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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Two Women Fought to Save Their Former Home

Oct 25, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Rufaro Jenkins still fondly remembers celebrating her daughter’s first birthday at her home at Parkway Overlook Apartments in Washington, D.C. — along with the birthdays, proms, and graduations of the other kids who lived there. She and other residents were forced to relocate when poor living conditions and failed inspections closed the buildings in 2008. Even so, Jenkins and others have fought for the last 10 years to bring the apartment community back to life — and keep it affordable

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named One of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes

Oct 25, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Duke Energy has been named to Forbes magazine’s 2018 list of the World’s Best Employers. Duke Energy is one of only nine electric utilities in the U.S. to make the list.

Energy

Renewable Energy Projects

Oct 25, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Being a steward of our Blue Planet requires responsible landfill management. To us, that involves more than capturing landfill gas — a byproduct of waste decomposition in landfills. It means prioritizing renewable energy opportunities whenever possible, from harnessing landfill gas at active landfills to capturing the power of the sun, and converting previously unused resources into power for homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and our collection vehicles.

Environment

A Flyover of Recent Drone Developments in EHS

Oct 25, 2018 11:55 AM ET

Antea Group presents the short history, unique capabilities, advantages, and FAA regulations surrounding the use of drones in the EHS workplace.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

125 Advocates Join the Poverty Is Unnecessary Project

Oct 25, 2018 11:25 AM ET

Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund members are donating $25,000 each to alleviate global poverty; the Poverty Is Unnecessary Benefit & Live Auction will celebrate the impact of this work by Whole Planet Foundation and its supporters.

Environment

Finalists Named in $10 Million Race Against Toxic Algae

Oct 25, 2018 11:15 AM ET

After more than two years of testing their technologies in laboratories and in the Lake Simcoe watershed, the four finalists in The George Barley Water Prize – a $10 million incentive award to find a new technology capable of removing phosphorus from water supplies – were announced today at the Epic Hall of the Toronto Reference Library.

Innovation & Technology

Atonix DigitalTM Launches New Asset and Data Management Software Lineup

Oct 25, 2018 11:15 AM ET

The role of data analytics is evolving. No longer just a way to measure and inform plant operators about established systems, data is now an end-to-end solution – guiding an organization across the entire infrastructure and asset lifecycle: Planning. Building. Operating.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FCA Community: Creating Connections to Battle Mental Illness

Oct 25, 2018 11:05 AM ET

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a person dies by suicide every seven hours in the state of Michigan and it is the 10th leading cause of death in the state.

“A lot of people think they can beat mental illness on their own, so they suffer in silence or take their own lives,” explains Jazmyne Kincaid, FCA US employee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. “I hope to be a helping hand to someone struggling with a mental illness and share with them the resources around us that can help guide them toward health.”

Environment

Planting Trees on a Stony Hill: A Story With Pictures

Oct 25, 2018 10:15 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Owens Corning Introduces First Formaldehyde-Free Perimeter Fire Containment System in North America

Oct 25, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has introduced the first and only formaldehyde-free perimeter fire containment system available in North America. This advanced solution made with Thermafiber® Firespan® and Safing™ mineral wool insulation delivers tested and proven fire resistance performance to help commercial architects, specifiers and contractors build safer and energy-efficient buildings.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Survey Shows Deep Concern About Affordable Housing

Oct 25, 2018 10:00 AM ET

More than 40 percent of government officials say the lack of affordable homeownership is a national crisis, and 33 percent called affordability a serious challenge, according to a new survey from Wells Fargo and the Governing Institute.

Innovation & Technology

The Business and Societal Case for Privacy

Oct 25, 2018 9:30 AM ET

American companies experienced nearly 500 data breaches in 2016 alone, and governments around the world are beginning to require more from private firms when it comes to protecting user data.

Most notably, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable in May of this year. The new regulation requires companies to, among other things, receive consent from users in order to store their personal data—and it applies to all companies that serve European citizens, whether the company is based in Europe or not.

While compliance with a new regulation often seems burdensome to global firms, data shows that the type of privacy policies required under the GDPR echo a rising clarion call from consumers.

