ESG News from Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

Speaker Proposals Now Being Accepted for 2019 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands

Jan 23, 2019 12:15 PM ET

Presenter proposals are now being accepted for 3BL Forum, the annual gathering of purpose-driven corporate leaders eager to accelerate sustainable business through collaboration and learning. The event will be held at MGM National Harbor, just outside Washington, D.C., Oct. 29-30.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Provides Free Admission to National Center for Civil and Human Rights Super Bowl Saturday in Atlanta

Jan 23, 2019 12:05 PM ET

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will host a FedEx Free Day, Saturday February 2, providing free admission to all visitors courtesy of presenting sponsor FedEx.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Kim Marotta

Jan 23, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) highlights their members' beverage industry sustainability insights and ideas in their BIER Member Spotlight series on a monthly basis. These spotlights include their answers to questions about their company's sustainability achievements and strategy, practical insights from BIER, interesting facts, and more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric’s Circular Business Models Have Resulted in 12% Revenues According to World Economic Forum

Jan 23, 2019 11:45 AM ET

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has won The Circulars 2019 award in the Multinational category. The Circulars, an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders, run in collaboration with Accenture Strategy, is the world's premier circular economy award program. It recognizes private and public organizations, as well as individuals, who make a significant contribution to the circular economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru of America President & CEO Joins Volunteers in Delivering 5,000 Books to Local Camden Schools

Jan 23, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Subaru of America is proud to announce a donation of more than 5,000 science books to twenty Camden schools, continuing the brand’s commitment to education as part of its Subaru Loves Learning initiative. Earlier this week, Subaru of America President and CEO, Thomas J. Doll, joined Acting State Superintendent Katrina McCombs, and Harry C. Sharp Elementary School Principal Evelyn Ruiz to personally deliver the donated books to the Harry C. Sharp Elementary School. Following the delivery, Doll read one of the donated science books to a third-grade class of inquisitive students.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE #1 Real Estate Company on Fortune’s Most Admired List

Jan 23, 2019 11:20 AM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) announced that it was the top-ranked real estate companyon Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Company roster as the company made the prestigious ranking for the seventh consecutive year. Fortune defines the real estate industry broadly to include commercial real estate service providers, property owners, hotel and health care facility operators, residential firms and others.

Research, Reports & Publications

Delivering Responsible Real Estate Investment Opportunities

Jan 23, 2019 11:20 AM ET

In its fourth year, the Clarion Partners Corporate Responsibility Report outlines exactly how the firm is working to deliver against its CR mission and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Green Infrastructure

Diode Ventures to Support Google’s Carbon Free Energy Profile Effort in Taiwan

Jan 23, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Diode Ventures, a Black & Veatch company, announce they have been selected to finance and develop a solar farm of up to 10-megawatt (MW) in Tainan City, Taiwan that will help expand Google’s position as the world’s largest purchaser of renewable energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Recognized as World Leader for Climate Change and Water

Jan 23, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has again been recognized by CDP, the international nonprofit environmental disclosure platform, on both the Climate Change and Water A List. This is the company’s fourth year in a row to attain a leadership position for Climate Change and its first on the Water A List. Las Vegas Sands is proud to be recognized and continues to work towards additional reduction of its environmental impact.

Environment

General Mills Recognized as Global Leader in Corporate Sustainability

Jan 23, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Today, General Mills announced it has been recognized as a global leader in corporate sustainability by environmental impact non-profit CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) achieving a place on the CDP ‘A List’ for both climate change and water security - two out of three environmental themes covered by CDP scores.

Environment

2018 EHS And Sustainability Year-End Review

Jan 23, 2019 10:20 AM ET

Antea Group recaps its 10 most popular environment health, safety and sustainability blogs of 2018, chosen by clients, partners and readers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Recognized Among the Leading Global Companies in Sustainable Performance by CDP

Jan 23, 2019 10:05 AM ET

CDP, the international non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests, has recognized CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) as a global leader in sustainable water management, naming it as one of only 27 companies included in the CDP Water Security A-List. Furthermore, CNH Industrial scored an A- in the CDP Climate Change program and, for the first time, was invited to participate in the CDP Forests program, receiving a C score.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Welcomes Eve Stacey to Executive Team as President

Jan 23, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Eve Stacey will join Benevity’s executive team as President starting February 4, 2019. In this role, Eve will lead Client Success, Sales, Marketing, International and Strategic Partnership functions.

