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Health & Healthcare

Shire’s Rare in Kendall Square Event Brings Together Innovators in Rare Disease

Aug 14, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Did you know of 7,000 rare diseases, only 5% have treatments available?

On July 18th, Shire invited professionals local to Cambridge, MA to participate in Rare in Kendall Square: Collaborating to Advance Innovation in Rare Disease. Over 200 attendees gathered to network and weigh in on a panel discussion centered around the idea that partnerships can advance treatment options.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Story Celebrates a Life Dedicated to Fighting Malaria

Aug 14, 2017 11:45 AM ET

In Kenya, about three-quarters of the population is at risk for malaria, and all four species of the malaria parasite that infect humans occur in the country. Although there has been substantial progress, malaria remains the leading cause of mortality in Kenya, killing an estimated 30,000 people every year, most of them children under 5 years old.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Final Days to Nominate Environmental Volunteers for Atlanta’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Aug 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Channel 2 WSB-TV, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations for Atlanta’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program at CoxConservesHeroes.com through 5 p.m. EST on August 21. Nominees are individuals who volunteer their time and resources to creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces in their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After Nearly Five Years in Foster Care, Sibling Group Has Their Forever Family

Aug 14, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Most children in foster care will spent at least a year away from their family. Many of the 425,000 children in foster care will return to their biological family, but more than 100,000 children are waiting to be adopted right now.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Taste of General Mills Podcast: 3 Organizations Leading the Way on Food Rescue

Aug 14, 2017 10:15 AM ET

As a global food company, General Mills is deeply committed to ensuring that food systems are sustainable. So with billions of pounds of food wasted every year around the world, we partner with organizations who are working to rescue food from being wasted or tossed into landfills. In this episode, we spotlight the outstanding programs of FareShare, Feeding America and The Campus Kitchens Project. For more information, visit us at blog.generalmills.com.

Environment

Pursuing Transformational Innovation in Our Environmental Practices

Aug 14, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nestle’s Parent Support Spotlight on Meghan: Finding a Culture of Care

Aug 14, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Shortly after accepting a job with Nestlé, I learned about the Nestlé Parental Support Policy and the fertility benefits. A major portion of our infertility costs was covered, and we got pregnant on our first round of IVF.

Energy

"Shifting to 100% Renewable Electricity is the Right Thing to Do, Both for Us as a Business and for Society as a Whole": Carlsberg Group

Aug 14, 2017 9:45 AM ET

The Carlsberg Group is switching to 100% renewable electricity at its breweries by 2022. Here, the company’s Sustainability Director Simon Boas Hoffmeyer explains how it will contribute to Carlsberg’s journey towards zero brewery carbon emissions by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Academy Presents Communication for Leaders During Elevate Series

Aug 14, 2017 9:35 AM ET

Sands Academy, in conjunction with Las Vegas Sands’ effort to remain committed to Team Members and their advancement in the hospitality industry, conducted a workshop highlighting Communication for Leaders as part of their Elevate Series for Managers and Supervisors. The course covered team building, effective coaching and effective feedback.

Innovation & Technology

IoT Enabled EcoStruxure Ensures Sustainability for Deloitte

Aug 14, 2017 9:35 AM ET

Building the world’s most sustainable office building involves leveraging the best and the latest technologies. The Edge in Amsterdam, head office of Deloitte Netherlands knows this first hand. Using a range of Schneider Electric offers, including its SmartStruxure™ solution, they have succeeded in setting a new global benchmark for energy efficient commercial office environments while prioritizing the satisfaction and well-being of its employees. Special recognition to the valued partners who also helped make The Edge a success: HC Groep, OVG Real Estate, PLP Architecture, HC Barcol Air, Deerns, and Homij Bosman Combinatie (HBC).

Environment

Simpson Nurseries Helps Deliver Trees to Homeowners

Aug 14, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Have you ever placed your hand against the window only to jerk it back from the heat of the glass? Or maybe the frost on the outside was cooler than you anticipated.

Diversity & Inclusion

Jobs for Unemployed Veterans

Aug 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just over 7,000 -- 4.5 percent of the 164,000 veterans in Oklahoma's work force -- are unemployed. But there's another 152,000 veterans who aren't considered in the work force, which means they're either not looking for jobs, or have given up looking. "I would like to see us do better," said State Senator Frank Simpson, "because I think military people bring some unique skills with them that maybe their civilian counterparts don't have."

