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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Follow the Money: Creating a Successful Corporate Giving Program

Mar 10, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Charity benefits both humanity and business. Not only do employees feel good about being socially aware and supporting communities in need, but working towards a common charitable goal also forges a bond with colleagues as they help tackle issues together that are larger than themselves. Many socially conscious companies are interested in becoming involved with charitable work, but find it easy to get overwhelmed with the myriad of charitable options and different strategies available when actually working to implement a charitable giving program within an organization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives EPA National Award for Climate Leadership

Mar 10, 2016 12:15 PM ET

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Center for Corporate Climate Leadership recognized Kimberly-Clark with one of only 17 Climate Leadership Awards given nationwide for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The awards acknowledge the voluntary work organizations do to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants $1.3 Million to Strengthen West Baltimore

Mar 10, 2016 11:15 AM ET

The T. Rowe Price Foundation will be making a $1.3 million grant aimed at strengthening West Baltimore. The three-year program represents the Foundation’s largest commitment ever since its founding in 1981.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Marybeth Leamer

Mar 10, 2016 11:00 AM ET

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Marybeth Leamer is executive vice president of human resources and administration for Cox Enterprises.

Health & Healthcare

Sanofi Pasteur to Leverage Its Strong Vaccine Legacy in Hunt for Zika Vaccine

Mar 10, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today that it has launched a vaccine research and development project targeting the prevention of Zika virus infection and disease.

Health & Healthcare

The Toyota Effect: Project BLAID

Mar 10, 2016 10:35 AM ET

Toyota believes everyone should be able to move freely and safely. This is why Toyota engineers and the Toyota Partner Robot Group have collaborated for 4 years with leading organizations and members of the blind community, to better understand the mobility needs of the visually impaired.

Diversity & Inclusion

Plus One: A New Team Member for Keystone Institute India

Mar 10, 2016 10:20 AM ET

Bindu Sengar has recently joined Keystone Institute India as the administrative coordinator.

Environment

Nat Geo WILD Announces Winners of 'Wild to Inspire' Filmmaking Competition, Supporting Young Nature Documentarians

Mar 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

On March 5, 21st Century Fox's Nat Geo WILD, in partnership with the Sun Valley Film Festival, announced Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz of Toledo, Ohio, as the winners of the third annual WILD TO INSPIRE filmmaking contest, which gives aspiring nature documentarians the chance to take an expedition to Africa. Over the next year, Grubb and Goetz will document their journeys to Nat Geo WILD viewers through video diaries, photos, social media and more, sharing their experience of what it's like to be Nat Geo WILD filmmakers. The contest is one of the many ways Nat Geo inspires viewers to explore the natural world and creates the next generation of global citizens.

Environment

Honey Creek Woodlands

Mar 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

What really sets Honey Creek Woodlands apart, however, is the feel of the place. Everything is elegantly simple, creating a sense of peacefulness fitting of a cemetery.

Events, Media & Communications

2016's Top Circular Economy Event in May 16-17 in DC

Mar 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

On May 16-17, the U.S. Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and PXYERA Global, will host the 2016 Sustainability Forum, Better Business, Better World: Mainstreaming the Circular Economy in Washington, DC.

Events, Media & Communications

Effective Data Management Goes Beyond Collecting Information Alone

Mar 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering Women is Key to Business Success

Mar 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

This International Women's Day, BSR highlights the gaps in gender equality, but also the opportunities that empowering women presents for business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Path to a Sustainable America - How the Intolerant Left & the Righteous Right Need to Work Together

Mar 10, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Environment

The Reality of a Fair Wage

Mar 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The minimum wage in the United States has stagnated since the 1960s and does not provide enough income for working families.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

$1 Million GSK IMPACT Grant Awarded to Build Healthy Futures for Young People Aging Out of Foster Care in the Triangle

Mar 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

GSK, in partnership with Triangle Community Foundation, announced today a $1 million, 2-year GSK IMPACT Grant awarded to Fostering Wellness, an initiative of seven nonprofits working together to support young people aging out of foster care (ages 13 – 24) in Wake, Durham and Orange counties.

Education

President Obama Highlights Cox’s Leadership in Internet Access for Low-Income Students and Families

Mar 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

President Barack Obama unveiled ConnectALL, an initiative to help Americans from across the country, at every income level, get online and have the tools to take full advantage of the Internet. As part of the announcement, Cox Communications was recognized for new investments it is making in Connect2Compete, its discounted Internet service program for low-income K-12 families.

Events, Media & Communications

Charities@Work Announces Live Twitter Chat, #DriveChange, with Time Warner Cable and Wells Fargo

Mar 10, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Charities@Work today announced a Twitter chat, #DriveChange, in support of its Employee Engagement Best Practices Summit: http://charitiesatwork.org/annual-summit/2016-2/. Join the live Twitter chat on Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 3:00 - 3:45 pm ET, and learn how to #DriveChange in your company through employee engagement, volunteerism and corporate social responsibility. Milinda Martin, Vice President of Community Investment at Time Warner Cable, and Peter Dudley, SVP of Community Support Programs at Wells Fargo—two iconic organizations in the CSR space—will join moderator Aman Singh, VP of Business + Social Purpose at Edelman, to dive into important questions that help us all #DriveChange.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Makes $50 Million Five-Year Commitment to Deliver the Nation’s First Tobacco-Free Generation As Next Step Toward Smoke-Free Living

Mar 10, 2016 8:50 AM ET

CVS Health (NYSE:CVS), the nation’s largest pharmacy innovation company, today announced Be The First, a five-year $50 million initiative to help deliver the nation’s first tobacco-free generation. Through this initiative, which is funded through CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation, the company is extending its commitment to help people lead tobacco-free lives. Recognizing that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States and that youth use of some tobacco products is on the rise, Be The First comprises comprehensive education, advocacy, tobacco control and healthy behavior programming in partnership with organizations uniquely positioned to tackle this public health challenge.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LinkedIn’s $18.6 Million In-Kind Gift to Help Nonprofits Attract Skilled Volunteers

Mar 10, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Environment

Connecting The Drops: The Link Between Water And Socio-Political Impact

Mar 10, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Climate Change Leadership

Mar 10, 2016 8:30 AM ET

Ingersoll Rand was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other prominent climate organizations for its exemplary leadership in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy

GE Announces “Farewell” to CFL Bulbs by Year’s End

Mar 10, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) were the first major energy-saving alternative to incandescent bulbs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Atlas Copco’s Annual Report Has Been Published

Mar 10, 2016 7:55 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Media Alert: Taproot Foundation Available to Discuss the Fastest-Growing Corporate Employee Engagement Program

Mar 9, 2016 4:15 PM ET

The Taproot Foundation and the BMW Foundation are convening the 4th Annual Global Pro Bono Summit March 15-18, 2016 in Singapore with local host, Conjunct Consulting.

Innovation & Technology

Boeing, Aeromexico, Mexican Government Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Biofuel Research and Development

Mar 9, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Boeing [NYSE:BA], Aeromexico and Mexico's Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) will collaborate with a biojet program supported by Mexico's Sector Fund for Energy Sustainability (SENER-CONACYT) to advance research and development of sustainable aviation biofuel in Mexico.