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Environment

Cox Enterprises Announces New Sustainability Roles

Jul 19, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced expanded sustainability roles for Huiet Joseph and Evelyn Bolden, effective immediately. Both individuals report to Keith Mask, assistant vice president of environmental sustainability, and work on the company’s national Cox Conserves sustainability program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Promotes Jon Gamble to Assistant Vice President of Benefits

Jul 19, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced that Jon Gamble is being promoted to assistant vice president of benefits, effective immediately. He reports to Cody Partin, vice president of benefits, compensation and human resources technology services.

Environment

National Parks Zero Landfill Initiative | Grand Teton

Jul 19, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind: This is part 7 of a 10 - part series of documentary videos produced by Subaru of America to help everyone understand the impact of the trash challenge in our national parks and the road to a solution.​

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Things Local Charities Want Business Volunteers to Know

Jul 19, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Throughout my time managing volunteers, I’ve found that those from the corporate world, if properly engaged, can be the most valuable assets to small charities. They’re often smart, commercially aware, and willing to give. However, there are a few things that, as a volunteer manager, I’d love my corporate volunteers to know.

Health & Healthcare

CBRE Workplace Strategies: The role of CRE in Corporate Health & Wellness

Jul 19, 2016 9:40 AM ET

CBRE, in partnership with CoreNet Global, recently conducted a survey to query Corporate Real Estate (CRE) executives on the development of health and wellness initiatives in their respective corporations. According to the results, the importance of employee health and wellness is rising in the workplace: 89 percent of the organizations responding reported giving some level of attention to the growing trend.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Is the Millennial Generation Reshaping the Role of Business in Society? Have Your Say

Jul 19, 2016 9:05 AM ET

For the first time in history, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - adopted in 2015 - provide a clear global framework and call to action for business, government, and civil society to collaborate on resolving the world’s biggest challenges. As voices around the world call for leadership to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change, the role of business has been the subject of much talk – but not yet enough action.

Research, Reports & Publications

Xylem Recycling Rain for Product Test Tanks

Jul 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Xylem pump manufacturing plants around the world submerge their products in water-filled tanks to test their performance. Increasingly, a number of these sites are collecting rainwater to fill the tanks and lower their water consumption.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands ECO360 | Waste Management and Recycling

Jul 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

We execute our sustainable procurement strategy at both product and company levels. For products, we have established sustainable requirements for 11 major categories such as office suppliers, light bulbs, cleaning products, and building materials.

Innovation & Technology

Travelling by Smartphone

Jul 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Monday, 7:50 a.m.: Hamburg, Eimsbüttel: David O. says a quick good-bye to his wife and two children and runs down the steps and out onto the street, closing the door behind him. What a morning — and he’s probably not going to be able to find a car2go vehicle to rent during rush hour. He walks down to the nearby Christuskirche church, takes out his smartphone, and sees that there really is no car2go vehicle available. He therefore decides to use public transport. moovel tells him that the next U2 subway train will be leaving in four minutes. He sees that he will have to transfer trains once and will then arrive at his offi ce in the Speicherstadt district of Hamburg in just over half an hour. One or two clicks with the moovel app is all it takes to buy his ticket, after which he puts his ph

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability Report 2015: Building the Future

Jul 19, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Our 2015 Sustainability Report entitled, “Building the Future” communicates our firm and ongoing commitment to addressing the difficult challenges facing our operating markets. We continue to seek ambitious, innovative approaches to further the socio-economic development of our communities by developing a sustainability agenda that is aligned with global best practices.

