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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BSR Conference 2016: Lord Browne of Madingley, L1 Energy

Nov 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, L1 Energy Executive Chairman Lord Browne of Madingley explored bold leadership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jaden Smith Receives an EMA Futures Award for his Contributions to the Environment with JUST Water Tetra Top Carton Bottle

Nov 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Jaden Smith honoured with an EMA talks about how he's working to save our planet's resources through his work with JUST Water and Tetra Top® carton bottle package.

Education

10 Years in, Amgen Scholars Program Continues its Commitment to Student Scientists

Nov 4, 2016 9:45 AM ET

This summer marks the tenth anniversary of the Amgen Scholars Program, which aims to provide young scientists access to cutting-edge research experiences and biotech industry exposure. The program is hosted by 17 premier institutions in the U.S., Europe and Japan, with more than 3,100 students participating to date. Just this year alone, over 350 talented undergraduates spent their summer conducting hands-on research under leading academic scientists through the program.

Environment

New 2015 Sustainability Report Highlights Whirlpool Corporation’s Environmental Commitment

Nov 4, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation on Friday released its 2015 Sustainability Report, which highlights how the appliance manufacturer continues to build upon its 46 year commitment to sustainability. Whirlpool Corp.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VolunteerMatch Recognizes Eight Companies and Organizations for Exemplary Volunteer Programs

Nov 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Last week, VolunteerMatch recognized eight companies and organizations for their transformational work related to volunteerism and cross-sector collaboration at an awards ceremony.

Research, Reports & Publications

Microsoft Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Nov 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Responsible Production & Consumption

RSN Reveals Annual Conflict Minerals Rankings in Highly Anticipated Webinar Hosted by Source Intelligence & Ropes & Gray

Nov 3, 2016 6:00 PM ET

On Friday Nov 4th, Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of As You Sow, will release their annual Mining the Disclosures report, an in-depth analysis of conflict minerals reporting which ranks 200+ individual companies across 25+ industries in risk mitigation, human rights impact, and reporting quality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council Announces Top 25 Companies for Diversity in Texas

Nov 3, 2016 5:00 PM ET

The National Diversity Council is proud to announce the Top 25 Companies for Diversity in Texas based on women and minority representation in executive leadership and on boards of directors.

Environment

How a Beer Maker and a Bottled Water Company Want to Save Sierra Forests

Nov 3, 2016 5:00 PM ET

In an op-ed for the Sacramento Bee, Jonah Smith, Sustainability Manager at MillerCoors and Nelson Switzer, Chief Sustainability Officer at Nestlé Waters North America share how they are working with 20 leading environmental organizations and food and beverage companies to protect California’s water supply.

Education

Notre Dame Welcomes AT&T for MBA Challenge Aimed at Engaging Millennial Employees

Nov 3, 2016 4:40 PM ET

What, exactly, do millennials want out of a future employer? Which social issues mean the most to them? And how do they want to spend their volunteer time?

AT&T recently wrapped up a first-of-its-kind Masters of Business Administration (MBA) challenge with the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business that tackled these kinds of questions – and then some.

Research, Reports & Publications

Factories Ask Their Workers the Honest Question, “How Do You Feel About Your Job at This Factory?”

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

The Walt Disney Company and nine leading brands (including American Eagle, C&A, J. Crew, M&S, and Mattel) partnered with Good World Solutions and its Laborlink platform to survey nearly 119,000 factory workers across 70 factories to better understand what factors drive positive worker satisfaction and retention in China.

Environment

America Recycles Day Encourages Americans to #BeRecycled Every Day

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, takes place on and in the weeks leading into Nov. 15, and is designed to help communities spotlight their recycling efforts with thousands of local events focused on how and what to recycle.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Boy, LongHorn Steakhouse Turn Lemonade into 9/11 Meals

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Oliver Perry is a budding lemonade-stand mogul with the heart of a philanthropist. All this and he’s only 7.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The National Women’s Council Announces 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas

Nov 3, 2016 4:15 PM ET

The National Women’s Council is proud to announce the 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting various industries in corporate America.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Republic Services Participates in Touch-a-Truck at Oregon State University

Nov 3, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Skilled Volunteering is Helping Nonprofits Increase Their Impact

Nov 3, 2016 3:00 PM ET

My own personal connection to our employee volunteer efforts goes back to the start of my legal career. I learned then that pro bono work (that is, work undertaken by lawyers for “the public good” without charge) was part of what it meant to be a lawyer; it was an obligation that came with membership in the legal profession – and was one I took seriously.

Events, Media & Communications

Didn't Make It to VM Summit 16? Check out the Recap

Nov 3, 2016 2:30 PM ET

In case you missed it, VM Summit 16 — the conference on corporate volunteerism and nonprofit partnerships — took place Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Chicago. VM Summit 16 event manager Bree von Faith takes a photo-filled stroll down memory lane in this post.

Energy

National Grid: Daylight Savings | No One Left in the Dark

Nov 3, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Harnessing the sun to generate clean, homegrown electricity is brilliant. We know it is an important piece of a balanced energy portfolio. But after conversations with customers and other stakeholders, it has become clear to me that we mustn’t be blinded by the benefits of solar energy – it must still be affordable and accessible to all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hasbro and generationOn Celebrate Ten Inspiring Youth as Hasbro Community Action Heroes

Nov 3, 2016 2:05 PM ET

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and generationOn, the youth division of Points of Light, today announced that ten outstanding youth were named Hasbro Community Action Heroes. The award recognizes young volunteers whose service achievements have demonstrated the qualities of a hero -- kindness, courage and leadership – to serve their communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring for Heart, Retaining by Caring: Building the Senior Care Workforce

Nov 3, 2016 1:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hanesbrands Earns High Score in 2016 CDP Climate Change Report

Nov 3, 2016 1:50 PM ET

HanesBrands posted better performance in the 2016 Climate Change Report than the apparel industry average and overall program average in all CDP reporting categories: governance and strategy, risk and opportunity management, emissions management and verification.

Education

New Training Announcement: Introduction to Corporate Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) for Investment & Finance Professionals Certification

Nov 3, 2016 1:45 PM ET

In response to the growing demand for sustainable investing education from asset owners, asset managers, financial analysts and other financial professionals we are pleased to announce a one-day certificate program entitled, "Introduction to Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Investment and Finance Professionals." The program is organized by Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A) in collaboration with Global Change Associates (GCA) and hosted by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College/CUNY.

Events, Media & Communications

Co-Creating a Winning CSR Communications Strategy

Nov 3, 2016 1:30 PM ET

It’s no secret that corporations are now expected to do more than just offer safe, effective products at affordable prices. Today’s consumers scrutinize both how a company makes its money and how it spends it. Expectations expand far beyond the token do-gooding characteristic of traditional Corporate Social Responsibility programs; people want to know the impact that brands are having on social issues, and whether a company’s workplace conditions, environmental policies, and materials sourcing align with its publicly stated values.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

General Mills CEO Highlights Bold Leadership at BSR Conference 2016

Nov 3, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Environment

GM Recognized as World Leader for Climate Change Action

Nov 3, 2016 12:50 PM ET

CDP, a global nonprofit committed to sustainable economies, has named General Motors a global leader for its actions and strategies to address climate change. GM is now on the global Climate A List – a spot held by just 9 percent of the thousands of companies participating in CDP’s climate change program.