ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IOC and Airbnb Announce Major Global Olympic Partnership for Sustainability

Nov 19, 2019 10:35 AM ET

The nine-year, five-Games partnership is designed to create a new standard for hosting that will be a win for host cities, a win for spectators and fans, and a win for athletes.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CUSA Looks to Make Financial Literacy Practical

Nov 19, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Sponsored by Scotiabank, CUSA and the university’s financial literacy campaign has seven events which range from financial workshops and interview role-playing, to a local food market on campus.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How You — and Your Kids — Can Make Smart Student Loan Decisions

Nov 19, 2019 9:05 AM ET

Summer and fall are important seasons for families to research student loans. If your household includes a student preparing to apply to colleges, you’ll want to factor cost into the decision and be mindful of the potential amount of debt accrued.

Media & Communications

Global Cohort Joins Sustainable Brands’ New Network for Brand Transformation

Nov 19, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Brands® announces today that it is adding a new dimension to its community. The SB Affiliate Member Network launches with 12 founding members.

Environment

Why Seizing Sustainability Makes Sense

Nov 19, 2019 8:40 AM ET

Albertsons Cos. released a new line of compostable and Earth-friendly products last April under its Open Nature store brand that are not only sustainable, but they are innovative.

Health & Healthcare

Tackling the Barriers to Good Health

Nov 19, 2019 8:30 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Webcast - The Decarbonization Opportunity: Utility Plans for 2030

Nov 19, 2019 8:00 AM ET

3BL Media’s live professional development webcasts continue with a look ahead to a decade of climate action.

Environment

The New Climate for Business: Aron Cramer's 2019 Annual Letter

Nov 19, 2019 8:00 AM ET

BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer addresses the new climate for business and the urgency agenda for the upcoming decisive decade in his first Annual CEO Letter.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Montgomery Hospice: Gentling the Journey for Our Diverse Communities

Nov 19, 2019 8:00 AM ET

We all want our loved ones to be comfortable as their health declines, right through to the end of life. We also want to deal with grief in a healthy way that makes it possible to balance memories with creating a positive future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Hosts CEO Action's "Check Your Blind Spots" Tour Addressing Unconscious Bias

Nov 19, 2019 1:50 AM ET

Franklin Templeton hosted the CEO Action “Check Your Blind Spots” mobile tour at the firm’s headquarters in San Mateo, California. The CEO Action bus enabled Franklin Templeton employees, and others in the community, to explore the nuances of unconscious bias.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The eBay Community Raises More Than $1 Billion for Charities Globally

Nov 18, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Today, eBay for Charity announced that the program reached a major milestone ahead of its 2020 goal: $1 billion in total funds raised for charities around the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Great Place to Work® Recognizes CNH Industrial Mexico

Nov 18, 2019 2:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro was named “Great Place to Work®” by the Great Place to Work® Institute in Mexico. This is the fourth time for CNH de México to be recognized as an excellent workplace in terms of workplace culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The AEG Community Foundation Launches Social Media Campaign #SpreadCheer Challenge to Kick Off AEG’s 2019 Annual Season of Giving

Nov 18, 2019 1:30 PM ET

In celebration of its annual Season of Giving initiative, AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, and the AEG Community Foundation today launched the 2019 #SpreadCheer Challenge

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Returns to Greenbuild as Premier Sponsor

Nov 18, 2019 1:15 PM ET

Mohawk Industries is once again a premier sponsor of the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the largest convening of green building and sustainability leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Environmental, Health and Safety Management at Caterpillar

Nov 18, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Caterpillar employees have found ways to implement innovative solutions that improve safety and lower the company's energy, water and waste costs, as well as reduce its environmental impacts.

Sustainable Development Goals

Goodyear Better Future: Advanced Mobility

Nov 18, 2019 12:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named on 2019 Working Mother Best Companies for Dads List

Nov 18, 2019 12:10 PM ET

We are honored to be named again to the 2019 Working Mother Best Companies for Dads list. The list recognizes forward-thinking workplaces that lead in the areas of paternity and gender-neutral parental leave, flexible schedules...

Diversity & Inclusion

The Importance of Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Life

Nov 18, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

More Than Just a Toilet: Fusing Partnerships for a Better World

Nov 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Poverty-stricken communities in Honduras and Ghana have a new lease on a better life with safe water and sanitation solutions from Water Mission and iDE – supported by more than 3,000 KOHLER pour flush toilets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas Walks the Talk on Diversity in Financial Services

Nov 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Ultimately, Mr. Thomas said, what's good for minorities and women is good for business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Capital Caring Health: Advanced Home Care & Hospice For All Ages at All Times

Nov 18, 2019 11:35 AM ET

One of the first and largest nonprofit hospices in the United States, Capital Caring has provided hospice and palliative care to more than 123,000 patients and their families across Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland for more than 40 years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Back to Where It All Began

Nov 18, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Paul Newman was worried. In 1982, he’d started his own food company, Newman’s Own, Inc., to give all of its profits to charitable organizations to address pressing social challenges.

Events, Media & Communications

More States Choose Paper-Based Voting Systems for 2020

Nov 18, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Act, which establishes safeguards for voting equipment and requires the use of paper-based voting systems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Nov 18, 2019 11:00 AM ET

During its initial launch phase, between November 2018 and May 2019, the OAM portal not only put energy information and functionality in our customers’ hands but also gave back and improved the quality of life for all the communities in which we serve.

Environment

Toss the Templates: Making Your Written Programs Actually Work for You

Nov 18, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Antea Group’s guides you in developing a written health and safety plan that is effective and can be practically implemented for your organization.