ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Harnessing Online Networks to Improve Patient Care

Mar 24, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Our pharmacovigilance centre of excellence collects publically available data from social media and filters out unrelated information and anything that would infringe patient privacy. The Centre’s analysis is helping us to understand the benefits of our products, alert us to unexpected adverse effects, and evaluate the misuse of drugs.

Environment

How to Properly Recycle Electronics Avoiding Environment, Human Rights Abuse

Mar 24, 2017 9:50 AM ET

Electronics recycling often involves a complex, multi-step supply chain. Many of the downstream operations are in the developing world, where waste is exported for treatment. Once it arrives for processing, oversight can be minimal.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AkzoNobel and MasterPeace Join Forces to Color 100 "Walls of Connection"

Mar 24, 2017 9:35 AM ET

People living in more than 40 countries around the world are to benefit from a partnership between AkzoNobel and global peace movement MasterPeace which will involve painting 100 walls.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Easing Transition to Civilian Life for Women Veterans

Mar 24, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Women make up 15 percent of US active duty troops, and they often face unique challenges during their deployment—and after they come home. Unlike veterans with physical wounds, post-traumatic stress disorder, or adjustment problems such as substance abuse or depression, who can look to the VA and other groups for help, many who don’t have such issues also may struggle to readjust. Two BU School of Medicine researchers are building the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) to help women who have served to thrive in civilian life.

Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Continues to Advance Its Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

Mar 24, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Similar to a community’s “Main Street,” PNC helps its people, cities, neighborhoods and local businesses. As a Main Street bank, PNC is committed to delivering on each of its strategic priorities while looking out for the best interests of all stakeholders, including customers, communities, employees and shareholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WTRMLN WTR Partners with Whole Planet Foundation® To Alleviate Poverty

Mar 24, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Volunteer Opportunity, Unparalleled Reach

Mar 24, 2017 7:00 AM ET

For nearly 20 years, VolunteerMatch has connected good people with good causes. From our launch in 1998 to date, we’ve grown to support a community of over 110,000 nonprofits, over 7,000,000 registered volunteers, and over 100 companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Register Now for Free 6 April Lunch & Learn: Inspiring the World’s Largest Audience for CSR and Sustainability Report Announcements through ReportAlert

Mar 24, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting is growing globally yet many brands continue to suffer from a lack of awareness about their organisations’ many environmental, social and governance (EHS) successes.

Join 3BL Media’s Stephanie Conzelman and Vanessa Smith on 6 April at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. EDT) for a behind-the-scenes tour of ReportAlert, the report announcement platform used by more than 500 global brands from Marks & Spencer and GSK to Maersk and Adidas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

‘Xploration Station’, Fox’s Three-Hour Block of STEM Programming for Kids, Earns Seven Daytime Emmy Nominations

Mar 23, 2017 8:25 PM ET

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized four of the six series composing Xploration Station, the three-hour block of STEM programming for kids and teens airing weekend mornings on Fox TV Stations, with a total of seven nominations for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. DIY Sci, Xploration Awesome Planet, Xploration Outer Space, and Weird But True were all nominated across a range of categories, including Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series for DIY Sci. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Sunday, April 30, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jennifer James Named to Boston Advisory Board of Leading Cities

Mar 23, 2017 6:20 PM ET

Jennifer James, Smart City Solutions Lead for Black & Veatch, has been selected to serve on the Boston Advisory Board of Leading Cities. The nonprofit global network promotes sustainable and resilient Smart City solutions by encouraging diplomacy and collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women at CSX Talk Logistics Careers this Women’s History Month

Mar 23, 2017 6:00 PM ET

Environment

Nestlé Waters North America Celebrates World Water Day 2017

Mar 23, 2017 5:30 PM ET

On March 22, Nestlé companies around the world celebrated World Water Day, an observance created by the United Nations (UN) in 1993 to start a global conversation around water.

Events, Media & Communications

Register Today for Early Bird Pricing!

Mar 23, 2017 5:30 PM ET

A joint convening of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and with support from the World Economic Forum, the 2017 Circular Economy Summit: From Aspiration to Implementation will bring together hundreds of circular economy and sustainability thought leaders and practitioners. Participants will explore opportunities and best practices for unlocking the value of the circular economy and scaling solutions across global supply chains.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Proud to Serve

Mar 23, 2017 4:40 PM ET

There have always been female warriors, and Women’s History Month is an appropriate time to remember them. While many civilians are aware that the number of women on active duty in all branches of service has risen dramatically, few know the extent of women’s service to our country, particularly in combat roles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keep America Beautiful Crowns 2016 Recycle-Bowl Champion

Mar 23, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Bon Air Elementary School of Kokomo, Indiana, was crowned today as the national champion of Keep America Beautiful’s Recycle-Bowl, the national recycling competition for elementary-, middle- and high-school students, teachers and school communities.

