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Social Impact & Volunteering

The CSR Scoop - 8/31/2015

Sep 2, 2015 11:30 AM ET

This week’s news was buzzing with ideas and approaches to creating systemic change to better our lives and the lives of others. From Barry Schwartz’s Rethinking Work to the launch of Impact 2030, great ideas are being matched with practical ideas on how to make a measurable impact on making our communities more equitable and vibrant places to live. Dig in, and let us know what you think about the ideas percolating here.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Prince Fielder Event Supports At-Risk Kids In North Texas

Sep 2, 2015 11:30 AM ET

Prince Fielder received big-time support from his Rangers teammates last week at his annual “Uncork for a Cause” wine-tasting benefit.

Elvis Andrus, Anthony Bass, Adiran Beltre, Delino DeShields, Jake Diekman, Sam Dyson, Sam Freeman, Yovani Gallardo, Chris Gimenez, Derek Holland, Colby Lewis, Keone Kela, Mitch Moreland, Mike Napoli, Ryan Strausborger and Bobby Wilson all helped the six-time All-Star raise funds for Promise House, which supports homeless kids and runaways, as well as the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Triumph Hosts Kids from the Doolin Maritime Career Camp During Turnaround Day at the Port of Galveston

Sep 2, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Continuing Carnival Cruise Line's support of its homeport communities, kids from the Doolin Maritime Career Camp in Galveston visited the Carniva Triumph last week while the ship was docked at the Port of Galveston.

Events, Media & Communications

This is the Best Speaker Line-Up Yet!

Sep 2, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

What is the Correlation Between Job Performance and Employee Recognition?

Sep 2, 2015 10:50 AM ET

When a company takes the time to understand how its employees of different ages and backgrounds need to feel recognized, it increases its chances of engagement and retention. Engagement and retention however, can’t be forced or bought.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful’s National Planting Day Kicks Off Sept. 12

Sep 2, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit which envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, is mobilizing Americans to bolster their local ecosystems by planting native species of trees, shrubs and plants for its fourth annual National Planting Day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Should Your Company Let You Nap?

Sep 2, 2015 10:25 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

[Video] Dramatic Results of Crash Tests on Pet Crates, Carriers in Study Funded by Subaru of America

Sep 2, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Subaru of America and the Center for Pet Safety offer practical safety tips for pet parents traveling with their four-legged friends from the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies - a collaborative initiative to examine the effectiveness and safety of pet crates and carriers in the event of a crash.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Few Walls of Fresh Paint — and Countless Memories

Sep 2, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Asli Canyurt, marketing manager for AECOM in Turkey, volunteered her time to renovate the basement of a children’s orphanage. In a recent AECOM Impact blog post, she discusses the impact the event had on her, and why she will never forget this experience.

Environment

We're Not Ready to Say Farewell to Our Forests

Sep 2, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Reporting Drives Employee Engagement, Strategic Alignment

Sep 2, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Ensuring the Happy, Healthy Future of Our Forests

Sep 2, 2015 9:30 AM ET

For the wood products industry, it is paramount that our natural resources are used sustainably. Wood supplies the bulk of renewable energy that drives our mills, and cellulose fibers comprise the primary ingredient in our paper and pulp products, making healthy and abundant forests critical to the long-term viability of each of our core businesses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Eliminate Paperwork & Increase Impact

Sep 2, 2015 8:00 AM ET

If your organization has more than one giving initiative, you know how complicated it can be to manage and report on results. Sequoia Healthcare District was drowning in paperwork and didn’t have enough time to effectively engage with grant partners to increase their community impact. Fast-forward 90 days and they’re on their way to running like a well-oiled machine and spending quality time with grantees, thanks to a partnership with Versaic. Here’s the backstory.

Events, Media & Communications

Does an SROI Tell a Better Value Story?

Sep 1, 2015 7:20 PM ET

Corporate executives want to speak about return on investment, yet companies struggle to speak about the value of community investment. A tool increasingly considered is a social return on investment (SROI) analysis.

Energy

In Europe, Markets Follow the Green

Sep 1, 2015 5:00 PM ET

With all the turmoil in the financial markets recently, it’s not easy to focus on a long term issue like climate change. But there is a connection that might surprise you.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NAEM to Host Conservation Work Day at EHS Management Forum in Charlotte

Sep 1, 2015 4:45 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Joins Time Warner Cable to Engage Young People in Math and Science

Sep 1, 2015 4:30 PM ET

Just in time for the most highly-anticipated tennis event of the season – the 2015 US OPEN – Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) today announced professional tennis player Sloane Stephens will star in the company’s new STEM in Tennis campaign. STEM in Tennis, created as an extension of TWC’s STEM in Sports program, is part of the company’s signature Connect a Million Minds® (CAMM) initiative. CAMM was designed to inspire the next generation of problem solvers by connecting young people to the wonders of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Responsible Production & Consumption

NGO to Release Conflict Minerals Filings Report September 22

Sep 1, 2015 4:10 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Republic Services: Evergreen State Fair

Sep 1, 2015 2:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Biondi Motor Company Provides Unique Playground for Special Needs Students

Sep 1, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Energy

Winter is Coming: National Grid Offers Energy Management Solutions

Sep 1, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Data is Great But How Do You Use It to Fight Corruption?

Sep 1, 2015 1:45 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Find out Who's on Fortune's "Change the World" List

Sep 1, 2015 1:35 PM ET

Fortune has published its inaugural “Change the World” list of the top companies that are innovating business solutions to address complex social and environmental challenges. This list, developed with input from FSG and the Shared Value Initiative, illustrates a shift from business-as-usual among large corporations. The list appears in Fortune’s September 2015 issue and is now available online at Fortune.com.

Education

Back-to-School: Solutions for STEM

Sep 1, 2015 1:30 PM ET

It’s no secret our students continue to fall behind in science, technology, engineering and math – the STEM fields. The business and academic communities have responded by commissioning studies, launching programs, giving grants, finding ambassadors and building mentorships.

Environment

Special Norfolk Southern Locomotives Help Atlantans Breathe Easier

Sep 1, 2015 1:20 PM ET