Leading the Mining Industry in Sustainability Three Years in a Row

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 16:10

For an unprecedented three years in a row, Newmont was named by the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) as the mining industry’s overall leader in sustainability. Newmont’s inclusion on the index also marked the 11th year running we have been selected for the DJSI World.

Aflac Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 7th Consecutive Year

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 13:10

Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the U.S., announced today that the company has once again captured a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America List for 2017. This is the 7th consecutive year that Aflac has qualified for this prestigious honor.

MetLife Named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 14:45

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), a widely-recognized standard for corporate responsibility that tracks leading sustainability-driven companies.

Aurora Organic Dairy’s 2017 Corporate Citizenship Report Demonstrates Its Passion for Organic, and How Its Commitment to Animals, People and the Planet Drives Its Cow-to-Carton Model

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 15:00

With its support of more than 75,000 acres of organic farmland operated by 100 independent farmers, and 12,000 organic pasture acres surrounding its dairy farms, the leading producer of organic milk for store brand retailers has the scale to positively impact more animals, people and the environment with its keen focus on animal welfare, employee care and environmental stewardship.

De Beers Bus Deal Is Just the Ticket for Venetia

Tue, 09/19/2017 - 21:30

The mine, working with VM Diamond Transport, wants to bring in businesses owned by historically disadvantaged South Africans to become 40 per cent shareholders in two bus companies soon to be established in Musina and Blouberg in the Limpopo Province.

General Mills Works to Protect Pollinators

Sun, 09/17/2017 - 09:05

Could you do your job if you were kicked out your house, had no food, and under constant attack by parasites and poisons? Not likely. But this is what life is like for many species of bees and other insects who pollinate our crops and help grow one-third of the global food supply.

How to Align Your Citizenship Strategy With the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sat, 09/16/2017 - 09:05

It’s been about two years since the SDGs were adopted as a part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In the time since, leading corporate citizens have begun to tackle the challenge of aligning their citizenship work to the SDGs.

For Campbell’s, Brand Value Means Customer Engagement

Fri, 09/15/2017 - 09:05

For several years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) advocates have suggested that companies will lag on solving their environmental and social challenges, putting them at risk – unless CSR is integrated into the company instead of cast aside in a silo. To that end, Campbell Soup Company is one firm that stands out for making CSR critical to both its overall strategy and brand value.

Renewing a Brand Through Renewable Energy

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:05

The rooftop solar market has exploded in recent years, enabling individual homeowners and small businesses to claim their turf in the transition to renewable energy. However, rooftop solar is just one of a growing number of opportunities for electricity customers to wean themselves from fossil fuels.

Top CEOs Place High Value On Corporate Ethics And Social Responsibility To Drive Business

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:00