ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

John Dewar & Sons New State-of-the-Art Site Blends Industrial Innovation with Environmental Sustainability

Sep 15, 2015 7:05 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Astellas Celebrates Changing Tomorrow Day 2015 With More Than 500 Employees Volunteering Across the Americas Throughout September

Sep 14, 2015 8:00 PM ET

Astellas Pharma recently marked the company’s sixth annual Changing Tomorrow Day—a global volunteer service initiative—with employees lending their time to more than six community-based organizations around Chicagoland and Los Angeles. Volunteers also observed a moment of silence with local firefighters and first responders in memory of 9/11.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Remembering 9/11 Through Pro Bono Service

Sep 14, 2015 6:10 PM ET

John Kiker’s pro bono story began on September 11, 2001.

John was serving as the Vice President of Marketing Communications for United Airlines at the time of the attacks. His responsibilities included leading a crisis communications team – and coordinating its work with the airline’s humanitarian, operational, and investigative teams – in the event of an accident or other emergency. The communications effort undertaken by his team in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has been cited as being among the most compassionate and comprehensive in the history of the industry.

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Environment

Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment

Sep 14, 2015 5:30 PM ET

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) recognizes that energy management equals cost savings and has therefore released an Energy Management Guidance section to their website. This Guidance was developed ‘by Energy Managers for Energy Managers’ and further reinforces the Beverage Sector’s leadership on sustainability and commitment to sharing practical knowledge and expertise in support of all sectors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Empleados Banorte: experiencia única de desarrollo, confianza y bienestar

Sep 14, 2015 4:30 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte employees: a unique experience of development, confidence and wellbeing

Sep 14, 2015 4:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation Funds Critical UN Relief Shipments to Aid in Global Syrian Refugee Crisis

Sep 14, 2015 4:00 PM ET

The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS® (NYSE: UPS) is working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critical relief shipments to thousands of refugees in Greece and along the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia border.

Energy

A Year in, Smart Energy Program Bright Idea for Most

Sep 14, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Education

Aquisitions In Emerging Markets Also Pose As A Significant Corruption And Bribery Threat

Sep 14, 2015 3:00 PM ET

For any sized company, stepping into an emerging market is tempting and can offer many open-ended opportunities.

Events, Media & Communications

This Week Only: Get 20% Off Your 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Registration

Sep 14, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Are you on the fence about attending the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit, to be held this December in Oakland, CA?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Only Canadian Bank listed on the DJSI World Index

Sep 14, 2015 3:00 PM ET

For the second consecutive year, TD Bank Group was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World Index, which reflects the top 10 percent of leading companies in corporate sustainability worldwide.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jason F. McLennan to Become Chair of Board, Appoints Executive Director Amanda Sturgeon as New CEO

Sep 14, 2015 2:45 PM ET

After a decade as CEO of both the Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Future Institute (the Institute), Jason F. McLennan is now shifting his role from CEO to Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his leadership the organization has grown exponentionally and registered Living Building Challenge projects have grown to over 10 million square feet in 13 countries around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Hershey Company Once Again Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices

Sep 14, 2015 2:30 PM ET

The Hershey Company announced that it has been selected again to both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices.

Hershey is one of only 13 companies from the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Industry in the World Index and ranked in the 93 percentile overall. Hershey’s rankings in the various DJSI dimensions continues to increase year over year. This is the fourth consecutive year that Hershey has been included in the North America Index and the third year Hershey has been named to the World Index.

Research, Reports & Publications

Employees Come Together To Volunteer 10,000 hours

Sep 14, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte hoy por hoy es…El Banco Fuerte de México

Sep 14, 2015 1:05 PM ET

A lo largo del tiempo, Grupo Financiero Banorte se ha distinguido por ser una institución socialmente responsable y comprometida, que día a día trabaja para impulsar el desarrollo de México. Esforzándose al máximo por proveer a sus clientes satisfacción total a través de los diversos productos y servicios que pone a su disposición, así como a sus demás grupos de interés, gracias a las diferentes iniciativas económicas, sociales y ambientales.

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte is Today’s... Strong Bank of Mexico

Sep 14, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Over time Grupo Financiero Banorte has distinguished itself as a committed and socially responsible institution, working every day to foster Mexico’s development. Working to the fullest by providing customers with total satisfaction through various products and services placed at their disposal, as well as its other stakeholders, thanks to our different economic, social and environmental initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

Akzonobel, Eneco and Groningen Seaports Invest in Sustainable Steam Generation

Sep 14, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lockheed Martin Named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Sep 14, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Quieting Your Monkey Mind

Sep 14, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Do you have a “monkey mind?” This wonderfully colorful description describes someone who starts thinking about the challenges of the day ahead the moment they wake up—their mind racing through a list of have to’s, should have’s and why did I’s? As Entrepreneur points out, a restless mind can cause trouble sleeping, poor decision-making, anxiety and even depression—none of which helps us excel during a demanding day. A monkey mind distracts us from the task at hand, creating stress and impairing productivity.

Events, Media & Communications

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights September 10, 2015

Sep 14, 2015 12:25 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM Celebrates Service with ‘teamGM Cares Week’

Sep 14, 2015 12:15 PM ET

From packing boxes at food banks to delivering gifts to children’s hospitals and cleaning up neighborhoods, more than 1,900 General Motors’ employee volunteers will participate in nearly 100 community service projects across the U.S. as part of the company’s fourth annual “teamGM Cares Week” beginning Monday.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Environmental Leadership: Nestlé Tops Category in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 14, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner Recognized as One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’

Sep 14, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Puget Sound Business Journal named Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner, senior vice president of revenue management, to their prestigious list of “40 Under 40” for 2015. Selected from more than 400 nominees, Bodensteiner, age 39, will be recognized alongside her fellow honorees at a ceremony Sept. 17 at Showbox SODO in Seattle, Washington.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cigna Recognizes Samsung Electronics America for Commitment to Employee Health and Wellness

Sep 14, 2015 11:10 AM ET

Cigna (NYSE: CI) has selected Samsung Electronics America, Inc. as a recipient of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.

Environment

Subaru Shares Zero-Landfill Knowledge with National Parks

Sep 14, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Recently, many companies have opened their doors to competitors in an effort to solve some of the world's more pressing social and environmental issues, share advancements and collaborate towards lasting solutions as an industry. Now, one company is taking the spirit of knowledge-sharing and cooperation one step further, applying sustainability innovation techniques to a public/private partnership in an effort to preserve some of the nation's most prized natural landmarks.