ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Why More Companies Should Have a 2020 Philanthropic Goal like Wells Fargo

Jul 24, 2017 5:25 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard Launch First-Ever Executive Leadership Program for Mayors and City Leaders

Jul 24, 2017 4:45 PM ET

This week, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard University convened the inaugural class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. A first-of-its-kind collaboration, Bloomberg Philanthropies has brought together Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and its business school to help mayors become even stronger leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Far Beyond the Quarterly Call: Research Refutes "Short-Termism"

Jul 24, 2017 4:30 PM ET

In a paper published earlier this month in the Spring 2017 Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, Tim Youmans, Research Director, Strategic Investor Initiative, CECP, and Brian Tomlinson, Senior Research Advisor, Strategic Investor Initiative, CECP, detail how the existing structure of corporate shareholder communications encourages “short-termism,” or the narrow focus on immediate profit at the expense of long-term security. The paper summarizes the substantial evidence that corporate management, boards, and investors are concerned about the failure of quarterly earnings framework to adequately address the importance of long-term value creation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hess Corporation’s 2016 Sustainability Report Shows Continued Progress in Safe, Responsible Business Practices

Jul 24, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Hess’ sustainability strategy is driven by its unwavering commitment to protect the health and safety of its people, safeguard the environment, and contribute to the sustainability of the communities where it operates, while delivering long-term value to its shareholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Decision Support Framework for Developing Regional Energy Strategies

Jul 24, 2017 2:55 PM ET

In an effort to reduce “carbon pollution” as well as prepare the U.S. for the impacts of climate change, President Obama’s Climate Action Plan called for changes to be made to the nation’s energy system. This call to action, put the energy industry at the heart of a national effort to meaningfully address the national and global risks posed by climate change.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Environmental Challenges and Opportunities in the Supply Chain

Jul 24, 2017 2:40 PM ET

As a supply chain leader for Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security business unit, Dana Hullinger helps drive the effort to improve performance and use data analytics to gain new insights into Boeing’s complex and diverse network of suppliers.

Environment

Arrow Electronics’ Interns Help Preserve Colorado’s Highest Mountain Peaks

Jul 24, 2017 12:30 PM ET

A group of summer interns from Arrow Electronics’ Denver-area global headquarters recently volunteered with the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Colorado’s 14,000–foot mountain peaks or so-called “Fourteeners.”

Environment

Circular Thought and Growth

Jul 24, 2017 12:30 PM ET

A conversation between UPS and Optoro on the future of sustainable e-commerce with the circular economy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Las Vegas Sands CSR Pillars

Jul 24, 2017 12:15 PM ET

Las Vegas Sands made marked strides in its endeavor to be a socially responsible company in 2016. We delivered on our core pillars of People, Communities and Planet, with dedicated programs that made impact internally with our Team Members and externally in the hospitality industry, in the regions where we operate and in our quest to reduce impact on the environment. Evidence of the success of our work
in 2016 was our designation in early 2017 as one ofFortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, encompassing our corporate social responsibility performance as well as our leadership, innovation and financial performance.

Innovation & Technology

element14 Community Launches ‘IoT on Wheels’ Design Challenge with STMicroelectronics

Jul 24, 2017 12:10 PM ET

element14, a Premier Farnell / Avnet community launched the ‘IoT on Wheels’ Design Challenge with STMicroelectronics. Itching for a project? Make your wheels safer, smarter or more efficient with the element14 IoT on Wheels Design Challenge.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Wireless Reach is Improving Safety and Livelihoods for Fishermen in India

Jul 24, 2017 12:05 PM ET

To celebrate 10 years of changing lives, Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ is launching a new video each week showcasing one of its impactful projects and highlighting the engineers behind the technology. Check out this video to learn more about how the Fisher Friend mobile application is harnessing wireless solutions to enable a new generation of fishermen in India to earn their livelihoods in a safer and more profitable manner.

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM Pilots STEM Camp for Elementary Students in Detroit’s Cody Rouge Community

Jul 24, 2017 11:40 AM ET

More than 2,500 General Motors team members are putting on their gloves, work boots and safety glasses and returning to Detroit’s Cody Rouge community July 24-28 for the company’s annual week-long volunteer event.

