Sodexo’s Commitment to Partnership for a Healthier America: Making Progress

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 12:15

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) was established in 2010 to tackle the childhood obesity crisis by transforming the marketplace and our communities. PHA works with the private sector to make healthier choices easier for busy parents and families. The group ensures that commitments made are commitments kept, by working with unbiased third parties to monitor and publicly report on the progress its partners are making.

Tackling Climate Risk at the 5th GRI Global Conference!

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 11:30

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Wells Fargo Unveils Five-Year Corporate Social Responsibility Goals

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 10:15

Wells Fargo announced today an integrated, company-wide corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy to address global social, economic, and environmental challenges over the next five years.

Caterpillar’s Hybrid Microgrid Solution

Fri, 05/20/2016 - 11:00

Caterpillar’s broad power generation portfolio is at the forefront of a new global energy transformation.

Cat® Command Steers Mining in a New Direction

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 16:00

Bringing Renewable Energy to Anywhere in the World

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 15:00

In 2015, Caterpillar launched a number of initiatives that will provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy wherever it is needed.

Customer Input Shifts Cat® 994K Design Into High Gear

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 09:00

Walmart Highlights Vision for “Whole Systems” Approach in 2016 Global Responsibility Report

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 18:30

Walmart today released its ninth annual Global Responsibility Report, entitled “Using Our Strengths to Help Others,” highlighting the company’s progress and milestones during fiscal year 2016 in social and environmental responsibility. The report also outlines Walmart’s “whole systems” approach to continue to advance global responsibility in the key areas of opportunity, sustainability, and local communities.

CSX Affirms its Commitment to Sustainability in Business Roundtable Report

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 15:45

In the recent Business Roundtable report, “Create, Grow, Sustain: People and Technology at Work,” CSX Chairman and CEO Michael Ward describes how the company has focused on innovative technology and systems, environmental efficiency, and community involvement in order to continue to drive sustainable business results for the long term.

State of Edtech: How Money Shapes Tools and Schools

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 16:05

Since 2010, the U.S. K-12 edtech industry has seen a boom of venture investing in education technology. EdSurge has been “following the money” behind venture investments in U.S. K-12 edtech companies to understand the dollars--and their implications. Those investments are redefining the tools and curriculum available to schools, and will have an effect on teaching and learning -- eventually. Measurable “exits” and demonstrated outcomes for schools have been scarce so far. But here’s what we’re seeing: