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Education

AT&T and Teach for America Expand Computer Science Opportunities to Serve 2,500 Students in Low-Income Communities

Dec 5, 2016 12:55 PM ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2016 — Teach For America announced today that it will expand its Computer Science (CS) initiative, bringing high-quality opportunities to teachers and students in seven regions with support from AT&T. Through its signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, the technology company will contribute $900,000 over the next two years to provide Udacity Nanodegree credential scholarships to help students learn the skills needed for entry-level jobs in the tech industry, and also to support quality professional development and resources for teachers serving 2,500 students across the Bay Area, Dallas-Fort Worth, Kansas City, New York City, Rio Grande Valley, South Carolina, and Washington D.C.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Human Rights Campaign Awards UPS Perfect Score On Corporate Equality Index

Dec 5, 2016 12:50 PM ET

UPS has earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, an annual survey that rates U.S. corporations on their non-discrimination policies and practices toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees and consumers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Named a Best Place to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality for Third Consecutive Year

Dec 5, 2016 12:45 PM ET

For the third consecutive year, Astellas has achieved a perfect score on the 2017 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a national benchmarking tool used to rate companies on policies and practices concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employee equality.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Donates $100,000 to Firefighters Battling Western Carolinas Wildfires

Dec 5, 2016 12:05 PM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a donation of $100,000 toward response efforts to battle the devastating wildfires in western North Carolina and South Carolina.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Earns Top Marks for Ninth Consecutive Year on HRC’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index

Dec 5, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Baxter Receives Perfect Score from Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Dec 5, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Baxter International Inc. has again earned a top score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality in the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue Remains at the Top for LGBT Workplace Equality

Dec 5, 2016 10:50 AM ET

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced today that it has received another top score of 100 on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The honor from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation is based on surveys and reports on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Google Extension Helps Consumers Make Responsible Purchases

Dec 5, 2016 10:20 AM ET

Just a few years ago, apps were all the rage. In fact, there was an app for just about anything, from ones that let shoppers know if slaves were involved in making products to those that would point you towards companies that align with individual values. Yet, as technology continues to evolve, so too does the world of responsible purchasing. Now, one company is taking the idea of the conscious shopping app one step further, incorporating the technology right into the online shopping experience.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate Support of #GivingTuesday Hits Record Levels

Dec 5, 2016 10:15 AM ET

One of the founding partners of the #GivingTuesday movement announced record levels of corporate support for the global philanthropy movement. According to CECP: The CEO Force for Good, the number in its overall coalition of the world’s largest companies participating in #GivingTuesday 2016 was 82, the highest participation level seen yet. Begun in 2012, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

Innovation & Technology

Infographic: Bright Futures Start with Basic Nutrition

Dec 5, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Aflac Sponsors Chasing Cancer Event | A Live Program Hosted by The Washington Post

Dec 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States and longtime supporter of children’s cancer initiatives, will sponsor Chasing Cancer, a live program hosted by The Washington Post.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM and the Evolution of Corporate Citizenship

Dec 5, 2016 8:55 AM ET

Corporate citizenship has always been integral to IBM’s business strategy, and has evolved under the successive leadership of CEOs dedicated to maintaining the company’s values and commitments to service.

Innovation & Technology

HPE Discover | Creating a Better Future

Dec 5, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Living Progress is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise vision for applying transformative solutions to the company, its customers and the world, to improve lives and strengthen the economy, while respecting the finite resources of the planet. Learn how the Living Progress vision drives the company to set bold targets and hold itself and its suppliers accountable, and enables Hewlett Packard Enterprise to exponentially accelerate the capabilities of its customers with a lower environmental footprint.

Innovation & Technology

UK Students Build a Better Fermentation Process, Win Cargill Innovation in Engineering Award

Dec 5, 2016 7:45 AM ET

Students Rachana Halasabele and Alessia Xu from The University of Manchester in the UK recently triumphed with their innovative and practical winning solution to a real-life industry problem set by Cargill’s ethanol experts at their starches and sweeteners plant in Trafford Park, Manchester. The UK-wide competition, open to all Universities, is the first of its kind for Cargill in the UK and awarded the winning second year students with a cash bursary of £1,200.

Environment

USAID Awards Tetra Tech $10 Million Contract for Endangered Species Protection in Vietnam

Dec 5, 2016 6:00 AM ET

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awards Tetra Tech a $10 million, single-award contract to reduce wildlife crime on endangered and threatened species in Vietnam.

Green Infrastructure

The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative Debuts America's First Agrihood

Dec 2, 2016 4:25 PM ET

The Michigan Urban Farming Initative debuted America’s first sustainable urban agrihood in Detroit’s lower North End.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's Susan Matthews

Dec 2, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Keep America Beautiful is driven by the work and passion of more than 620 community-based affiliates and millions of local volunteers. But our work wouldn't get accomplished without grassroots volunteers, such as Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) board member Susan Matthews, who work in their local communities to transform public spaces into beautiful places.

Environment

The Living Future unConference 2017 Keynote Speakers

Dec 2, 2016 2:45 PM ET

The theme for next year's Living Future unConference (LF17) is 'Genius & Courage' and will incorporate out-of-the-ordinary learning and networking formats over the course of 3 days.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ten to Watch: Aaron Meyer, Ph.D.

Dec 2, 2016 2:20 PM ET

“Science is cumulative: Scientific discoveries of today will continue to reap benefits and become the accepted facts of tomorrow.”

Events, Media & Communications

Watch: VM Summit 16 Opening Address Video

Dec 2, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Didn't make it to VM Summit 16 last month in Chicago? Check out this video of the opening address to find out what you missed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Military & Veterans Community: A Commitment to Service

Dec 2, 2016 1:10 PM ET

Bloomberg employees share their experiences serving in the military. Their voices represent the diversity and value of the Military & Veterans Community at Bloomberg.
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Social Impact & Volunteering

FCA US California Business Center Teams Up With Motor4Toys and Local Car Community to Bring Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Kids

Dec 2, 2016 12:20 PM ET

FCA US California Business Center will help deliver a little holiday cheer for underprivileged children in Southern California as the presenting sponsor of the Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Formula for a Sustainable Business

Dec 2, 2016 12:00 PM ET

"There is no tension between being a responsible company and a successful one and that when responsible business is done well – that is when it is truly innovative, integrated and collaborative – it no longer needs to be incentivised."

Innovation & Technology

Windsor Assembly Plant Launches Production of Industry’s First-ever Hybrid Minivan

Dec 2, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The industry’s first-ever electrified minivan, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, rolled off the line at the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant (Ont.) on Dec. 1, further expanding the Company’s leadership in the segment. The launch of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid marks another milestone for the Windsor plant as it is the first electric vehicle to be built on its assembly line.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Among “50 Best Companies for Diversity” Per Black Enterprise Magazine

Dec 2, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) the world's largest leisure travel company, has been named one of 2016’s “50 Best Companies for Diversity” by Black Enterprise Magazine, which annually recognizes companies that promote inclusivity, including workforce education, board member diversity, senior management, employee base and procurement.