ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

9 Brands Rewriting Their Sustainability Strategy by Embracing the Circular Economy

May 24, 2017 11:15 AM ET

Today, product companies are facing increasing pressure from both business and consumer stakeholders to create more responsible products, while also contending with tightening environmental regulations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC India Aims to Provide 20 Million Meals by 2020

May 24, 2017 11:05 AM ET

As part of the global initiative to create awareness and raise funds to provide meals for underprivileged children, KFC India has set a target of providing 20 million meals by 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Knocking Down Myths: Challenging Unconscious Bias in Chile

May 24, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Because the human brain has to process an incredibly large amount of information, we rely on previous experiences, patterns, and assumptions to efficiently make decisions. Typically, this works to our benefit — such as when we automatically swerve to avoid an obstacle while driving.

Diversity & Inclusion

Heels and Hosiery: Lucy Choi and Bianca Miller-Cole on “Taking Risks”

May 24, 2017 10:10 AM ET

Shoe designer Lucy Choi and entrepreneur Bianca Miller–Cole were the guests of honour last week at an evening of inspiration hosted by the Barclays Win Gender network. “It’s important to take risks in life,” says shoe designer Lucy Choi. “If you believe and feel passionate about what you’re doing, then go for it.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Tell Your Corporate Philanthropy Story with Authenticity

May 24, 2017 10:00 AM ET

During Women’s History Month in March, the JetBlue Foundation (who, as luck would have it, is a Versaic client) hosted 75 girls between the ages of 8 and 12 to learn what it’s like to “Fly Like a Girl” at a hangar in New York’s JFK airport.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Is Your Company Adoption Friendly? We Want to Hear From You!

May 24, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The 2017 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey closes next week! Don't miss your chance to be featured on this year's Top 100 list!

Sustainable Development Goals

Daimler Sustainability Newsletter - Subscribe Today

May 24, 2017 9:35 AM ET

The Daimler newsletter we will keep you on track with up-to-date progress on our sustainability engagement. Get informed about continuous measures, results from a great variety of projects as well as important strategic decisions on sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Racing Legend Mario Andretti Goes Head-to-head with Sam Schmidt in World’s First Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Race

May 24, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Racing legend Mario Andretti went head-to-head with former Indy Racing League driver and current Verizon IndyCar Series team co-owner Sam Schmidt in the world’s first semi-autonomous vehicle demonstration race earlier this month at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alleviating Poverty in the United States and Around the World: You Can Make a Lasting Difference

May 24, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Microloans provide opportunity for impoverished people to start businesses and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Events, Media & Communications

JEWEL Performs at First Annual INSPIRE Charity Event, Presented by Sands Cares

May 24, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Jewel headlined INSPIRE, Presented by Sands Cares last Friday evening in Las Vegas. The event marked the launch of Las Vegas Sands’ corporate, Sands Cares Accelerator Program, a community partnership endeavor that entrenches deeper investment in growing nonprofit organizations that have the potential to more greatly impact the local community with the gift of additional resources, and nurturing from a major corporate partner.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Judge and Jury Revealed: Responsible Business Awards 2017

May 24, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Last year’s 7th Annual Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards showcased the crème de la crème of companies across the world setting the bar for sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Business Lessons From a Grown-Up - Me?

May 24, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Responsibility Performance Highlights

May 24, 2017 9:00 AM ET

As featured in the Walmart Global Responsibility Report 2017 : Our approach to global responsibility - Working with others, we aspire to reshape whole systems to achieve significant and lasting improvement in social, environmental and economic outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report: Closing the Loop on the Circular Economy

May 24, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In today’s age of CSR culpability, businesses are increasingly looking towards the circular economy as a societal as well as business step away from what the Ellen MacArthur Foundation call the ‘take, make and dispose’ extractive model of business.

Research, Reports & Publications

State Street Achieves Its Environmental Goals Three Years Ahead of Schedule and Details Corporate Responsibility Practices in Annual Report

May 24, 2017 5:00 AM ET

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced the release of its 2016 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, which highlights the company’s commitment to corporate citizenship, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hungry for More: Generation Z’s Impact on the Food Industry

May 23, 2017 5:00 PM ET

As a provider of dining options for colleges and universities around the world, it’s our job to monitor what consumer trends are saying about college dining and, more importantly, what students want to eat. It’s evident that Generation Z, the generational cohort younger than millennials, is changing the workplace but many don’t realize that they are also taking the culinary industry by storm — challenging the food preferences of baby boomers and leaning toward a fresher, less-processed food movement.

Health & Healthcare

World Health Assembly: Celebrating the End of Trachoma in Morocco

May 23, 2017 4:50 PM ET

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people, mostly in poor and developing areas. They are both a consequence and a cause of poverty, thriving where access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare is limited.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Protecting the Environment and Growing the Economy Go Hand-in-Hand

May 23, 2017 4:05 PM ET

San Francisco has reduced its carbon emissions by 28 percent since 1990, while growing its GDP by 79 percent. And it’s far from alone. Across the country, cities have been proving that protecting the environment and growing the economy go hand-in-hand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Celebrates Win at Chinese American Service League's Spring Gala

May 23, 2017 3:50 PM ET

Honored that Northern Trust received the Chinese American Servie League's Golden Lion Award at the 2017 Spring Gala!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EAT Club Raises $30M Series C to Accelerate Expansion

May 23, 2017 3:30 PM ET

EAT Club, the fastest-growing provider of corporate lunch programs, announced today that it raised a $30 million Series C round, led by a strategic investor, Sodexo, the worldwide leader in Quality of Life Services, with participation from existing investors August Capital and Trinity Ventures.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Coming Soon: “A Day in the Life of an Action Team Captain”

May 23, 2017 3:30 PM ET

Hundreds of high school students from Maine to Maui are helping Major League baseball players and Volunteers of America train and inspire the next generation of volunteers through the Action Team national youth volunteer program. These teens – Action Team Captains – in turn, plan, organize and participate in volunteer activities of their choosing that support causes important to their individual communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Volkswagen of America, Inc. Recognized for Distinction in Corporate Service by the Trust for the National Mall

May 23, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Trust for the National Mall, the official non-profit partner of the National Park Service, has honored the company with its Distinction in Corporate Service Award. The accolade recognizes Volkswagen’s commitment to preserving the National Mall’s rich history and improving the visitor experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Named to LinkedIn Top Companies List

May 23, 2017 2:15 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. announced that it has been named to LinkedIn’s Top Companies list for 2017. At #18, CBRE is the top-ranked real estate services and investment firm on the list of the most sought-after companies for job seekers today.

Diversity & Inclusion

Military Veterans Bring Unique Skills to Medtronic

May 23, 2017 2:05 PM ET

When Medtronic patients call with questions about their medical devices, they’re in steady hands when they reach Steve Kregel. Kregel knows all about handling handle medical emergencies. As a Navy medic, he served for 10 months in Iraq. He says the military helped him develop skills that would benefit any employer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enjoying the Career Journey While Keeping an Eye on the Summit

May 23, 2017 1:30 PM ET

In 2006 Sophia Danenberg, a corporate EHS leader and recreational mountaineer, became the first African-American to reach the summit of Mount Everest. For this edition of CSRwire’s Talkback, we spoke with her about how her experiences in the mountains have influenced her career path and how she approaches her work.