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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Ohio Diversity Council Announces 2017 Top Business Women in Ohio

May 1, 2017 1:00 PM ET

The Ohio Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2017 Top 15 Business Women in Ohio, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting various industries in corporate America. Each executive honored with this distinguished award will be formally recognized at the 2017 Ohio Women’s Conference on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Health & Healthcare

Driving the Evolution of Patient Experience

May 1, 2017 12:55 PM ET

Ten years ago it was enough to treat patients’ clinical needs—if the medical or surgical treatments were a success, the patient left satisfied. Improving the patient experience was a supplemental priority for hospitals. Now patients and potential patients pay attention to how they receive clinical treatments and how healthcare providers communicate with them both before and after they leave the hospital. Their perception of care drives hospital revenue and reimbursements, hence making Patient Experience a core element of healthcare services.

Events, Media & Communications

Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson to be Featured in “The Color of Business” Conversation with Northern Trust’s Connie Lindsey

May 1, 2017 12:05 PM ET

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Chicago Urban League will present its annual SUMMIT Luncheon – Centennial Edition at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue from 11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. Featuring Mellody Hobson (President, Ariel Investments) “In Conversation” with Connie Lindsey

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Football Legends Team up with Habitat for Humanity and Nissan to Build “Heisman House”

May 1, 2017 11:55 AM ET

Heisman Trophy winners Marcus Allen, Tony Dorsett, George Rogers, Charlie Ward and Danny Wuerffel joined Habitat for Humanity and Nissan to build a real “Heisman House” alongside future Atlanta Habitat homeowner Ms. Shannon.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qualcomm Ranked Among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens

May 1, 2017 11:50 AM ET

Qualcomm has been named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine's list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2016.

Environment

5 Steps to Reducing Utility Costs at Your Facilities

May 1, 2017 11:05 AM ET

In assessing nearly 100 global facilities over the past few years, Antea Group identified cost savings in every facility evaluated, without exception.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for Sustainability Reports

May 1, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Sustainability reporting and assurance is near and dear to my heart. I not only completed my doctoral research on the topic many years ago, but I have also worked on well over 100 different Sustainability reporting and assurance engagements with companies in many sectors, from oil and gas and electricity to telecommunications and retail, and almost everything in between. Some of the reports were groundbreaking and fantastic, while others… well, not so much.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Final Days to Nominate Volunteers for Arizona’s 6th Annual Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

May 1, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations for Arizona’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program at CoxConservesHeroes.com through 5 p.m. EST on May 8.

Education

An Inside Look at Day Two: CSR Certificate Spring 2017 Program Sponsored by Rutgers IEL & G&A Institute

May 1, 2017 10:30 AM ET

The Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership, in partnership with the Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc., offers a two-day, deep dive into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the related fields of philanthropy, sustainability, risk management, and ethics.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi North America Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

May 1, 2017 10:10 AM ET

Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, has announced the release of its 2016 Sustainability Report. The report showcases Sappi’s industry leading sustainability performance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Eight Years of Progress | How a Cargill-CARE Partnership in Central America is Lifting People Out of Poverty

May 1, 2017 9:40 AM ET

As with all Cargill-CARE partnerships globally, the Central America collaboration melds Cargill’s expertise in food and agriculture with CARE’s decades of success in community-led rural development, helping communities to take a leading role in identifying problems and developing solutions they can sustain for themselves.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amway Supports Women and Youth Entrepreneurship at India CSR Forum

May 1, 2017 9:15 AM ET

On April 14, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S.-India Business Council met in Delhi, India at a Corporate Social Responsibility forum to discuss best practices in promoting women and youth economic empowerment, and identify and address barriers to entrepreneurship and workforce participation. The theme of the forum was “Making Economies Work for Women and Youth” and was made possible through a partnership with Amway, Abbott, and Walmart.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Heineken Helps Consumers Find Common Ground

May 1, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Companies with an authentic message and actions that back their beliefs have been successful at voicing their values, however companies afraid of offending consumers with a decisive stance, have faced strong criticism from consumers and media. Now, Heineken’s new issues-charged campaign tactfully addresses the current landscape without alienating individuals on either side of divisive issues – using its brand to promote acceptance across the board.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Systems Change in a Polarized Country

May 1, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Foundations have often relied on government as an ally to scale up and sustain the programs they pilot. But what happens when government does not respect hard facts, scientific proof, or democratic principles? Or when the vision of a just and equitable society is replaced by the false belief that pursuit of prosperity depends on the eradication of compassion?

Green Infrastructure

What’s Next for Bechtel’s Sustainability

May 1, 2017 9:05 AM ET

As we look to the next 100 years, we see a century defined by sustainability. The truth is that we do not have a choice but to emphasize this core issue in every aspect of our work given the ever-increasing number of challenges we are all facing around the world. But the key question is how to turn our aspirations into reality?

Innovation & Technology

Our Sustainability Value Proposition for Our Customers: EcoStruxure™

May 1, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Environment

Xylem Watermark & Project 24 : Warung Bingung, Indonesia

May 1, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Weatherford Publishes Digital 2016 Annual Report

May 1, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) today announces to its shareholders, clients and employees that it has published its 2016 Annual Report. The digital and interactive report shares the Company’s strategic achievements throughout 2016 and discusses its priorities for the coming year.

Energy

Sharpe Building at The Foundry

May 1, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Amgen Staff from Bogotá Give Back

Apr 29, 2017 3:40 PM ET

Amgen volunteers from the Bogotá, Colombia office worked with students to build furniture for their classrooms and beautify the park at a rural school in La Calera.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fitmark: Combining Doing Business with Doing Good

Apr 29, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Next week is National Small Business Week and PayPal is excited to celebrate the millions of inspiring small businesses we work with globally. We’re interviewing small businesses to find out what inspired them to start their business, the challenges they have faced, and the advice they have for other aspiring business owners. We sat down with Mark Samuel, the founder and CEO of Fitmark, a maker of high-quality, functional fitness and meal-prep bags.

Events, Media & Communications

Laura Asiala, PYXERA Global to Speak at the United Nations Foundation’ Global Issues Engagement Council

Apr 28, 2017 10:05 PM ET

Advance solutions and make a sustainable impact by identifying discreet, solvable problems within the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). Laura Asiala, Vice President of Public Affairs at PYXERA Global, will speak at the Global Issues Engagement Council at the United Nations Foundation this Friday, April 28.

Education

Rutgers Offering CSR Certificate Program (Corporate Social Responsibility) This Spring

Apr 28, 2017 7:05 PM ET

Leaders in the corporate sector have been rapidly adopting strategies, developing comprehensive programs, and engaging with stakeholders in activities that are often titled, "Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)," "Corporate Sustainability," and "Corporate Citizenship."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Citi Supports Teach Children to Save Campaign to Boost Financial Resilience for the Next Generation

Apr 28, 2017 5:15 PM ET

For the 17th consecutive year, Citi is providing young students across the country with basic financial education sessions as the bank supports American Bankers Association's (ABA) annual Teach Children to Save campaign.

Social Impact & Volunteering

David L. Cohen: Comcast Cares Day is 'Best Day of the Year'

Apr 28, 2017 4:45 PM ET

In Comcast’s hometown of Philadelphia, volunteers gathered for three events in the city.