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Innovation & Technology

Stimulating Inclusive Growth Among Kenya’s Smallholder Coffee Farmers

Apr 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

LIVESTRONG Leader Spotlight: Joe

Apr 7, 2016 8:30 AM ET

LIVESTRONG Leaders are individuals that make a yearly significant commitment to those in their community affected by cancer by spreading the message of LIVESTRONG. They do this by fundraising, hosting events, bringing LIVESTRONG resources to their local hospitals and more. One of our amazing leaders from Texas, Joe Volpe, talks about why he is involved with LIVESTRONG and what he is doing in his community to help spread the LIVESTRONG message.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Driving Safe Digging Awareness Home

Apr 7, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Ross McClelland has seen firsthand the chaos and damage caused by a failure to ‘call or click before you dig’.

Health & Healthcare

Experts Discuss Better Treatments Against Parasitic Diseases

Apr 7, 2016 6:00 AM ET

On April 4-8 2016, the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD) held a Symposium on Parasitology in Lusaka, Zambia, bringing together international and local experts in the field with the aim of engaging in productive scientific exchange on parasitic diseases - including malaria, sleeping sickness (Human African Trypanosomiasis), Chagas, leishmaniasis, and cryptosporidiosis. Experts engaged in discussions over target product profiles for these diseases and shared the latest accomplishments in drug discovery and cutting edge basic research that will potentially enable the delivery of novel drug candidates with the adequate pharmacological profiles.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nestlé in Society Creating Shared Value and Meeting Our Commitments Full Report Now Available

Apr 7, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Nestlé has published the 2015 edition of its annual Nestlé in society: Creating Shared Value full report. It follows the summary report published on March 8th, 2016, as part of Nestlé’s Annual Report package.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LIVESTRONG Leader Spotlight: John

Apr 6, 2016 9:25 PM ET

LIVESTRONG Leaders are individuals that make a yearly significant commitment to those in their community affected by cancer by spreading the message of LIVESTRONG. They do this by fundraising, hosting events, bringing LIVESTRONG resources to their local hospitals and more. One of our amazing leaders from Chicago, John Mahoney, talks about why he is involved with LIVESTRONG and what he is doing in his community to help spread the LIVESTRONG message.

Environment

Center For Resource Solutions and Google Partner to Advance Asian Renewable Energy Markets

Apr 6, 2016 8:00 PM ET

The nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced today that Google is providing foundational support through a seed grant to establish a coalition of stakeholders that will support expansion of renewable energy market infrastructure throughout Asia, with initial efforts focused on advancing renewable energy purchasing options in Taiwan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Highmark Enhances Relations with Grantees and Community Partners with Versaic

Apr 6, 2016 6:30 PM ET

In order to keep up with the volume of requests (averaging 100 requests each week!) Highmark receives from their corporate giving and sponsorship programs, elimination of manual systems and data entry was a necessity.However, in selecting a system to do so the Highmark Community Affairs team sought more than just the ability to simplify their request processes.

Education

Florida A&M University Wins 27th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship

Apr 6, 2016 6:30 PM ET

The 27th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament turned on a fast-paced ultimate challenge of questions about the original country of citizenship for a variety of “noble Americans.” Students from the Florida A&M University team answered correctly, completing a journey that began last fall, and securing its eighth HCASC National Championship title.

Education

New Report Highlights Potential of Restorative Justice to Address Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses

Apr 6, 2016 6:25 PM ET

As colleges and universities across the country grapple with the issue of sexual misconduct, higher-education administrators are searching for new approaches to not only reduce the number of incidents but also to change the campus culture that contributes to such behaviors. A new report from a team of researchers and practitioners indicates that the application of restorative justice principles can be an important part of the solution.

