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Education

Harvard Life Sciences Outreach Program Coordinator Uses Rap Music to Spark Students’ Interest in Science, the Amgen Biotech Experience

Dec 11, 2015 1:10 PM ET

With a passion for science and a desire to teach future generations, Alia Qatarneh, program coordinator for the Life Sciences Outreach Program at Harvard and the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) in Massachusetts, is remixing the way high school students across the state are studying science.

Events, Media & Communications

Early Registration Discount Save $500 | International Corporate Citizenship Conference

Dec 11, 2015 11:20 AM ET

Join us at the 2016 International Corporate Citizenship Conference taking place March 20-22 in Atlanta. During this two day event you will hear experts from around the world share their innovative new programs, partnerships, and solutions that are driving positive change across the globe. Don’t forget there are only a few more days left before the cut-off for the best registration rates. Register before December 18 to save $500.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Domtar Landowner Grim Locke Wins 2015 FSC Leadership Award

Dec 11, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Domtar is excited to announce that Grim Locke, a landowner who works with Domtar, has won the 2015 Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Leadership Award. Grim owns over 2,200 acres of land and is proud to have secured FSC® certification through sustainable management practices intended to preserve and keep the land healthy for generations to come.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Market, The Challenge, The Future: Bloomberg on Sustainability

Dec 11, 2015 11:10 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

A New Title—“EHS and S”

Dec 11, 2015 10:10 AM ET

I recently attended my first National Association of Environmental Managers (NAEM) conference. It was fabulous! Good content and a nice mix of sustainability practitioners from both large companies, small companies, and various types of advisors. I especially liked the fact that practically everyone I met was on the “front line”—measuring results, setting out strategies, and reporting progress.

Health & Healthcare

Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam Earns the Company’s 10th Perfect Score in 2015 on United States Public Health Inspection

Dec 11, 2015 10:10 AM ET

On Nov. 30 Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam became the seventh ship in the fleet in 2015 to earn a perfect score of 100 on a routine United States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Shared Value Creates Opportunities For Business. But How Do You Get There? Just Ask Diane Eshleman.

Dec 11, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Service at Northern Trust

Dec 11, 2015 9:45 AM ET

“Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service. We set new standards. Skillfully execute. Deliver more. It’s what we’re known for. Regardless of what we’re providing — technology, solutions or our time — we are passionately and personally committed to delivering above and beyond.”

Environment

Mobile Stationary Source Emissions Testing, Coming to a Facility Near You?

Dec 11, 2015 9:20 AM ET

Antea Group currently has three mobile laboratories equipped to perform a variety of source testing services including RATA tests.

Environment

BSR COP21 Daily Dispatch: Day 12

Dec 11, 2015 9:15 AM ET

The BSR COP21 Daily Dispatch highlights news and insights on the policy negotiations and their implications for business and a sustainable future for our climate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Arrow Electronics Fully Automates Dallas Value Recovery Facility

Dec 11, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) has upgraded its Dallas Value Recovery facility, adding state-of-the-art automated equipment to further increase processing efficiency and chain-of-custody security. As a result of the upgrades, the facility’s IT asset processing capacity has increased 120 percent.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Turning the Energy Efficiency Directive into a Positive Value Driver

Dec 11, 2015 9:10 AM ET

Executives who see the business value or operational benefits of increasing efficiency, particularly within the automotive industry, stand to benefit the most from complying and implementing applicable solutions.

Energy

Walmart Deploys Affordable Green Energy on an Industrial Scale

Dec 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Retail giant Walmart uses a massive amount of energy to power its operations globally. According to a Forbes estimate, the company’s worldwide power demand is about 29,000 GWH per year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Banorte Supports Educational Programs for Children and Youths, in Conjunction with OEI

Dec 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET

With the intention of promoting educational projects for Mexican children and youth, Grupo Financiero Banorte (GFNorte) signed a collaboration agreement with representation in Mexico of the Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) for education, science and culture. This alliance seeks to design, and promote strategies to strengthen the preparation of students in Mexico.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Apoya Banorte programas educativos para niños y jóvenes, en conjunto con la OEI

Dec 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Con la intención de promover proyectos a favor de la educación de niños y jóvenes mexicanos, Grupo Financiero Banorte (GFNorte) firmó un convenio de colaboración con la representación en México de la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI). Esta alianza busca diseñar, promover e impulsar estrategias que refuercen la preparación de estudiantes de nuestro país.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ailes Apprentice Program Promotes Diversity in Journalism, Celebrates 11th Graduating Class

Dec 11, 2015 7:00 AM ET

In New York City on Thursday, November 19, Fox News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes honored the newest group of fellows from the Ailes Apprentice Program, a professional development initiative Ailes founded in 2003 for television journalists from diverse backgrounds. The ceremony, hosted by Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner, celebrated the eleventh graduating class, each of whom completed an immersive 12-month fellowship at Fox News and its partners.

Environment

Tom Werner: Why Business Isn't Waiting for COP21 Outcomes

Dec 11, 2015 6:00 AM ET

Winston Churchill once said, "however beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results."

As the world's leaders meet in Paris for the COP21 conference, it's clear that a practical and sustainable climate change agreement is within reach. However, with negotiators working to establish international commitments that are achievable, the focus is seemingly on the "who" and "why" at the expense of the "how." I think this misses a significant opportunity, especially given the active participation of global business leaders.

Education

Regions Foundation Gift Buys Bloomberg Terminals for Haslam College of Business

Dec 11, 2015 5:05 AM ET

A recent gift from the Regions Foundation has allowed UT’s Haslam College of Business to purchase four additional Bloomberg terminals, a system that allows finance professionals to monitor and analyze real-time market data, and place trades.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goldcorp Updates Its Human Rights Policy

Dec 10, 2015 6:45 PM ET

At Goldcorp, we believe in acting ethically and respecting all of our stakeholders, everywhere we have operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goldcorp actualiza su Política de Derechos Humanos

Dec 10, 2015 6:45 PM ET

En Goldcorp, creemos en la importancia de actuar de forma ética y respetar a todas nuestras partes interesadas, en todos los lugares donde operamos.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goldcorp modifie sa politique sur les droits de la personne

Dec 10, 2015 6:45 PM ET

Chez Goldcorp, nous pensons qu’il est important d’agir de manière éthique et de respecter toutes nos parties prenantes, partout où nous avons des opérations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Respecting Human Rights is Embedded in the Way HP Does Business

Dec 10, 2015 4:10 PM ET

Environment

Sustainability: The View From Berlin

Dec 10, 2015 4:00 PM ET

“Poor but sexy”. The famous slogan created by former mayor Klaus Wowereit in 2004 has somehow come to define the German capital, even though gentrification over the last few years is quickly changing the cityscape, especially across swaths of East Berlin.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caterpillar Gives Record $13 Million in United Way Campaign

Dec 10, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees together with the Caterpillar Foundation have pledged more than $13 million to the United Way agencies across the United States as part of its 2015-2016 campaign. This record amount includes a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Caterpillar Foundation. The United Way has been Caterpillar’s only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees for more than 60 years.

Environment

Preserving and Protecting Natural Resources: Wynn Resorts Designated LEED Gold Equivalent Resorts

Dec 10, 2015 3:25 PM ET

One of the most important gifts that Wynn Resorts as a corporate family can give to future generations is our dedication to preserve and protect the natural resources that we all need every day.