ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Ingersoll Rand Marks Climate Commitment Achievement at White House HFC Reduction Roundtable

Oct 15, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Ingersoll Rand announced at the White House HFC Reduction Roundtable, progress on its Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products and operations by 2030.

Health & Healthcare

19th Annual Team LIVESTRONG Austin Challenge Kicks off Sunday

Oct 15, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benefit Corporation Governance is a Best Practice for Sustainability Leaders

Oct 15, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Sustainability performance is critical for 21stCentury businesses. Employees and customers throughout the supply chain demand it. Investors do as well, and with good reason—one recent survey that looks at 200 academic studies found that 88% of sources found that “robust sustainable practices . . . translate into cash flows.” However, full integration of “robust sustainable practices” may require a governance change to endure over time, especially in the context of the public markets.

Health & Healthcare

Kenya First Country to Launch ‘Novartis Access’, Expanding Affordable Treatment Options Against Chronic Diseases

Oct 15, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Today, Novartis announced the launch of Novartis Access in Kenya, the first country to benefit from a portfolio of 15 affordable medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer. The Novartis portfolio is being offered to the Kenyan government, non-governmental organizations and other public-sector healthcare providers for USD 1 per treatment, per month.

Health & Healthcare

Keeping the Magic Alive for Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses

Oct 15, 2015 12:40 PM ET

We are all connected to a child with a life-threatening illness through six degrees or less. Whether you are impacted directly, or indirectly, these children touch our hearts with their immense bravery, strength and courage. Give Kids The World Village exists to ensure that these children and their families are given that extra bit of hope, happiness and love to confront the immense challenges of living with a life-threatening illness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Canada’s Top Retailers Raising Funds and Consumer Engagement at the Till

Oct 15, 2015 12:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Data-Driven Storytelling: Is Your Company Collecting the Right Data to tell its CSR Story

Oct 15, 2015 12:10 PM ET

Join Good Done Great and CSRHub for a one-hour webinar discussing data-driven story-telling within the Corporate Social Responsibility space discussing topics such as how to collect the correct data, analyze it, and share it with both external and internal stakeholders. Tue, Oct 27, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Automotive Presents George Matick Chevrolet with Leader in Sustainability Award

Oct 15, 2015 11:30 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

A Standard of Wellness: A Conversation with Paul Scialla

Oct 15, 2015 10:35 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid: The Utility Alpha When It Comes Customer Listening

Oct 15, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Environment

Timberland's Global Sustainability Efforts

Oct 15, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Last week, Timberland attended the We First 4th Annual Brand Leadership Summit in Los Angeles. Colleen Vien, sustainability director at Timberland was interviewed by Planet Experts founder and CEO David Booth Gardner, and the in-depth interview covered Timberland’s sustainability efforts on a global scale, including the brand’s commitment to community service, implementing environmental management and improving workers’ quality of life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Play Matters: New Playground On The Way For Fort Lauderdale Community

Oct 15, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Education

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Angela Madira

Oct 15, 2015 9:35 AM ET

Education

Bechtel Co-Sponsors Dream Big Movie Project

Oct 15, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Shareholders Achieve Major Corporate Sustainability Improvements

Oct 15, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Following another record-breaking season for climate-related shareholder resolutions and company engagements, Ceres released a report on the implementation of corporate commitments made to shareholders. The analysis found that shareholder resolutions and company dialogues helped spur over 100 corporate commitments in 2014 and 2015 to address critical sustainability challenges.

Energy

More Companies Monitor Emissions with Internal Carbon Pricing

Oct 15, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Internal carbon pricing allows a company to charge its business units on the basis of their energy usage. This provides the units with a real incentive to reduce their energy consumption, and changes behaviors. A growing number of companies and investors are embracing internal carbon pricing as they believe it makes sense ethically and economically.

Social Impact & Volunteering

107 Safeway Stores Join Statewide Food Rescue Program

Oct 15, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Oregon Food Bank’s new grocery rescue partnership with Safeway is increasing the amount of healthy food available to people struggling to make ends meet. By early 2016, 107 Safeway stores in Oregon and Clark County, Washington will be part of the Fresh Alliance program, which cap

Events, Media & Communications

STAR India's New Talk Show 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi' Will Celebrate Social Impact

Oct 15, 2015 8:00 AM ET

At 8PM on Sunday, October 18, Star Plus will debut 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi,' a new talk show hosted by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan that aims to celebrate the people across India making a difference in their communities. Star Plus is the flagship channel of 21st Century Fox's STAR India, and the new series represents the latest in STAR's long history of using the power and reach of media to tell compelling, socially relevant stories that spark conversation and drive change.

Environment

Small and Medium Enterprises Adopt Sustainable Business Practices in Morocco

Oct 14, 2015 7:55 PM ET

The World Environment Center (WEC) announced today the successful completion of a U.S. Department of State funded project to expand the sustainable development commitments of Moroccan businesses by Improving operating costs, reducing materials, energy and water consumptions, and minimizing solid waste, wastewater and e air emissions. WEC has partnered with the Casablanca-based firm RIO (Reduce-Invent-Optimize) to implement the local activities and provide advanced technical expertise for the project. The partnership is the fifth of its kind between the State Department and WEC which, together, span seven countries.

Research, Reports & Publications

Environmental Benefits of Reduced Emissions at Domtar's Wisconsin Mill

Oct 14, 2015 7:05 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

Cutting Edge: Knives + Politics

Oct 14, 2015 6:00 PM ET

Energy

New Strategic Investment Firm to Focus on Innovation in Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Generation

Oct 14, 2015 5:30 PM ET

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation's RENEWW House Turns Existing Home Into Sustainable Living Showcase (VIDEO)

Oct 14, 2015 5:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Booz Allen and SMGA Host 6th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament

Oct 14, 2015 4:55 PM ET

On Monday, October 12th, Booz Allen Hamilton volunteers hosted the 6th Annual Booz Allen-SMGA Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament at Bethesda Country Club.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named One of Top 40 Companies for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE

Oct 14, 2015 4:15 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the $15 billion global provider of award winning services in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was once again named one of the Top 40 Best Companies for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE.