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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Hotel Association of Canada/Green Key Global Presenting at the International Economic Forum of the Americas Conference in Montreal

Jun 15, 2016 11:15 AM ET

The Hotel Association of Canada/Green Key Global presented at the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Conference of Montreal Tuesday June 14 alongside other prominent Canadians including the Honourable Bill Morneau Minister of Finance, the Honourable Marc Garneau Minister of Transport and Paul Demarais Jr., Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Director, Power Corporation of Canada

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AT&T Gives $10 Million to Organizations that Help Students Graduate from High School

Jun 15, 2016 11:05 AM ET

DALLAS, Texas. June 15, 2016 — AT&T selected 18 non-profits to share in $10 million through the Aspire Connect to Success Competition.

Health & Healthcare

Holland America Line’s ms Veendam Receives Perfect Scores of 100 on United States Public Health and Health Canada Inspections

Jun 15, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Holland America Line’s ms Veendam earned its second consecutive perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ship also earned a perfect score of 100 on an inspection conducted by Health Canada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Big Business Created the Politics of Anger

Jun 15, 2016 10:20 AM ET

“Companies are not squarely to blame for the anger and frustration that have so warped this presidential primary season. Nor are they entirely innocent. The growing economic inequality that polarizes U.S. politics is not merely the inevitable result of our free-market system; it is also a consequence of the choices our business leaders make. And those choices have contributed to the anti-business attitude that both parties have embraced."

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO and Women’s Shelter of South Texas Support Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims

Jun 15, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Every nine seconds in the United States, a woman is assaulted or beaten, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. To raise funds to provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims in the Coastal Bend, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is partnering with the Women’s Shelter of South Texas to support the shelter’s 2016 Great Expectations Speaker Series Luncheon. This year’s fundraiser will feature actress and activist Kathy Najimy.

Environment

National Geographic's Unique Lodges Showcase the Sustainable Future of the Travel Industry

Jun 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

National Geographic convened a group of travel industry leaders at its Washington, D.C. headquarters for "The Transformation of Travel," an afternoon dedicated to the future of global travel and the ways the industry is embracing sustainability. The June 9 event featured the owners of some of the properties selected for National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World program, a collection of lodges in locations around the world committed to operating sustainably, delivering unparalleled service and preserving the natural and cultural heritage of their local communities. The panelists spoke about how the lodges are creating world-class guest experiences that are as environmentally sustainable as they are luxurious.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cultivating the Next Generation of Scientists and Local Leaders

Jun 15, 2016 9:50 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

5 Ideas to Encourage Your Employees to Volunteer

Jun 15, 2016 9:35 AM ET

Getting your employees to volunteer can be a challenging task. However, it can provide your company and your employees with many benefits that aren’t obvious right away. Employees may see volunteering as something that cuts into their time — either on or off work. In reality, volunteering represents a way of giving back to one’s community while strengthening relationships and building new skills, all of which ultimately improves the workplace and boosts employee engagement and retention.

Research, Reports & Publications

Land Securities Publishes 2016 Sustainability Report

Jun 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Land Securities has announced the release of its 2016 Sustainability Report. The report sets out how sustainability supports Land Securities’ vision to be the best property company in the UK in the eyes of its customers, communities, partners and employees; and how it is meeting the challenge of leading on sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Aimia Shares Data Expertise With Non-Profits

Jun 15, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Data is a valuable tool to help non-profit organizations reach their goals. But mining and analysing huge amounts of data can be challenging and requires skilled professionals. But the effort pays off and the benefits can make the effort well worthwhile.

Innovation & Technology

Image Mission Uses NetSuite to Streamline Processes to Dress Women for Success

Jun 15, 2016 8:00 AM ET

As a newly established nonprofit, the Singapore affiliate of Dress for Success found itself held back by limited sources. In this blog, see how a software donation from NetSuite.org is helping the organization to replace manual processes and serve more women.

Health & Healthcare

Sharon’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Story

Jun 15, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Supports Colorado Technology Association Women in Technology Conference

Jun 14, 2016 5:50 PM ET

Arrow Electronics, Inc. was the title sponsor of the sold-out Colorado Technology Association (CTA) Women in Technology conference, which took place on Friday at the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton.

Environment

Republic Services and Lab USA Unveil State-of-The-Art Landfill Ash Metal Recovery Facility

Jun 14, 2016 5:15 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Cat® GRADE With Slope Assist Makes the Grade

Jun 14, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AT&T Stands with Orlando

Jun 14, 2016 3:25 PM ET

In the wake of the tragic event against the LGBT community in Orlando on June 12, AT&T is dedicated to showing our support.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SB’16 Takeaways: What We Learned Last Week at Sustainable Brands 2016

Jun 14, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Last week, the Cone Communications team headed out to Sustainable Brands for four days of conversation around "Activating Purpose." We heard from executives, startups, thought leaders and change makers on how they are activating social and environmental initiatives within their organizations – and how their messages are being amplified to key stakeholders.

Responsible Production & Consumption

EcoPlanet Bamboo Triples West African Operations

Jun 14, 2016 3:05 PM ET

EcoPlanet Bamboo has signed a long-term lease, tripling the size of its Ghana forestry operations to 26,000 acres (10,500 hectares). This expanded area will enable the landscape scale restoration of a highly degraded ecosystem in a commercially viable manner.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walmart Global Responsibility Report 2016 Spotlight | Promoting Good Governance

Jun 14, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Walmart continually benchmarks ourselves against other companies and across industries, consults with corporate governance experts and engages with key stakeholders to strengthen our processes at Walmart.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Critical Donation for Alberta Firefighters

Jun 14, 2016 2:20 PM ET

TransCanada donates 60 acres (24 hectares) of land within the M.D. of Foothills No. 31., just outside of High River, for future development of a regional state-of-the-art Emergency Services Training Centre.

Innovation & Technology

Self-Driving Cars Pave the Way for Greater Road Safety

Jun 14, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Auto companies and state governments gear up for a future with cars that drive themselves and use tech to read roadways.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hunger Champion Dannon Discusses Collaboration and Values in Action

Jun 14, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Last night I was the lucky representative of more than 1,500 colleagues here in the U.S. at Dannon and 100,000 Danoners around the world to receive Sodexo’s recognition as this year’s Hunger Champion. We are deeply grateful for our collaboration in business and for the equally important role we play together to make the world a better place.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PACT | ORGANIC Launches First Fair Trade Certified™ Line of Organic Cotton Clothing at Target

Jun 14, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Boulder, CO, June 14, 2016 -- PACT | ORGANIC, makers of premium organic and Fair Trade Certified™ basics, announced its launch in 460 participating Target locations across the United States. Available now at Target and Target.com, PACT | ORGANIC men’s undershirts and boxer briefs will be the first of their kind to bear the Fair Trade Certified™ label.

PACT | ORGANIC is one of the fastest-growing organic cotton basics brands in the U.S. Led by Brendan Synnott, the founder of iconic natural food brands Bear Naked Granola and EVOL Frozen Foods, PACT | ORGANIC is all about super soft clothes and putting people first.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Tate Modern to Redefine Visitor Experience with Expanded Bloomberg Connects Digital Engagement Program

Jun 14, 2016 2:00 PM ET

This week’s opening of Tate Modern’s highly anticipated extension, the Switch House, will incorporate a major expansion of Bloomberg Connects, Tate Modern’s ground-breaking digital partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand the ways in which Tate’s millions of visitors engage with art and artists, and a global Bloomberg Philanthropies program designed to increase access to the arts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SASB – Promoting Sustainability Accounting Metrics for Managers and Investors

Jun 14, 2016 1:30 PM ET

In today’s world, many investors are looking closely at a company’s sustainability performance and risks. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) continues to advance the use of sustainability accounting standards that are backed by evidence-based research and stakeholder participation.