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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Studying a Growing Niche: What Does Being a CR or Sustainability Professional Mean?

Dec 7, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Corporate responsibility (or its sister concepts such as sustainability, corporate citizenship, and the like) may have won “the battle of ideas”, being awarded with the status of its own in business schools and having dedicated departments in the world largest companies, it still remains a tucked away exotic island compared to well established continents of other management disciplines, such as strategy or marketing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Earns Top Score on Corporate Equality Index For Fourth Consecutive Year

Dec 7, 2016 12:10 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality that is administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. With its high score, CBRE is recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality. This marks CBRE’s fourth consecutive year of achieving a perfect score, and the company continues to pave the way for increased diversity across the entire commercial real estate industry.

Events, Media & Communications

The Purpose Imperative: Integrating for Sustainable Impact

Dec 7, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The three “Ps” of sustainability—People, Planet, and Profit (or Prosperity—which engenders more inclusivity)—have become the standard for leading companies for a decade or more. Aaron Hurst has just added a fourth “P:” Purpose.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pledging to Help Close the National Gender Pay Gap

Dec 7, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Nestlé companies in the U.S. affirmed their commitment to employees’ health and wellness today, including the opportunity to work in an environment where everyone feels empowered, appreciated and respected. Announced at the 4th annual Women Rule Summit, Nestlé and more than 40 private sector businesses took the White House Equal Pay Pledge to close the national pay gap.

Events, Media & Communications

11 Awesome EHS & Sustainability Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss in 2017

Dec 7, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Staying on top of the latest environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability news, trends and innovations is essential for EHS&S professionals like you who strive to continually improve your company’s processes and programs.

Fortunately, there are a number of upcoming EHS&S events that can serve as incredible resources to help you gain new insights, find new opportunities, and ultimately ensure a safer and healthier workplace and world.

Innovation & Technology

First UPS U.S. Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore.

Dec 7, 2016 10:10 AM ET

UPS today announced its first eBike in the U.S. This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Ore., on November 21. UPS anticipates this eBike prototype could become a component of its delivery capabilities in some other cities across the country.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cargill Joins New Paradigm for Parity℠ Coalition, Pledging Gender Parity in Leadership by 2030

Dec 7, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cargill CEO and Chairman David MacLennan today joined a diverse group of current and former CEOs and business leaders in launching the Paradigm for Parity℠ coalition, an organization committed to achieving gender parity across all levels of corporate leadership by 2030.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Highlights CSR Efforts at Social Innovation Summit

Dec 7, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Arrow Electronics is committed to guiding innovators forward to a better tomorrow. The global technology company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program supports this mission and has evolved from providing general support to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education programs, to actually teaching students how to innovate.

Health & Healthcare

3 Organizations Fighting Hunger Year-Round

Dec 7, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Community Investments Bring Domtar Out of the Mill and into Local Communities

Dec 7, 2016 9:35 AM ET

It’s important to know where your paper comes from, and we urge customers to understand how their choices benefit not just our company, but entire communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sanofi Pasteur Receives Wellbeing Award From The Commonwealth Medical College

Dec 7, 2016 9:35 AM ET

Sanofi Pasteur is proud to announce it is the recipient of The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) Wellbeing Award. Frank Epifano, vice president, North America and global finance, commercial operations, accepted the award on October 16 at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Dr. David Greenberg, associate vice president and regional medical head, North America, and Ellyn Schindler, director, North America Corporate Social Responsibility and community engagement, accompanied Epifano.

Environment

HP Recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Ending Deforestation

Dec 7, 2016 9:15 AM ET

HP has been identified as a global leader for the actions and strategies it is taking to manage its use of timber products more sustainably by CDP, which named HP one of only eight companies to earn a position on the inaugural CDP “Forest A List” for its deforestation management efforts. HP is the only information technology (IT) company to make this year’s Forest A List.

Environment

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Part II

Dec 7, 2016 9:10 AM ET

Energy

National Grid’s Case Study in Energy Innovation: The New Buffalo (NY)

Dec 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

For many years, Buffalo, N.Y. was the symbol of Rust Belt economic decline in the northeast. A once-thriving industrial powerhouse, the city and region suffered through a decades-long slide that seemed to have no bottom.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marina Bay Sands Receives Distinction Award for Innovative Approaches towards Waste Reduction

Dec 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Marina Bay Sands has been honored with a Distinction Award at the biennial 3R Awards for Hotels for its innovative methods to minimize waste. In conjunction with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Singapore Hotel Association (SHA), the award aims to recognize hotels that go the extra mile to practice the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) on their premises and within their operations.

Environment

Xylem Executives Participate in 2016 American Water Summit

Dec 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Barclays Digital Conference: Evolution to Revolution

Dec 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The third annual Barclays conference devoted to developments in digital saw more than 300 people gather in London to hear industry leaders speak on a range of topics from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity.

Education

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education and Scotiabank Partner on "Talk With Our Kids About Money"

Dec 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) and Scotiabank announced today that they are partnering to build on the incredible success of the "Talk With Our Kids About Money Day" (TWOKAM) program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Giving Every American a Good Job

Dec 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Creating good jobs is one of the most urgent issues facing sustainable business today, and BSR is mobilizing companies to move the issue up on their sustainability agendas. BSR's latest report, "Good Jobs and the Changing Nature of Work," explores major trends of how jobs have changed in the United States and how companies can create better jobs for their American workforce.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Share the Love This Holiday Season

Dec 7, 2016 8:35 AM ET

#ShareTheLove this holiday season and join Maria Menounos from The More You Know as she shares ways to spread cheer by giving back to your local community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Sponsors The Washington Post’s Chasing Cancer Event

Dec 7, 2016 8:25 AM ET

Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States, today sponsored Chasing Cancer, a live program hosted by The Washington Post.

Environment

With ‘Eco’ Locomotives, Norfolk Southern Partners with Communities for Cleaner Air

Dec 7, 2016 6:30 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

IKEA Group Reports Strong Sustainability Progress During Critical Year for Climate Action

Dec 7, 2016 4:00 AM ET

The IKEA Group Sustainability Report for fiscal year (FY) 2016 shows strong progress towards its People & Planet Positive strategy and continued long-term investments in sustainability. A financial frame of EUR 1 billion, announced today, takes investments earmarked for sustainability to over EUR 3 billion.

Environment

Michael Bloomberg: Why Invest in Sustainable Cities?

Dec 6, 2016 5:25 PM ET

More than two-thirds of total investment in infrastructure in the next 15 years will be made in cities. It's no wonder, as people are flocking to cities around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Hawks Intro New Gentleman Jack/Uber Pickup Zone for Ride-Sharing Fans

Dec 6, 2016 5:00 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks, Uber, and Gentleman Jack, have joined together to create the ultimate fan experience from courtside to curbside with a co-branded pick-up area for games and other events at Philips Arena.