Top Story of the Week U.N. Readies Largest Ever 'Save The Planet' Summit
(Monday - May 21, 2012) Associated Profiles : UN - Environmental Programme
Source: Forbes - Next month, the United Nations will hold what is expected to be the largest ever gathering of leaders to discuss sustainable development at a time when inequality is on the rise from the U.S. to China. Around 180 world leaders.. Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Reporting
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May 23, 2012 Source: PR Newswire
Forsyth Futures Releases Report on Environmental Sustainability
May 22, 2012 Source: Forsyth Futures
Alpha Natural Resources releases first-ever sustainability report
May 22, 2012 Source: Daily Mail Kimberly-Clark Reports Continued Progress Toward Its Sustainability 2015 Goals
May 22, 2012 Source: MarketWatch
Fifth Third Bancorp 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Insight, Innovation, Impact Now Available
May 17, 2012 Source: MarketWatch Hormel Foods Surpasses Water Reduction, Packaging and Solid Waste Minimization Goals
May 17, 2012 Source: MarketWatch International Paper Announces 12 Voluntary Sustainability Goals To Be Achieved By 2020
May 17, 2012 Source: MarketWatch
Gannett Fleming Presents 2011 Corporate Sustainability Report
May 15, 2012 Source: Gannett Fleming
Kohl's Department Stores Releases 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
May 10, 2012 Source: MarketWatch CVS Caremark Releases 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
May 10, 2012 Source: MarketWatch Alcoa Releases 2011 Sustainability Report
May 10, 2012 Source: MarketWatch
ESG / Sustainability Are companies ready for the new activist shareholder?
(Wednesday - May 23, 2012) Associated Profiles : As You Sow
Source: CNN Money - FORTUNE -- Exposing fibs, exaggerations and indiscretions -- routinely used to undercut or derail political careers -- is migrating to the corporate world as a new tactic for unhappy shareholder activists to win changes they seek... Despite Global Efforts, Nearly 1 Billion People Likely At Risk For Lack Of Clean Water
(Tuesday - May 22, 2012) Associated Profiles : World Bank “Water”
Source: Free Internet Press - This spring the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated the early completion of the 2015 development goal of bringing improved drinking water to an additional two billion people since 1990. Scientists track your carbon footprint, step by step
(Monday - May 21, 2012) Associated Profiles : Union of Concerned Scientists
Source: Phys.org - If you're driving your SUV to the farmers market to buy local asparagus and thinking you're making a difference for the planet, - not so fast. You're focused on a detail and ignoring the gas-hogging elephant in the room. Mystery behind rising sea levels unlocked
(Monday - May 21, 2012) Associated Profiles : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)
Source: ANI - London - Researches have identified the gap, which could be an important missing piece of the puzzle in estimates for past and current sea-level changes and for projections of future rises. Bribery Case at Wal-Mart May Widen
(Saturday - May 19, 2012)
Source: NY Times - As Wal-Mart reported higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Thursday, it suggested in a regulatory filing that the scope of an internal investigation into bribery accusations had widened beyond the retailer’s subsidiary... US, UK faith-based agencies aim to halt trafficking at London Olympics
(Friday - May 18, 2012) Associated Profiles : ICCR
Source: Catholic Free Press - WASHINGTON (CNS) — More than three dozen U.S. and British faith-based investment firms have banded together to get the Summer Olympics’ major sponsors and tourist hotels to sign a pledge saying they will work to stop human... Commentary If Only it Were 99 Percent -- or Even 80 Percent -- Versus the Rich
(Monday - May 21, 2012)
Source: Huff Post - We've heard the mantra over and over. One percent of the richest Americans control 40 percent of the nation's wealth; and the top 20 percent possess 85 percent of the riches. There's no question that income inequality continues... Sovereign Wealth Funds Gulf Sovereign Funds Invest Less Internationally, Invesco Says
(Tuesday - May 22, 2012) Associated Profiles : Qatar Investment Authority
Source: Bloomberg - Sovereign wealth funds in the Persian Gulf region are investing less globally than they have in three years, preferring to spend locally and increase state programs in the wake of the Arab Spring, Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) said. Temasek warns of further pressure on financial markets
(Tuesday - May 22, 2012) Associated Profiles : Temasek Holdings
Source: Channelews Asia - SINGAPORE: Temasek Holdings on Tuesday warned of further pressure on financial markets due to the European debt crisis. Wen Pledge Spurs Speculation of China Stimulus
(Monday - May 21, 2012) Associated Profiles : China Investment Corporation
