ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

St. Vincent De Paul Parish Partners with BJ’s Wholesale Club to Donate 400 Turkeys this Thanksgiving Season

Nov 2, 2016 4:10 PM ET

This November, 400 families will receive a turkey and all the trimmings for their Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the generous donation provided by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore’s Parish Conference at Immaculate Conception-St. Cecilia and the BJ’s Wholesale Clubs in Baltimore, Canton and Owings Mills. Earlier today, BJ’s presented a check to St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to help families in need just in time for Thanksgiving

Health & Healthcare

Safety First… No, Really

Nov 2, 2016 3:35 PM ET

We all know the sayings: “Safety first”, “better safe than sorry”, “safety begins with you.” These phrases are everywhere, on posters, in emails—so ubiquitous, in fact, that we start to tune them out. We know that safety is important, but it’s easy to take it for granted.

Energy

Timberland Cuts Over Half of Emissions Since 2006

Nov 2, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Following the release of data compiled for its Q2 CSR report, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland shared that the company has met and exceeded its 2015 goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This achievement is a part of the company's commitment to innovate and operate in an accountable and responsible manner in terms of its products, the outdoors and communities around the world. Timberland reports the company has reduced GHG emissions by 53 percent, exceeding its target of 50 percent for 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge® Raises $3.75 Million for Domestic Violence Programs

Nov 2, 2016 2:45 PM ET

Nearly 200 nonprofits stepped up as part of The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse® Challenge to raise $3.75 million through online public donations and Allstate Foundation grants for domestic violence survivors around the country. The effort coincided with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, a key fundraising time for domestic violence programs.

Environment

Grant Brings Science of Stormwater Pollution to Businesses

Nov 2, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Thanks to a $95,000 grant from Boeing, the Washington Stormwater Center will help businesses understand stormwater runoff regulations and why they’re essential to good stormwater management.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It’s a Big Deal – National Adoption Month

Nov 2, 2016 2:10 PM ET

November is the Anniversary of the founding of The Wendy's Company as well as National Adoption Month. Founder Dave Thomas was instrumental in helping cut the red-tape barriers to adoption on a national level.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pipeline Remediation Portfolio Management for a Global Oil and Gas Company

Nov 2, 2016 2:10 PM ET

Antea Group was contracted by the owner/operator of a 400-mile interstate pipeline system to manage legacy environmental liabilities, and provide ongoing environmental support for active pipeline operations. The pipeline runs along a 299-mile corridor from Washington to Oregon transporting 1.3 billion gallons of refined petroleum products annually to terminals located at Seattle's Harbor Island, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Portland Oregon. The legacy liabilities are located along the pipeline right-of-way, and at operating pipeline delivery, distribution and bulk storage facilities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Civic 50 Honorees AT&T and Hasbro Made a Difference by Mentoring Youth

Nov 2, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Maya Angelou. Quincy Jones. Sting. Tom Brokaw. President Bill Clinton. What do all of these people have in common? Their successes in life would not have been possible without the guidance and advice of a mentor. Civic 50 sector leaders AT&T and Hasbro Inc. recognize the importance of mentorship – especially in the lives of underserved youth who may lack the resources or individuals in their lives to guide them through tough decisions such as college, career, and more.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Es La Hora: Univision Hace Un Llamado A Votantes Inscritos A Que “Voten Por Su América”

Nov 2, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Time Is Now: Univision Calls on Registered Voters to “Vote For Your America”

Nov 2, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Novartis Wins Two Prestigious Prix Galien Foundation Awards

Nov 2, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Novartis has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Biotechnology Product for Cosentyx® (secukinumab), as well as the Prix Galien Foundation “Discovery of the Decade” Award for Best Pharmaceutical Product for the drug Gleevec® (imatinib mesylate). The awards were presented at a ceremony in New York City.