Events, Media & Communications

Football and Service Dogs—It’s the Perfect Pairing

Jul 24, 2017 11:35 AM ET

Join Susquehanna Service Dogs, NFL Hall of Fame players, and other former Penn State Football greats for A Perfect Pairing: UNRIVALED at Bucks Valley Winery and Vineyards from 4-8 p.m. on August 5.

Environment

Should Tech Companies Strive for 100% Global EHS Compliance?

Jul 24, 2017 10:55 AM ET

With tight budgets and geographical limitations, EHS leaders at tech companies often wonder if they should still reach for 100% compliance or simply prioritize their efforts.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Meet Stacey Webb: Bringing You Coffee Goodness from Field to Cup

Jul 24, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Southface Announces Cox Enterprises as Presenting Sponsor of 2017 Visionary Dinner; Mohawk Group Returns as Title Sponsor

Jul 24, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The Visionary Dinner raises awareness and funding for Southface’s continued work in high-performance affordable housing, green infrastructure, clean energy, healthy buildings and sustainable communities. The evening brings together more than 400 policy makers, industry leaders, development and construction professionals, interested community citizens and stakeholders to network and celebrate environmental leadership in the region. This year, the Visionary Dinner will include a provocative conversation on the changing landscape for collaboration among cities to create healthy and resilient communities through the eyes of national leaders in philanthropy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Carlsberg Group to Eliminate Carbon Emissions at Its Breweries by 2030

Jul 24, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The Carlsberg Group is taking action on global climate challenges with ambitious new targets set out in its Together Towards ZERO sustainability strategy. Carlsberg has targets of eliminating carbon emissions at its breweries by 2030 through the use of climate-friendly technologies, and engaging its value chain to reduce its beer-in-hand carbon footprint by 30% by 2030.

Environment

Pledge to Be Inconvenient

Jul 24, 2017 10:00 AM ET

A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution.

Environment

Stella McCartney Brings Overconsumption to the Forefront of Fashion

Jul 24, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Companies have been creating innovative products out of waste for years; and with each material advancement, the envelope is pushed further with more integrated, holistic communications campaigns. However, many of these previous campaigns skirted away from the gritty aspect of waste. Now, one fashion brand is taking a nontraditional approach to creating beauty out of waste.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CR Magazine Announces Finalists for 2017 Responsible CEO of Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

Jul 24, 2017 9:10 AM ET

CR Magazine announced today finalists for the 10th annual Responsible CEO Award and seventh annual Lifetime Achievement Award, given to corporate leaders committed to a progressive environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Corporate Responsibility Practitioner Roundup: Rolland Paper

Jul 24, 2017 9:05 AM ET

In the run up to the COMMIT!Forum, CR Magazine spoke with Michele Bartolini, Marketing Director at Rolland Paper. Bartolini oversees marketing for the premium paper company, which puts reuse at the center of its business model.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Team Ludwigsburg Volunteers at Jugendfarm Kornwestheim

Jul 24, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Xylem Germany’s Team Ludwigsburg sent 11 employee volunteers, along with their family and friends, to conduct a clean-up of a children’s and youth’s farm, Jugendfarm Kornwestheim.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Weatherford's Business Transparency and Ethics

Jul 24, 2017 9:00 AM ET

We are passionate about the work we do and the people with whom we do it. We are driven to do things the right way, the first time, every time, for the right reasons. We are accountable for our individual actions, for the consequences of our decisions, and for our collective achievements because we understand that at our core, success without respect and integrity is not success at all.

Research, Reports & Publications

VIDEO | Schneider Electric’s Innovation: Our Journey to a Sustainable Future

Jul 24, 2017 8:55 AM ET

According to International Energy Agency, by 2050 the energy consumption will increase by 50%, whilst 2,3 billion people with poor or no access to energy must be attended by 2030 to accomplish one of 17 Sustainable Developments Goals settled by United Nations, that aims to universalize the access to affordable and sustainable energy worldwide. Accomplishing both objectives must be aligned with another planetary goal to limit global warming up to 2 °C. Hear from Gilles Vermot Desroches, Senior Vice President Sustainability, how Schneider is closing the global energy gap.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Female Founders Inspiring the Next Generation

Jul 24, 2017 8:45 AM ET

The Barclays Eagle Lab in London’s Notting Hill was abuzz with entrepreneurial energy when a ‘speed-networking’ event, hosted by The Female Founders Forum, paired some of the UK’s top businesswomen with would-be entrepreneurs.