New Exxon Report Is a Step Forward for Investor Disclosure on Climate Change, but Falls Short on Detail

A new climate report released by ExxonMobil, which explores the risks the company would face in a low-carbon transition, represents “a significant step forward for institutional investors who have long engaged with the company on climate change but falls short on key details,” Andrew Logan, director oil and gas at Ceres, said today in a statement.

The report, 2018 Energy & Carbon Summary, “adopted a whole new climate-related frame,” Logan added, “providing the clearest accounting yet of how Exxon is—and is not—planning for a low-carbon future.”

Miami is Not Plastic

To participate in #MiamiIsNotPlastic, restaurants, bars, marinas and other establishments need to commit to replacing single use disposable plastic items with ocean-friendly alternatives such as recycled paper, bamboo, stainless steel or glass.

Hormel Foods Leads the Way

Hormel Foods is proud to be recognized as one of the best companies in the world each year, and 2017 proved to be no exception. From our top-notch sustainability initiatives to our diversity and inclusion efforts and workplace culture, Hormel Foods received accolades from numerous organizations.

“Hormel Foods recognizes that good business and good stewardship go hand in hand, and we are proud to produce quality food responsibly for people around the world,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. “We appreciate all of the recognition we receive — especially those that focus on our legacy of integrity and corporate citizenship.”

LBG Canada & The Works Design Present: The Top Ten Tips for Effective Reporting Webinar

London Benchmarking Group (LBG) Canada and The Works Design Communications partner to bring you The Top Ten Tips for Effective Community Investment Reporting. On Thursday, February 15th, 2018 community investment professionals interested in enhancing their external corporate reporting with data are encouraged to attend this web-based discussion. The webinar will include key reporting trends with examples of 'best-in-class' reports backed by the use of salient data.

Sanofi Pasteur Young Professionals Building Community

The MILL (Millennials Influencing Learning and Leadership) ERG works to drive innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for the business by highlighting generational value and developing young leaders.

Why It's Time to Align Retirement Funds With Sustainability Goals

In 2017, Bloomberg announced that it was the first U.S. domiciled company to become a U.N. PRI signatory as a corporate pension plan sponsor (it was a signatory since 2009 as a service provider). It took about four to five years to get key decision-makers comfortable including an ESG-themed fund in the lineup, said Lee Ballin, head of sustainable business at Bloomberg, an effort led by the Global Benefits Team to align the investment and retirement committee; senior business leaders; legal counsel; the professional development team and investor and retirement consultants.

Safety Matters: Carrying Out Safety in Our Every Day

Every company pursues a strong safety culture. But what do we mean by safety culture, and how do we strengthen ours? Simply put, safety culture is our shared beliefs and perceptions about safety. For us, safety extends far past our work sites. At TransCanada, we are to determined to see our employees make safety the highest value in their everyday lives.

Scotiabank Proudly Supports the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure

Scotiabank today proudly announced its support of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).