ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Northern Trust Partners Think Green

Nov 15, 2017 10:40 AM ET

Partners Think Green (PTG) is Northern Trust’s global partner environmental engagement program aimed at increasing awareness of sustainability issues, promoting best practices and unifying environmentally focused business operations under the same umbrella.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Received a Perfect Score of 100 on HRC's Best Places to Work Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ Equality

Nov 15, 2017 10:35 AM ET

Bloomberg received a perfect score of 100 on HRC's Best Places to Work Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ Equality.

Environment

From the Field: New Meadow Blooms at Cascadian Farm

Nov 15, 2017 10:30 AM ET

​Nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking North Cascades mountain range in western Washington’s Upper Skagit Valley, Cascadian Farm is now even more beautiful with the addition of a showy new meadow.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis, ASCP and ACS Join Forces to Fight Cancer in Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania

Nov 15, 2017 10:25 AM ET

Energy

Introducing Dallas Zoo Lights, a Bright New Holiday Celebration

Nov 15, 2017 10:20 AM ET

The Dallas Zoo will debut a new seasonal tradition starting this November, hosting its inaugural holiday celebration – Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant. This kicks off a three-year relationship with the electricity and home services provider as the signature sponsor of the Dallas Zoo Lights event.

Research, Reports & Publications

VIDEO: Andy Hoffman, Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability on Profit, Regs, and Rep: Why Companies Reduce Their Footprint

Nov 15, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Professor Andy Hoffman faculty at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute for Sustainability in Business, shares his research on "Profit, Regs, and Rep: Why Companies Reduce Their Footprint." This research is especially relevant today in the midst of COP23 where U.S. businesses are operating in the absence of federal regulation mandating compliance in carbon reductions. So, why are businesses reducing their carbon footprint? The business case!

Environment

Nestlé Waters North America Celebrates America Recycles Day

Nov 15, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Today is America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized day meant to promote and celebrate recycling in the United States, and like many organizations around the country, Nestlé Waters North America is marking the day by reflecting on the momentum built in the past year, and recommitting ourselves to doing our part to address recycling issues in the United States.

Environment

American Standard Low-Flow Toilets Help Save Water and the Environment in New York City

Nov 15, 2017 10:00 AM ET

In response to the critical need for the Delaware aqueduct in New York state to shut down for necessary repairs, American Standard provided the water-saving plumbing solution ― and helped the environment, all at the same time.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PFLAG's Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools for All

Nov 15, 2017 10:00 AM ET

PFLAG National is sharing just a few tips to creating safer schools. Subaru of America, Inc. is supporting the work with #LGBTQ youth in schools!

Environment

Keep America Beautiful, ISRI Celebrate 20th Anniversary of America Recycles Day with “State of Recycling” Forum

Nov 15, 2017 9:35 AM ET

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of America Recycles Day, national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI,) today are hosting the 2017 “State of Recycling” Forum in Washington D.C., presented in partnership with Keurig Green Mountain. The topic for this year’s “State of Recycling” Forum is: Plastics: Improving Quality. Driving Demand.

Research, Reports & Publications

Business Value of Pro Bono: Build Your Brand

Nov 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

In this day and age, consumers are inundated by options and information, making it difficult to break through the clutter. The most effective companies are finding ways to strengthen their brand by aligning it to what matters to consumers. Pro bono helps companies... look good, tell a powerful story, and differentiate their brand.

Environment

What’s the Buzz?

Nov 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Bees are responsible for one of every three bites of food we eat, including almonds and honey – two of our favorite forms of delicious. But with honeybees dying off at a rate of 30 percent per year, we can’t afford to sit by idly. That’s why Justin’s is “Nuts for Bees.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Hong Kong’s Walk For A Wish 2017

Nov 15, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Over 120 colleagues from CBRE Hong Kong completed Walk For A Wish along the Central Harbourfront on Oct 27, 2017. The event raised funds for HandsOn Hong Kong, a non-profit organization which provides volunteer services to the underprivileged. The 10km walk also marked the conclusion of the first CBRE Wellness Week in Hong Kong.

