ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

New Trends and Technologies in Foodservice: Keeping Consumers Safe

Sep 25, 2018 9:35 AM ET

Changing consumer trends can mean changes in your operation. If your operation is using new technology for placing orders, do you have a cleaning program in place for it? How does your food stay safe once it leaves your establishment for delivery? Consumers now hear more about food safety through social media and reality TV. Make sure your operation does not become something to “post about.”

Events, Media & Communications

Brands Taking Stands – Is This a Movement or a Moment?

Sep 25, 2018 9:25 AM ET

Considering all that we have experienced over the past 18 months, we are definitely at an inflection point when it comes to the business community deciding what role it has in pursuing social good. More companies have realized they have no choice but to speak out, and even take action, on some of the most volatile political and social issues of our time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Johnson & Johnson’s 2018 Working Mother of the Year

Sep 25, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Energy

LG Enters U.S. Home Energy Storage Business, Unveils State-of-the-Art Systems

Sep 24, 2018 5:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Announces Five Grant Recipients of Excellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award (Xova) for Nonprofit Sustainable Eye Health Initiatives

Sep 24, 2018 5:20 PM ET

Novartis announced the winners of the 2018 eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award (XOVA) for nonprofit eye health initiatives at EURETINA 2018. The 2018 XOVA winners will help create sustainable eye clinics, train healthcare professionals, fight childhood blindness and increase eye health awareness in rural populations.

Innovation & Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the World Economic Forum Help Solve World Hunger by 2030

Sep 24, 2018 4:55 PM ET

Today at the World Economic Forum (the Forum) Sustainable Development Impact Summit, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) and the Forum committed to help solve for world hunger by 2030 through the innovative application of technology. HPE and the Forum are calling on public and private organizations to join them in an open collaboration to find solutions that will eliminate food insecurity and sustainably, nutritiously and inclusively feed a growing population.

Innovation & Technology

It's Electrifying - 5 Ways We're Increasing Awareness of Electric Vehicles

Sep 24, 2018 4:30 PM ET

In 2017, General Motors announced plans to reveal 20 new all-electric vehicles by 2023, a key element of our vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

We know it’s an ambitious goal, and we’re helping to put the foundation in place to ensure the EV market thrives. This means working to shape industry standards and policies that will propel EV technology, supporting sustained investment in charging infrastructure and partnering with state and local stakeholders to implement EV education programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On 10th Anniversary of Aramark Building Community, Volunteers Return to Philadelphia Community Center Where It All Began

Sep 24, 2018 4:00 PM ET

Ten years after Aramark Building Community launched, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) team members returned to one of the sites where it started, volunteering their time at R.W. Brown Community Center to bring health and wellness education to preschoolers and community members. These volunteers joined more than 12,000 Aramark team members, in 15 counties, who are also volunteering at 400 service projects across the globe, during Aramark’s annual day of community service, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day).

Responsible Production & Consumption

‘Strawberry Fair’ Across P&O Cruises Fleet Joins Guests in Standing Behind Local Strawberry Producers

Sep 24, 2018 4:00 PM ET

As Australia’s homegrown cruise line and a major purchaser of Australian strawberries, P&O Cruises is joining guests in backing Australia’s strawberry producers during the current challenging period. A special ‘strawberry fair’ is being held across all five ships in the P&O fleet this weekend with guests having the choice of a wide selection of strawberry desserts on display in the Sugar Bar in the ships’ Pantry food outlet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FCA Community: Detroit Youth Taught Lawn Care and Life-Long Lessons

Sep 24, 2018 3:55 PM ET

Eric Miller’s job brought him to Detroit in 2012, but he brought more to the city than just his family.

Launched in 2013, The Lawn Academy provides Detroit-area boys and girls, ages 11-19, a six-week college immersion program in partnership with Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Celebrates Puerto Rico and Supports Tourism to the Island with Its Newest Livery: Bluericua

Sep 24, 2018 3:30 PM ET

JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, has unveiled its latest special livery, which is dedicated to “La Isla del Encanto.” The Airbus 320 aircraft – tail N779JB - is named “Bluericua,” blending JetBlue’s brand with the affectionate name for people of Puerto Rican descent. This custom-designed livery is inspired by JetBlue’s admiration for Puerto Rico’s dynamic culture, stunning beauty and the passionate spirit of its community.

“Bluericua is our way of celebrating Puerto Rico’s resiliency and its culture. There is so much that Puerto Ricans can be proud of, and our crewmembers did a great job of identifying those prominent symbols that represent the island’s rich culture, heritage and natural beauty,” said Marty St. George, JetBlue’s executive vice president of commercial and planning.

Sustainable Development Goals

Book Excerpt: Waging Justice

Sep 24, 2018 3:15 PM ET

From the devastating wildfires racing through northern California to the hurricanes that slammed into Puerto Rico and Texas to daily challenges to democracy, we are constantly reminded we are living in a time of major environmental, social, and geopolitical upheaval. As a doctor, activist, advocate for global justice, and now a storyteller, Dr. Paul Zeitz offers a clear vision for the future in his debut memoir.

