ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

How Data Privacy Regulations Affect Nonprofits—And What They Can Do

Nov 9, 2018 8:25 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Small Step That Matters — Whirlpool EMEA Supports the Fight Against Plastic Pollution in Seas

Nov 9, 2018 8:05 AM ET

At Whirlpool, we strongly believe that even the smallest steps towards a more sustainable world can make a difference and that is why we decided to promote the #PlasticLess initiative in partnership with LifeGate.

Education

Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients Announced

Nov 9, 2018 8:00 AM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation today announced the recipients of this year’s $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships. The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management related program and is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings to Honor Victims of Thousand Oaks Tragedy

Nov 8, 2018 7:45 PM ET

As part of tonight’s Kings-Minnesota Wild game at STAPLES Center, both teams will help honor the victims and those affected by last night’s tragic event in nearby Thousand Oaks.

Education

A Virtual STEM Field Trip to Lockheed Martin’s Famous Skunk Works®

Nov 8, 2018 2:40 PM ET

High school students with an interest in science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) are invited on a virtual field trip to Lockheed Martin’s top-secret Skunk Works® next month. Students will meet “skunks” who are pioneering innovative technologies that are changing the future of flight and get a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting work a STEM career can offer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The JetBlue Foundation Celebrates National STEM Day by Awarding Grants to Power STEM Initiatives in Puerto Rico

Nov 8, 2018 2:30 PM ET

JetBlue today announced the JetBlue Foundation has awarded $135,000 in grants to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programs in Puerto Rico to aid in long-term post-hurricane recovery. Grants of varying amounts were provided to organizations that are investing in the island’s future and placing aviation and STEM top-of-mind as career choices for students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FCA Foundation Donates $200,000 to Americares, First Response Team of America and Team Rubicon

Nov 8, 2018 2:15 PM ET

The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker, FCA US LLC, today announced $200,000 in grants to three organizations, which are currently providing support to residents and communities affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

George Clooney is Giving Up Motorcycle Riding and Auctioning His Harley-Davidson for Charity on eBay

Nov 8, 2018 1:40 PM ET

The actor has donated his 2017 Harley-Davidson Dresser Touring toeBay for Charity to benefit Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit organisation that provides adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

Health & Healthcare

Helping to Deliver Catalytic Care to Women in Benin

Nov 8, 2018 1:20 PM ET

The Pfizer Foundation* is proud to partner with organizations like CARE in underserved areas around the world to create sustainable solutions that help improve women’s health and access to family planning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Humana Foundation Invests $1.16 Million in Tampa Bay and Broward County, Fla. through Strategic Community Investment Program

Nov 8, 2018 1:15 PM ET

The Humana Foundation is investing $1.16 million to address social determinants of health in two Florida communities – Tampa Bay and Broward County. This is in addition to a $820,000 Humana Foundation grant in Jacksonville, funding a University of Florida program to promote social connections and food security in local seniors.

Innovation & Technology

GM Lightens up One Gram at a Time

Nov 8, 2018 1:05 PM ET

Did you know that General Motors applies lightweighting principles to all its vehicles, whether they’re EVs, trucks, high-performance vehicles or beyond? The Chevrolet Camaro alone lost almost 400 pounds back in 2016 thanks to lightweighting efforts.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cat Reman 3600 Engine

Nov 8, 2018 1:00 PM ET

For more than 45 years, Cat Reman has provided customers with engines and components offering same-as-when-new quality, reliability and performance.

Education

JetBlue and Princess Awesome Encourage Girls’ Interest in STEM with New Aviation-Themed Fashion Collection

Nov 8, 2018 1:00 PM ET

JetBlue today announced a collaboration with Princess Awesome, a clothing company whose mission is to give girls options that reflect their full range of interests. Princess Awesome teamed up with JetBlue for the special aviation-themed “Airplanes Collection,” featuring blue jets as the focal point of the line. This capsule collection highlights both JetBlue’s and Princess Awesome’s commitment to providing access for girls to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Surpasses $130 Million in Donations to Veteran-Related Nonprofits

Nov 8, 2018 12:00 PM ET

In honor of Veterans Day, Wells Fargo & Co. announced the company has donated a total of more than $130 million since 2012 to support military- and veteran-related nonprofits focused on housing initiatives, career transition and financial education.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Quick and Easy Way to Launch Your Company’s Employee Giving Campaign on #GivingTuesday and This Holiday Season

Nov 8, 2018 11:40 AM ET

Your organization had such grand plans for launching an employee giving campaign this fall. You know your employees are passionate about giving back to the community, and this year you vowed to empower them to support their favorite causes through a workplace giving campaign. But what happened?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Five Years of Building a More Resilient Private Sector in Turkey

Nov 8, 2018 11:20 AM ET

After earthquakes devastated Turkey in 2011, communities began preparing for when – not if – the next disaster would strike. Learn more about how The UPS Foundation, World Economic Forum, Corporate Social Responsibility Association of Turkey, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation are working to bolster resilience among small business in Turkey.