Environment

Activating Small-Holder Farmers for Personal and Environmental Change

Jan 23, 2019 9:55 AM ET

Mr. Cipolo worked at an airport in Lusaka, Zambia for most of his adult career. In 1994, at the age of 50, he was suddenly laid off. He applied to other jobs in the city but no one wanted to hire him because of his age. Yet he still needed a full-time income to support his family. He tried farming, but after balancing his books at the end of first year, he found he was losing money.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Deloitte Podcast: Episode 2: From Workforce to Driving Force

Jan 23, 2019 9:50 AM ET

We see the changes organizations are making to adapt to external pressures as they transition to social enterprises, but how are they addressing the inevitable shifts that are occurring within their own company culture?

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Company is Two-Thirds Women. Here’s Why That Makes Us Successful.

Jan 23, 2019 9:35 AM ET

#RealTalk only works when it’s followed by #RealAction. So when we started the Real Talk Lunch Series at Aflac for women in the IT group to gather and frankly discuss their workplace experiences, we made sure senior female executives were there. I was one of those executives and it was an eye-opening experience for me. By sitting in on those sessions, I learned which issues to raise up and champion on behalf of the women in our workforce. I’m happy to report we’ll be expanding the program to the entire company later this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HPE Sustainable Technologies and Climate Strategy Lead World Rankings

Jan 23, 2019 9:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tyson Foods Tops FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies List for Food Production

Jan 23, 2019 9:05 AM ET

For the third straight year, Tyson Foods, Inc. ranks No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World's Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category.

The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, is given to top executives, directors and financial analysts, to identify the companies that have the strongest reputations within their industries and across all industries.

“This is a great honor. We’re very proud of our company and the team members who contribute to our continued success,” said Noel White, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “Growth is at the center of our strategy, which includes driving innovation of value-added food for our customers and consumers, while also expanding our international footprint.”

Sustainable Development Goals

Now showing: The (Neighborhood) Transformers

Jan 23, 2019 9:00 AM ET

What happens to an underserved, low-income neighborhood when a nearly 70,000-square-foot cinema complex moves in? According to Maya Cinemas founder Moctesuma Esparza, the answer is a cascading effect of new jobs, economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and a strengthened sense of community. “The movies bring people together,” said Esparza. “But for underserved neighborhoods — particularly Latino neighborhoods — local movie theaters have all but disappeared, leaving a void in what was once a wonderful communal experience.” Visit Wells Fargo Stories to watch the video: https://stories.wf.com/now-showing-neighborhood-transformers/

Green Infrastructure

Tree City USA: Strengthening Urban Forests Across America

Jan 23, 2019 8:00 AM ET

With the support of our members and partners, the Tree City USA program has strengthened and sustained urban forests across the country. From the Gulf of Alaska to the Gulf Coast, more than 153 million Americans are living in Tree City USA towns and cities that pay particular attention to tree planting, management, and care.

Events, Media & Communications

Video: “The Green Wall” at Barclays Increases Environmental Awareness

Jan 23, 2019 8:00 AM ET

We unveiled “The Green Wall” at Barclays Center as part of our partnership with Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets to engage and inspire environmental stewardship in the local community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Again Tops Industry Ranking in FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies List

Jan 23, 2019 7:30 AM ET

This marks the 19th time Arrow has appeared on the list that is based on input from industry executives, directors and analysts. “Arrow is honored to be included once again on this prestigious list of top companies and seen as the most respected by those in our industry,” said Michael J. Long, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Arrow.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Achieves Prestigious Spot on CDP's Climate Change "A" List

Jan 23, 2019 3:15 AM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the company has been highlighted as a global leader for its corporate climate action efforts by CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SC Johnson Announces Global Partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Jan 23, 2019 12:05 AM ET

Today, SC Johnson and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation announce a global partnership reflective of their mutual passion and dedication to accelerating the transition to a circular economy. SC Johnson joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s nine existing Global Partners including Intesa Sanpaolo, Danone, Google, H&M, Nike, Phillips, Renault, Solvay and Unilever in driving forward market leading circular economy initiatives at scale.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2019

Jan 22, 2019 8:05 PM ET

VMware has been named to Forbes' 2019 list of Best Employers for Diversity. VMware celebrates the power of human difference by purposely building an inclusive culture. The company empowers women in tech, is committed to equal pay for equal work, and hosts a number of employee-driven resource groups designed to help participants engage in different communities and develop as leaders.