ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

With 5G Around the Bend, Black & Veatch e-Book Presses: Start Planning Now

Nov 28, 2018 12:25 PM ET

As tech shorthand for fifth-generation cellular wireless, 5G is on the horizon and promises unprecedented speeds and capabilities that could transform the way we live, work and play. But 5G also presents considerable complexities in technology deployment and how stakeholders should get ready to benefit from 5G digitalization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO | Hanes National Sock Drive Raises Awareness of Homelessness in America

Nov 28, 2018 12:05 PM ET

Hanes is entering its ninth year of working to raise awareness of this issue and bring comfort to those who need it most by supporting agencies fighting homelessness in every state – and you can help.

Environment

National Climate Assessment Report: Time Is Running Out...

Nov 28, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Late last week on the heels of the Thanksgiving holiday, the federal government released the second volume of its Fourth National Climate Assessment. The report details the present and future impacts of climate change in the U.S. by sector and by region.

The main finding? Climate change is already having economic and health impacts across the nation, and time is running out to prevent or minimize even the very worst impacts.

Energy

The Relationship Between Weather and Energy Prices

Nov 28, 2018 11:55 AM ET

When it comes to natural gas and electricity prices, weather plays a crucial role. Heat waves are often cited as having pricing implications— but it’s not just hot weather. More often, it is the severe cold or massive storms that impact supply and demand, which can potentially lead to fluctuations in energy prices.

Health & Healthcare

Introducing Healthy Environments: A Multi-Category Flooring Collection Inspired by the Desert Southwest

Nov 28, 2018 11:50 AM ET

Mohawk Group believes healthy environments nurture the positive connections that allow patients and care providers to thrive, and we are committed to innovating flooring solutions for optimum health and wellness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotia NextPlay Cup Thrills Youths

Nov 28, 2018 11:50 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Brands Taking Stands | A Movement, Not a Moment, Say Corporate Leaders

Nov 28, 2018 11:45 AM ET

What business strategists, and those of us who report on their projections, are on the lookout for is a trend that becomes much more than a cultural snapshot. We’re talking about a defining idea of the zeitgeist that carries large, long-lasting consequences for society as well as for business—in a phrase, a movement--not a moment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lockheed Martin Employees Make a Difference During “Month of Giving”

Nov 28, 2018 11:30 AM ET

Lockheed Martin employees participated in over 60 volunteer events, donated more than 170,000 volunteer hours and raised more than $8.2 million for 3,885 charitable organizations during the company’s fifth-annual “Month of Giving” in October.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg to Convene Inaugural Sustainable Finance Week in New York in Collaboration With Nuveen and Others

Nov 28, 2018 11:20 AM ET

Bloomberg will convene the first ever Sustainable Finance Week in New York City in early December to accelerate the adoption of sustainable finance practices. Anchoring Sustainable Finance Week is the Bloomberg Global Responsible Investing Forum powered by Nuveen, an organization with over five decades of responsible investing leadership.

Green Infrastructure

4 Cities Using Transportation Data to Be Sustainable and Inclusive

Nov 28, 2018 11:20 AM ET

A number of cities have demonstrated additional and unexpected benefits from tracking transportation data - here are four examples of cities making the most of their transportation data for sustainable benefits.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Took Home a Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award and the 2018 GlobalTrend Video Award

Nov 28, 2018 11:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

What Makes a Good Sustainability Leader? Research by Former Erb Postdoc Judith Walls

Nov 28, 2018 11:00 AM ET

What kind of leader can move companies toward better social and environmental performance? Research has shown that evaluating certain individual traits can help identify the leaders of tomorrow who will have the tools to address the serious sustainability challenges businesses face today. Former Erb Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Judith Walls describes these traits in “The Power of One: Leadership and Corporate Sustainability,” recently published in The European Business Review.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kickstarter’s New Features Put Sustainability Top-Of-Mind for Creators

Nov 28, 2018 10:30 AM ET

This morning, Kickstarter unveiled new features that will help creators evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of their products at the earliest stages. Kickstarter teamed up with EDF Climate Corps to develop an information hub called the Kickstarter Environmental information hub, as well as a space where project creators are asked to publicly commit to environmental practices.

