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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Foundation, Donorschoose.Org Team up to Fund Hundreds of Pre-K Requests for Resources, Experiences

Apr 4, 2017 10:20 AM ET

The PNC Foundation today funded hundreds of pre-K classroom requests as part of a new $5 million grant to DonorsChoose.org to provide teachers with enhanced classroom resources and experiences to inspire their students’ love of learning.

Environment

National Keep America Beautiful Initiative Reports 60 Percent Reduction of Cigarette Litter in Participating Communities

Apr 4, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful today announced an average 60 percent reduction in cigarette litter in communities that implemented its Cigarette Litter Prevention Program in 2016, a 10 percent increase over the 2015 program results. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, now it its 15th year, is the nation’s largest program aimed at reducing cigarette litter.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Momentum Grows for Gender Lens Investing

Apr 4, 2017 10:05 AM ET

In the world of Sustainable and Impact Investing, few ideas have captured the imagination as quickly as Gender Lens Investing (“GLI”). In just the past few years, the number of Gender Lens solutions has grown rapidly. The premise of this approach is that every investment has a gender dimension and that understanding it uncovers both overlooked opportunities and hidden risks. GLI solutions are about investing for gender balance, inclusion and equity. GL investors are betting that all of society – both women and men alike – will reap social and economic dividends from women’s equality. Equally important is the passion this topic has generated among people interested in aligning their wealth with values. This also bodes well for the creation of new products and solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

The Global Engagement Forum: Live is Sold Out

Apr 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Apr 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Mondi, the international packaging and paper Group, today released its 2016 reporting suite including its full online Sustainable development report, its Global Thinking, Local Action sustainability publication, and its Integrated report and financial statements 2016.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Cities Will Depend on Smarter Movement of People and Goods

Apr 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

One of the challenges in smart city transportation is to be able to go from point A to point B, while reducing the number of cars on the market, and also being able to use existing public transportation.

Maryline Daviaud Lewett, Business Development Manager, Black & Veatch, discusses how cities are partnering with the private sector to optimize these services.

Sustainable Development Goals

VIDEO | Cargill CEO: Why Global Trade Matters

Apr 4, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Cargill CEO David MacLennan discusses why global trade matters to everyone. Open, responsible trade ensures that food gets from where it's grown to where it's needed most. We need to stand up for the benefits of trade that keeps us connected, creates jobs and helps to nourish the world.

Events, Media & Communications

HEINEKEN USA Puts a Spotlight on Responsible Consumption During Alcohol Awareness Month

Apr 4, 2017 9:05 AM ET

In support of Alcohol Awareness Month, HEINEKEN USA (headquartered in White Plains, NY) announced today various programs and initiatives that promote responsible drinking and moderate alcohol consumption. Every April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.

Research, Reports & Publications

Daimler Sustainability Report 2016

Apr 4, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Digitisation, electrification, autonomous driving and new mobility concepts represent the greatest changes in mobility for more than 130 years. Daimler's goal is to drive these changes in a sustainable manner to achieve a permanently viable level of success for the company.

Energy

Consumers Energy | Charting a Future for Clean Energy

Apr 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

President Trump made headlines this week by following through on his campaign promise to start rolling back the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan and related rules.

Energy

National Grid on The Most Important Clean Energy Technology

Apr 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

As I talk to experts inside and outside of National Grid about the developments that will shape our industry over the coming years, one technology always stands out: energy storage. Batteries have more potential to accelerate the transformation to a clean energy supply chain than almost any other innovation.

Media & Communications

NH Liquor Commission & Jack Daniel’s to Launch Third Annual Live Free & Host Responsibly Campaign

Apr 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey are teaming up for the third straight year on the award-winning Live Free & Host Responsibly campaign, which encourages responsible alcohol service and consumption.

Environment

Reduce Your Impact on the Environment with Digital Printing

Apr 4, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

California Diversity Council Announces 2017 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology

Apr 4, 2017 6:00 AM ET

The California Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2017 Top 50 Most Powerful Women Technology, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting the technology industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Coca-Cola HBC AG 2016 Integrated Annual Report, "Entering the Growth Era"

Apr 4, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Coca-Cola HBC AG published on March 17, 2017 its fifth integrated annual report, “Entering the growth era”, which demonstrates the progress made on all aspects of business, governance and sustainability performance during 2016.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

21st Century Fox Announces Winners of “Hidden Figures” Free Screening Contest

Apr 3, 2017 8:15 PM ET

In celebration of February’s Black History Month and March’s Women’s History Month, 21st Century Fox and AMC Theatres invited schools, community groups, and non-profit organizations to apply for special screenings of Academy Award-nominated Hidden Figures. Over 7,000 groups applied for free screenings, resulting in approximately 3,500 free tickets distributed across the U.S.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ten Ways to Celebrate Keep America Beautiful Month!

Apr 3, 2017 6:05 PM ET

Since the 1970s, Keep America Beautiful Month in April has celebrated the work led by our 620 state and community-based affiliates, local partners, businesses, public officials and millions of passionate volunteers to advance our fight to End Littering, Improve Recycling and Beautify America’s Communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Timberland Employees Discuss ‘Delivering Purpose’ at Ethical Corporation’s 5th Responsible Business Summit in New York

Apr 3, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Last week, global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland shared insights, best practices, and lessons learned at Ethical Corporation’s 5th Responsible Business Summit in New York. The annual industry-leading summit brings together over 400 senior business leaders to discuss how brands are ‘Delivering Purpose’ for people, the environment and commercial success.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Piedmont Natural Gas Honored for Support of Employee Military Roles

Apr 3, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announced it has been recognized for its support of employees who are military veterans or serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Media & Communications

How to Create Social Impact Through Media

Apr 3, 2017 3:55 PM ET

Last week, GOOD partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal’s Social Innovation Team to host a GOOD Lab at 30 Rock.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Foundation Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to Improve Americans’ Access to Quality Health Care

Apr 3, 2017 3:45 PM ET

The CVS Health Foundation today announced more than $1 million in grants to 33 Free and Charitable Clinics as part of a multi-year grant program with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Over the past four years, the Foundation has donated nearly $5 million to NAFC to increase access to quality care and support the management of chronic disease.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Disney World With Love

Apr 3, 2017 3:45 PM ET

BENTON HARBOR — Jasper Huff smiled when he was brought into a room where everyone was wearing Mickey Mouse ears.

The 3-year-old and his family were taken to the upstairs cafeteria at Whirlpool Corp.’s Riverview Campus on Thursday, where he was treated to a send-off party courtesy of the home appliance maker and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Education

Samsung emPOWER Tomorrow Program Concludes with Awards and Showcase in Miami to Shine Spotlight on STEM Projects

Apr 3, 2017 3:30 PM ET

Samsung Electronics America (KRX:005930) (“Samsung”) today unveiled the projects from the Samsung emPOWER Tomorrow program at Lakeview Elementary School in Miami, Fla.

Education

Inspiring Young Women to “Fly Like a Girl”

Apr 3, 2017 3:05 PM ET

To conclude Women’s History Month, JetBlue took some time to recognize our JetBlue crewmembers (both male and female!) who help to inspire young women to pursue a career in aviation.

Health & Healthcare

Mission: Not Impossible

Apr 3, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Since 2008, Mick Ebeling’s Not Impossible Labs has engineered, programmed, hacked and crowd-solved some of the world’s most vexing problems and provided low-cost solutions for some of the most vulnerable people around the globe.