Environment

Leaving The Station: John Rennie Short on Public Transit

Apr 6, 2016 4:20 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Walmart Foundation and Aspen Institute Announce $5.5 Million Grant to Create Career Pathways for Retail Workers

Apr 6, 2016 3:10 PM ET

Today, the Walmart Foundation and the Aspen Institute announced a $5.5 million grant to explore business models designed to support workers and sustain a thriving retail industry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Changes to Prop 65 Will Change How Online Business Operates

Apr 6, 2016 3:10 PM ET

Prop 65 chemical warning changes are now in effect. Businesses selling online will now have to change their approaches to limit their risk of lawsuit. Is your business affected?

Environment

Xylem Watermark World Water Day Activities

Apr 6, 2016 3:05 PM ET

Xylem Watermark will observe World Water Day by inspiring employees and local communities to take action to make a difference for the millions of people who lack regular access to clean, safe water.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Norfolk Southern Awards Chemical Customers for Safe Rail-Shipping Practices

Apr 6, 2016 2:35 PM ET

Education

Happy National Student-Athlete Day

Apr 6, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Sodexo Study: Gender-Balanced Teams Linked to Better Business Performance

Apr 6, 2016 2:10 PM ET

This is the seventh in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report.The Report examines nine key trends affecting business outcomes and the quality of life of employees and consumers. To learn more, access the full article: Gender-Balanced Teams Linked to Better Business Performance

Innovation & Technology

Teaching Youth About The Technology Behind NBC Sports

Apr 6, 2016 1:05 PM ET

In 2015, Comcast and NBC Sports Champions, the pro-social initiative of NBC Sports Group, teamed up to provide more than 150 young people from 15 Boys & Girls Clubs across the country with behind-the-scenes technology experiences at America’s biggest sporting events.

Innovation & Technology

How NetSuite is Supporting Kiva to Scale Globally Across 80 Countries

Apr 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Every 5 seconds someone visits the Kiva.org website and makes a loan to an aspiring entrepreneur. To date, Kiva has facilitated $750 million worth of lending to 1.7 million people. In this video Kiva shares how a NetSuite software donation has supported their tremendous growth to 80 countries around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Celebrates Earth Month with Launch of California’s Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Apr 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is seeking nominations for environmental volunteers in Cox’s service areas in Orange County, San Diego and Santa Barbara. Nominations are being accepted at CoxConservesHeroes.com through 5 p.m. on April 27 for volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Interview with Bloomberg’s Sustainability Editor, Eric Roston

Apr 6, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Journalist Eric Roston has been overseeing sustainability news coverage at Bloomberg LP since 2011, and over the past 15 years has worked on climate change from virtually every angle, including publishing the popular science book, ‘The Carbon Age’. Eric Roston will be moderating all four plenary sessions at next month’s GRI Global Conference. In this exclusive interview, we discover his views on the key sustainability challenges of our time, and, what action is needed to solve them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building a Better World with Our Employees

Apr 6, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Our employees have always been the backbone of Caterpillar’s success. Caterpillar employees are a part of products, services and programs that are helping to build a better world each and every day. Together, our employees, customers and products play a critical role in developing infrastructure and creating economic growth throughout the world.

Environment

An Interview with Bloomberg’s Sustainability Editor, Eric Roston

Apr 6, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Journalist Eric Roston has been overseeing sustainability news coverage at Bloomberg LP since 2011, and over the past 15 years has worked on climate change from virtually every angle, including publishing the popular science book, ‘The Carbon Age’. Eric Roston will be moderating all four plenary sessions at next month’s GRI Global Conference. In this exclusive interview, we discover his views on the key sustainability challenges of our time, and, what action is needed to solve them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Social Efficiency Dividend

Apr 6, 2016 12:05 PM ET

“Growth” is every company’s goal—including Arrow’s. But it’s also a word that can send shivers down the spines of the sustainability-minded.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding Meaning After the Marine Corps: Larry’s Story

Apr 6, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Shifting from soldier to civilian comes with challenges, and there’s probably no better person to help veterans find their way than someone who’s been down that road themselves.