ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance Releases New Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Feb 12, 2019 4:00 AM ET

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) today published its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which showcases the company’s global sustainability initiatives to prevent opioid abuse, support cancer patients and their families and address malnutrition and other health issues in communities around the world.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ikea Jumps on Circular Bandwagon With Leasing Strategy

Feb 11, 2019 5:35 PM ET

2019 may be the year the concept of circular economy goes mainstream. And there’s good reason circular is catching on, even beyond the clear environmental benefits.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $300,000 for Kansas City Housing, Education and Community Resources

Feb 11, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Wells Fargo donates $300,000 in NeighborhoodLIFT® program local initiative grants to nonprofits to support housing, education and neighborhood improvement for Kansas City residents

Education

A Local Boston Scientist Making a Big Impact in a Global Biotech World

Feb 11, 2019 1:00 PM ET

“My teacher is amazing. This is my second year speaking English for the first time, and she has provided me with help to improve my English skills while learning biological concepts and lab skills. She promotes multiculturalism and diversity, and she deserves some recognition for her hard work.” -Student of Mary Jo Renear at East Longmeadow High School in Western Massachusetts

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millennials New Frontier: A Career in Financial Services

Feb 11, 2019 11:45 AM ET

The companies that are winning at attracting millennials are nailing it on culture and values. My own career path is a perfect example of this. I left a large mutual fund company in Boston to join a sustainable investing firm in New Hampshire because its focus on investing for both performance and impact resonated with me personally. At Impax, we have above-average representation of millennials on staff and on leadership teams, and that is a direct reflection of the fact that my generation wants to succeed at something we believe in.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Geographic, P&G and Global Citizen Announce ACTIVATE, a Multiplatform Storytelling Partnership and Documentary Series to Drive Action around Global Challenges Connected to Extreme Poverty

Feb 11, 2019 11:45 AM ET

National Geographic and Procter & Gamble today announced ACTIVATE, a new multiplatform storytelling partnership and six-part documentary series co-produced by Global Citizen and RadicalMedia. Premiering globally fall 2019 on National Geographic in 172 countries and 43 languages, the ACTIVATEseries — bolstered by custom content distributed across National Geographic’s unrivaled social, digital, linear and print channels — will focus on extreme poverty, inequality and sustainability issues to mobilize global citizens to drive meaningful and lasting change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Dialogue to Action: My Lessons from Davos

Feb 11, 2019 11:15 AM ET

I recently returned to the US after a week of thoughtful dialogue and action at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the annual meeting of WEF, an international organization focused on public private cooperation and engaging world leaders to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The Forum in Davos was an important platform to advance our vision and learn from leaders across food, business, policy and non-profit sectors. At Tyson Foods we have a unique ability to make a difference—our scale provides us both with an opportunity and responsibility for impact.

Environment

Sustainability School: The Traveling Trainers Leave Their Mark By Teaching the Principles of Leave No Trace

Feb 11, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Since 1999, Subaru has partnered with LNT on the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer program, which consists of four groups of two educators who crisscross the country in Subaru vehicles teaching people to appreciate the outdoors responsibly. Working with everyone from the general public to nonprofit organizations to governmental agencies, the trainers educate via programs ranging from hour-long workshops to intensive two-day field courses.

Environment

Michael Washburn Appointed Food & Beverage Segment Leader

Feb 11, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Antea Group announces the appointment of Michael Washburn, Senior Consultant, to lead its Food & Beverage Segment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FCA US Quality Engineer Earns 2019 Black Engineer of the Year Gerald Johnson Legacy Award

Feb 11, 2019 10:20 AM ET

U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine awarded its 2019 Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Gerald Johnson Legacy Award to Tanya Foutch, Quality Engineering Supervisor, FCA US LLC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Timberland and the Smallholder Farmers Alliance Celebrate Haiti’s First Commercial Cotton Harvest in Three Decades

Feb 11, 2019 10:15 AM ET

“Our work with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance to reintroduce cotton growing touches on each of Timberland’s key commitments – to create responsible products, protect the outdoors and serve communities around the world,” said Atlanta McIlwraith, Timberland’s senior manager community engagement and communication.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Green Bond Assessments Scale to New Markets