Research, Reports & Publications

MSD Publishes 2017/2018 Corporate Responsibility Report

Sep 24, 2018 3:00 PM ET

MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK)) has issued its 2017/2018 Global Corporate Responsibility Report. The report reflects the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.

Energy

Republic Services®, Aria Energy and BP Celebrate the Activation of a Major Renewable Energy Project

Sep 24, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Republic Services and energy partners Aria Energy and BP celebrated the commissioning of a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) project located at the Southeast Oklahoma Landfill, outside of Oklahoma City.

According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculations, this project directly reduces close to 17,000 tons of methane and avoids the equivalent of more than 40,000K tons of carbon dioxide annually. Simply put, this is the equivalent of removing 1,800 passenger vehicles from the road annually.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Retail Revival: Hello Lansing!

Sep 24, 2018 2:10 PM ET

Earlier this year, on a chilly January morning in Northeast Ohio, eBay announced a partnership with the city of Akron. A partnership intended to support small business by helping connect local entrepreneurs with eBay’s 175 million customers around the world. Dubbed ‘Retail Revival,’ our only ask of Akron’s business community was an open mind. This was about starting a movement, and shifting a mindset; staying local, but selling global.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nestlé Named UN Global Compact LEAD Company

Sep 24, 2018 1:50 PM ET

Nestlé has today again been recognized as one of the most engaged companies in the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Announced at UN Headquarters in New York at the start of the UN General Assembly week, Nestlé was reconfirmed as a Global Compact LEAD company.

Nestlé has demonstrated its commitment to the UN Global Compact by sharing best practices and providing leadership in activities that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each year Nestlé reports on its progress towards the UN Global Compact ten principles.

Environment

Transforming Public Vehicles into Smart Fleets can Accelerate Climate and Public Health Solutions, New Report Finds

Sep 24, 2018 1:25 PM ET

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Geotab today released a new report showcasing how public and commercial fleet vehicles can revolutionize the way air pollution is monitored and measured across the United States. By combining mobile air quality sensors with telematics technologies, the findings suggest that city vehicles in particular could, without changing their regular routes, measure air pollution at a never before seen scale.

Media & Communications

Pro Bono Perspectives Podcast: Episode 1 - Carol Cone, Carol Cone ON PURPOSE

Sep 24, 2018 1:15 PM ET

Carol Cone, a name many of you may recognize as she has been called "arguably the most powerful and visible figure in the world of Cause Branding." Carol founded Cone, Inc., led Edelman's Business + Social Purpose practice and most recently founded Carol Cone ON PURPOSE as a return to her entrepreneurial roots and life passion: to educate, inspire and accelerate purpose programs and impact for organizations, nonprofits and individuals around the globe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Voya Financial Named to 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 24, 2018 12:50 PM ET

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VOYA), announced today that it has been named to the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the third consecutive year. Launched in 1999, the DJSI represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability and is the first global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies based on an analysis of financially material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and S&P DJSI’s robust index methodology. Of the 35 companies in the diversified financial services industry invited to disclose data for the 2018 DJSI, only seven were selected for inclusion in the index.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Relief Efforts for Hurricane Florence: How You Can Help

Sep 24, 2018 12:40 PM ET

Everyone at PayPal offers our emotional support to the victims of the hurricane, and together with PayPal Giving Fund we have launched a disaster relief campaign. PayPal is covering all processing costs, ensuring that 100% of your donation will support relief and recovery efforts. Through the PayPal Gives program, PayPal will also match donations made by a PayPal employee, according to terms of the program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LIXIL Selected Again for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 24, 2018 12:15 PM ET

LIXIL Group Corporation, maker of pioneering water and housing products, has been included for the second consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for its sustainability performance. LIXIL Group was included in the DJSI Asia-Pacific Index and ranked fourth globally in the Building Products Industry group.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Recognizes Most Engaged Companies at Leaders Summit 2018

Sep 24, 2018 12:15 PM ET

Today, the United Nations Global Compact is pleased to announce the businesses that have been recognized as Global Compact LEAD companies for demonstrating ongoing commitment to the UN Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Companies Step up Support in Wake of Hurricane Florence

Sep 24, 2018 11:50 AM ET

Here’s a roundup of companies that took a distinctive approach to Hurricane Florence relief:

Responsible Production & Consumption

“We Started As a Hungry Nation” but Trees on Farms Are Now Key

Sep 24, 2018 11:50 AM ET

Interview with Secretary Chhabilendra Roul of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the powerhouse which coordinates research and education in 98 national institutes, 14 national research centres, including India’s Central Agroforestry Research Institute, and 73 agricultural universities.

Innovation & Technology

VIDEO | Country Music Stars Chris Young and Chase Bryant Introduce My Special Aflac Duck™ to Kids Battling Cancer

Sep 24, 2018 11:40 AM ET

Watch the video to see how the young cancer patients at The Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt reacted when country music stars Chris Young and Chase Bryant visited and introduced them to My Special Aflac Duck.