ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Must Close the Gender Gap

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The theme of this year's International Women's Day is "Pledge for Parity." How can companies strive to reach gender equality? BSR's Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen explains.

Environment

Taylor Shellfish First Farm in U.S. to Achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certification

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Canary in the Coal Mine

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

From the coal mines of Appalachia to the tar sands sites of Alberta, Canada, the fossil fuel industry has left a catastrophic swathe of destruction in its wake.

Events, Media & Communications

TUNE-IN: IBM, Peace Corps, TRACE International Talk About “Power of Partnership” with PYXERA Global WEBCAST, Tues, 3/8, 9:30– 10:15 am ET

Mar 7, 2016 8:30 AM ET

In celebration of Global Partnerships Week, PYXERA Global is pleased to host a special webcast, "The Power of Partnership" on Tuesday, March 8 at 9:30 am Eastern Time. Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global will host Gina Tesla, Director of Corporate Citizenship Initiatives at IBM, Tonia Wellons, Associate Director of the Peace Corps, and Alexandra Wrage, President & Founder of TRACE to discuss the challenges and opportunities of partnership worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

William Adjei's Road to Real Estate Started in Ghana

Mar 7, 2016 8:10 AM ET

CBRE managing director William Adjei was last year's recipient of the RISE Award at CBRE’s African-American Network Group (AANG) annual conference.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Launches Global Science Education Program to Inspire Future Scientists

Mar 7, 2016 8:05 AM ET

MilliporeSigma launches SPARK, a global skills-based volunteer program that provides community service opportunities for its network of 19,000 employees, with a focus on science and education.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet LIVESTRONG Leader Rafael Matos

Mar 5, 2016 1:55 PM ET

LIVESTRONG Leaders are individuals that make a significant commitment to those in their community affected by cancer by spreading the message of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. They do this by fundraising, hosting events, bringing LIVESTRONG Foundation resources to their local hospitals and more.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Compliance Confident Are You?

Mar 4, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Since its implementation, the Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 (Conflict Minerals) has had a widespread effect in the United States.

Social Impact & Volunteering

TWC Leadership Chips Away at Cincinnati’s Poverty Rate with Partner Agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati

Mar 4, 2016 4:20 PM ET

On February 17, 100 leaders from Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio and Kentucky broke up into four teams and set out with partner agency Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati to end a major barrier to breaking the cycle of poverty, homeownership.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Anthony Rizzo

Mar 4, 2016 4:05 PM ET

It was all smiles and chuckles for Anthony Rizzo at the second annual Laugh-Off For Cancer event.

The Jan. 14 event at Paris Club featured many comedy acts, including Chris Redd, Carl Michael Magic and Brody Stevens. Rizzo’s Cubs teammates also took the stage with improvisational actors from The Second City, a leader in improv-based sketch comedy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Innovators Turn Seafood Waste into a Billion Dollar Business

Mar 4, 2016 4:00 PM ET

According to nonprofit Oceana, each year American fishermen throw out an estimated two billion pounds in by-catch alone – an amount worth about $1 billion.

Education

Aspire Accelerator 2016: Applicants from Coast-to-Coast

Mar 4, 2016 3:25 PM ET

In January, we announced an open call for applications to the AT&T Aspire Accelerator in search of ventures using technology to support students’ educational and career success. For- and non-profit organizations chosen to participate in the program will receive financial investment, access to expert services and mentorship. The application period closed in February, and we received 238 responses from organizations located across the country. Stay tuned for more information about the organizations selected for our 2016 Aspire Accelerator class, which will kick off in May!

Events, Media & Communications

Save the Date for Renewable Energy Markets 2016

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Save the Date!
Renewable Energy Markets 2016
October 16–18, 2016
Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco

Health & Healthcare

Caregivers – The Real Heroes in the Cancer Battle

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The real story of the caregiver is often untold and/or under-appreciated in both the healthcare space and cancer world.

Education

FOX Sports President Eric Shanks and Mark Cuban Discuss Value of Lifelong Learning at Indiana University

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

On February 18, FOX Sports President Eric Shanks and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban returned to their alma mater Indiana University for "The Future of Sports and Technology Panel," a conversation about trends in the sports business and the value of education. More than 400 students and faculty attended, including the university's current participants in FOX Sports University, a unique program giving college students hands-on experience in the sports industry. Dr. Galen Clavio, an Associate Professor and Director of the university's National Sports Journalism Center, moderated the discussion, which posed education as a lifelong pursuit.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Effective Women’s Economic Empowerment Strategies

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

This report, written by BSR in partnership with the International Center for Research on Women and sponsored by the Oak Foundation, identifies how companies can develop holistic and integrated approaches to women's economic empowerment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Scaling Your Employee Volunteer Program

Mar 4, 2016 2:00 PM ET

As a young e-commerce company launching an employee volunteer program in its very early stages, it has been a uniquely exciting opportunity (and challenge) to develop and support a program that is able to scale as rapidly as the business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Diageo North America Recognized for Empowering Women in the Workplace

Mar 4, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Energy

Siemens Takes a Look into the Future of Electrical Power

Mar 4, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Education

'I'm No Good at Art, Miss!'- Why Art Should Not Be Just for the Experts

Mar 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

I will never forget how shocked I felt when, having volunteered in my children's school to run art activity groups, several eight year olds declared loudly 'I'm no good at art, Miss!'. I thought: 'Who told you that? You are too young to feel like this!'. The sad thing was that they were all very keen to join in, attracted by the display of bright collage materials, paints and crayons, but the feeling of 'being no good at art' definitely held them back, making them hesitate. Not long ago, they would have all crowded around the table, confident in their ability to make messy and exuberant artworks full of stories and meaning: the fact that these would end up looking soggy and messy did not lessen their enthusiasm and enjoyment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation: Investing, Innovating and Inspiring to Improve Global Health

Mar 4, 2016 10:20 AM ET

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation is a global leader in promoting health equity and improving health outcomes for populations at high risk for serious diseases such as cancer, HIV and hepatitis C.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck and the Mectizan Donation Program Donate $1 Million to the END Fund for Efforts to Help Eliminate River Blindness in Africa

Mar 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Beyond the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: Are You Considering the Full Range of Applicable OSHA Standards for Your Healthcare Facility?

Mar 4, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Healthcare facilities are a highly regulated industry and many hospitals and ambulatory care settings work hard to reach and maintain appropriate accreditation goals. Much focus is placed on patient safety and the myriad of other quality measures healthcare facilities are required to meet. Federal guidelines drive life safety, environment of care, and employee safety standards, but when it comes to employee safety, some OSHA standards receive more attention than others in the healthcare industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

CBRE Vancouver – Our Future At Work

Mar 4, 2016 9:05 AM ET

CBRE Canada announces its first Canadian Workplace Transformation in Vancouver showcasing the company's expertise in Workplace Strategy Project Management and Occupier Services, unveiling its newest office located in MNP Tower at 1021 West Hastings Street.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase Expand Loan Fund for African American-Owned Small Businesses in Los Angeles

Mar 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced an expansion of a lending program for African American-owned small businesses in Los Angeles. The National African American Small Business Loan Fund is part of a broader initiative to boost economic opportunity for minority-owned businesses in Los Angeles, as well as Chicago and New York, and help them serve low-income communities by providing greater access to capital, technical assistance and financial consulting.