Feb 11, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics and We Care Solar Win 2019 Edison Award for Innovative Solar Suitcase Technology

Feb 11, 2019 9:30 AM ET

Arrow Electronics and nonprofit We Care Solar have won a 2019 Edison Award for Solar Suitcase 3.0, a portable solar-powered battery unit that can bring electricity to a remote, off-grid medical clinic throughout the night.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MetLife Foundation and Visa Launch “Inclusive Fintech 50” to Elevate Early-Stage Fintechs Addressing Financial Inclusion

Feb 11, 2019 9:15 AM ET

The initiative brings together four organizations driving investment and influence in technology and innovation for financial inclusion. The initiative will be implemented by MIX, the global data resource for socially responsible investors and businesses focused on inclusive finance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay Sets Record-Breaking Year on Charity Platform With Nearly $102 Million Raised for Non-Profits in 2018

Feb 11, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Today, eBay announced that its global marketplace raised a record of nearly $102 million for charities in 2018, bringing the total funds raised to nearly $912 million since 2003. With more than 66,000 charities on the platform, eBay for Charity enables people to connect with and support their favorite non-profits and causes when they buy or sell in the U.S. and abroad.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Searching for the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders

Feb 11, 2019 9:00 AM ET

GreenBiz Group, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and BSR, is seeking nominations for its fourth annual "30 Under 30" feature, showcasing the next generation of sustainable business leaders.

Education

HP’s Pledge to Educate 100,000 More Learners Across Africa by 2021

Feb 11, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Since launching in 2012, HP LIFE has already reached over 744,000 people. Working in conjunction with other initiatives including HP World on Wheels and HP Learning Studios, and our international partnerships, it will continue to play a key role in our mission to bring quality learning and digital literacy to those who will benefit from it the very most.

Energy

Republic Services Strengthens Commitment to Reduce Fleet Emissions With Expanded Adoption of Redeem™ Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Feb 11, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced an agreement that represents the widest geographic usage of Clean Energy (NASDAQ: CLNE) Redeem™ renewable natural gas (RNG) in North America. RNG is an ultra-low-carbon intensity transportation fuel that substantially lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

Expert Interview With Jill Manning Hudkins, Water Infrastructure Expert

Feb 11, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Jill Manning Hudkins is Tetra Tech’s One Water Initiative leader. She has 25 years of consulting engineering experience and is responsible for the development and implementation of many of Tetra Tech’s large water supply, conveyance, and treatment programs.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Arbor Day Foundation Announces Extended Partnership With Redwood Living

Feb 11, 2019 8:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation announced today an extended partnership with Redwood Living, Inc. (Redwood)—a development and property management company—to plant trees in forests of greatest need. The partnership was first formed in 2018 when Redwood Living supported the planting of 10,000 trees on Vinton and Harrison County mined land in Ohio, restoring critical wildlife habitat.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

eBay Partners With the International Fund for Animal Welfare in Honor of its 10-Year Anniversary on the Global Ban of Ivory Sales

Feb 11, 2019 8:00 AM ET

eBay joins with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to mark the 10 year anniversary of banning ivory sales on their platform and highlight their ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking online.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Selected for 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Recognizing Commitment to Advancing Women in the Workplace

Feb 11, 2019 1:05 AM ET

Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women's equality. This is the third consecutive year that Franklin Templeton has been selected for the index.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Clients and Peers Recommend AccountAbility in Financial Times Survey

Feb 8, 2019 6:00 PM ET

AccountAbility has been included for the second year in a row in the Financial Times Rating of Sustainability Management Consultants in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Ad Featuring Super Bowl Halftime Performer Adam Levine

Feb 8, 2019 3:30 PM ET

According to a recent study that P&G commissioned for Pampers, 90 percent of dads consider themselves to be “hands-on.” But more than half feel society places less value on a father’s parenting role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Journalism Has a Gender Representation Problem. Bloomberg Is Looking for a Solution

Feb 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET

On one of the final days of 2018, Bloomberg News reporter Ben Bartenstein posted a 12-tweet thread that went viral.