ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

National Geographic Celebrates National Park Service Centennial with Exclusive Interview with President Obama, New Photography Book, and More

Aug 24, 2016 8:00 PM ET

August 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. National Parks Service, and National Geographic is celebrating by offering audiences multiple ways to discover the parks and learn how to preserve them for future generations.

Events, Media & Communications

Free State Park Day Encourages Healthy Outdoor Recreation

Aug 24, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism partner to offer Healthy Trails Adventure Day, Oct. 1

Energy

Versaic's Energy Clients Making a Difference- August 2016

Aug 24, 2016 4:50 PM ET

As summer continues, Versaic's Energy clients are powering the way with their CSR initiatives. We have picked some of the highlights from their various giving programs to share with you- we hope their good work will inspire you in your quest for making an impact in your community!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Benevity Innovates in Corporate Giving and Volunteering with New Technology

Aug 24, 2016 3:20 PM ET

“Spark” software program ensures simple, secure and easy giving so grassroots philanthropy can be part of everyday life. Miranda Ingram reports...

Education

Comcast Announces 3 Million Low-Income Americans Have Crossed the Digital Divide Through Its Internet Essentials Program

Aug 24, 2016 2:45 PM ET

Education

Boeing’s 100 Days of Learning Brings Accessible STEM Education to Kids Across the Globe

Aug 24, 2016 2:20 PM ET

With 100 years of innovation experience behind them, Boeing is looking ahead to the next 100 years of aerospace visionaries with their 100 Days of Learning campaign. The 100 Days campaign includes a wide range of resources to engage students, via teachers and parents, in STEM education.

Health & Healthcare

Haiti Impact Trip Provides Eye-Opening Experience for Stop Hunger Now Partner

Aug 24, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Since 2005, nearly one million people have volunteered to package meals for Stop Hunger Now, yet only a handful have had the opportunity to see the faces of those who are impacted daily. While I was aware of the existence of starvation, malnutrition, and poverty in parts of the world, I never expected to see them firsthand, as I did on a Stop Hunger Now Impact Trip to Haiti in March, 2016.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Influencers Publicly Commit to Climate Change Actions

Aug 24, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Education

Growing Up Gen Z: New Challenges and Opportunities for Campus Life

Aug 24, 2016 1:55 PM ET

This is the second blog in an ongoing series examining how colleges and universities can understand and address the expectations of Generation Z college students. We’ll explore some of the most significant issues, including academic interests, housing expectations, ideological tendencies, dining preferences, and spending habits. The goal is to provide valuable insights that can help guide campus decision-makers in creating an environment that supports student success, well-being, satisfaction, and achievement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch and Bright Funds Partner to Help Corporate Employees Find their Perfect Cause

Aug 24, 2016 1:40 PM ET

VolunteerMatch, the web’s largest volunteer engagement network, and Bright Funds, the company that connects everyday donors and companies to causes they care about, announce their partnership, which will make it easy for employees and everyday donors to find volunteer opportunities they are passionate about.

Events, Media & Communications

Second Annual Living Product Expo

Aug 24, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

GM Recycles 2 Million Flint Water Bottles into Fleece

Aug 24, 2016 1:05 PM ET

General Motors is adding 2 million water bottles from Flint, Michigan residents into its Do Your Part water bottle recycling initiative. The company partnered with Schupan Recycling to collect the bottles. The plastic is washed, flaked and turned into fleece to make three products: Chevrolet Equinox V-6 engine covers, insulation for The Empowerment Plan coats for the homeless, and air filters for 10 GM plants.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Three T. Rowe Price Board Members Named Among Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

Aug 24, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Three T. Rowe Price board members were named to Savoy Magazine’s Power 300: The Most Influential Black Corporate Directors.

Events, Media & Communications

Car Collectors Take a Spin for Adoption

Aug 24, 2016 12:00 PM ET

If you’ve ever wanted to take a ride in a Lamborghini or Ferrari your chance is coming up this fall at Wendy’s Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Univision Communications Inc y Fusion Media Group se Asocian con la Coalición de Protección Electoral para Expandir sus Esfuerzos de Participación Nacional de Votantes

Aug 24, 2016 11:50 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Univision Communications Inc and Fusion Media Group Partner with Election Protection Coalition to Expand their National Voter Engagement Efforts

Aug 24, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Education

Meet Alexandra Khelil-Schmidl from Austria

Aug 24, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Corporation to Give $250,000 to Aid Organizations for Louisiana Flood Relief

Aug 24, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Carnival Cruise Line and its parent company, Carnival Corporation, are giving a total of $250,000 to charitable organizations to support their efforts on behalf of victims of the Louisiana floods. The cruise line is donating $125,000 and its parent company is matching that amount through its Carnival Foundation charitable arm.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sappi’s Jennifer Miller Dives Into its 2020Vision and the Importance of Continuing a Circular Economy

Aug 24, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Jennifer Miller was named Chief Business Sustainability Officer for Sappi North America in August 2015. In this new role, she is focused on identifying strategic growth and diversification opportunities for the Company as well as continuing to lead the sustainability strategies for all four of Sappi North America’s businesses.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet Pocono Area Transitional Housing - 2016 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser Winner

Aug 24, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Since its inception in 2004, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser has grown to be the largest single fundraiser event in Monroe County, giving back more than $2 million to the community. More than 480 community enthusiasts attended this year’s event, titled “Keeping It Close to Home.” Event founder, Diamond Sponsor and host Sanofi Pasteur once again covered all event costs. As a result, 100 percent of ticket sales and sponsorships directly benefitted the non-profit recipients.

Green Infrastructure

WorldGBC and BEA Join Forces to Double the Rate of Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Aug 24, 2016 10:45 AM ET

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and the World Resources Institute (WRI)-led Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) – a public-private partnership launched under the United Nations Secretary-General’s SE4All Initiative – have joined forces in an attempt to double the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030.

Environment

Cod Willing: David Abel on the Cod’s Resurgence

Aug 24, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Since 1992, fish ’n chips fans may have noticed that there was no cod in their classic fried dish. That’s the year that the Canadian government issued a moratorium on fishing the popular, tasty species.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Green Affordable Housing Matters to Old Mutual

Aug 24, 2016 10:15 AM ET

“Green affordable housing integrates social and environmental sustainability imperatives providing access to better quality homes with lower running costs for lower middle income groups” - Manie Annandale Head of Affordable Housing Development Finance, Nedbank.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Employee Engagement Through Better Program Coordination

Aug 24, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Learn best practices for getting your employees more involved in the planning and execution of employee volunteer events in order to increase participation in your programs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Domtar Employee Heather Stowe Nominated as a Domtar Difference Maker

Aug 24, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Domtar’s EarthChoice Ambassadors program is an employee engagement program that began in 2011 to promote sustainable principles throughout the company. Now going into its seventh year, this very successful program is on track to have chapters in place at all Domtar facilities by 2020. And, with more than 500 ambassadors, Domtar’s EarthChoice Ambassadors put in more than 2,000 hours of volunteer work last year.