ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Mike Bloomberg: Why Municipalities Are the Key to Fighting Climate Change

Sep 29, 2015 9:10 AM ET

Although history is not usually taught this way, one could argue that cities have played a more important role in shaping the world than empires. From Athens and Rome to Paris and Venice to Baghdad and Beijing, urban ideas and innovators have left indelible marks on human life. By concentrating the brainpower of humanity in relatively small geographic areas, cities have promoted the kinds of interactions that nurture creativity and technological advances. They have been the drivers of progress throughout history, and now—as the knowledge economy takes full flight—they are poised to play a leading role in addressing the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prudential Financial Opens New Office Tower in Downtown Newark

Sep 29, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Prudential Financial, Inc., officially opened its new office tower at a ribbon cutting attended by John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential, Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from N.J., Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, Donald Payne, Jr., U. S. Representative from New Jersey, Kim Guadagno, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State of N.J., and many more dignitaries from the surrounding Newark area.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Japanese Companies and ADB Plan $750M Green Energy Fund in Asia

Sep 29, 2015 9:00 AM ET

The rapid economic growth enjoyed by many of the Asian countries has brought with it acute power shortages and given rise to serious environmental issues. Large amounts of capital investments in alternative energy projects are required to address these challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions Loaned to Small Business Owners Around the World Through Matter to a Million

Sep 29, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions Loaned to Small Business Owners Around the World Through Matter to a Million

Sep 29, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions Loaned to Small Business Owners Around the World Through Matter to a Million

Sep 29, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NS: Proactive Approach to Managing Risks

Sep 29, 2015 7:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

5-Part Webinar Series: Bring Net Positive Energy to Your Next Building Project

Sep 28, 2015 7:30 PM ET

You can bring Net Positive Energy solutions to your next building project! Learn how to design and create Net Zero Energy Buildings in our new 5-part Energy Petal Webinar Series.

Environment

Change is in the Air

Sep 28, 2015 5:30 PM ET

As further testament to Honda’s commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of its operations, its wind turbines erected at Honda Transmission Mfg. of America last year are the subject of Honda’s latest entry in its Environmental Short Film Series, called Change Is In The Air.

Environment

The Four Biggest Challenges Facing UST Operations and What To Do About Them

Sep 28, 2015 4:25 PM ET

The current trend towards consolidation in the retail petroleum marketplace is creating momentum for companies to acquire assets much more rapidly than ever before. Strong asset valuations are driving smaller portfolio sell-offs, and the industry continues to see an influx of capital from companies who wish to invest in the US.

Events, Media & Communications

Laura Asiala of PYXERA Global Presents at Blanchard Summit 2015

Sep 28, 2015 3:50 PM ET

Laura Asiala, Vice President of Public Affairs at PYXERA Global, will present at the Blanchard Summit 2015: People Centered Leadership, September 29 in San Diego, California.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Global Sourcing Council Appoints Louis Coppola to Board of Directors

Sep 28, 2015 3:45 PM ET

The Global Sourcing Council (GSC), a global non-profit organization focused on promoting sustainable, socially responsible sourcing practices through research, publications, education and dialogue, today announced the appointment of Louis Coppola to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Supply Chain Slavery Is Quickly Becoming An Issue That All Companies Need To Tackle

Sep 28, 2015 3:40 PM ET

Is human trafficking and modern day slavery becoming an increasing issue within supply chains? We are seeing it more in the media that larger corporations, that typically have vastly larger supply chains, are finding issues with human trafficking and slavery. Companies handle compliance related issues, such as conflict minerals and corruption, within their supply chains, and have to be aware if any issue arises. Those same supply chains that have the potential risk also carry with it the possibility of slavery and human trafficking.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm Credit Devotes Resources to Young Farmers, Beginning Farmers and Small Farms

Sep 28, 2015 3:10 PM ET

Farm Credit’s mission is to support rural communities and agriculture with dependable, consistent access to credit, today and tomorrow. That includes providing support for the next generation of farmers – the young farmers, beginning farmers and small farms across the nation. According to the most recent Ag Census, of the nation’s 3.2 million farmers, 22 percent are beginning farmers, defined as having been in operation for fewer than ten years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tyreke Evans & VSP Vision Care Provide Eye Exams and Glasses to Community of Chester, Pa., for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Sep 28, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

TUI Group Launches New ‘Better Holidays, Better World’ Sustainability Strategy

Sep 28, 2015 3:00 PM ET

TUI Group, the world’s number one tourism business, has launched its new sustainability strategy, ‘Better Holidays, Better World’. The ambitious 2020 strategy is built around three core pillars to help shape the future of sustainable tourism and continue to lead the tourism industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Legg Mason Supports Bottom Line College Students via Unique “Dorm Registry” Collection Drive

Sep 28, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Legg Mason is pleased to announce its success with the Bottom Line “Dorm Registry” Collection Drive, a fundraising initiative that took place this past summer, for the third consecutive year, in New York.

Environment

One Million Pandas Urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Protect Elephants from Slaughter

Sep 28, 2015 2:30 PM ET

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today that more than one million Americans signed the organization's public comment petition in support of a new proposed rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to prevent illegal African elephant ivory from being imported and sold in the United States. This news comes at the heels of the joint statement made by the Chinese and U.S. governments on Friday signaling their commitment to close their ivory markets and curb illegal ivory trade.

Education

Subaru Partners with Google Expeditions to Help Excite, Educate and Engage Students Around the Globe

Sep 28, 2015 2:05 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Video: Bloomberg's Data for Good Exchange 2015

Sep 28, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

New Report: Rise of the Real-Time Traveler

Sep 28, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Today, AT&T and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America released a report investigating trends in mobility that are shaping the future of transportation in a more connected world.

At AT&T, we’ve been working with auto manufacturers for years to help improve vehicle safety and performance by integrating wireless connectivity. These efforts have resulted in exciting next-generation voice solutions, enhanced diagnostics and maintenance capabilities, on-board infotainment and more. Still, we recognize that larger trends are fundamentally changing how people get from Point A to Point B. As part of our ongoing commitment to create a more mobilized world, we want to understand these trends and maximize the opportunities they create.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Solutions for the e-Commerce Era

Sep 28, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Today, 30 percent of global online sales are made through mobile devices and by 2017, 60 percent of U.S. retail sales will involve the Internet. Everything is “on demand” and people are using mobile devices to get what they want, when they want it, where they want it. But there are unintended consequences of everything being on demand.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg LP Partner Climate Bonds Initiative Announces New Advisory Team

Sep 28, 2015 11:45 AM ET

The idea of green bonds or climate bonds is in fact quite simple: issue a bond and earmark the proceeds to green assets and investments. Make sure you’re transparent about what you’re doing and report back. Bingo. Sit back and bask in the glow of new investors, happier existing investors and burnished reputation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Cone Research Reveals Millennials More Engaged in CSR, But That’s Not All

Sep 28, 2015 11:35 AM ET

As business leaders from across the globe convene in New York at Climate Week, the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit and Clinton Global Initiative to solve some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental issues, many look to the Millennial generation as the nation’s growing influencers and social champions. And although Millennials are universally more engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, that’s not nearly the end of the story.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Reaches $5 Million Fundraising Goal for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Two Years Ahead of Schedule; Commits to Raising Another $10 Million Over Next Five Years

Sep 28, 2015 11:35 AM ET