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Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm-Raised Salmon is British Columbia’s Top Agricultural Export

Jul 28, 2016 8:30 AM ET

Contributing over $1.1 billion annually to British Columbia’s Economy, salmon farming is the province’s #1 agricultural export with 70% of the product being exported to markets around the world. While the United States remains the largest export market, encouraging demand trends are emerging – especially in China, where exports have more than doubled since 2012 and the appetite for B.C. farm-raised salmon continues to grow.

Events, Media & Communications

Top 5 Reasons to Go Over the Edge with Team LIVESTRONG

Jul 28, 2016 8:00 AM ET

On September 10, 2016 Team LIVESTRONG is partnering with Over the Edge for an all new event experience in Atlanta, Georgia! Participants will rappel down the side of Buckhead Tower all while raising vital funds to support LIVESTRONG’s free programs and services.

Research, Reports & Publications

Liberty Global Committed to Empowering Positive Change Through Digital

Jul 28, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Liberty Global today announced the publication of its 2015 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which provides an overview of the company’s economic, social and environmental impacts and performance. This is Liberty Global’s fifth CR Report. It outlines the company’s focus on the positive potential of connectivity, digital entertainment and technology; areas where Liberty Global invests, innovates and helps empower people to make the most of the digital age.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fox Audience Strategy Announces Ester Lou Weithers as the 2016 Fox Writers Intensive Fellow

Jul 27, 2016 8:00 PM ET

Fox Audience Strategy has announced that writer Ester Lou Weithers is this year's Fox Writers Intensive (FWI) Fellow. Ester, who was selected from a group of 12 finalists announced earlier this year, has received a script development deal with FOX Broadcasting Company and 20th Century Fox Television. Since 2011, the FWI has nurtured experienced writers with diverse voices, backgrounds and life experiences and created a pipeline of well-rounded talent for potential staffing on FOX television shows, films and other Fox Entertainment projects.

Innovation & Technology

Caterpillar's Driverless Trucks Pay Off for FMG

Jul 27, 2016 6:45 PM ET

There’s nobody at the wheel at Fortescue Metals Group. And it’s paying dividends. ... The 47 Caterpillar 793 trucks which Fortescue obtained from WesTrac are robotic — steadily plodding their way around mine sites as sensors send information to powerful computers for processing and new instructions for the 240-tonne workhorse.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Field Trip to the Future

Jul 27, 2016 5:35 PM ET

I thought of myself as a tech-savvy millennial… and then I spent the day with Girls Who Code at Fullscreen Media. Sitting in the audience as teenage girls presented business recommendations about social sharing and streaming video, I realized that there has never been a more exciting time to be at the intersection of tech and media, and that I have a lot of catching up to do!

Diversity & Inclusion

Qualcomm Celebrates Diversity at the San Diego Pride Parade

Jul 27, 2016 4:55 PM ET

Earlier this month I was fortunate enough to march in the San Diego Pride Parade alongside 300 other “Qualcommers,” their families, and friends. It’s the sixth year in a row that I’ve participated in this celebration of our LGBT community, and I always find it a personally rewarding experience. In a way, the parade is a reflection of our company: a diverse community, marching forward together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy’s Franchisee Hits the Road to Raise Funds for Foster Care Adoption

Jul 27, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Ed Anderson strapped on his helmet, jumped on his bike and pedaled right out of Newport News, VA on Wednesday. It was the start of a 4,000 mile journey that will take him from sea to shining sea all in the name of Wendy’s Founder Dave Thomas.

Health & Healthcare

3 Hacks by Sodexo for Pokémon Go Safety

Jul 27, 2016 3:50 PM ET

As Pokémon Go sweeps the nation—and the world—you might see even more people than usual wandering the streets staring into their phones. The augmented reality game uses smartphones to overlay the real world with images of video-game creatures that users can “catch” by throwing “Poké balls” at them in the app. Health experts have praised the game for using augmented reality to get users outside and walking around. Hunting for Pokémon like Pikachu and Bulbasaur is certainly better exercise than most smartphone games and could potentially be used as a fun team-building activity in the workplace.

Responsible Production & Consumption

7 Key Takeaways from the RY2015 Conflict Minerals SEC Filings

Jul 27, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Companies can utilize Conflict Minerals Reporting as an opportunity to thoroughly investigate their supply chains, create value-sharing and mitigate risk by getting to know their suppliers throughout the supply chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Starwood Hotels and Resorts Measures Social Impact: An Interview with Kristin Meyer, Associate Director of Community Partnerships

Jul 27, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Since 2009, Global Citizenship has been a cornerstone of Starwood’s business strategy. Global Citizenship provides Starwood’s guests, customers, communities, owners, and associates a better way to experience the world.