Environment

Crowd-Source Your EHS Challenges: Lessons from EHSxTech in Silicon Valley

Nov 28, 2018 10:30 AM ET

Antea Group’s blog brings you EHS challenges commonly faced in the tech world, and solutions to them, as crowd-sourced from EHS tech leaders.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Symantec's Global Service Week More Than Doubles Employee Volunteer Hours in Just Three Years

Nov 28, 2018 10:15 AM ET

Watch an overview of Symantec’s third annual Global Service Week, one dedicated week when employees volunteer at least one hour in their community.

Green Infrastructure

The ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands Retains the Prestigious LEED® Gold Certification

Nov 28, 2018 10:05 AM ET

Marina Bay Sands has made another breakthrough with its sustainability efforts with the ArtScience Museum securing the prestigious LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification under the Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system. This makes it the the first museum in Asia Pacific to obtain the globally recognized sustainability achievement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Local Teen Brings Crayola Colorcycle Project to Smithtown

Nov 28, 2018 10:05 AM ET

Smithtown has gotten just a little bit "greener" thanks to one local student.

Recently, 17-year-old Justin McArdle, a soon-to-be a senior at Smithtown High School East started a recycling project involving several schools in the district.

Innovation & Technology

NAEM and Arcadis Announce Plans to Host 2019 Management Information Systems Conferences Together in New Orleans

Nov 28, 2018 9:10 AM ET

The National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM) today announced plans to host its 2019 Software, Innovation and Technology Showcase in conjunction with the Arcadis Environmental Health Safety Management Information Systems Forum on March 12-14 in New Orleans.

Research, Reports & Publications

From Drones to Sensors: Innovation Gaining Sway Among Electric Utility Leaders

Nov 28, 2018 9:00 AM ET

With their infrastructure graying and renewable energy posing growing threats to their customer bases and bottom lines, electric utilities are awakening to the power afforded by dynamic advances in construction, from the deployment of drones to innovative construction practices. Amid the prospect of a continued shift to decentralized, digital grids and the broadening appeal of increasingly affordable solar power systems, electricity suppliers no longer have the luxury of resisting change or delaying the adoption of next-generation power delivery.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Mars, Inc. Is Minting a New Legacy

Nov 28, 2018 8:25 AM ET

For the world’s largest food and beverage companies, the push for a more responsible and sustainable supply chain is as much about long-term survival as it is about addressing current concerns expressed by investors and other key stakeholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech Employees Cycled More Than 42,000 Kilometers in 2018 for Largest International Bike to Work Week Challenge

Nov 28, 2018 8:00 AM ET

As part of Tetra Tech’s 2018 International Bike to Work Week (BTWW) Challenge, 678 riders from more than 56 teams around the world cycled to work, the highest participation of any BTWW Challenge to date.

Research, Reports & Publications

Flowserve Publishes 2017 Sustainability Report “Living Our Purpose and Values”

Nov 28, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of fluid motion and control products and services, released its 2017 Sustainability Report today.

Education

FCA Community: Helping Students Succeed Through Mentorship

Nov 28, 2018 7:30 AM ET

Steve Hatfield wished he had a mentor program like Winning Futures in his high school when he was preparing for his next steps. Now “Mentor of the Year,” Steve has been volunteering for six years with Winning Futures, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that empowers youth to succeed through mentoring, strategic planning and workforce preparation.

Education

Red Lake Schools Discover the Earth at Close Range

Nov 28, 2018 6:20 AM ET

At Goldcorp, we recognize that our stewardship of the environment is integral to our company’s long-term viability, and we are working on innovative ways for environmental management, always considering the present and future of water, energy and biodiversity.

In October 2018, Red Lake Gold Mines partnered with Earth Rangers, a conservation organization dedicated to educating children and their families about biodiversity, to bring the organization directly to local schools.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mapping Cross-Sector Solutions to Food Loss

Nov 27, 2018 7:30 PM ET

In the summer of 2018, Taproot Foundation and the Wallace Center undertook the challenge to map the unique needs of NGOs along the food value chain and identify actionable next steps where pro bono service could impact the problem and offer a new solution. Read about this new inroad on SDG2 in a new article from PYXERA Global.