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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating eBay’s Shining Small Businesses

Jul 31, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Our seller community, made up of millions of entrepreneurs, is what makes eBay the most unique marketplace in the world. This became evident during our SHINE Awards for Small Business, where we received over 2,400 submissions from sellers across the U.S. Our team was extremely inspired reading through the submissions – whether it was a single mom turning to eBay to create a business that would support her family, an immigrant from Colombia pursuing her American Dream or a brick and mortar store in rural Vermont going online to expand their business globally – these people are eBay’s heart and soul and a true representation of what we’re all about. We’re thrilled to announce our 2017 SHINE Awards for Small Business winners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Weatherford Wins Legal Department of the Year - Corporate Compliance Award

Jul 31, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Kudos to our Compliance team, winners of Texas Lawyer’s Legal Department of the Year – Corporate Compliance award.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Academy: Elevate Workshop Focuses on Creating a Culture of High Performance

Jul 31, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Through Sands Academy, Las Vegas Sands provides Team Members with an outstanding working environment, extensive training and other opportunities to advance in the hospitality industry.

Sustainable Development Goals

Getting Off-Grid Energy to Work for Agriculture

Jul 31, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Xylem Waterdrop Allows Xylem Partners to Participate in Xylem Watermark

Jul 31, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Every time a registered employee of one of Xylem’s commercial partners learns about, selects or specifies Xylem products within Building Services, they collect drops. For every single drop, Xylem contributes one U.S. dollar to Watermark to use toward building a Planet Water Foundation AquaTower, providing clean water and hygiene education at schools around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fox Announces Keely MacDonald as 2017 Fellow from the Fox Writers Lab, a Fellowship Program for Screenwriters with Diverse Voices and Backgrounds

Jul 28, 2017 8:00 PM ET

Fox Inclusion recently announced writer Keely MacDonald has received a script development deal from Fox Broadcasting Company after being named this year’s Fox Writers Lab Fellow. MacDonald was chosen from a group of 13 experienced finalists at the Fox Writers Lab, a 14-week program hosted by Fox Inclusion that gives its finalists direct access to Fox writers, directors, and executives to further their screenwriting skills on the Fox Lot in Los Angeles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Party at Napoli's in Support of Some Great Causes

Jul 28, 2017 6:30 PM ET

In collaboration with MLBPA licensee, 108 Stitches, Napoli slapped the phrase "Party at Napoli's" on a t-shirt and began a campaign to help raise funds for Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. At the end of last season, over 9,000 t-shirts had been sold, and Napoli and 108 Stitches presented the clinic with a check for $121,000.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Elevates Its Racial Equality Discussion

Jul 28, 2017 6:30 PM ET

Today, consumers increasingly expect companies to address social justice issues, with nearly nine-in-ten (87%) citing racial equality as an issue they would like companies to prioritize. Some companies have tried to shed light on the topic, but with little understanding of the community, their efforts backfired. However, one company with a longstanding history of support for racial equality recently dared to share a bold message.

Diversity & Inclusion

Guiding the Giving: How Jacquie Ryan’s Unorthodox Career Path Led Her to Her Dream Job in Sponsorship and Philanthropy at Scotiabank

Jul 28, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Jacquie Ryan wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after she graduated university with a degree in English and Film Studies, so she headed to Banff to coach skiing. The short-term job set her on a path to a long-term career, and she’s continued to let her passions guide her profession ever since.

Green Infrastructure

Keep Lexington Beautiful and Keep Charlotte Beautiful Drastically Decrease Cigarette Litter in Respective Communities

Jul 28, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Communities that implemented Keep America Beautiful’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) in 2016 saw an average reduction of 60 percent in cigarette litter. Two affiliates, Keep Lexington Beautiful (KLB) in Lexington, Kentucky, and Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) in Port Charlotte, Florida, were no exception.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honoring Her Daughter’s Memory and Building on Her Dream

Jul 28, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Top 5 Takeaways from the Nourishment #WELLography

Jul 28, 2017 2:25 PM ET

We’re excited to share the Nourishment WELLography, your go-to guide for nutrition education and research-based interventions to help you fuel your body and design environments that support your health and well-being.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The World's Largest Hog Producer Talks Animal Welfare

Jul 28, 2017 2:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Continuing Her Daughter’s Fight for Homeless Children in Uganda

Jul 28, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo team member Amy Cook started the nonprofit McKinsey Foundation to honor her daughter’s memory and commitment to fighting homelessness and poverty in Uganda.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LGC Announces Incoming Board President Connie L. Lindsey, Fellow Since 2001

Jul 28, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) proudly announces its incoming Board President, Connie L. Lindsey, Executive Vice President Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion at Northern Trust. Her two-year term as Board President will begin this fall.

Environment

Can Businesses Override The White House When It Comes To The Environment?

Jul 28, 2017 12:00 PM ET

According to new research published in Nature Climate Change, we have even less time to address the impact of climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Raleigh-Durham Revitalization Efforts

Jul 28, 2017 11:30 AM ET

Local NeighborhoodLIFT grants support economic and workforce development, youth programs and neighborhood beautification

Diversity & Inclusion

The UPS Foundation to Award More Than $7.7 Million to Promote Global Diversity & Inclusion

Jul 28, 2017 11:10 AM ET

Today, The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), announced it will award more than $7.7 million in global diversity and inclusion grants to 39 organizations. The grants will support economic empowerment, initiatives to empower women and girls, and, workplace inclusion.

Energy

Infographic: Energy-Efficiency Tips for Businesses

Jul 28, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Meet Mary Locke: Helping Chefs Put Nutrition at the Core of their Work

Jul 28, 2017 10:35 AM ET

As a Chef for Nestlé Professional, my role is working directly with other chefs, whether they be from regional restaurant chains, large healthcare customers, or large hospitals. I help our customers fully integrate nutrition, health, and wellness, as well as food safety into their day-to-day operations. Nutrition and safety should, after all, be at the very core of food service.

Environment

PepsiCo Joins The Recycling Partnership

Jul 28, 2017 10:00 AM ET

National nonprofit The Recycling Partnership is pleased to announce its newest funding partner, the global food and beverage leader, PepsiCo. The organizations have agreed to collaborate on an ambitious cross-sector approach to increasing recycling rates across America.

Sustainable Development Goals

VIDEO | How Sustainability and Business Strategy Go Hand in Hand at Schneider Electric

Jul 28, 2017 9:35 AM ET

As a global specialist in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric places sustainability at the forefront of business strategy. Hear from Emmanuel Lagarrigue, Executive Vice President of Strategy, how Schneider helps customers make their data centers, buildings, homes, manufacturing plants, and the smart grid more energy efficient.

Environment

Ask an Arborist: How Do I Choose a Nursery Tree?

Jul 28, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Good tree care starts with a healthy tree. When shopping for trees at a nursery, there are numerous types of trees to choose from. Before buying a tree, there are three factors to consider: tree function, form and size, and site conditions. These factors will help you choose a tree that is appropriate for its planting location.

Energy

Unreasonable Impact | The Startup That Can Deliver Us from the Age of Fossil Electricity

Jul 28, 2017 9:25 AM ET

The World Health Organization attributes more than 4 million deaths each year to exposure to household stove smoke, especially in developing countries with high poverty rates. One Earth Designs developed the SolSource Solar Cooker, which offers an easy-to-use, off-grid cooking solution using only the power of the sun. CEO and Co-Founder Catlin Powers speaks about the power of coal and kerosene alternatives to reduce health risks, lessen harm done to the environment, and empower women.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hiball Energy’s Mission Possible

Jul 28, 2017 9:15 AM ET