Environment

Weatherford's Sustainable Performance

Aug 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Weatherford is focused on implementing world-class, reliable, durable, efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible practices, products, and services.

Energy

Tetra Tech Project Takes a Unique Approach to Electrifying Africa

Aug 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech has been leading a Power Africa Initiative project since 2014, making tangible improvements in people’s lives by taking a different approach to traditional assistance in developing countries. Tetra Tech is the prime contractor on the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) $140 million Power Africa Transactions and Reforms Project (PATRP), which is providing technical assistance and project transaction services to more than 25 countries. Power Africa is unique in that it brings together different parts of the U.S. government, international donors, the private sector, and African governments to achieve its goals.

Environment

Applying Subaru's Factory Lessons to National Parks

Aug 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Xylem Watermark Volunteers Educate, Entertain and Fundraise at the Xylem Innovation Opening in Italy

Aug 14, 2017 9:00 AM ET

On July 7, 2017, approximately 400 participants came out to the Xylem Innovation Official Opening in Montecchio Maggiore, Italy. A Xylem Watermark section of the opening was managed by Xylem volunteers, who were available all evening to answer questions, collect donations and raise awareness of Xylem Watermark.

Environment

Unreasonable Impact | India Faces a Massive Waste Crisis, But Not For Long

Aug 14, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Banyan Nation is changing the way India recycles and thinks about waste management and sustainability by focusing on plastic. Currently, the quality of plastic recyclate is very poor. An award-winning company, Banyan Nation is building one of India’s first vertically integrated, formal recycling businesses by leveraging simple mobile technology applications. They aggregate informal sector collectors and innovative plastics recycling technology to create “Better Plastic” – good for the industry, society, and environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Strengthening Military Connections

Aug 13, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Energy

R.M. Fischer Sculpture Moves to Downtown New Rochelle From L.A.

Aug 12, 2017 1:00 PM ET

The Fischer sculpture was transported across the country and erected with grants from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club and the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The Sun Club®, a nonprofit that donates sustainability projects to nonprofits, has outfitted the sculpture with solar panels to light its dome and interior.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#FarmersMarketWeek: How Cox Supports Atlanta’s Food Movement Through Food Well Alliance

Aug 12, 2017 12:00 PM ET

#FarmersMarketWeek aims to provide local farmer’s markets the opportunity to showcase their vendors, celebrate the farmers and promote the farm and agriculture business at-large. Farmer’s markets contribute significantly to the local economy, creating an ecosystem that supports new and existing local businesses.

Environment

Underground UV Water Treatment and Recycling System Gives New Life to Used Water at Musselwhite

Aug 12, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Director of Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability among Climate Experts Advancing Knowledge of Sea Level Projections

Aug 12, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In a compelling analysis of the factors that affect how much the ocean will rise along California’s coast in coming decades, a seven-member team of experts led by UC Santa Cruz geologist Gary Griggs has issued a report on the best-available sea-level rise science.

Health & Healthcare

Houston Astros Catcher Brian McCann Rallies Against Childhood Cancers

Aug 11, 2017 7:30 PM ET

Houston Astros veteran catcher Brian McCann has been in the middle of plenty of on-field rallies during his 13-year Major League career, but perhaps the most important one he and his wife, Ashley, have been involved with is the Rally Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ridesharing Rescues Patients from Missed Medical Appointments

Aug 11, 2017 6:20 PM ET

Every year, approximately 3.6 million Americans miss or delay medical appointments because they don’t have access to reliable transportation. Minorities, people with low incomes, and those with chronic illnesses are affected disproportionately. These cancelations not only affect the individual missing their appointment - leading to untreated symptoms - but can also cause longer wait times and rushed appointments for other patients. In an effort to address the issue, two rideshare companies are using their assets to provide reliable transportation to those in need.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Los Angeles Kings Partner with City of Long Beach for Long Beach All-City Beach Day on August 11

Aug 11, 2017 6:00 PM ET

Earlier today, AEG’s Los Angeles Kings, partnered with the City of Long Beach to host the Long Beach All-City Beach Day for more than 2,000 youth, ages 5-14, from 32 Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine Department Day Camp and Summer Fun Day sites.