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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two AT&T Employees. Two Generations. One Reaction.

Sep 26, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Imagine that you are one of the nearly 20% of AT&T’s black employee base, and you hear the news that your company contributed $1 million dollars to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

Responsible Production & Consumption

At the Heart of Compliance Issues for Retailers is Securing Verified Data from Suppliers: Source Intelligence

Sep 26, 2016 1:20 PM ET

Some of the nation’s largest retailers are gathering in Washington, D.C. next week to learn more about ethical sourcing, sustainability, and environmental compliance. Retailers are facing greater risks in meeting an expanding list of regulations both in the U.S. and around the globe. This, in turn, puts increased pressure on suppliers to provide these retail customers with greater volumes of and more accurate data about their products, according to Source Intelligence.

Environment

The Sustainable Development Goals: One Year On

Sep 26, 2016 1:10 PM ET

Last week marked the one year anniversary of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals, agreed to by 193 world leaders, aim to achieve 17 bold objectives in less than 15 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Quality of LifeHack: Engaging Millennials

Sep 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Environment

Honda Facility Earns Environmental Award for Innovative Wastewater Process

Sep 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Water is a key component in many manufacturing processes, but keeping water sources clean and viable is a key area of focus for Honda facilities throughout the world

Events, Media & Communications

Kim Guthrie Appointed President of Cox Media Group

Sep 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced that Kim Guthrie will be appointed president of Cox Media Group, an integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company. She will succeed Bill Hoffman who has announced he will retire at the end of the year after a distinguished 38-year career in media. Guthrie will assume the role on Jan. 1, 2017 and report to Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Alex Taylor.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2016 Net Impact Conference Prepares to Make History in Philadelphia

Sep 26, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Net Impact, the leading global nonprofit that mobilizes the next generation to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world, invites participants to make history at the 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia, November 3-5.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Honored by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Sep 26, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Energy

One Step Closer to Thousands of Jobs

Sep 26, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Columbia’s proposed Leach XPress Project (LXP) spanning Ohio and West Virginia was issued the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). TransCanada will implement mitigations and the additional measures recommended by FERC staff, and if approved, project construction can begin pending receipt of the necessary permits.

Events, Media & Communications

Companies "Rock the Vote" for Election Day

Sep 26, 2016 11:30 AM ET

As Election Day draws near, the conversation around the upcoming U.S. Presidential election has reached a fever pitch. And although many companies are steering clear of public partisan support, all can agree that encouraging consumers to get out to vote is paramount. Here's a roundup of company efforts to "rock the vote:”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Baxter Ranked As One of the Most Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces Globally by Thomson Reuters

Sep 26, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Top 100 company for outstanding practices in diversity and inclusion in its inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Index, which debuted today. The index and ratings are designed to transparently and objectively measure the relative performance of companies against factors that define sustainable, diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Confessions of a ‘Kiva-holic’

Sep 26, 2016 10:00 AM ET

My original exposure to Kiva was in 2007. It hit me three different times in a short period of time: The founders were on The Oprah Show, there was the book Half the Sky, and then Bill Clinton’s book Giving: How Each One of Us Can Change the World.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nurses Partner with Huggies Brand to Collect & Provide 250,000 Diapers for Families

Sep 26, 2016 9:45 AM ET

What would you do if you couldn’t afford enough diapers for your baby? One in three families in the United States is affected by diaper need, or not having enough diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and healthy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HPE Recognized as Global Industry Leader for Sustainability

Sep 26, 2016 9:40 AM ET

Last week, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) was honored for its sustainability efforts and named the industry leader in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics Industry on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World index.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SCS Named Editor's Choice Honoree by US Builders Review

Sep 26, 2016 9:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS), an international leader in third-party certification of environmental and sustainability achievements, has been named one of US Builders Review’s 2016 Editor’s Choice honorees in the run-up to GreenBuild 2016.

Environment

Nestlé Waters North America to Expand Apprenticeships

Sep 26, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Delivering on its commitment to promote comprehensive job training, Nestlé Waters North America today announced that it has joined with the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) in its effort to increase the federal grant for apprenticeships in the state of Maine.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Recycled Water More Popular as Water Demands Rise

Sep 26, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Today, severe droughts are driving substantial economic losses, hundreds of millions of people still lack reliable access to clean water, and many critical water resources are being depleted or contaminated. Solving these water challenges will take a variety of solutions, including recycled water.

Events, Media & Communications

How to Accelerate Impact Through Partnerships

Sep 26, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Collaboration and partnerships are essential to sustainability goals, but collaboration with competitors, NGOs and governments is tough. Getting this right can help your business - and more importantly your industry - to create that bigger overall change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Canary Wharf Group Reports 8.5% Reduction in Emissions Over Last 3 Years

Sep 26, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Canary Wharf Group’s latest Sustainability Report gives a snapshot of its activity and commitments in four key areas: Making Great Places; Pioneering Innovation; Promoting Inclusive Growth; Optimising Our Performance. It is proud of its achievements but continues to strive to do more, so as well as celebrating its successes, the report also identifies its targets and points for improvement.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands Allures Global Brand Innovation Leaders to Copenhagen Conference

Sep 26, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Sustainable Brands® pan-European conference SB’16 Copenhagen begins today at the Radisson Blu Scandinavian Hotel in Copenhagen. Over 400 business executives across diverse industry sectors and from 20+ countries are convening today to collaborate on how companies are developing real tools, techniques, methods and models for embedding purpose into the core of a brand and finding business success.

Education

Bloomberg & Dimon: Giving Colorado’s Youth the Skills and Education to Succeed

Sep 26, 2016 6:20 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

NBAD Publishes its 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report Titled ‘Being a Good Corporate Citizen’

Sep 26, 2016 5:00 AM ET

NBAD has released its 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report. The report titled ‘Being a Good Corporate Citizen’ covers NBAD’s progress during the 2015 calendar year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nonprofit Community Council Advocates for More Donor Education in the Charitable Giving Landscape

Sep 23, 2016 8:30 PM ET

Benevity, Inc., the global leader in online workplace giving, matching, volunteering and grant management solutions, recently hosted the second official Benevity Nonprofit Community Council meeting to discuss how to create greater outcomes and efficiencies in the donor-to-charity ecosystem.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Automotive Industry’s New Standard for Corporate Social Responsibility Demonstrates Commitment to Ethical Sourcing and Business Practices

Sep 23, 2016 6:40 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves Fights Back for His Mom

Sep 23, 2016 5:15 PM ET

Painful memories came roaring back earlier this season when doctors informed slugger Freddie Freeman they had discovered a cancerous mole on his back.