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Events, Media & Communications

Winds-of-Change Blowing Through Industry: The Fourth Industrial Revolution & The 21st Century Company in Focus…

Apr 14, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us, writes Tim Nixon, managing editor at Greenbiz. He sees the important characteristics of the revolution including greater overall transparency and much more information made available in business and other walks of life; and, disruptive technology accelerating to send ripples of change throughout society. Imagine disruption on steroids. The major players in the revolution are investors, customers and regulators.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Conundrum of Women and Investing

Apr 14, 2016 10:45 AM ET

On Wall Street today, when Any Domini talks people listen and this article is why

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Amgen Scholars Travel Award Helps Carolyn Valdez Make Crucial Contacts

Apr 14, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Carolyn Valdez was nervous, but ready. She was about to get up in front of 70 conference attendees, including prominent scientists in the field of proton-coupled electron transfer, and explain her research as a graduate student in chemistry. She came prepared, having rehearsed her 30-minute presentation many times before. Still, this felt like a big deal — and it was.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SDG #2: Young Entrepreneurs are Key to Feeding the World

Apr 14, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Bacardi Wants You to "Hold the Straw" with Your Next Drink

Apr 14, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Plastic disposable straws are a tremendous source of pollution, with the equivalent of 125 school buses being filled daily with trashed straws in the USA. Bacardi wants people to refuse straws outright and has made several of its venues straw-free.

Innovation & Technology

An Exclusive Interview with Amway’s Jeff Terry with Ideagen CEO George A. Sifakis

Apr 14, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Ideagen CEO George Sifakis interviews Amway's Global Head for Corporate Responsibility, Jeff Terry regarding CSR work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlas Copco Builds the Most Competent Teams

Apr 14, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Siemens and Airbus Sign Long-Term Cooperation Agreement in the Field of Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems

Apr 14, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Airbus Group and Siemens have signed a collaboration agreement in the field of hybrid electric propulsion. In doing so, the Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of both companies, Tom Enders and Joe Kaeser, have launched a major joint project towards the electrification of aviation with the goal of demonstrating the technical feasibility of various hybrid/electric propulsion systems by 2020.

Research, Reports & Publications

Panalpina Reports on Sustainability Progress During 2015

Apr 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Panalpina has published its 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting its approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility and the actions it took during 2015 to provide sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIVESTRONG Welcomes $1 Million Donation from Michigan Couple

Apr 14, 2016 8:00 AM ET

When Jeri Mulder was just 20 years old, she went through an experience with cancer that she hoped nobody would ever have to face again. 28 years later, she and her husband Jeff will donate $1 million to the LIVESTRONG Foundation through their family’s Shine Foundation to ensure that cancer patients and survivors get the support and access to care she didn’t have.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nearly Half of Youth Say They’re Interested in Volunteering More – As Long As Someone Shows Them the Way

Apr 14, 2016 6:55 AM ET

Nearly half of America’s youth say a little coaching would encourage them to volunteer more, according to a new survey released today by The Allstate Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Conservation of Complexity in the Age of Millennials

Apr 13, 2016 6:10 PM ET

I’ll begin by rewinding back to my days at Apple, in the 1980s, where I learned about the Law of Conservation of Complexity. I had the privilege of working with and for Larry Tesler during my time there and he introduced me to this law...

Events, Media & Communications

Team LIVESTRONG Spotlight: Jill

Apr 13, 2016 5:15 PM ET

It’s the people in our lives that make life more interesting, fun and ultimately meaningful.

Diversity & Inclusion

​Corporations React to Mississippi Religious Freedom Law: Bad For Business

Apr 13, 2016 5:00 PM ET

The clip of comedian Ellen DeGeneres opening her TV show talking about the Religious Freedom bill known as H.B. 1523, which Mississippi governor recently sanctioned, has gone viral - and for a good reason, too.

Health & Healthcare

Sodexo “Schools” Kids with Mushroom-Filled Favorite for Healthy Lunch

Apr 13, 2016 4:35 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services and student nutrition and facilities management provider to more than 400 K-12 school districts nationwide, is always looking for new ways to get students to eat more vegetables with their school lunch.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Prudential Celebrates 74 Employees Recognized by the 2015 President’s Volunteer Service Award

Apr 13, 2016 4:25 PM ET

Celebrate Service is the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week (April 10-16, 2016), a time to honor individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities. It’s also a time to recognize the recipients of the Points of Light 2015 President’s Volunteer Service Award, the premier volunteer service award receiving both presidential and national recognition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Getting Back Up: Toyota Donates RAV4 Hybrid to Veteran Who Stands Tall

Apr 13, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Army Sergeant First Class Jeffrey Hackett knew the house he and his fellow soldiers were trying to clear on Aug. 15, 2011, in Afghanistan could be occupied by the Taliban and armed with improvised explosive devices. He knew exactly what the wire sticking out of the ground meant and immediately turned around, but it was too late.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX Employee Recognized With Industry Award for Environmental Excellence

Apr 13, 2016 3:15 PM ET

CSX Director of Construction Engineering Michael Hoey was presented with the Association of American Railroads’ John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award on Tuesday evening for his career contributions to elevating environmental standards in rail construction and design processes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Impact Report Update 2015

Apr 13, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The 2015 Bloomberg Impact Report Update provides a detailed look at Bloomberg’s sustainability efforts and outcomes from the past year and details commitments for the future. The report also features an introductory letter from founder Mike Bloomberg.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating the Lab of the Future: A Shift Toward Agility, Flexibility and Efficiency

Apr 13, 2016 2:55 PM ET

Highly trained scientists are working very hard to find treatment and technology advances to help our society better manage the needs of aging populations and chronic diseases. The demands from an aging global population and emerging societies that are spending more on healthcare means that this is a growth area.

Events, Media & Communications

CITGO Marks 18 Years as Presenting Sponsor of the Special Olympics of South Texas Spring Games

Apr 13, 2016 2:45 PM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation marked its 18th year as presenting sponsor of the Special Olympics Area 2 (South Texas) Spring Games on April 2. More than 600 athletes from 16 area counties convened at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi to compete in the 33rd annual Spring Games. Volunteers from the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery were on hand to help escort teams during opening ceremonies, run track and field events, serve as timekeepers, park cars, and congratulate competitors.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making the Global Goals Our Business

Apr 13, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Not everyone gets to live their dream job, but I feel extremely lucky and grateful that I do. I lead GSK’s global employee volunteering efforts, including PULSE, our flagship program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Systems Change for Inclusive Employment: Is It Worth It?

Apr 13, 2016 2:10 PM ET

Systems change is hard. It’s especially hard when the current system seemingly works. It takes a lot of dedicated people who share a vision to make it happen.Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States are currently in the midst of moving from a system of day programs and sheltered workshops to a system promoting employment within a person’s community. It’s a movement from segregated settings to inclusive settings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

[VIDEO] Benevity User Conference 2016: Cora McNeil, UnitedHealth Group on Employee Engagement

Apr 13, 2016 1:20 PM ET

In this video filmed at Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference, Cora McNeil, Senior Program Manager in the Office of Social Responsibility at UnitedHealth Group, describes how giving and volunteering can enhance overall employee health.

Environment

5 Ways Renters and Urban Dwellers Can Go Green - Whirlpool Corp. Institute of Home Science

Apr 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

One of the biggest myths about "going green" is that you have to make a major investment to make a difference.