with the recommendations of the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).