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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Volunteers Fill Backpacks for Corpus Christi Students at 4th Annual Abel Herrero School Supplies Giveaway

Oct 25, 2016 10:30 AM ET

To help Southeast Texas students start off the school year on the right foot, volunteers from the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery packed and donated 200 backpacks with school supplies as part of the 4th Annual Abel Herrero School Supplies Giveaway at the Robstown High School Auditorium.

Education

Meet Róisín Uí Choinn from Ireland

Oct 25, 2016 10:25 AM ET

This Irish teacher attended her Amgen Teach course in May 2016 and has already been able to apply many examples of the workshop to her teaching: "The main change I have made is in carrying out energy, heat light and sound experiments, of which there are many in our syllabus.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How 5 Global Companies Overcame Challenging EHS Obstacles

Oct 25, 2016 10:25 AM ET

From unique regulations to cultural nuances to lack of local expertise, companies often face a number of environmental, health and safety (EHS) challenges when operating or expanding their businesses into other countries. But the good news is that while these challenges can be difficult to navigate, this challenge can be overcome.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SCA Recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

Oct 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta: Get to Know Preesale

Oct 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, selected 10 companies to participate in the program's 2016 class. Applications for the 10 coveted spots came from around the globe, including 69 countries and six continents.

Environment

New York’s Mohonk Preserve Goes Green

Oct 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve is growing greener thanks to a new partnership with electricity provider Green Mountain Energy Company. The 8,000-acre Mohonk Preserve in Gardiner, NY has signed an agreement with Green Mountain to provide clean electricity to power the site’s facilities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Video: Workplace360 | Downtown San Diego

Oct 25, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Watch how CBRE’s Downtown San Diego office has evolved by focusing on the employee experience in an environment that enhances efficiencies and encourages collaboration. CBRE’s Workplace Strategy doesn’t just cater to the big office users. Their strategies are scalable and help create an environment that will attract and retain a talented workforce.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Commits $1 Million to Scholarship America for People with Disabilities

Oct 25, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has committed $1 million over the next four years to Scholarship America to develop and implement a special scholarship program to help people with disabilities obtain the education or training necessary to succeed in the career path of their choice.

Events, Media & Communications

Tetra Tech's DNA | Working Together

Oct 25, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Celebrating the value of teamwork and the collaboration that helps create innovative solutions for our clients’ most complex problems

Education

Accenture Offers Skills to Succeed

Oct 25, 2016 8:00 AM ET

The following is an excerpt from the most recent issue of The Corporate Citizen. To learn more about how you can deliver maximum business and social value through strategic partnerships, consider joining us in Dallas, TX on December 7-8, 2016 for our Effective Corporate Citizenship Partnership Management course.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo Harnesses the Reach of Its Supply Chain to Influence Reductions in Water Use and Waste to Landfill

Oct 25, 2016 1:15 AM ET

Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life services, is a company recognized for its industry leading sustainability efforts – an achievement that comes from engaging everyone throughout its value chain to play an active role in environmental stewardship. To date more than 13,000 of its sites globally have worked to raise awareness and impact behavior change around water waste. Others routinely work to reduce the amount of organic and non-organic waste that goes to landfills.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making Health and Well-Being Our Responsibility

Oct 24, 2016 7:20 PM ET

For Jeff Bloss, giving back is more than a phrase – it’s a responsibility. As an Astellas USA Foundation Board member, Jeff explains how Astellas USA Foundation supports Living Smart by helping people in our communities access the health & well-being programs they need.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Must Be Done to Combat Human Trafficking - Survivors Speak Out In a U.S. Advisory Council Report

Oct 24, 2016 6:45 PM ET

Just last week, the U.S Advisory Council on Human Trafficking released its first annual report detailing policy recommendations for various aspects of the human trafficking supply chain, the first of its kind written by survivors.

Events, Media & Communications

Assignments in New Markets Offer Innovative Employee Engagement Experiences Through Global Pro Bono

Oct 24, 2016 6:00 PM ET

In the United States, 70% of workers report not being engaged at work, according to the recent Gallup research.

Innovation & Technology

Bloomberg Philanthropies: INDIA SMART CITIES MISSION

Oct 24, 2016 5:35 PM ET

Urbanization in India is occurring at a breakneck pace. Its cities are expected to grow from 340 million people in 2008 to 590 million by 2030. The speed of growth in cities poses huge challenges, but also offers big opportunities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSX Employees Give Back to Chicago School

Oct 24, 2016 4:00 PM ET

As part of CSX’s “Beyond Our Rails” initiative to give back to communities across its network, the company hosted a day of service at Funston Elementary School in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 22. The school was one of a handful selected from across the country this year for a CSX Service Day.

Innovation & Technology

The Rise of Women in the STEM Workforce | #GHC16

Oct 24, 2016 3:00 PM ET

While the widespread availability of support programs for building a female presence in the STEM workforces is a comparatively recent emergence, the importance of women in these fields naturally dates back as far as the fields themselves.

Research, Reports & Publications

Everything’s Connected: Mirvac’s 2016 Sustainability Report

Oct 24, 2016 3:00 PM ET

At Mirvac, sustainability is integral to creating customer and shareholder value. This year’s sustainability report, “Everything’s Connected”, showcases how integrating social and environmental sustainability in the business has resulted in vibrant, safe, engaged and highly efficient developments; as well as strong financial outcomes for the business.

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware: A Force for Good

Oct 24, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Through the collective impact of our employees, customers and partners, VMware strives to be a FORCE FOR GOOD in the world. Our shared mission is to leave ahead a better future – to put back more into the environment, society and global economy than we take.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Mobilizes Global Logistics Network for Hurricane Matthew with $1 Million in Financial and In-Kind Support

Oct 24, 2016 1:40 PM ET

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced more than USD $1 million in emergency funding and in-kind support to help response and recovery efforts following the destructive hurricane that recently ravaged Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The UPS Foundation contributions of logistics support will enable the provision of urgent relief efforts.

Environment

“Sustainability in Action” Video Series

Oct 24, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Ingersoll Rand is committed to making the world a better place to live, through sustainability and energy efficiency. A new video series, “Sustainability in Action,” shines a light on the many ways in which the company uses creativity, engagement and works with customers to deliver on its global climate commitment.

Health & Healthcare

Make it Easy: Solutions for Healthy Diets

Oct 24, 2016 12:45 PM ET

As the American diet has gotten more convenient, it has also gotten less healthy. The fast food, prepared food and easy-to-grab snacks that make up many of our meals have contributed to an obesity crisis and to the rise of chronic illnesses like diabetes.

Energy

Energy-Efficient Operations Save GM $73 Million in 2016

Oct 24, 2016 12:05 PM ET

The installation of 186,000 LED bulbs and fixtures is one of many steps helping General Motors save $73 million in energy costs in 2016. Global efforts to increase energy efficiency play a significant part in GM’s goal of meeting the electricity needs of its worldwide operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MSD Lends its Best Employees to NGOs Around the World

Oct 24, 2016 12:00 PM ET

As a global healthcare leader based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the US and Canada, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. It also runs the flagship MSD Fellowship for Global Health – a three month, field-based corporate pro

Environment

Major Food Companies to Tackle Water Risks In Their Global Supply Chains

Oct 24, 2016 11:50 AM ET