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Health & Healthcare

How the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Inspired a Lifesaving Disaster Nursing Training Program

Oct 18, 2018 11:35 AM ET

It was the strongest earthquake on record in Japan—and it devastated Tohoku. In observance of the United Nations' International Day for Disaster Reduction, we tell the stories of survivors-turned-students of the Tomodachi J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program, who are transforming personal tragedy into hope for the future.

Environment

The Risk That Rules Us All: 5 Times Frodo Baggins Illuminated the Daily EHS Struggle

Oct 18, 2018 11:15 AM ET

What lessons does Frodo’s story have to teach an EHS professorial? See the five comparisons in Antea Group’s blog!

Events, Media & Communications

Brands Taking Stands™ | Morality Play: Taking Stands in the Saudi Crisis

Oct 18, 2018 11:10 AM ET

Brands taking stands in the Saudi crisis. Taylor Swift gets out the vote. Is Taking a Stand “Red or Blue?”

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Foldit – a Year on: Over 1,000 Gamers Help to Combat the Most Powerful Foodborne Carcinogen

Oct 18, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Exactly a year ago on World Food Day 2017, Mars and some of our global partners, said “game on!” to a toxin pervasive in many food supply chains - aflatoxin. Since then people from around the world have been working to investigate new approaches with the objective of creating the demise of aflatoxin. In this case, with a computer simulation called Foldit.

Environment

The Second Life of Tetra Pak Packaging

Oct 18, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Beverage cartons are an environmentally sound packaging option. Not only are they manufactured mostly from renewable materials such as paperboard, (over 75%), they can also be easily recycled and turned into new products. When recycled beverage cartons are given a second life, we protect natural resources, reduce climate impact and contribute to local communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

MSL Wants to Learn More About How Corporate Activism Influences Stakeholder Behavior

Oct 18, 2018 10:35 AM ET

As brands continue to take stands on social issues, global communications firm MSL is looking to assess how corporate activism influences stakeholder behavior.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Names Tim Ring as Chief Sustainability Officer

Oct 18, 2018 10:30 AM ET

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has named Tim Ring, currently Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Chief of Operations for Legal Affairs, to the newly created role of Chief Sustainability Officer.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trends and Challenges for European Companies on Sustainability Goals Integration and Sustainability (CR) Impact

Oct 18, 2018 9:35 AM ET

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) announces its annual Research for Sustainability (CR) Reporting Trends in Europe 2018. The research explores the level of commitment of European companies, through their common Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility strategic goals, and how well they measure their impacts and social value.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tyson Foods Expands Partnership with OneEgg to Nepal

Oct 18, 2018 9:35 AM ET

In an effort to combat chronic malnutrition in Nepal, Tyson Foods is partnering with OneEgg and Shreenagar Agro to supply eggs to children in Nepal.

Moushumi Shrestha, who owns Shreenagar Agro with her husband Satish, have been providing eggs to children in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake. Currently they are reaching 700 children a week and hope to provide eggs to 7,000 children over the next two years.

Innovation & Technology

VIDEO | Barclays Citizenship Awards: Fraud Fighter Development Team

Oct 18, 2018 9:25 AM ET

the Marketing and Fraud Prevention teams at Barclays worked together to create a Fraud Fighter tool which gives personalized fraud prevention tips and an overall ‘fraud safe’ score.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Partners With the American Association for Cancer Research to Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer

Oct 18, 2018 9:05 AM ET

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2018.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Arbor Day Foundation Partners With Brambles and CHEP for International Reforestation Projects

Oct 18, 2018 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation, CHEP and Brambles, CHEP’s parent company and a global supply-chain logistics leader operating in more than 60 countries, have announced a partnership that will plant trees in the United States and France.

Health & Healthcare

Vision care for low-income communities in the Dominican Republic

Oct 18, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Gildan, in partnership with the Batey Relief Alliance (BRA), organized its second “Blindness Prevention” program for the community of San Pedro de Macoris, San Antonio de Guerra and other areas of eastern Dominican Republic. The event took place over four consecutive days providing 540 patients free ophthalmological consultations and prescription lenses.

