ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

New Resource for Educators Helps Kids Everywhere Advocate for Infinite Recess

Oct 31, 2017 12:25 PM ET

Imagine a classroom of students in Tulsa, Oklahoma working together to write a persuasive essay to change their bedtime, raise their allowance, or increase their candy quota. A new, pay-what-you-wish, online platform, 826 Digital (826digital.com), will make this type of engaged and creative learning possible anywhere in the world when it launches on November 1.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

JetBlue Landed on Fortune's List of ‘Companies Changing the World'

Oct 31, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Last year, as part of our long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions, we made headlines when we signed one of the largest renewable jet fuel purchase agreements in aviation history—33 million gallons over the next 10 years! This industry-leading step to reduce pollution—plus our onboard and uniform recycling programs—caught the attention of Fortune, and we landed at #46 on its recent list of “Companies Changing the World.” So just what is renewable jet fuel? Check out this quick, two-minute video that explains how it works!

Events, Media & Communications

Video: Bloomberg Unveils New European Headquarters in the City of London

Oct 31, 2017 11:55 AM ET

Mike Bloomberg officially unveiled our spectacular new European Headquarters in the City of London last week. He was joined by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and the building’s architect Lord Foster, founder and executive chairman, Foster + Partners.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain

Oct 31, 2017 11:55 AM ET

Cliff Henson (SVP Global Supply Chain) shares how digitization can improve the resiliency and sustainability of our supply chains

Environment

Bombay Sapphire Team Help Large Blue Butterfly Conservation in Somerset

Oct 31, 2017 11:45 AM ET

The Bombay Sapphire Distillery team, based in Laverstoke Mill, volunteered in Somerset to help conservation efforts for a blue butterfly.

Education

Only 10 Days Left for Teachers to Enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Oct 31, 2017 11:30 AM ET

Teachers only have 10 more days to submit their science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) ideas to the eighth annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. Now through Thursday, November 9, Samsung is calling on teachers to apply to the competition by briefly describing how their students can use STEAM to address a real-world problem in their community, for a chance to win a share of $2 million* in technology and other prizes.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC: Actively Support and Advocate for Business Women

Oct 31, 2017 10:45 AM ET

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GM's Mary Barra on Sustainable Business & Moving Humanity Forward

Oct 31, 2017 10:45 AM ET

For all of the freedom that vehicles have provided in the past 100 years, we recognize their effects on safety, emissions and congestion in our cities. Through innovative technology, we have an historic opportunity to make personal mobility safer, simpler and more sustainable for customers around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

DOZN™ – A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator

Oct 31, 2017 10:30 AM ET

MilliporeSigma created a unique web-based greener alternative scoring matrix, also known as DOZN™, a quantitative green chemistry evaluator based on the 12 principles of green chemistry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CITGO Supports the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend and Welcomes NFL Hall of Famers

Oct 31, 2017 10:30 AM ET

CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery recently welcomed two NFL Hall of Famers to the 2nd Annual Alumni Banquet, benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend. The event took place at the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds on Sept. 23.

Environment

Domtar Sustainability: Keeping Our People Safe and Healthy

Oct 31, 2017 10:15 AM ET

The safety and health of our colleagues is of primary importance. Keeping our people safe and healthy enables them to be productive members of their families, communities and our company.

Education

Buddies for Life: Easing the Transition to UCLA

Oct 31, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Melissa Song was born in China but moved to California when she was 5 years old and stayed in the area for college at UCLA to pursue neuroscience. Hannah Pearce was born and raised in Houston, also staying in her home state for college, at Texas A&M to pursue bioengineering. But the summer before her senior year, Hannah would go to UCLA for her Amgen Scholars research, meeting up with resident-expert Melissa. Their pairing has led to a lifelong friendship and is a defining characteristic of the Amgen Scholars Program for many participants.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Consumers Energy Foundation Supports Regional Food Processing Program’s Launch

Oct 31, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The Consumers Energy Foundation announced a $232,000 grant to launch a regional food processing initiative designed to grow and expand West Michigan’s substantial agriculture economy.

