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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Video: What's Next for Shared Value?

May 25, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Watch the top moments of inspiration, reflection, and learning from the Shared Value Summit.

Environment

Global Food and Beverage Companies Call On House Lawmakers For Urgent Action On Climate Change

May 25, 2016 4:30 PM ET

In the wake of the Earth Day signing of the historic global climate agreement, more than a half-dozen leading food and beverage companies converged on Capitol Hill to press U.S. House lawmakers for federal action on climate change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Operating in a Carbon-Constrained World

May 25, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Economic Opportunities That Empower Women & Benefit Business Needs

May 25, 2016 3:10 PM ET

In 2010, The Coca-Cola Company launched the 5by20 initiative which aims to economically empower 5 million women entrepreneurs across the company’s global supply chain by 2020. To achieve these ambitious goals, Coca-Cola worked with TechnoServe, an international development nonprofit, to identify the number of smallholder women farmers in its juice supply chains, assess farmer needs and develop innovative programs to boost women smallholder incomes in a way that supports both Coca-Cola’s business objectives and the economic empowerment of women.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UMPS CARE Charities All-Star Scholarship Program: A Home Run

May 25, 2016 3:00 PM ET

“Being in foster care and being adopted makes you different than other kids. But I never saw this as a bad thing.” - Cadence Cottom, Butler University Graduate.

Energy

Whirlpool Canada Wins ENERGY STAR Manufacturer of the Year Appliances Award from Natural Resources Canada

May 25, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Whirlpool Canada received the 2016 ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year Appliances award from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Whirlpool Corporation has a long history in environmental stewardship including helping to draft the first ENERGY STAR appliance standards. The company is committed to creating water- and energy-efficient products for homes throughout Canada and the world.

Environment

GOJO Recognized Once Again by Practice Greenhealth as a Healthcare Champion for Change

May 25, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Environment

Ceres Statement on Exxon and Chevron Shareholder Votes

May 25, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Investors gave unprecedented voting support for climate ‘stress-test’ resolutions at the ExxonMobil and Chevron annual meetings today. The resolutions, requesting that the companies stress test their business strategies against a scenario where climate change is limited to 2 degrees Celsius or less (the goal of the global climate agreement forged in Paris), received 38.2 percent shareholder support at the ExxonMobil meeting and 41 percent at the Chevron meeting, respectively.

Health & Healthcare

A ’Close’-Up Look at Diabetes In Cities

May 25, 2016 2:00 PM ET

With many years of personal and professional experience in the diabetes field, patient advocate Kelly Close and her colleague Emily Regier from Close Concerns offer their perspective on Cities Changing Diabetes1.

Innovation & Technology

Five Reasons IT Should Embrace Energy Reduction Targets

May 25, 2016 1:05 PM ET

HPE Living Progress News offers five reasons IT should embrace energy reduction targets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Best Practices to Engage Harder to Reach Employees through Skills-Based Volunteering

May 25, 2016 1:00 PM ET

At Common Impact, we know that skills-based volunteering is an effective employee engagement and talent development tool for all employees. Skills-based volunteering stretches employee’s current talents in a new environment, develops new skill sets including teamwork, navigating ambiguity, client focus, and much more. Recognizing these benefits may be more obvious for traditional employees, but we have found that skills-based volunteering can also be a powerful tactic to reach decentralized employees. Read on to learn more about how you can utilize skills-based volunteering to engage both remote and front-line employees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

JoAnne Taylor Recognized for Dedicated Work for Women in NetSuite

May 25, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Finalists Named for California’s Cox Conserves Heroes Program, Public Asked to Vote for Winner

May 25, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Cox Communications and The Trust for Public Land are recognizing volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing shared outdoor spaces. Finalists for California’s Cox Conserves Heroes program were announced today, and the public is being asked to vote for the winner now through June 10. To vote, visit CoxConservesHeroes.com and select the California area.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blue Star Families Study Reveals Impact of Military Spouse Employment Challenges

May 25, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building Community Through Food

May 25, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Recognized as “Best of the Best” Employer by DiversityComm Publications

May 25, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Astellas was recently named a top employer in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Biotech sector by several leading diversity-focused magazines published by DiversityComm, Inc. (DCI).

Diversity & Inclusion

Paws for Thought: Why Allowing Dogs in the Office is a Good Idea

May 25, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Making a Difference While Ensuring a Job Well Done

May 25, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

James Testo Joins Antea Group as Senior Consultant

May 25, 2016 10:30 AM ET

An experienced management consultant, Jim applies over 25 years of knowledge to developing and implementing global environmental, health and safety programs. As a certified industrial hygienist and having held positions as a corporate EHS manager, regulator and consultant, Jim brings uniquely qualified insight to health and safety compliance and its implications on business performance. His specific areas of expertise include EHS management systems, process safety management, EHS due diligence, industrial hygiene, construction safety and EHS technology applications.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability is Most Commonly Managed by a Cross-Functional Team

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

NAEM's 2016 EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure and Budgets report will allow you to benchmark your company's function based on industry, revenue, head count and risk profile. It will also provide detailed information on the scope of EHS responsibilities, including the areas where the function is most often collaboratin and the relationship between EHS and sustainability within companies today.

Diversity & Inclusion

Toyota Mobility Foundation Joins New Cities Foundation as Global Strategic Member

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Montréal, Canada, May 16, 2016 /3BL Media/ – The New Cities Foundation today welcomed the Toyota Mobility Foundation as its latest Global Strategic Member. The partnership between the two organizations aims to activate the next generation of urban mobility solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor and Inspirational Speaker Adrianne Haslet to Speak at 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The MGM Resorts Foundation is proud to announce Adrianne Haslet as a keynote speaker at the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Hosted by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), the 2016 conference will be held Aug. 8 & 9 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Innovation & Technology

IBM Helping to Transform Careers for Veterans

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The career field of Data Analytics is growing so fast that industry experts anticipate a shortage of at least 200,000 data analysts to fill corporate data analyst jobs by 2018. That’s one of the reasons IBM and our partners Corporate America Supports You and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network are working together to help returning veterans capitalize on their technical aptitude and professional experience by transitioning to corporate employment as Advanced Data Analysts.

Events, Media & Communications

'Empire' Exec Producer and Showrunner Ilene Chaiken Honored with GLSEN Respect Award for Representing LGBT People on TV

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Ilene Chaiken, "Empire" executive producer and showrunner, was honored with a 2016 GLSEN Respect Award last evening at a ceremony in New York City for her work in representing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on television. GLSEN is a national education organization that aims to ensure safe and affirming schools for all students. Since 2004, the GLSEN Respect Awards turn a spotlight on the work of those who serve as role models for LGBT youth with events in Los Angeles and New York each year.

Events, Media & Communications

Brands Sharing in the Success of Purpose-Driven Leadership

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Nearly 2,000 Sustainable Brands® business and brand leaders will gather at SB’16 San Diego, June 6-9 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. As the premier global gathering of change-makers focused on driving value through sustainability, this year’s event theme, “Activating Purpose”, will focus on how companies are developing real tools, techniques and models for activating brand purpose and finding success.