Energy

Nestlé Waters' Cabazon Plant Installs Third Wind Turbine

Nov 8, 2018 11:15 AM ET

Today, Nestlé Waters North America announced the installation and operation commencement of a third wind turbine at its water bottling facility in Cabazon, California. This week also marks the sixth anniversary of the groundbreaking of the facility’s first two wind turbines in 2012. The three turbines combined have a rated capacity of approximately 22 million kilowatt hours a year, and are expected to supply nearly 50 percent of the plant's total electricity needs, while offsetting 18,048 tons of CO2 per year – equivalent to the annual emissions from 1,768 homes or 3,506 passenger vehicles.

Health & Healthcare

Leading up to ObesityWeek 2018, the Shared Value Initiative Publishes Case Study on Novo Nordisk’s Commitment to Transforming Obesity Care

Nov 8, 2018 11:10 AM ET

In a new case study, the Shared Value Initiative spotlights Novo Nordisk as a leading example of a company that has found a business opportunity in helping to solve a pressing social issue. The case study profiles how Novo Nordisk is partnering with the community to shift harmful norms around obesity; recognizing the unmet public health needs and taking a shared value approach, with a long-term goal to break through the many barriers that currently prevent effective obesity care in the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Outlines What Institutional Investors Say Should Be in a CEO’s Long-Term Plan

Nov 8, 2018 11:05 AM ET

Institutional investors want to hear more from CEOs about how they are positioning their company to succeed in the long-term, according to a new paper released by CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative (SII), Emerging Practice in Long-Term Plans. According to investors, when presenting long-term plans, CEOs need to go deeper than just telling a good marketing story. Instead, they need to demonstrate that the company’s leadership understands how long-term issues impact value creation and has developed a strategy to mitigate risks and ensure sustainable business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It’s Easier Than You Think to Help Children Waiting to Be Adopted From Foster Care

Nov 8, 2018 11:00 AM ET

November is National Adoption Month. Thirty days to shine a light on the critical need for foster and adoptive families to give the 117,000 children waiting in foster care the loving families they deserve.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Strengthening GRI’s Leadership: New Members Join GRI’s Board

Nov 8, 2018 10:35 AM ET

The Global Reporting Initiative is welcoming three new directors to the GRI Board, reinforcing GRI’s positioning in key regions and constituencies. Ms. Bekeme Masade-Olowola, Mr. Jack Ehnes, and Dr. Jianzhong Lu, will join the GRI Board of Directors for a first 3-year term on 1 January 2019.

Health & Healthcare

Sweeten the Holidays with the 2018 Aflac Holiday Duck

Nov 8, 2018 10:20 AM ET

Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States and a committed corporate ally in the cause to help defeat childhood cancer, today introduced its 2018 Aflac Holiday Duck. One hundred percent of net proceeds from sales of the limited-edition plush at select Macy’s nationwide and online benefit The Aflac Foundation, Inc. and will be distributed to participating hospitals across the country providing treatment and care to children with cancer.

Environment

Insights and Updates From the 2018 National Tanks Conference

Nov 8, 2018 10:20 AM ET

Antea Group brings you the new trends and regulatory requirements discussed at the National Tanks Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

America’s Charities Launches New Way to Give Back Just in Time for the Giving Season

Nov 8, 2018 10:10 AM ET

Just in time for the holiday season and #GivingTuesday (known as the international day of giving), America’s Charities, which inspires employees and organizations to support causes they care about, unveiled their new Quick Start Solution today. Meant for employers who want to support their employees and the communities in which they work, the Quick Start solution is easy to set-up, effortless to use, and offers a turn-key solution for employers who don’t have a ton of time or resources to invest in their CSR efforts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microfinance Helping Micro, Small and Agro-businesses Grow in Kazakhstan

Nov 8, 2018 10:05 AM ET

KMF, a Kazakhstan-based microfinance organization, joins Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to expand access to financial products and services for 40,000 new micro-, small- and agrobusiness customers across Kazakhstan by the end of 2018. KMF also commits to ensuring at least half of its new clients will be women, and will actively engage potential clients from rural areas.