Diversity & Inclusion

CBS “Courage in Sports” Features the Arrow Quintum, Paralympians With Purpose

Nov 15, 2017 9:25 AM ET

Arrow Electronics presented “Courage in Sports” on CBS over the weekend. The documentary-style U.S. television program features inspiring stories of athletes who have overcome adversity. This year, “Courage in Sports” showcased the Arrow Quintum—five paralympians with a common purpose to push their own limits and inspire the next generation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Domtar Named Finalist for Environmental Leadership Award

Nov 15, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Domtar, a leading provider of a wide variety of wood-fiber products, is proud to be named a finalist for the Pulp and Paper International (PPI) 2017 Environmental Leadership Award for its groundbreaking work to increase responsible forestry. The company’s creation of the Four States Timberland Owners Association (FSTOA) by its Ashdown, Arkansas mill has resulted in an incredibly successful model that Domtar hopes can be replicated by the industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO | Hope After Harvey

Nov 15, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Shirley Hines has lived in Houston for most of her life. She has been through hurricanes and floods before. But Harvey was different.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pentair Celebrates Employee Volunteerism on National Philanthropy Day

Nov 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In honor of National Philanthropy Day, November 15, Pentair celebrates its employees around the world that have rallied together as "Team Pentair" in 2017 to volunteer their time and talents to make a different in their communities.

Energy

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma: Impacts to U.S. Oil and Gas Sector

Nov 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey (a Category 4 storm) made landfall on the southern Texas coast as one of the most damaging storms to hit one of the United States’ largest cities. What followed was catastrophic flooding that affected millions of Gulf Coast residents, businesses and the overall energy market.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ch. 2 WSB-TV and The Truth for Public Land Announce Stephen Causby as Atlanta’s 2017 Cox Conserves Hero

Nov 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Channel 2 WSB-TV and The Trust for Public Land today named Stephen Causby as Atlanta’s 2017 Cox Conserves Hero. Park Pride, Causby’s nonprofit beneficiary, will receive $10,000. Causby was among the three finalists who were nominated by the public then chosen by local judging panels to compete in an online vote for the title of Atlanta’s Cox Conserves Hero.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Practice of Purpose Project

Nov 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Released today at the New Metrics Conference in Philadelphia, the report on the first phase of the Practice of Purpose Project is available for download here.

Innovation & Technology

Meet a Couple of Food Entrepreneurs and Their New Products: Soft Drinks TÅPPED From Trees and Spreads Made With Nuts

Nov 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET

After the birth of his first child, soft drink industry veteran Paul Lederer found himself thinking about eating and drinking healthier. He started to look for alternative drink options and couldn’t find something that appealed to him. “Everything seemed to compromise somehow,” he said. “I was drinking a lot of coconut water, but the flavors just didn't blend well. Ginger beer's great, but it was loaded with sugar.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

De Beers Group Diamond Conferences Put Botswana Centre Stage

Nov 15, 2017 8:20 AM ET

The three events were all under the umbrella of the ‘impact week’ showcase – three days (Tuesday to Thursday) designed to position Botswana as the centre of gravity for the diamond industry and the benefits it can bring. A host of high-profile speakers from government, industry and academia as well as fashion, the media and sports addressed the conferences.

Research, Reports & Publications

BAT CASE STUDY & VIDEO | Measuring the Impact of Our Community Programmes in Bangladesh

Nov 15, 2017 8:15 AM ET

Through our Probaho programme, over 170,000 people a day now benefit from better access to safe drinking water, thanks to 65 new water filtration plants we have installed. The study found that this has reduced the number of people suffering from waterborne diseases, from 32% down to only 0.3%.

Research, Reports & Publications

Three Best Practices to Remember When Choosing a Sustainability Framework

Nov 15, 2017 8:05 AM ET

As early trading and bartering have grown into a booming, trillion dollar world economy over the last several hundred years, so has the need for companies to reevaluate how they are participating in this economy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Marsh & McLennan Companies Releases 2015-2016 Corporate Citizenship Report

Nov 15, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people. This week, the company published its fifth Corporate Citizenship Report.