Source: Bloomberg - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s pledge to focus more on bolstering growth spurred speculation the government will step up efforts to combat a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. | Corporate ESG Performance Factors are important to financial analysts, asset owners and managers, and many stakeholders. The ESG framework or approach considers environmental issues and impacts, the company’s positioning and actions on social/societal issues, and important aspects of corporate governance. ESG key performance indicators are considered by investors as proxies for effective governance and management. Increasing numbers of of independent research and financial analysis firms monitor and measure these and advisie investors. The Sustainability HQ™ platform is an important profiling and monitoring resource for the G&A team, and for our clients and subscribers. ESG market players and corporate reputation influencers are profiled and monitored by G&A Institute. In these Highlights we provide some results of our continuous global scanning for ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility news.. The Associated Profiles indicated are in our platforms. For more information, please email us at info@sustainabilityhq.com
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Asset Managers Chinese cinema firm to buy AMC in $2.6-billion deal
(Monday - May 21, 2012) Associated Profiles : Apollo Investment Corporation
Source: LA Times - Dalian Wanda Group of China says it has reached an agreement to acquire AMC's 5,034 screens in 346 multiplexes in the U.S. and Canada. A Chinese conglomerate took a big leap forward into the U.S. market late Sunday by acquiring... Barclays to Sell Entire $6.1 Billion BlackRock Investment
(Monday - May 21, 2012) Associated Profiles : BlackRock Investment Management
- Bloomberg - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago - Barclays Plc (BARC) , the U.K.’s second- largest bank by assets, plans to sell its entire 19.6 percent stake in BlackRock Inc. (BLK) for $6.1 billion. Sustainability reporting needs board level buy-in, says Defra
(Thursday - May 17, 2012) Associated Profiles : MSCI Group (NYSE: MDX)
Source: Environmental Data Interactive Exchange - Businesses must take a long-term view to sustainability reporting if they want create cost savings, improve resource efficiency and attract investors, according to a Defra spokesperson. US Pension Funds CalSTRS CEO: To Vote All Shares Against Entire Wal-Mart Board -CNBC
(Tuesday - May 22, 2012) Associated Profiles : California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Source: NASDAQ - CalSTRS CEO: To Vote All Shares Against Entire Wal-Mart Board New York City Comptroller: Replace Chesapeake board members
(Friday - May 18, 2012) Associated Profiles : New York City Comptroller’s Office: Bureau of Asset Management
Source: Oaklahoman - The New York City Comptroller wants Chesapeake Energy Corp. shareholders to vote out two board members... CalPERS fund to focus on high-tech property
(Thursday - May 17, 2012) Associated Profiles : California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
Source: The Sacramento Bee - CalPERS said Wednesday it will invest $500 million to buy real estate with a high-tech edge. The... Watching the Watchers  Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
Headquarters: Bonn, Germany
Established: 1997
KEY PARTNERS
World Fair Trade Organization and the European Fair Trade Association, plus around 25 member organizations of FLO. OVERVIEW/MISSION
Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) describes itself in brief as: “We are 24 organizations working to secure a better deal for producers. From our headquarters in Bonn, Germany, we set international Fairtrade standards and support Fairtrade producers.” FLO states its vision as “a world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future.” The 24 member organizations include Fairtrade Labelling Initiatives that license companies to use the FAIRTRADE mark. Producer groups may also join Producer Networks: there are three Producer Networks, covering Africa, Asia and Latin America/the Caribbean region. There are 19 FairTrade Labelling Initiatives covering 23 countries. New standards include those for mangoes, pineapples, rice and bananas. News Sweeps Fair Trade USA's Coffee Policy Comes Under Fire
(Wednesday - April 25, 2012) Associated Profiles : Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International - East Bay Express - Critics say that new certification process adopted by Oakland-based organization will undermine the international fair-trade industry. by Corey Hill Fair Trade USA is the largest fair-trade... Shifting Gears: The Outlook for Center Store
(Monday - January 09, 2012) Associated Profiles : Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International - Supermarket News - As retailers ponder the prospects for 2012, no issue is more top of mind than private label. Those ruminating on the trend would be remiss to overlook the packaging used to communicate with... [more] Battle for the Banana (in Tyee Books)
(Thursday - December 29, 2011) Associated Profiles : Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International - The Tyee - Behind the peel, a torrid history of trade wars and bullish fruit magnates. Last of two. [more] |
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