Education

Baxter Seeds Real World Experience in STEM for Chicago-Area Students

Jul 27, 2016 2:30 PM ET

In a world where science and engineering skills are becoming more essential to move a technology-based society forward, building a classic baking soda volcano or making ice cream in a bag during chemistry class is no longer enough to equip today’s students with the knowledge they need. Baxter thrives on its core mission to save and sustain lives with the most advanced technology, but as part of its effort to continue making a difference for patients and healthcare providers around the world, Baxter recognizes innovation needs to start in the classroom.

Energy

Flexible Combined Cycle Power Generation

Jul 27, 2016 2:25 PM ET

When we switch on the lights, most of us aren’t thinking about how electricity is generated. What really happens, how does a power plant work? Siemens’ proven Flex-Plant™ Combined Cycle Technology provides clean, efficient, and reliable electricity when it’s needed most.

Education

Kids From Around the World Work to STEM the Tide of Trash with FIRST LEGO League

Jul 27, 2016 2:05 PM ET

There’s more to trash than meets the eye. That’s what more than 233,000 kids from around the world learned when they got creative with ways to improve waste management. As part of the 2015-2016 TRASH TREKSM Challenge, FIRST LEGO League teams in 80 countries explored the fascinating world of trash—from collection and sorting, to smart production and reuse. FIRST LEGO League teams from 21 countries then submitted their inventions for the sixth annual FIRST LEGO League Global Innovation Award, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton.

Innovation & Technology

Nonprofit Spark MicroGrants Works to Help Communities Help Themselves with NetSuite

Jul 27, 2016 2:00 PM ET

How a software donation from NetSuite.org is enabling nonprofit Spark Microgrants to streamline manual process and grow the number of communities it serves.

Environment

High Time For Legalization

Jul 27, 2016 1:45 PM ET

California, the nation’s most populous state, votes again this Fall on the legalization of marijuana.

Health & Healthcare

How a Diet for Pilots Could Improve Nutrition for the Elderly

Jul 27, 2016 12:40 PM ET

The food Nestlé developed for the pilots of Solar Impulse - the first ever solar-powered plane to complete a round-the-world trip - was the only ‘fuel’ on board during their epic adventure.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2,500 GM Employees Volunteer in Detroit’s Cody Rouge Community

Jul 27, 2016 12:10 PM ET

It’ll be all hands (and arms and legs) on deck when 2,500 General Motors employees return to Detroit’s Cody Rouge community to volunteer the week of Aug. 15. Employees will donate their time and talent to board up vacant homes, clean empty lots, spruce up streets and tackle other neighborhood and school improvements.

Health & Healthcare

Part III of the Exclusive Ideagen Interview with Amway’s Jeff Terry with Ideagen’s George Sifakis

Jul 27, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Part III of the Exclusive Ideagen Interview with Amway’s Jeff Terry with Ideagen’s George Sifakis

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Recent Sustainability Grad Nails it on Successful Networking

Jul 27, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3BL Media Partners with UK’s Business in the Community to Drive Awareness of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Achievements

Jul 27, 2016 11:05 AM ET

3BL Media, a corporate communications platform for corporate responsibility and sustainability content, and Business in the Community, the Prince’s Responsible Business Network, have formed a partnership to increase awareness of social impact initiatives in the UK and globally.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Data Management and Visualization for Interim Measure Plan

Jul 27, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Groundwater impact was discovered at the bedrock surface off-site and the client needed to quickly be able to access a long history of site data and develop a conceptual site model.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Barclays Pioneers: From Inclusion to Empowerment

Jul 27, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Growing up, if I wanted to speak to someone I would meet them face to face; if I needed to learn something, I would ask someone or look it up in a book; and when I needed to get somewhere new, I would use a map to navigate myself.

Environment

The Politics of Energy: Change or Be Changed

Jul 27, 2016 10:15 AM ET

One of the leading female CEOs on Wall Street gives a glimpse at the Future of Energy and how clean energy can create jobs and save humanity

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

RobecoSAM Recognized “SRI Provider of the Year” at the European Pensions Awards 2016

Jul 27, 2016 10:00 AM ET

RobecoSAM has won the “SRI Provider of the Year” category at this year’s European Pensions Awards. The award, which was presented in association with European Pensions magazine, recognizes outstanding achievement in the SI market. The European Pensions Awards honor the exceptional accomplishments of investment firms, consultancies and pension providers that have set the professional standards in the varied field of European pension provision. RobecoSAM beat 9 other candidates also shortlisted for the SRI Provider of the Year title in the 9th edition of the European Pensions Awards.