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How Using Alternative Fuels in Data Centers Can Impact Air Permit Compliance

As organizations push for a more sustainable world, more and more data centers are starting to explore alternative, lower carbon emission fuel options for use in their emergency power generators. But its important to understand the implications to your air permitting compliance.

Diversity & Inclusion

#EmployeeAppreciationDay: Cox Enterprises Supports Employees Through Relief Fund

Today is Employee Appreciation Day. At Cox Enterprises, employees are our most important resource, and we offer a variety of benefits to support them in and out of the office. The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF) is one way the company assists Cox employees and their families. Celebrating its 11th year, CERF was established hours after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina by members of the Cox family and the James M. Cox Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Atlas Copco Egypt’s Annual Magazine Highlighting Top Innovations

Environment

Gap Announces 50 Percent Cut in GHG Emissions by 2020

A number of companies have joined the international effort to tackle climate change, building upon the momentum of the landmark Paris Agreement reached at the 2015 United Nations climate change summit, COP 21.

Education

Inspiring Future Scientists

Today’s young people and school children are the scientists of the future. That’s why we want to play our part in inspiring them to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Can Malaria be Defeated in our Lifetime?

Over half of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people – are at risk of malaria and 200 million of those will contract this life-threatening infection each year.

Health & Healthcare

Will Money Alone Help Save a Million Lives?

GSK is working together with Save the Children to save one million children’s lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Florida Department of Health in Broward County and ArtServe Announce Finalists For Art to End Aids Mural Project

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) and ArtServe announce the finalists for the “Art to End AIDS” public mural project, a component of the broader HIV Ends With Me and Broward Greater Than AIDS campaigns.

Environment

JetBlue and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce New Partnership to Help Reduce Demand for Illegal Wildlife Trade

Innovation & Technology

How Learning and Development Is Important to Social Responsibility

Social responsibility is a set of ethical ground rules that an organization or individual has an obligation to the community or society at large.

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Environment

A New Day: Aramark Begins Concessions Operations at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the award-winning food and hospitality partner for national and state parks, this week marked its first days as the new concessioner at Yosemite National Park. Last summer the National Park Service awarded Aramark the 15-year contract to manage Yosemite’s hospitality programs encompassing lodging, food & beverage, retail, recreational and transportation services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comcast Corporation Names Dalila Wilson-Scott Senior Vice President, Community Investment, and President of the Comcast Foundation

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bechtel and EWB-USA Partner to Improve Access to Safe Water

Innovation & Technology

Siemens Presents New Metro for Riyadh

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Health & Healthcare

Arrow Electronics’ SAM Car Highlighted at International Sport Innovation Summit

The semi-autonomous motorcar (SAM) developed by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) for quadriplegic former racecar driver Sam Schmidt was highlighted today at the international Sport Innovation Summit.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entrepreneurs: Apply by April 30 to Become a UN Global Compact Local SDG Pioneer

Leaders in every part of the world are already proving that business can be a force for good. If you – or someone you know – can step up to the challenge of being a Local SDG Pioneer, please apply for consideration.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Brunswick Action Team Captains Hold Clothing Drive for Homeless Vets

Action Team Captains from Brunswick High School spent January collecting much-needed winter necessitates, including jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves, for homeless veterans.

Health & Healthcare

The GSK Story

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - March 2016

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lifestory Research Ranks Trane the Nation’s Most Trusted™ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

For the second consecutive year, Trane has been named America’s Most TrustedTM Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System by Lifestory Research.

Environment

Green Roofs are on the Rise

With benefits that include better runoff management and energy efficiency, green roofs are catching on across the globe.

In 2015, the French government passed a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must feature green roofs partially covered with either plants or solar panels.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five Truths about Running an Online Auction

Not only did I fail to kill our workplace giving campaign’s online auction last year, this year my team is working harder than ever to improve it. I’m still not sure where I went wrong.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Adapting Your Business to New Urban Communities

This is the second in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report. The Report examines nine key trends impacting business outcomes and affecting the quality of life of employees and consumers in the workplace. To learn more, access the full article: Stories of Urban Transformation: The Rise of 18-Hour Work/Live Communities.

Environment

Natural Infrastructure: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

In November 2015, Caterpillar hosted a diverse set of thought leaders for the Restoring Natural Infrastructure Summit. From the presentations and discussions that took place at the event, Caterpillar has published a white paper, titled Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Strategies for Thriving Communities, Businesses and Ecosystems, detailing the participant observations and recommendations on the topic of natural infrastructure restoration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlas Copco Celebrates 143 Years: A Video Message From Turkey

Innovation & Technology

Booz Allen Mentors Support Teams at San Diego FIRST® Robotics Competition

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