Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Appoints Three Global Sustainability Leaders to its Independent Gold Medal Jury

The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to welcome three new jurors to its Gold Medal Award Jury. The WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development, now in its 33rd year, is a prestigious global accolade that recognizes sustainability excellence in an international company. Companies must apply for the award as part of a global competition, which culminates in the Gold Medal jury’s rigorous selection process to select a recipient.

Innovation & Technology

The Future of Alternative Fuels

As concerns grow over climate change, pollution and how much oil we actually have left, there’s clearly a need to develop alternative fuels.

The good news is that researchers have proven that vehicles can run on natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, nitrogen, biofuels like elephant grass – and even biodiesels based on restaurant grease or chicken waste.

Education

21CF and National Geographic Take Bronx High-school Film Students from The Cinema School on a Field Trip to 'MARS'

In the weeks leading up to the global premiere of National Geographic's six-part series "MARS" on Monday, Nov. 14, 21st Century Fox and National Geographic took 200 high-school students attending The Cinema School (TCS) in Bronx, N.Y., on a field trip to an immersive Mars experience featuring a virtual reality simulator and an anti-gravity treadmill this week. The students of The Cinema School, the nation's first film high school founded in 2009 by 21CF-supported Ghetto Film School (GFS) in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, also got a chance to hear about what it will take for humans to live on Mars.

Innovation & Technology

See How Arrow Electronics Helped Build an Automated Paper Airplane Machine Out of Legos

The workings of the bicycle made way for the first flying machine.A spaceship was built on the ground piece by piece before a man could walk on the moon. At Arrow, we know the world of Five Years Out relies on small, forward-thinking parts put together with absolute precision.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Charlie Vanek and Joel Martins on Nonprofit Coach Radio Show with Ted Hart

In the most recent episode on the Nonprofit Coach Radio Show, Ted Hart interviewed MicroEdge + Blacbaud's Charlie Vanek, VP Product Management and Joel Martins, VP Product Development, live from bbcon 2016!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wendy’s Wouldn’t Be Wendy’s Without Franchising

The franchise business model has been around for decades and generally allows entrepreneurs to purchase an agreement or license to market a product or service while using the trademark of a larger company. Of the 6,500 restaurants in the Wendy’s system, only about 400 are currently owned by The Wendy’s Company. The majority are owned and operated by Wendy’s franchisees: small business owners who are working hard to grow the economy, create jobs, and give something back to their local communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Using Technology for Good and Creating a Positive Apptitude

It wasn’t that long ago that computers were work-place only appliances, but today we (and our families) walk around with immensely powerful computers in our pockets. Our smartphones are powered by millions of apps and connected to a modern and mobile internet that enables us to do about, well, anything! These devices make it possible for us to connect with friends around the world, stay informed with the news anywhere, make payments, control the lights and temperature in our homes and even hail cars (which will soon be driven by computers as well).

Environment

Sodexo Promotes the National “Save the Food” Campaign

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, announced promotional plans today in support of “Save the Food”, a national public service campaign developed by the Ad Council and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The campaign encourages Americans to make simple lifestyle changes to reduce waste in their own homes. Through the remainder of 2016, Sodexo will be the only food service provider highlighting the importance of reducing food waste using Save the Food public service announcements in both the serving and eating areas of its establishments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Teaching a (Nonprofit) Dog New Tricks: Two NetSuite Employees Provide Pro Bono Consulting to Animal Rescue Nonprofit

NetSuite's SuiteVolunteer Pro Bono Program matches the technical needs of nonprofits and social enterprises receiving a software donation through NetSuite.org with the professional skills of NetSuite employee volunteers. In celebration of Pro Bono Week 2016, this blog shares how two NetSuite employee volunteers helped an animal rescue nonprofit better leverage technology to increase efficiency.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo And Connected Living Team Up To Connect America’s Seniors With Their Families, Friends And Communities Digitally

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, today announces a partnership with Connected Living, the nation’s leading connector of seniors with family, friends and communities. This alliance, formally launched at the national annual conference of LeadingAge in Indianapolis, IN, creates a better way for all generations including America’s aging population to connect with each other and access goods and services.

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