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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Half of Employees Won't Work for Companies That Don't Have Strong Corporate Responsibility Commitments, According to New Cone Research

Jun 1, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Two-thirds of American employees feel their work and personal life are becoming increasingly blended and nearly all (93%) want to work for a company that cares about them as an individual, according to the 2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study. The study reveals an increased expectation for companies to provide not only basic benefits but also ones that allow employees to bring their passions for social and environmental issues to the workplace.

Events, Media & Communications

The 5th GRI Global Conference Video

Jun 1, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Top 10 Reasons to Raise a Service Dog Puppy

Jun 1, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Why should you raise a puppy for Susquehanna Service Dogs? SSD has ten reasons why you should raise a puppy to become a service dog:

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GlobalRunningDay: Cox Conserves Heroes Connecting Runners with Nature

Jun 1, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Tapping Into Developing Markets: New Business Call to Action Member Tapp Commerce Oy Brings Financial Inclusion to Southeast Asia

Jun 1, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Finland-based e-commerce network Tapp Commerce Oy has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA), with a commitment to integrate 500,000+ micro-entrepreneurs into its value chain and provide 10 million low-income consumers with access to mobile payments for services such as water, electricity and insurance by 2018.

Diversity & Inclusion

Support & Stability For Veterans & Military Families

Jun 1, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Environment

2016 Chemical Data Reporting: What You Need to Know

Jun 1, 2016 10:30 AM ET

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. §2601 et seq.) authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate and enforce rules on chemical substances in commerce. Section 8 (a) of the law requires the EPA to collect basic exposure-related information on the types, quantities and uses of chemical substances produced domestically and imported into the United States.Called the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (CDR) [40 CFR Part 711], this information is collected every four years from manufacturers producing or importing more than 25,000 pounds of chemicals; however, a small number of chemicals subject to certain TSCA actions will have a reporting threshold of 2,500 pounds.

Environment

Hotel Beekeeping – From Innovation to Best Practice

Jun 1, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Hotel companies around the world have started to take interest in bees by being hosts to rooftop hives and providing lush environments to nurture bees in both wild and urban settings. Whether for sustainability focused reasons or to support hyperlocal food and beverage with rooftop honey, hotels have a unique opportunity to turn an innovation in the hospitality industry into a best practice.

Health & Healthcare

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Highlighted on Emmy-Winning Special

Jun 1, 2016 10:05 AM ET

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was honored to be asked to participate in NBC4’s The Autism Puzzle. This Emmy-winning series takes a critical look at the research and resources surrounding families living with autism.

Environment

Chimani and Subaru Launch Free Mobile App Travel Guides For National Parks

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Chimani, Inc., in partnership with Subaru of America, has announced the launch of 59 mobile app travel guides – one for each of the 59 iconic national parks – in celebration of the 2016 National Park Service Centennial.

Environment

Raj Thamotheram: Forcing Corporate Stewardship

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox and The Trust for Public Land Launch Louisiana’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase Announces $4 Million to Prepare Detroit Students for High-Demand Jobs

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced $4 million to expand young people’s access to economic opportunity in Detroit. Building on the firm’s $100 million commitment to Detroit’s economic recovery, this three-year grant is designed to increase dramatically the number of young people graduating from the city’s high schools with opportunities to secure well-paying, high-demand jobs. JPMorgan Chase joins the Skillman Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Ford Motor Company Fund in this initiative to connect 10,000 Detroit high school students to career education and work experiences over the next three years.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fortalece GFNorte su marca

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Announces Andrea Lawson as Vice President of Talent and Organization Development

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced Andrea Lawson as vice president of talent and organization development, effective immediately. She reports to Charlene Binder, Cox Enterprises’ senior vice president of human resources.

Research, Reports & Publications

GFNorte Strengthens Its Brand

Jun 1, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Celebrates 30th Anniversary of National Partnership with MDA

Jun 1, 2016 9:30 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) are celebrating a 30-year partnership that has raised nearly $200 million for the nonprofit health organization since the two began working together in January 1986. As MDA’s largest corporate sponsor, CITGO and its employees, along with its network of locally-owned Marketers and Retailers, will celebrate this milestone all year long through fundraisers and various community and employee events.

Energy

Going Green, Faster: How Online Platforms Can Accelerate Renewable Energy

Jun 1, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Renewable energy is poised for explosive growth. Utility-scale wind and solar installations, unsubsidized, provide cheaper energy than new fossil fuel generation. Meanwhile, distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar are already saving consumers money around the globe and will continue to gain traction as prices continue to fall.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Way Campaign at Northern Trust Facilitates Little Free Libraries

Jun 1, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s ‘Moral Time’ to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Jun 1, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The issue of pay and gender equality is high on the international news agenda.

Environment

National Geographic Brings Samburu Warrior to California Elementary School to Talk Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Jun 1, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Jeneria and Yesalai, two warriors from Kenya's Samburu tribe, visited more than 800 students at Alta Vista Elementary School in Redondo Beach, California, on May 19 as part of the National Geographic Big Cats Initiative Sister School Program (BCISSP). The program pairs American schools with African schools to help educators teach their students about the worldwide decline of lion, tiger, cheetah, and leopard populations, a trend that Jeneria and Yesalai are working with National Geographic to reverse. Alta Vista Elementary has participated in BCISSP for three consecutive years, and the students raised more than $4,500 for their African sister school, Remot Primary, this year alone.

Events, Media & Communications

Novartis Foundation Convenes Experts to Examine the Promise and Practicality of Digital Technology to Improve Health in LMICs

Jun 1, 2016 6:00 AM ET

The Novartis Foundation is gathering experts across the public and private sectors to discuss digital health as an enabler to improve the quality of healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and how to bring impactful digital health programs to scale.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This One Chart Keeps Bechtel's Heir Apparent Up at Night

May 31, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Brendan Bechtel shares his concerns about the future of the global economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

James Connelly of the International Living Future Institute Earns GreenBiz “30 under 30” Recognition

May 31, 2016 4:30 PM ET

James Connelly, Director of the Living Product Challenge at the International Living Future Institute has been named one of the “30 under 30” people to watch in sustainable business by GreenBiz Group, the leading media and events company in corporate sustainability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Celebrates Earth Day With Community Service Projects Around the World

May 31, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Timberland, the Stratham, New Hampshire-based global outdoor lifestyle brand, celebrated its 18th consecutive year of hosting Earth Day service events in communities worldwide. In April and May, Timberland employees, students, partners and community members joined forces at six project sites in New Hampshire, as well as several locations around the globe, with the common goal of meeting critical needs and creating sustainable impact in neighboring communities.