Energy

Decarbonize, Decentralize and Democratize: Investing in a More Just Energy Future

Oct 25, 2018 9:15 AM ET

At Sunwealth, we invest in a sustainable future by financing diverse renewable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen local resilience and bring the benefits of renewable energy to under-served communities. Since 2014, we have financed over 70 solar installations on rooftops and in open spaces. We are poised to invest over $12 million in solar energy and storage projects in 2018, more than double our 2017 investment. We have a 2019 pipeline of over $40 million in new solar projects that will provide 20 megawatts of solar power across 50 communities.

Health & Healthcare

13 Ways to Help Prep a Child With Autism for Back-to-School Season

Oct 25, 2018 9:05 AM ET

The end-of-summer has arrived, and while most kids aren't thrilled with the prospect of going back to school, the transition can be especially tough for those with autism. Three experts share their best tips for making the process smoother—for children of all ages.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CR Magazine Presents 2018 Responsible CEO Awards at 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands--The Long View

Oct 25, 2018 9:05 AM ET

Six C-suite Leaders Recognized at Leading CSR Industry Event, 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands--The Long View

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway Project Wins Canadian Consulting Engineer Award of Excellence

Oct 25, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech was part of a team that planned and designed the award-winning Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway (ITH) to connect communities along Canada’s Arctic Coast.

Innovation & Technology

Cerro Verde, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Supports Local Agricultural Businesses

Oct 25, 2018 8:35 AM ET

Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde has an Agricultural Development Program for farmers in the Yarabamba and Uchumayo Districts of Peru that provides services to business owners including education and information on warehouses and greenhouses.

Cerro Verde has model farms and demonstration plots for education. Farmers raise laying hens, ducks, and guinea pigs. Many local farmers also grow culinary herbs and succulents, as well as fruits, potatoes and quinoa.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Increase CSR Participation with Positive Actions

Oct 24, 2018 7:30 PM ET

Wondering how to create even more purpose and inclusion in your workplace? Get the scoop on how to go beyond giving, volunteering and grantmaking to create next-level engagement through your #CSR program through positive actions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Taste Radio: Marcus Samuelsson + Paul Rice of Fair Trade USA

Oct 24, 2018 6:00 PM ET

Taste Radio talks with acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Fair Trade USA founder and CEO Paul Rice about what makes food great and how businesses are driving change throughout the industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nickelodeon Proudly Supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Oct 24, 2018 5:30 PM ET

Jonathan Rodriguez went from being an extremely shy kid in Burbank High’s Animation Program to intern at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio to artist on Nick’s hit show, The Loud House. Hear the accounts from his family, instructors and Nickelodeon mentors that believed and invested in him on his incredible journey.

Nickelodeon proudly supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Research, Reports & Publications

Words in Action

Oct 24, 2018 5:00 PM ET

Martin Currie, the active equity specialist and steward of US$17 billion of assets under management, has unveiled its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Recognizes 5 Booz Allen Employees

Oct 24, 2018 4:00 PM ET

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) has recognized five Booz Allen employees for their contributions as science and engineering professionals to academia, local communities, and the global business world.

Award recipients were honored at the SASE National Conference Oct. 4–6, 2018 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event is the largest conference and career fair for Asian Americans in the United States and recognizes leaders at the collegiate and professional levels.

Social Impact & Volunteering

eBay and NASCAR Launch First Joint Charity Sale

Oct 24, 2018 3:30 PM ET

eBay and NASCAR today launched their first joint charity sale giving fans the opportunity to bid on autographed memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime racing experiences.

Today through Nov. 1, fans can visit eBay.com/NASCAR and bid on 20 items including a chance to see who wins the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series live at Homestead-Miami Speedway and the chance to be a VIP at the 2019 Daytona 500.

Health & Healthcare

VIDEO | Mohawk's Royce Epstein Shares Her Personal Experience with Breast Cancer

Oct 24, 2018 3:15 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Raises the Bar with Distinct Corporate Responsibility Programs

Oct 24, 2018 3:05 PM ET

With its commitments to alcohol responsibility, disaster relief efforts, women’s empowerment, and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, Bacardi Limited solidified its position as a socially and environmentally responsible leader, as demonstrated in the company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, and in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Bacardi’s CR efforts are fueled by its expanded “Good Spirited” platform.