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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BJ's Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Cardinal Cushing Centers

Apr 19, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Cardinal Cushing Centers recently received a $10,000 grant from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation. This grant was used to purchase a SMART Table and accompanying technology for South Shore Industries, Cushing’s employment training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Health & Healthcare

You Don’t Have to Walk the Journey Alone

Apr 19, 2016 2:20 PM ET

Stories like Melissa’s are why it’s more important than ever for LIVESTRONG to continue providing free programs and services to people facing cancer. Your generous support makes it all possible. And, when you make a gift today, your dollars will DOUBLE thanks to a matching gift challenge from the Shine Foundation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Anthony Guerrero Appointed to International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Apr 19, 2016 2:00 PM ET

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) announced today that Anthony Guerrero, Director of Sustainability at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), will join the ILFI’s Board of Directors. Guerrero leads the development of sustainability strategies for NRDC’s core operations, and has already instituted Living Building Challenge (LBC) principles into his projects. Under his leadership, NRDC achieved LBC Petal Certifications for its Chicago and Beijing offices, and is pursuing certification for its newest expansions in Chicago and San Francisco.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Being Socially Responsible Is More Important Than Ever

Apr 19, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Your company needs to be socially responsible because people are starting to value socially responsible companies more than ever.

Environment

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Offers 42 MPG on the Highway

Apr 19, 2016 1:25 PM ET

Offering EPA-estimated highway mileage of 42 mpg, the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is unsurpassed in its segment for fuel highway economy.

Health & Healthcare

The Doctor Is In: From Menacizing to Medicalizing

Apr 19, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Humans have struggled with the nature of mental disorder since at least the beginning of recorded time, and many of the powerful metaphors of such live on with unbelievably deep and strong roots – they just won’t give up their holds on our minds, whether consciously or unconsciously. Many contain truths and helpful ideas, but each also falls short of providing a clear way forward for how to think about this human condition that impacts all of humanity and each of us.

Environment

Boeing's Environmental Achievements Highlighted in New Business Roundtable Report

Apr 19, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Boeing is featured in a new report released this week by Business Roundtable that details our achievements in creating a more sustainable world and a better quality of life for all Americans.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands 2015 CSR Report Showcases Efforts To Feed The World For Good

Apr 19, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced today it released its online 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting its performance in relation to the Company’s overall strategy and governance, in addition to progress made across four strategic areas of focus: food, people, community and environment.

Energy

B.C. LNG Poised to Reduce Global GHGs

Apr 19, 2016 11:50 AM ET

Experts say Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in British Columbia will help put a significant dent in Asian greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, helping reduce smog caused by coal-fired power production.

Environment

Time Warner Cable Celebrates Earth Month with Cardboard Challenge

Apr 19, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Earth Day is this Friday, April 22, and I’m happy to share that through a new partnership with the Imagination Foundation, Time Warner Cable (TWC) is introducing the 2016 Earth Day Cardboard Challenge. This Challenge provides an opportunity for children of all ages and the adults who support them to create novel, imaginative and sustainable solutions out of cardboard and other recycled materials.

Environment

Earth Week Guest Post: Find Your Cause and Make a Difference

Apr 19, 2016 10:55 AM ET

We invited five individuals and organizations to share their thoughts on sustainability for our annual Earth Week guest post series. The founder and president of Living Lands & Waters, an “industrial strength” river cleanup organization, kicks off the series.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Are You Ready to Invest in Women?

Apr 19, 2016 10:45 AM ET

One of the most important question over the next few years - Are you Ready to Invest in Women?

Environment

Mandatory Carbon Pricing Acceptable to Most Business Leaders

Apr 19, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Most business leaders say a mandatory price on carbon is no problem! In fact, it could bring opportunities. See how they’re acting on #ClimateChange and preparing for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

First set of GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards released for public comment

Apr 19, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Environment

Green Buildings: Good for the Environment, Occupants and the Bottom Line

Apr 19, 2016 9:10 AM ET

Green buildings are good for the environment—that is well known. But what benefits do they offer the people who inhabit them?

Health & Healthcare

Driving Safety Home at Norfolk Southern

Apr 19, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Safety is Norfolk Southern’s No. 1 priority, and employee engagement and training are ongoing to reinforce safe behaviors in railroad workplaces.

Environment

Global Investor Groups Urge World Leaders to Sign and Accede to the Paris Climate Agreement Rapidly

Apr 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

72 hours before more than 130 world leaders are expected to travel to New York to sign the Paris Agreement, organisations that collectively represent more than 400 institutional investors with USD 24 trillion of assets under management have called on world leaders to not only sign but accede to the Paris Agreement and implement it into national law as a matter of urgency.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Diane Solinger, Google on Employee Engagement

Apr 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In this video filmed at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference, Diane Solinger, Global Lead, GooglersGive at Google, shares insights on how to engage a global workforce in giving and volunteering opportunities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan’s Community Partnership Panels Get High Marks from Community Stakeholders

Apr 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan’s Community Partnership Panels (CPPs) comprise a broad range of stakeholder group representatives across all sectors of the community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Delhaize Group Releases 2015 Sustainability Progress Report

Apr 19, 2016 5:00 AM ET

International food retailer Delhaize Group announced the publication of its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report online at https://sustainabilityreport. delhaizegroup.com/. The report highlights progress toward “Supergood”, the Group’s strategy to become a sustainability leader in its local markets by 2020.

Health & Healthcare

Albertsons Companies Partners with Hearing Wellness Network to Offer Free Hearing Test Kiosks at 24 Stores

Apr 18, 2016 9:00 PM ET

Albertsons Companies announced today that it will provide free hearing tests to customers in 24 stores using a unique testing kiosk developed by Hearing Wellness Network. The diagnostic test expands Albertsons Companies’ health and wellness services to customers by offering a qui

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Grantmakers: Grantees' Results Are Your Results

Apr 18, 2016 7:20 PM ET

We have seen first-hand working with many of world’s leading brands that implementing new technology has a huge positive impact on grantees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Improving Communications for the Hard of Hearing Through HD Voice

Apr 18, 2016 6:05 PM ET

For people with disabilities, it is rare that there is a single solution that meets everyone’s accessibility needs. Different circumstances and environments often require different solutions and this is certainly true for people who are hard of hearing or experiencing hearing loss. Hearing aids have become smaller, more comfortable and more powerful in recent years. They can make it possible to undertake activities that were previously more challenging – but they also have their limitations. The development of Hearing Aid Compatibility technologies that improve the ability of hearing aids to amplify mobile devices has greatly enhanced the experience for people with hearing loss, but it isn’t always the best solution for everyone.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kris Bryant Donates 2015 Players Choice Award Grant to Wounded Warrior Project

Apr 18, 2016 5:25 PM ET

In a pre-game ceremony Sunday afternoon, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant received a prestigious Players Choice Award as the 2015 NL Outstanding Rookie. Selected in a secret ballot of all National League players in recognition of his exceptional season, Bryant received his Players Choice Award from teammate Jake Arrieta.

Environment

Companies Focus on Energy Efficiency to Fight Climate Change

Apr 18, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Energy efficiency plays a big role in how companies are acting on #ClimateChange and reducing their own #CarbonFootprint. New study details wide-ranging initiatives. http://bit.ly/263pLl6