Students Show Off Their Coding Know-How At Samsung Developer Conference

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 14:30

Student developers will stand alongside professionals at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco today. The students, chosen from the five winners of the 2015 Samsung Mobile App Academy, made apps to address issues in their local communities. Winning apps include an interactive pill chart to incentivize children with serious illness to take their medication, a system for diagnosing pulmonary illnesses and a game to teach kids coding.

Celebrating the Organizations Dedicated to Saving Pets’ Lives

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 08:00

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month -- a month dedicated to raising awareness of the issues facing animals, from dog fighting to puppy mills, and more. With this in mind, we at NetSuite.org, wanted to highlight and celebrate a handful of nonprofit organizations who go above and beyond to protect and save animals – not just in April, but 365 days a year. Luckily for us, they’ve also chosen to use NetSuite to help them run their programs-- whether that program be distributing microchips or making handmade dog leashes and donating part of the proceeds to rescue animals.

CBRE EMEA | Corporate Responsibility 2016

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 09:55

Our world is changing, and what we do at CBRE can make a difference. This film summarises our responsible business commitments.

Innovation in the Fast Lane

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 11:05

Talk about acceleration and exhilaration. It’s not every day you see innovation come to life right in front of you—at 140 mph!

Talk with Green Guy Show - Ray C. Anderson Foundation and The Ray

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 12:15

Riding The Ray. Sustainable Highway of the Future. An interview with Allie Kelly, executive director.

Wells Fargo Donates $50,000 to VetsinTech

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 13:15

Wells Fargo has donated $50,000 to VetsinTech (ViT) to help support cybersecurity training programs for military veterans transitioning to technology careers. Wells Fargo shares ViT’s commitment to bringing together a tech-specific network, resources, and programs for veterans.

Astellas Oncology C3 Prize™ to Bring Bright Ideas in Cancer Care to Life with $100,000 in Grants

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 14:15

First-ever Indigenous Tsou Tribe Science Base Opened in Taiwan, Funded by Amway Hope Maker Charity Foundation

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 09:05

Shinmei Elementary School, one of Amway Hope Maker Charity Foundation’s “2015 Pursue Your Dream” winners, established and opened Tsou Tribe Science Base on April 14 in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Re-Envisioning Earth Day

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:00

Earth Day has an image problem. This venerable holiday bears a patina of tree-hugger and righteous scout, somehow not exactly in step with the times. Part of the problem may be the notion that anything that could be done in one day is woefully inadequate in the face of daunting environmental problems that loom on every front.

Join GRI's Due Process Oversight Committee!

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 10:00

The GRI Due Process Oversight Committee (DPOC) ensures that the standard-setting activities of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) are conducted in accordance with its due process.