Environment

Spring Is Here! Time To Plan Your Summer Vacation At Yosemite National Park

Mar 23, 2017 4:05 PM ET

Spring has arrived and it's the perfect time to book your summer vacation at Yosemite National Park.

Located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite National Park is famed for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant seqouias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. With activities like hiking, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and boating, it is impossible to be bored at this incredible destination and resort!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mapping Human Capital as Part of a Blended Capital Approach to Community Investment

Mar 23, 2017 3:45 PM ET

Employee volunteering goes beyond typical efforts of CSR strategies in its unique utilization of social capital. Corporate volunteering programs enable employees to mobilize their personal resources for broad social benefits. The employees not only leverage the assets of the business, but combine these assets across broader social networks, utilizing trust and localized norms of cooperation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO and Bess the Book Bus Deliver the Joy of Reading to Southwest Louisiana Children for Sixth Consecutive Year

Mar 23, 2017 3:15 PM ET

This February, mobile literacy program Bess the Book Bus brought the joy of reading to young students throughout Southwest Louisiana, with the help of CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

Green Infrastructure

Microgrid Design to Boost Energy Resilience at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

Mar 23, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch is partnering with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to design and assess the financial and energy efficiency impacts of a microgrid in Buffalo, N.Y. The microgrid will provide resilient, clean energy for the 120-acre campus, long-term cost-savings and potential monetization opportunities for member institutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Impact at Work Partnership Spotlight: PENCIL and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Mar 23, 2017 2:45 PM ET

JPMorgan Chase has partnered with Common Impact since 2014 to develop and implement the Virtual Service Corps (VSC), a skills-based volunteering program where employees utilize their talents and expertise to virtually support JPMorgan Chase’s nonprofit grantees in building capacity to serve the community. Through the VSC, JPMorgan Chase has deepened its relationship with its grantee partner, PENCIL, who is the leader in creating innovative and impactful models of collaboration between the business and education communities. This quarter, Common Impact is highlighting the JPMorgan Chase and PENCIL partnership to showcase how skills-based volunteering engagements can deepen a cross-sector relationship. Gregg Betheil, President of PENCIL and three-time VSC participant, shares his perspective.

Events, Media & Communications

Unleash Your Genius at the Living Future unConference

Mar 23, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Join us at the Living Future unConference, May 17-19 in Seattle, WA. Watch the video to see our awesome program and keynote speakers including Van Jones and Naomi Klein. Tickets are selling fast, reserve yours today!

Environment

EHSxTech Perspectives: The Changing Landscape of Tech Mergers and Acquisitions

Mar 23, 2017 2:15 PM ET

In 2016, the tech industry had a record 1,613 deals valued at $323B, including a number of high profile transactions such as Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn. The pace of these transactions is only expected to increase. Read how Antea Group’s new blog series will explore the range of risks and expectations associated with the myriad types of tech industry transactions and provide insights into ways that a company’s EHS function can bring value to the transaction process.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Imagine Canada and LBG Canada Partner to Strengthen Corporate Impact on Communities

Mar 23, 2017 1:15 PM ET

Imagine Canada, a national advocate on behalf of a strong charitable sector, has joined forces with London Benchmarking Group (LBG) Canada, a resource for companies seeking to impact community through community investment, employee volunteering and giving programming.

Education

Nurturing a Lifelong Learning While Empowering Women

Mar 23, 2017 12:05 PM ET

Education

T. Rowe Price: Parents Are Likely to Pass Down Good and Bad Financial Habits to Their Kids

Mar 23, 2017 12:00 PM ET

T. Rowe Price’s 2017 Parents, Kids & Money Survey, which sampled 1,014 parents of 8 to 14 year olds nationally and their kids, analyzed parent attitudes and behaviors that were associated with kids’ financial habits. The survey found that positive money behaviors and expectations among kids are often associated with parents’ decision to let their kids decide how to save and spend their money on their own, as well as modeling good financial habits. Conversely, troubling financial habits among kids were more frequently seen when parents have a troubling history with money.