ESG News from Leading Brands

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Forestland

Environment | U.S. Soy

Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

U.S. Soy farmers are committed not only to producing food, feed and energy to support a healthy society, but also to preserving the planet for future generations. Sustainability is part of the U.S. Soy legacy.

Events, Media & Communications

(2015) VIP Invite: 12 Reasons, 0 Objections

You are invited by the CRA (Corporate Responsibility Association) to attend this year’s COMMIT!Forum event on October 21-22, 2015 at the TKP Conference Center in New York City.

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Events, Media & Communications

National Bike Challenge Hits 35 Million Mile Mark Ahead of Schedule

The National Bike Challenge, an online ride tracking competition sponsored by PeopleForBikes and Kimberly-Clark, reached its 35 million mile goal this week, 10 days ahead of the five-month competition's end. Since the Challenge began May 1, 92,057 riders have recorded 35,081,343 miles. That's a 50 percent increase from the 2014 Challenge, which ended with 23 million miles ridden.

Education

Keeping Educational Doors Open to Shape a Successful Future for America

America’s future depends on our ability to train future generations to fill necessary workforce positions, and to continue innovating so that American businesses can meet new challenges and open new sectors. Yet, our country is not producing enough college graduates to meet the growing demand – 16 million too few by 2025, according to the Kresge Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Deloitte Consulting LLP Launches Social Impact Practice During UN General Assembly Week

As leaders gather for the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations and the official announcement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Deloitte Consulting LLP (“Deloitte”) today announced the launch of its new social impact practice.

Events, Media & Communications

The North Face Unveils “Never Stop,” First Global Campaign in Company History

Social Impact & Volunteering

T. Rowe Price Invests in Baltimore with Financial Education

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship

Events, Media & Communications

Registration Opens for the 2016 International Corporate Citizenship Conference: Global Citizens / Local Communities

Health & Healthcare

BJ's Wholesale Club Kicks Off Diaper Need Awareness Week

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Sam Bernstein Law Firm Supports Special Needs Swim Program For YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Youth

The Sam Bernstein Law Firm has provided funding to the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s “Detroit Swims” program, thanks to a unique partnership with CBS EcoMedia’s WellnessAd program. The Sam Bernstein Law Firm’s support will provide eight-week swimming lessons at the Boll Family YMCA for 216 children with physical and cognitive impairments from September 2015 through April 2016.

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Environment

General Mills Addressing Climate Change Globally

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship

Social Impact & Volunteering

Driving Engagement and Business Performance: The Role of Employee Volunteering Programs

Environment

St. Louis Recycling Tour Visit

Many schools across the country are participating in the First Lego League http://firstlegoleague.org/. Each year, students receive tasks from the league and they work to find a solution. A group of students from St. Louis’s Sacred Heart visited the Republic Services Recycling Facility to learn about recycling processes and will use that information to design a solution, for example, what could be done better or in what way could the process improve?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2015 AIAG IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference

Registration for AIAG's 12th annual IMDS conference is open! Get updates on Legislative and IMDS topics and this must attend event.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Antea Group Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America

Antea Group is proud to announce that they have been named one of the Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, LCC. Over 18,000 employers applied, and just 100 were named to the final list.

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Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Chamber Foundation to Host Corporate Citizenship Conference

Join the U.S. Chamber Foundation for its annual corporate citizenship conference! Event will feature leaders, explore how to build successful business engagement.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Presses ‘Go’ On Morning Show Co-Hosted By Former ABC News Chief

David Westin has moved from being the person who had the ultimate behind-the-scenes say over “Good Morning America” on ABC to one of the people in front of the camera for an important morning effort from Bloomberg.

Health & Healthcare

Creating Healthy Delicious Dishes by Chef Trevor Randle

As the Chef for the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation and the Chef Instructor at Maple Ridge Secondary School, I am committed to creating delicious, healthy dishes that not only celebrate B.C.’s agriculture, but are also very easy to prepare

Diversity & Inclusion

Why a ‘Work From Home’ Option is a Necessity But Not a Cure-All

If your manager gave you the option of working from home whenever you want, would you do it? And if so, how often?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Old Mutual Investment Group’s Diane Radley Recognized As Africa’s Leading Woman In Business By Global Award

Environment

Crunching Numbers to Clean Beaches and Oceans

Cleaning up garbage from the beaches of southern Japan, the canals in London, or at the Jersey Shore engages our employees with local communities and improves the environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Carbon Footprint of Your Pulp and Paper Supplier

Find out the carbon footprint of pulp and paper.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CEMEX Expects To Benefit Over 10 Million People By 2020

CEMEX announced today that, after reaching close to 7 million beneficiaries through its social programs, it has set the goal of benefiting more than 10 million people by the year 2020. CEMEX made the announcement during the United Nations Private Sector Forum 2015 meetings held in New York City, attended by Fernando A. Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of CEMEX.

Events, Media & Communications

Lord Foster and Michael R. Bloomberg Host Topping Out Ceremony for Bloomberg’s New European Headquarters in the City of London

Environment

Brown-Forman Works with The Nature Conservancy to Restore Native Vegetation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Survey: Millennials Most Optimistic About Finances, Future

Americans feel optimistic about their finances and the future, according to the third “How America Buys and Borrows” survey by Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and Ipsos. The findings show millennials, ages 18-35, are the most optimistic about their finances and report being most likely to buy a home in the next three years.

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