Events, Media & Communications

Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Delivers a Keynote Address at the BSR Conference 2017

Oct 31, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards addressed the BSR Conference 2017 with a keynote speech about how business can lead in empowering women and advancing access to women's healthcare.

Environment

One Year Later, Companies Share Water Stewardship “Lessons Learned”

Oct 31, 2017 10:00 AM ET

PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, understands the importance of taking a holistic perspective of water-related risk within its supply chain. When developing their global water strategy agenda, they looked across direct and indirect water use.

Diversity & Inclusion

It All Starts with Engaging Girls

Oct 31, 2017 9:45 AM ET

Last month, Dell’s Employee Resource Group for Young Professionals, GenNext, hosted a dialogue with Dell Youth Learning partner, Girls Who Code, to discuss challenges within STEM education, the power of mentorship and how we can engage more girls and underserved in technology education.

Research, Reports & Publications

P&G’s Citizenship Efforts – A Force For Good And A Force For Growth

Oct 31, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Education

Bechtel Partners with Society of Women Engineers to Inspire Students to ‘Dream Big’ About Careers in Engineering

Oct 31, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Bechtel, a global engineering, procurement and construction leader, partnered with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to host a free screening of the film DREAM BIG: Engineering our World for schools and community organizations during the SWE Conference in Austin Texas, Oct. 26-28. Female engineers from SWE, Bechtel, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will share their experiences and discuss science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers with local area students.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Conozca a Los Empleados Emprendedores de Gildan

Oct 31, 2017 8:00 AM ET

El Gastro Bazar de Gildan exhibió los florecientes negocios de más de 23 empleados de la Compañía; emprendedores que han construido y administrado sus propios negocios fuera de su trabajo en Gildan.

Environment

TD Recognized as a Top-Performing Canadian Bank for Climate Disclosure by CDP Four Consecutive Years

Oct 31, 2017 8:00 AM ET

For the fourth consecutive year, TD Bank Group (TD) remains a top scoring Canadian bank in CDP's analysis on leadership in carbon reporting and management in Canada. TD maintained its performance score of A- in the financials category, and is among the top 18 percent highest scoring companies globally, across all sectors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Gildan's Entrepreneurial Employees

Oct 31, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Gildan’s Gastro Bazar showcased the flourishing businesses of over 23 Gildan employees; entrepreneurs who have built and managed their own businesses outside of their work at Gildan.

Environment

Sports Giant AEG Is Cutting Emissions at Arenas

Oct 30, 2017 8:00 PM ET

AEG’s Vice President of Energy and Environment John Marler discusses how AEG is working toward its environmental goal of reducing emissions and furthering its sustainability practices throughout the company’s facilities, venues and team operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Congratulations to the 2017 Best Commitment to Education Program Finalists!

Oct 30, 2017 5:35 PM ET

Congratulations to the Best Commitment to Education Finalists! The Best Commitment to Education Corporate Citizenship Awards recognizes strategic work to improve educational outcomes for students around the world. Read on to learn more about the significant, positive impacts these businesses have had in communities, locally and globally.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We’re Putting Our Money Where Your Mouth Is

Oct 30, 2017 5:15 PM ET

Consumers are drawn to companies that share their values. We get that, and Nestlé has shown what we stand for, whether through our investments in helping families thrive, our support for and commitment to mitigating climate change, or our work to create strong career opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds. Our purpose is as clear today as it was during the earliest days of our existence: enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé believes contributing to society is what will ensure the long-term success of our company.

Sustainable Development Goals

IFF Joins Forces with WBCSD FReSH Initiative Targeting Food Waste

Oct 30, 2017 5:10 PM ET

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) (Euronext Paris: IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, has joined FReSH, a project of the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) designed to improve the health of people and the planet by recalibrating the global systems of consumption, transportation, production and agriculture, thus achieving the initiative’s goal to make responsibly produced, healthy, enjoyable diets available for all. A standing member of the WBCSD, IFF will join forces with the EAT Foundation and 38 leading businesses to accelerate transformational change in global food systems.