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Social Impact & Volunteering

Summer Volunteering: Can Coaching Soccer be a Transformative Event?

Aug 26, 2016 4:00 PM ET

We are officially in the dog days of summer – much of North America (even Canada!) is stuck in an endless heatwave. Rain is now one of those things you talk about as if it only happened in the old days. Here at RW HQ, summer always presents a common and modern challenge: how do you juggle the heat, vacations, weddings (you may have noticed one of our own had a name change), summer concerts, activities for kids, and so on with our day-to-day work efforts?

Energy

Bruce Power Keeps the Lights on in Ontario

Aug 26, 2016 3:45 PM ET

On August 14, 2003, 50 million North Americans were plunged into darkness in the largest electricity blackout in history.

An estimated 10 million Ontarians were impacted. Traffic lights were out, causing commuter chaos. Senior citizen’s homes were without air conditioning on a sweltering summer day.

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

Aug 26, 2016 3:30 PM ET

JetBlue’s on a “Power Trip” with partners Marie Claire and W Hotels Worldwide. Recently 200 boss ladies inspired each other to continue championing for gender equality and female empowerment. This special "Power Trip" flight and event honored the diverse perspective that women bring to the workplace and was even fueled by an all-female crew including the ground operations team, flight attendants and pilots. #WomensEqualityDay

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Denard Span of the San Francisco Giants Catches the Hearts of Families

Aug 26, 2016 3:30 PM ET

The Denard Span Foundation was founded to help single parents build happy and productive families. As a Tampa native, Span chose to locate his foundation in Tampa Bay, yet he also helps those in the areas where he works.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Turn $50 into $100 with Our LIVESTRONG Challenge Match

Aug 26, 2016 2:30 PM ET

The LIVESTRONG Challenge has been LIVESTRONG’s landmark event for two decades. To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the event and make it the absolute best it can be, we want it to have a monumental impact on our mission; however, it can’t have that kind of impact without your help. That’s why we are making it easier than ever for you to support our programs and services by offering a matching gift opportunity!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Volkswagen Group of America Employees Give Back to Their Communities

Aug 26, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) recently concluded its Get Involved Month in which more than 300 employees volunteered approximately 900 hours with charitable organizations in the communities where they live and work. Get Involved Month featured more than 20 different employee volunteer projects around seven sites across the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

Moving Forward: Rail Safety During the “Century of Cities”

Aug 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

As people continue to be drawn to cities, there is a need and opportunity to increase the focus on safety in densely populated areas, including buildings and walkways near rail crossings and tracks. CSX’s approach to safety is multifaceted – and one critical aspect is keeping communities aware of how to stay safe around the railroad, especially if it is near where they live and work.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Source Intelligence Applauds Companies Named to Fortune Magazine’s “Change the World” list

Aug 26, 2016 12:50 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

A Better Future for People with Disability: The National Trust, the Hans Foundation, and Keystone Institute India Host India’s First Ever Social Role Valorization Summit

Aug 26, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Keystone Institute India recently conducted the first ever three-day Social Role Valorization summit in India, in partnership with The Hans Foundation and the National Trust.

Environment

Using Global Trends to Chart Our Course

Aug 26, 2016 11:45 AM ET

How is HP, Inc. innovating for sustainability in a rapidly growing world?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Gives $250,000 Matching Donation For Louisiana Flood Relief Raising Total Contribution From Carnival Cruise-Related Organizations to Half-A-Million Dollars

Aug 26, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison and his wife Madeleine have matched the $250,000 donation made recently by Carnival Cruise Line and parent company Carnival Corporation to aid organizations assisting victims of the Louisiana floods.

Education

Qualcomm, FIRST® Partner to Foster Future Innovators

Aug 26, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is essential for invention. And as a company of inventors, Qualcomm is laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovators by supporting K-12 STEM education and inspiring greater diversity in the STEM workforce.

Education

Meet Kamil Březina from Czech Republic

Aug 26, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Lifehacks by Sodexo for Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Aug 26, 2016 10:40 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Royal Mail Delivers the Post - and Many Community Services, Too

Aug 26, 2016 10:40 AM ET

The company’s CR and community investment policies are geared towards maximizing its position as a national company with a local presence in every community. Miranda Ingram reports…

Responsible Production & Consumption

5 Creative and Fun Ways to Keep Safety Top-of-Mind

Aug 26, 2016 10:25 AM ET

The most successful EHS programs are those that are part of company culture and actively engage employees in the process. Safety does not have to seem like a chore or even boring. Engage your employees with using creative, funny or interesting art throughout the facility.

Of course, safety is no joke, but it's nice to take a moment every once in a while and see the lighter side. Here are some fun examples we found on Pinterest of "out-of-the-box" approaches to safety posters--maybe one will inspire a new idea for your organization!

Green Infrastructure

Harvesting Greywater: How Many Facilities are Doing It?

Aug 26, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Water conservation is nothing new. Many organizations in this space have encouraged hotels to conserve water for years – we even wrote about it for World Water Day last year. We have seen many hotels update their fixtures to ensure that they have reduced flow and flush in their bathrooms, and some are even recycling rainwater, but have you thought about taking it to the next level?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Heading West with Ed Anderson’s Tour de Adoption

Aug 26, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The gateway to the west is Ed Anderson’s latest stop on his Tour de Adoption. Half way through his ride across the United States, he’s gaining momentum on the road and towards his $1 million goal. To date, Ed has more than $210,000 pledged to his ride!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Applications Are Now Open for the February 2017 Multi-Corporate Pro Bono Program

Aug 26, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Global pro bono programs are now more accessible and affordable through the Global Health Corporate Champions (GHCC), an activity of U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensEqualityDay: Cox's Female Leaders Share Insights

Aug 26, 2016 9:30 AM ET

In celebration of Women's Equality Day, a few of Cox Enterprises' female leaders are sharing tips and inspiration from their careers. They believe it's the culture of a company that helps make a difference, and Cox's core values have remained the same since 1898. Employees are the company's number one resource, and Cox is committed to having a diverse workforce.

Environment

What’s in National Parks’ Trash Cans — and What You Can Do

Aug 26, 2016 8:30 AM ET

As the head of NPCA’s zero landfill program, I spend a lot of time thinking about trash. I recently helped to put together a report on what is in the trash cans in three national parks.

Health & Healthcare

Eye Health Index Reveals Top 10 Most and Least Eye-Healthy Cities in United States

Aug 26, 2016 7:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fox Global Directors Initiative Announces 16 New Fox Director Fellows to Cultivate Directors with Diverse Voices and Backgrounds

Aug 25, 2016 8:00 PM ET

In its ongoing endeavor to develop directors with diverse voices, backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives, Fox Audience Strategy has begun it second annual Fox Global Directors Initiative (FDI). The directors who have been named Fox Director Fellows will participate in comedy or drama apprenticeship programs and be pitched for directorial opportunities across Fox entertainment programs.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

FINTECH: Good and Bad News for Inclusive Sustainable Finance

Aug 25, 2016 5:15 PM ET

This presentation by sustainability pioneer Hazel Henderson, FINTECH: Good and Bad News for Inclusive Sustainable Finance, explores issues surrounding the rapid deployment of computerized electronic platforms, cryptocurrencies and algorithms now disrupting legacy financial firms and their models.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Became a Techie: Saura Naderi

Aug 25, 2016 5:00 PM ET

“Engineering is just a tool and anyone can use it. It’s not limited to super geniuses.” — Saura Naderi