ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Renew Relationship for 18th Year

Jun 19, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Today, Whirlpool Corporation announced a renewal of its longtime collaboration with Habitat for Humanity for the remainder of 2017, continuing to provide a new range and refrigerator for every new Habitat for Humanity home in the U.S.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Arranges $8.4 Million in Total Financing to Address Affordable Housing Gap in Roxboro, NC

Jun 19, 2017 3:00 PM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) provided $8.4 million in total financing for the quick acquisition of Brookwood Apartments, a 90-unit low-income apartment community in Roxboro, NC, located approximately 50 miles north of Raleigh/Durham. Specifically, KeyBank provided the sponsor with a $4 million short term bridge loan and an immediate 10-year permanent financing loan worth $4.4 million though Freddie Mac.

Environment

How an Almond Orchard Solved Its Need for Bees

Jun 19, 2017 2:55 PM ET

More than 80 percent of the almonds sold worldwide are grown in California. The state also is home to one of the best examples that we know for creating habitat for honey bees and other native pollinators needed for bountiful almond production.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tulane University and Sodexo Partner for Feeding Our Future Summer Program

Jun 19, 2017 2:10 PM ET

For the second year in a row, Sodexo’s Dining Services team at Tulane University is providing free and nutritious meals to children at six New Orleans community centers through Sodexo’s Feeding Our Future program. The program, which kicked off Monday, will provide 300 meals every weekday through August 4 to children who are at risk of hunger during the summer months.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honoring the Memory of her Sister, Tamron Hall Works to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

Jun 19, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Tamron Hall is involved with several charitable organizations that strive to end homelessness and illiteracy, and is a passionate advocate for victims of domestic violence. After her sister, Renate, was killed, Tamron wanted to help raise awareness about domestic violence.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why The Taproot Foundation Celebrates This One Wedding Anniversary

Jun 19, 2017 1:05 PM ET

We can make real change when we’re able to bring our whole selves to work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

You’ll Never Have to Walk Alone: Viacom Unites With 20,000 New Yorkers for AIDS Prevention and Awareness

Jun 19, 2017 12:30 PM ET

Viacom’s support for the walk transcends any monetary contribution. Events like these unite Viacom employees to promote awareness around important issues of vital importance to the communities where we work and live.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Donates $425,000 for Twin Cities Revitalization Efforts

Jun 19, 2017 12:30 PM ET

The Wells Fargo Foundation grant will be used by LSS to launch GetLifted, an innovative effort focused on creating financial wellness and responsibly reducing debt among residents in the North Side of Minneapolis and East Side of St. Paul. The goal of GetLifted is to empower local residents with financial tools, capabilities, and resources from local community leaders. LSS will partner with local organizations and individuals to provide financial education training.

Media & Communications

Resolved! The USA Will Move Forward Despite the Administration's Cancellation of the Cop 21 -the Paris Accord

Jun 19, 2017 12:00 PM ET

What's driving sustainability now without the official "push" of our national governmental infrastructure? For companies: compliance; corporate mission; business performance; employee satisfaction; industry (peer) recognition...and this means companies are holding firm with 50% of those surveyed are showing no change in budgeting for sustainability.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Coming Attractions: A Sneak Peek at the New Technologies Shaking Up the Ag Industry

Jun 19, 2017 11:40 AM ET

AgFunder News blogs about the agricultural innovations coming down the pipeline, with the good news and bad news that come with them.

Education

VIDEO: Cargill Cares | Building Schools and a Better Future in Vietnam

Jun 19, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Learn why Cargill Cares has built more than 75 community schools in Vietnam, providing a strong foundation for thousands of Vietnamese students to change their lives through education and build a bright future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Ink Recognized as Print Center of the Year by Key Trade Association

Jun 19, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Bloomberg LP’s in house print business, Bloomberg Ink, has been named “Print Center of the Year” as well as “Best in Show” in the Non-Offset category by the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The James M. Cox Foundation Announces $250,000 Grant to Lafayette General Foundation

Jun 19, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The James M. Cox Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to Lafayette General Foundation that
will be used to further expand telemedicine in St. Martin Parish public schools. Through Project Health, Education
and Technology (HEAT), a partnership between Lafayette General Health, St. Martin Parish Schools and Cox
Communications, as many as 8,000 students in the parish will have access to healthcare by harnessing the
technologies of telecommunications, high‐definition cameras and viewing monitors, enterprise health records and
cloud‐based software.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marina Bay Sands Honored at AmCham CARES Awards

Jun 19, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Lessons from Walmart’s CSR Strategy Efforts

Jun 19, 2017 9:15 AM ET

How is being a “social change strategist” different from traditional CSR leadership roles? Here are 5 lessons you can learn from Walmart's CSR efforts.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Germany Volunteers Participate in Instream Restoration

Jun 19, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Xylem Germany's Langenhagen team recently supported the company's Xylem Watermark program, volunteering to work on instream restoration in Mecklenheider Forst.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet 3 Pet-Loving Purina Team Members Giving Back to Their Community

Jun 19, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Energy

The Role of Independent Regulators in Bringing Power to Africa

Jun 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Ignacio Rodriguez, director for power sector and energy reforms at Tetra Tech, was part of a Tetra Tech delegation that attended the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ignacio shared insights as part of a panel discussion of the importance of the regulator as an independent entity. All opinions expressed in this post are the author’s own.

Health & Healthcare

Watch: Tassajara - A Solar-Powered Zen Mindfulness Retreat

Jun 19, 2017 9:00 AM ET

As mindfulness grows in scope, reach and depth throughout America and entrenches itself in the corporate culture of businesses large and small, an increasing number of people are looking to deepen their practice during their vacations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Innovating for Balance People - Planet - Profit

Jun 19, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Innovating for Balance covers sustainability management, responsible sourcing, efficient production with environmental key performance indicators, Lenzing’s innovations, key ecological and social developments as well as economic factors in the 2016 financial year.

Environment

Edison International Continues Support for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts

Jun 16, 2017 6:10 PM ET

Edison International joined a growing list of U.S. businesses, universities, state and local leaders in signing an open letter to the international community regarding the Paris accord on climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Jun 16, 2017 5:45 PM ET

On May 29, 2017, Goldcorp proudly supported the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards which honour individuals and organizations whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 Ways Businesses Can Be Year-Round LGBTQ Supporters

Jun 16, 2017 5:20 PM ET

Pride Month is a time when a historically marginalized community’s voice takes center stage, in the hopes of finding common ground with opposition, promoting educated dialogue and celebrating progress. This Pride Month, several companies are standing out by supporting the LGBTQ community in a genuine way. Here are four tips to authentically take part in the conversation:

Social Impact & Volunteering

Motivated by Tragedy, Tim Anderson of the White Sox Launches Charity to Guide Chicago’s Youth

Jun 16, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Tim Anderson, the 17th overall pick in the 2013 draft, is already well on the way to establishing himself as one the top young shortstops in the Major Leagues. After batting .283 as a rookie in 2016, Anderson began 2017 as the White Sox’ everyday shortstop.

Environment

Understanding the Cost of Climate Change

Jun 16, 2017 3:50 PM ET

We remain committed to mitigating impacts of climate change by managing our emission intensity through improvements in energy efficiency and portfolio adjustment in the short-term; and transitions to low-carbon energy sources and renewables in the longer term. Toward this effort, we developed an internal pricing mechanism in 2016 to better understand the impact of adopting low-carbon energy alternatives for our operations.