Research, Reports & Publications

Brewing a Better World: From Barley to Bar

Jul 19, 2016 12:15 AM ET

Join HEINEKEN USA in their quest to Brew a Better World through a series of interactive sustainability challenges that will test your ability to do good, while learning about HEINEKEN USA’s progress, milestones, and achievements throughout 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three New VA Partnerships Announced

Jul 18, 2016 7:45 PM ET

The VA announces new partnerships with Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, IBM and Bombas as part of the MyVA Strategic Partnership Initiative, which aims to improve the delivery and access of care for Veterans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AT&T Announces $250,000 to Support All Star Code Summer STEM Program

Jul 18, 2016 5:30 PM ET

New York, NY – AT&T today announced a contribution of $250,000 for All Star Code (ASC), a tech education non-profit that provides computer science training for qualified young men of color. This significant investment is funding 60 rising high school juniors and seniors participating in this year’s ASC Summer Intensive. This funding more than doubles last year’s $100,000 contribution to ASC through AT&T Aspire, AT&T’s signature initiative that drives innovation in education to support student success in school and beyond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forest City Named USGBC's Outstanding LEED Homes Multi-Family Developer of the Year

Jul 18, 2016 5:15 PM ET

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB), was named the 2015 Outstanding Multi-family Developer, as part of the annual LEED Homes Awards from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Health & Healthcare

Sharing Social Role Valorization with Indian Professionals

Jul 18, 2016 4:45 PM ET

Keystone Institute India and partners are preparing for a workshop on Social Role Valorization in India. Over three days, 40 leaders from across India will gather to discuss the ideas that lay the foundation for integration and inclusion.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Putting an End to Modern Day Slavery

Jul 18, 2016 4:00 PM ET

The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) estimates that in 2016, more than 45 million slaves are working in 167 countries. This estimate exceeds the International Labor Organization's estimate of 21 million people. The point is, modern day slavery is clearly an issue that is not going away.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast and the U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Announce National Initiative to Connect Low-Income Americans to the Internet at Home

Jul 18, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Every Internet Essentials customer has a story to tell. Lisa, a mother of four and grandmother of two, is studying to get her GED. Lisa and her family live in public housing. Recently, they were connected to the Internet at home for the first time as part of Comcast’s Internet Essentials pilot program for public housing residents. Listen to her family’s story here.

Environment

Need Support for Your EHS Data Management and Visualization?

Jul 18, 2016 3:10 PM ET

CAVe is Antea Group’s bundled solution of industry-leading software tools for data management and visualization coupled with our consultants’ expertise. CAVe can increase the quality and precision of your data and provide spatial analysis and visualization to support project initiatives in a cost-effective/efficient way. Your data quality and the quality of your deliverables increases. There’s no black box here—our project teams have web-enabled access and full transparency into their data. CAVe can be applied across all portfolios and service lines. It’s a customizable, flexible, and robust enterprise solution.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Steps to Effectively Measure Philanthropic Impact

Jul 18, 2016 3:10 PM ET

According to The Council on Foundations (COF) Report, Increasing Impact & Enhancing Value, corporate philanthropy is as vital as ever to business and society. And yet corporate leaders are under increasing pressure to connect the value of their programs with performance drivers that matter in the business. They must demonstrate that their philanthropic investment is both effective and aligned with business outcomes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taking on the Back-Office with NetSuite in the Fight Against Cancer

Jul 18, 2016 3:00 PM ET

When we think about the fight against cancer most of us probably think of cutting-edge research and clinical trials. Perhaps we think of running or cycling with Team in Training, or of someone close to us who fought a battle with cancer and won.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX N​amed ​a​ B​est P​lace to Work by Disability Equality Index

Jul 18, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Scotiabank Opens Innovative Advice Branch Designed to Meet Customers' Needs

Jul 18, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sears & Rebuilding Together: Heroes At Home - Denver VFW

Jul 18, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Sears has launched its ninth annual Heroes at Home campaign with Rebuilding Together to raise funds and assist military families facing hardship by making necessary repairs, improvements or modifications to their homes.

Health & Healthcare

The Secret Work of Pets? A New Movie Has Us Wondering Whether to Bring Pets to the Office

Jul 18, 2016 11:45 AM ET

The new animated film The Secret Life of Pets topped the box office for a second straight weekend with total earnings over $250 million globally and breaking box office records. The animated film follows New York City pets who wonder what their owners do all day at this mysterious place called “work.”

Green Infrastructure

​Australia A​nnounces P​lans ​for ​Commercial​ Building D​isclosure P​rogram E​xtension

Jul 18, 2016 11:35 AM ET