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue Focuses on Diversity & Inclusion

Nov 2, 2016 11:30 AM ET

JetBlue customers come from different backgrounds and life experiences. A diverse workforce helps us to better understand and respond to their needs. In 2015, we reaffirmed our commitment to recognize the many aspects of diversity at JetBlue. We held activities throughout the year including our annual Respectful Workplace Week, diversity trainings for JetBlue leadership and celebration of traditional heritage and awareness months.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three-Quarters of Millennials Would Take a Pay Cut to Work for a Socially Responsible Company, According to Research from Cone Communications

Nov 2, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Three-quarters (76%) of Millennials consider a company’s social and environmental commitments when deciding where to work and nearly two-thirds (64%) won’t take a job if a potential employer doesn’t have strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices, according to the 2016 Cone Communications Millennial Employee Engagement Study. The study reveals that meaningful engagement around CSR is a business – and bottom line – imperative, impacting a company’s ability to appeal to, retain and inspire Millennial talent.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Announces Rory McCracken as Louisiana’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero

Nov 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, announced Rory McCracken as Louisiana’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero. The program honors volunteers in Cox’s service areas in Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces.

Events, Media & Communications

Largest Corporate Citizenship Film Festival Announces Call for Entries

Nov 2, 2016 10:50 AM ET

The call for entries is open for the largest film festival devoted exclusively to celebrating the work of corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals, their companies, and programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Antea Group Denver Office!

Nov 2, 2016 10:15 AM ET

With seasoned practitioners representing each of our practice areas, plus the regional operations leader and sustainability practice lead, Denver is one of the most diverse offices in our company--a one-stop shop!

Sustainability, and in particular water stewardship, is a major strength for this office. We also have deep expertise in ergonomics, air quality source testing, and due diligence support and serve clients ranging from the craft brewing to oil and gas. While serving the Denver metro and greater Colorado area, the office does a lot of work internationally as well, supporting global clients wherever we are needed.

Events, Media & Communications

Collaboration is Vital to Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals

Nov 2, 2016 10:15 AM ET

No one sector can advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) alone. Gavin Cepelak, Vice President, Global Pro Bono, PYXERA Global, will be a panelist on Collaborating for the SDGs at the Conservation Conference 2016, November 3.

Environment

Shower Power: Doniece Sandoval

Nov 2, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Do you live in a city? Well, if you don’t, you may soon. It is predicted that by 2050, more than 70 percent of us human beings will be living in cities. The urban landscape offers several advantages for sustainability, including reduced transportation emissions, more efficient water delivery, and less per-capita energy consumption.

Education

T. Rowe Price: More Than Half of Parents Try to Get Everything on Kids’ Holiday Wish Lists No Matter the Cost

Nov 2, 2016 10:05 AM ET

T. Rowe Price's Parents, Kids & Money Survey revealed that many parents are willing to overextend their finances to fulfill their kids’ holiday wish lists. And 25% of parents have either taken from their 401(k)s or their emergency funds or taken a payday loan to cover holiday spending.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cat Financial Products & Corporate Services Review

Nov 2, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Financial Products provides various forms of insurance to customers and dealers to help support the purchase and lease of our equipment. Corporate Services provides business and human resources, information technology, accounting and finance services to Caterpillar, serving as the enterprise resource for business-related activities.

Environment

New Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Opens

Nov 2, 2016 10:00 AM ET

With the new 2016-17 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge theme, Climate Change: Reversal, Adaptation, and Mitigation, we are mobilizing thousands of students and professionals worldwide to tackle climate-related challenges using biomimicry.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Intelligence Will Win the War on Human Trafficking

Nov 2, 2016 9:40 AM ET

STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT), an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking, believes that intelligence and analytics can help stop what has become the world’s fastest growing criminal industry.

Health & Healthcare

Helping to Change the Face of Men’s Health, the Jeep Brand Kicks Off Month-long Initiative Supporting the Movember Foundation

Nov 2, 2016 9:15 AM ET

The Jeep® brand is proudly joining forces with the Movember Foundation to generate awareness and to raise funds in support of men's health.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase Report Finds Job Matching Technology Insufficient for Job Seekers, Employers

Nov 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Technology innovations that match job seekers with employers are transforming the labor market, but these tools are not doing enough to help low and middle skill workers find quality jobs, according to a new JPMorgan Chase report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Harvard Business Review Ranks The World’s Best Performing CEOs

Nov 2, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Each year, CEOs face new and different challenges in order to keep their companies running smoothly, particularly now during these uncertain volatile times that includes geopolitical issues, such as the Brexit vote, the Middle East, and the US election. So, what makes a CEO successful and how do some business leaders still manage to train their sights on the long term and deliver strong performance over many years? Well, the latest Harvard Business Review (HBR) 2016 list reveals the world’s top performers; these are the 100 best performing CEOs, based on both financial and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) measures of the leaders’ entire time in office.