Inside World War II’s Secret Cities: Part 1

Fri, 05/11/2018 - 09:45

Bechtel-sponsored museum exhibit looks at massive Manhattan Project effort, 75 years later. Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Alcon Cares Project 100 Commits to Reducing Cataract Blindness Globally

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 16:10

Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, today announced Alcon Cares Project 100, which aims to reduce cataract blindness by providing equipment to perform phacoemulsification (or “phaco”), a key step in the cataract surgery procedure. Alcon Cares, a foundation that oversees equipment and product donations to those in need, will give 100 reprocessed Infiniti units to eligible clinics in Asia, Central and South America, and Africa over the next three years, making it one of the largest eye care equipment donations of its kind.

Abbott Named One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 10th Consecutive Year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine

Mon, 05/07/2018 - 19:05

Today, Abbott was once again recognized by Corporate Responsibility Magazine on its annual list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens.

CIT Commits $375,000 To Jumpstart Templo Calvario CDC's New Southern California Financial Empowerment Center

Tue, 02/27/2018 - 13:05

OneWest Bank Wins Recognition At The 12th Annual Stevie® Awards

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 13:25

AccountAbility Updates Signature Sustainability & Performance Guidance

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 10:30

AccountAbility is today releasing its next-generation sustainability management framework and guidance – the 2018 AccountAbility Principles. The AA1000AP (2018) is a timely, informed update to the firm’s internationally accepted, principles-based approach to sustainability management for the 21st century.

Meet Latha and Gautam, Mother and Son in Tirrupur

Fri, 05/04/2018 - 10:00

In July 2017, some of the workers at Bestitch Knits in Tiruppur, India, the Fair Trade Certified™ factory where Latha Maheshwari works, learned that her 18-year-old son, Gautam, needed help paying for his third semester fee for higher education to be able to stay in school. When workers brought this up at their Fair Trade Committee meeting, the group decided they wanted to help.

Deciphering the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 11:30

Climate change not only poses serious threats to communities in the form of natural disasters such as catastrophic floods, droughts and storms, but it also impacts businesses operating in the affected communities. Companies around the world, and in nearly every sector, are increasingly acknowledging that climate change presents significant risks to the economy, while battling climate change may bring new opportunities for growth as well.

Financial Habits that New Grads Should Adopt

Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:05

Congratulations! You just graduated and are about to embark on an exciting rite of passage: starting your career. It can be empowering, scary and thrilling all at the same time. You are taking an important step toward financial independence. However, as they say, with great power comes great responsibility. You will be taking home a regular paycheck and will face many choices when it comes to spending that hard-earned money.

FCA US Honors Superior Supplier Partners at 2018 Annual Supplier Awards Ceremony

Mon, 05/07/2018 - 14:00

Sixteen North American supplier partners received an FCA US LLC Supplier of the Year award at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on Tuesday, April 24. The Supplier of the Year awards recognize automotive suppliers that have shown an extraordinary commitment to the Company.