ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Celebrates Black History Month – Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators

Feb 16, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Aviation is not often a career choice for students of color. When thinking of pilots of color, the illustrious Tuskegee Airmen come to mind.

Research, Reports & Publications

Integrated Performance Report Reflects Significant Ways Medtronic Creates Value to Society

Feb 16, 2016 11:00 AM ET

At Medtronic, our Mission compels us to play a leadership role in solving global healthcare challenges. Our thoughtful approach to therapy innovation, globalization, and economic value – combined with smart financial management and good corporate citizenship – creates value to society in significant ways.

In particular, we create value by increasing access to care, advancing patient safety, maintaining financial strength, and investing in our communities. Our performance related to these issues is detailed in the Company’s FY2015 Integrated Performance Report, “Further, Together.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

What the Rise of Skills-Based Volunteering Means for Nonprofits

Feb 16, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Over the past ten years, the private sector has vastly increased their investment in communities. In 2015, 75% of companies were engaged in corporate citizenship activities.

Health & Healthcare

Nils’ Story: A Passion for Discovery and Changing the Way Cancer is Treated

Feb 16, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Discovery is in Nils’ DNA. His fascination with chemistry labs began as child, when he tagged along with his father, who was a graduate student at the University of California.

Environment

The NS Green Machine: How Shippers Can Reduce Their Footprint

Feb 16, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Education

Leading School Districts Collaborate on Sustainability

Feb 16, 2016 8:00 AM ET

School systems are an important part of the larger global effort to improve the environment and mitigate the threat of climate change.

Environment

The Big Picture of Oil and Our Troubles by Leif Wenar

Feb 16, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Introduction to Leif Wenar's speech (January 27th) based on his book, Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World. He sees a great opportunity for America, now, to stop buying stolen oil and other natural resources. We can lead the world by putting an end to the bad, old rule 'might makes right' in terms of oil and natural resources. All quite doable and with so many of the countries in the "Arc of Oil" in chaos and increasingly controlled by terrorists now is the time to act on principle, practice what we preach, and stop buying stolen oil. He makes a strong, inspirational argument for changing old, dysfunctional rules and living by our principles when it comes to oil and other natural resources.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cerro Verde, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Wins Award for Cultural Contributions to Peru

Feb 16, 2016 7:30 AM ET

Cerro Verde recently received the Luis Hochschild Plaut award at the 53rd Annual Conference of Executives for the promotion of Peruvian art and culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Evolving Philanthropy Industry

Feb 15, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Since the crises of 2008, the global financial system has shaken many societies, causing job losses, homelessness, sluggish economies, overhangs of unrepayable debt with central banks trying stimulative exercises to substitute for failing fiscal policies and political will.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deloitte Collaborates With Executives' Club of Chicago on Diversity Initiatives

Feb 15, 2016 3:35 PM ET

The Executives’ Club of Chicago (EC) is pleased to announce their new relationship with Deloitte, which works to expand diversity and inclusion awareness, best practices and thought leadership for Chicago’s business community through its newly formed Diversity Leadership Council and program series.

Innovation & Technology

David L. Cohen: The Cruel Irony of the 'Digital Divide' and how it's Hurting Philadelphia

Feb 15, 2016 12:30 PM ET

For more than a decade, there has been a national debate about how to close the digital divide: the gap between those who are connected to high-speed Internet at home and those who are not. The issue not only has a profound impact on individual families, but also on our region's business owners, economy builders, and employers.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBCAST: Conserving Fluids in Fluid Management: Fresh Water Reduction Improvement in Guilin, China

Feb 15, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Join Ingersoll Rand on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 9-10 a.m. ET to learn about the work underway at the company’s Guilin, China facility to reduce fresh water consumption in a water-stressed area. Free webinar.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Retirement Scheme For Colombian Coffee Farmers Ensures Welfare of Elderly

Feb 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Jose Arias González, a coffee farmer from Colombia, describes how the industry’s first retirement savings scheme is providing a financial safety net and attracting the next generation back into farming

Environment

Witness Change with Robin Hammond

Feb 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In Robin Hammond’s hands, photographs become a mechanism of social justice. Hammond is a New Zealand-born photographer who travels around the world documenting the human face of inequity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Earns High Marks on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index

Feb 15, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) earned a score of 80 out of 100 on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation administers the annual scorecard. This was the first year Republic participated with the Corporate Equality Index.