Environment

Air-Bending at Borden: Heating at a Cooler Price

Oct 18, 2018 7:40 AM ET

There is no natural gas pipeline that extends anywhere near Chapleau or the Borden site, so the team had to find a solution for heating fuel to warm the air underground during colder months.

Propane was the expensive go-to consideration. Biomass such as refuse from the forestry industry was briefly considered but would require significant traffic on site and it was not sure if it could economically compete with propane. Liquified Natural Gas was another option looked at quite extensively, though that required both a significant site footprint and government funding to become a reality. The team felt strongly about finding solution that was going to be even better for the environment and be cost efficient as well.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Trends Shaping Today's Top CSR Programs

Oct 17, 2018 7:00 PM ET

eBook: The top three CSR trends that are changing the way companies engage their people in purpose-driven workplace cultures. Actionable tips you can use to engage more people and create bigger impact along with examples from companies such as Levi’s, Prudential, QVC, TripAdvisor and more who are leading the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

Take the LBG Canada Mini Survey on Executive Interest in Community Investment

Oct 17, 2018 7:00 PM ET

Take the LBG Canada Mini Survey and tell us how your company acknowledges executive interest in community!

The LBG Canada program provides community investment professionals with data analytics to inform long term strategy, daily work, impact measurement and corporate reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Anything Is Possible When People Are Able to Pursue Their Potential. Here's How Melwood Provides Pathways to Independence.

Oct 17, 2018 6:35 PM ET

At Melwood, we believe anything is possible when people are able to pursue their potential.

We see the lasting, positive effect on society when people of differing abilities – individuals with cognitive, physical, and other disabilities, as well as military veterans – have the power to apply their unique talents in meaningful ways. That is why we are so passionate about introducing their contributions throughout our communities. For more than 55 years, we have charted a path to inclusion for this remarkable yet underserved population.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Global Engagement Forum: Live Convenes Leaders for Cross-Sector Collaboration

Oct 17, 2018 5:45 PM ET

Last week, the 2018 Global Engagement Forum: Live convened leaders and experts from business, government, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate around solving specific problems within the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted by PYXERA Global, the Forum convened over 300 leaders, experts, and stakeholders in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Diversity & Inclusion

Booz Allen’s Dianna Carr Talks Privacy, Policies, and Balancing Priorities

Oct 17, 2018 5:15 PM ET

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2018, Booz Allen is spotlighting women in cybersecurity. This piece profiles Dianna Carr, who is a Lead Associate in privacy and cybersecurity strategy. Prior to joining Booz Allen, Dianna was the Deputy Director, Privacy for the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate. She has a B.S. in finance from Lehigh University.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Partners With International Women’s Day

Oct 17, 2018 4:00 PM ET

At Caterpillar, we know what it means to be bold. It’s appropriate, then, that in 2017, for the first time, Caterpillar served as an International Women’s Day partner; and the 2017 theme was #BeBoldForChange.

Environment

Raven Brooks: Getting The Vote Out

Oct 17, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Voting. It’s the fundamental premise underpinning our governmental system. There shouldn’t be disagreement about that, irrespective of political party, right?

Innovation & Technology

Albertsons Digital Marketplace Spices up Customers’ Online Shopping Variety

Oct 17, 2018 2:45 PM ET

Albertsons Companies today announced that Albertsons Digital Marketplace now offers over 40,000 specialty products to customers nationwide, like hard-to-find spices and condiments, specific flavors of coffee, unique health and beauty products, and other health and wellness items. The newly launched Albertsons.com/Marketplace site plans to offer more than 100,000 products by the end of the calendar year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $200,000 for New Mexico Housing, Education and Small Business Efforts

Oct 17, 2018 2:30 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company announces $200,000 in donations to three New Mexico nonprofits

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank Named One of the World's Best Workplaces 2018

Oct 17, 2018 1:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Video: HPE Sustainability Helps Grow $240 Million in New Revenue

Oct 17, 2018 1:25 PM ET

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Wellise revealed on Bloomberg TV that $240 million in new revenue can be linked to its sustainability-related practices through the first three quarters of 2018. He also discussed HPE's partnership with the World Economic Forum to end global hunger and India as the company's main Asia opportunity. Wellise spoke to Bloomberg's Ramy Inocencio on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia" on the sidelines of the fourth annual Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in New York.