Research, Reports & Publications

Maersk Group Sustainability Report 2015 Released

Feb 15, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Activities in 2015 resulted in continued progress towards unlocking growth for the Maersk Group and for society as well as integrating sustainability in our operations, mitigating risks and improving performance levels.

Health & Healthcare

La Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l’AVC et Goldcorp amènent à des communautés isolées des programmes pour sauver des vies

Feb 12, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Goldcorp continue de soutenir les efforts de la Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l’AVC pour promouvoir la sensibilisation à l’AVC, et la prévention et le traitement de l’AVC dans les communautés entourant les mines Red Lake, Porcupine et Musselwhite en Ontario, et la mine Éléonore au Québec. En 2014, Goldcorp s’est engagé à verser 605 000 $ pour des programmes de soins vitaux dans la région et la formation professionnelle de la santé.

Health & Healthcare

Heart & Stroke Foundation and Goldcorp Bring Life-saving Programs to Remote Communities

Feb 12, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Goldcorp continues to support efforts by the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) to promote stroke awareness, prevention and treatment in communities surrounding the company’s Red Lake, Porcupine and Musselwhite mines in Ontario and Éléonore mine in Quebec. In 2014 Goldcorp pledged $605,000 towards programs that support vital regional care and health professional training.

Health & Healthcare

La Fundación para las Enfermedades Cardíacas y los Accidentes Cerebrovasculares y Goldcorp Acercan los Programas que Salvan Vidas a las Comunidades Remotas

Feb 12, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Goldcorp continúa apoyando los esfuerzos de la Fundación para las Enfermedades Cardíacas y los Accidentes Cerebrovasculares (HSF, por su sigla en inglés) para promover la concientización, la prevención y el tratamiento de los accidentes cerebrovasculares en las comunidades que se encuentran en los alrededores de las minas Red Lake, Porcupine y Musselwhite en Ontario, y Éléonore en Quebec. En 2014, Goldcorp donó $ 605,000 en favor de los programas que apoyan la atención regional vital y la formación de profesionales de la salud.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Loophole In Tariff Act Closed: Will Evolving Regulations In Modern Day Slavery Affect Your Company?

Feb 12, 2016 5:20 PM ET

“If we know cocoa is being produced on plantations in West Africa using slave labor and then being imported into the US, we still have to allow it in because the US cannot produce enough cocoa to meet the US demand.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Summit Insights: Skills-Based Speed Dating

Feb 12, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Star Wars and EHS Cross Lightsabers

Feb 12, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been in the news this week for reasons beyond breaking box office records. Due to an accident on-set in 2014 that resulted in a broken leg for Harrison Ford, charges have been filed against the film's production company.

Film production companies and executives need to be aware of EHS issues and know when to call in for backup. Stakes are high, with a great deal of money and publicity on the line, not to mention the safety of the cast and crew.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Is There Child Labor In Your Chocolate?

Feb 12, 2016 2:25 PM ET

Over 2 million children still work in the West African cocoa industry.

Health & Healthcare

Impact of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

Feb 12, 2016 2:20 PM ET

I’m continually amazed by the impact we have in the lives of people affected by cancer. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is one of the best examples of how we directly change the lives of cancer survivors. I recognize we have talked about this before, but the impact is amazing and cannot be understated. As of this year, this program has served more than 34,500 survivors recovering from the damage cancer has done to their body and spirit. This program is available in 461 locations all over the United States – from California to New York and Iowa to Florida.

Events, Media & Communications

How Can Your Cause Marketing Ad Stand Out in the Sea of Super Bowl Commercials?

Feb 12, 2016 2:15 PM ET

The Super Bowl has become a strong platform for companies to showcase their cause efforts, and this year was no different. On the heels of the Super Bowl 50 Committee's "Play Your Part" initiative, a number of brands chose to lead with social issues, shining a spotlight on just how far CSR has come as a core business and marketing strategy.