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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Among World’s Most Ethical Companies for Tenth Consecutive Year by Ethisphere Institute

Mar 7, 2016 10:30 AM ET

For the tenth consecutive year, Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Health & Healthcare

Google Steps Up to Fight Zika Virus

Mar 7, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Companies have long been strong supporters of health issues, from breast cancer to AIDS, providing much-needed support and awareness to these important causes. Yet, recently we’ve seen more organizations answer the call of duty when urgent health outbreaks have occurred. In the midst of the Ebola health crisis, nearly 90 major American companies provided more than $50 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support relief and recovery efforts, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Now, as the Zika virus outbreak continues to gain momentum, one company is stepping up to provide not only monetary donations, but business assets to fight the spread of this destructive virus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company for Third Straight Year

Mar 7, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Education

GSK Science in the Summer™ Expands to 20 National Locations for 30th Anniversary

Mar 7, 2016 10:00 AM ET

When school is out, science is in and this year, GSK is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of GSK Science in the Summer™ by expanding the free science program to 20 sites nationwide!

Environment

Investors Raising Heat on Fossil Fuel Companies and Their Strategies for Emerging Low-Carbon Economy

Mar 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

On the heels of a historic global climate agreement in Paris, investors have filed a record number of shareholder resolutions this year with major U.S. energy companies asking them to disclose their strategies for competing in a global economy that is shifting towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels.

Environment

Implement Science Based GHG Reduction Targets Using Four Simple Levers

Mar 7, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Antea Group has caught a view onto the horizon and what we see coming is a concerted effort on the part of businesses to take responsibility for their GHG emissions. An important step towards realizing this vision is establishing ambitious science based targets for reduction to 2020 and beyond.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Must Close the Gender Gap

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The theme of this year's International Women's Day is "Pledge for Parity." How can companies strive to reach gender equality? BSR's Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen explains.

Environment

Canary in the Coal Mine

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

From the coal mines of Appalachia to the tar sands sites of Alberta, Canada, the fossil fuel industry has left a catastrophic swathe of destruction in its wake.

Environment

Taylor Shellfish First Farm in U.S. to Achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certification

Mar 7, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

TUNE-IN: IBM, Peace Corps, TRACE International Talk About “Power of Partnership” with PYXERA Global WEBCAST, Tues, 3/8, 9:30– 10:15 am ET

Mar 7, 2016 8:30 AM ET

In celebration of Global Partnerships Week, PYXERA Global is pleased to host a special webcast, "The Power of Partnership" on Tuesday, March 8 at 9:30 am Eastern Time. Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global will host Gina Tesla, Director of Corporate Citizenship Initiatives at IBM, Tonia Wellons, Associate Director of the Peace Corps, and Alexandra Wrage, President & Founder of TRACE to discuss the challenges and opportunities of partnership worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

William Adjei's Road to Real Estate Started in Ghana

Mar 7, 2016 8:10 AM ET

CBRE managing director William Adjei was last year's recipient of the RISE Award at CBRE’s African-American Network Group (AANG) annual conference.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Launches Global Science Education Program to Inspire Future Scientists

Mar 7, 2016 8:05 AM ET

MilliporeSigma launches SPARK, a global skills-based volunteer program that provides community service opportunities for its network of 19,000 employees, with a focus on science and education.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet LIVESTRONG Leader Rafael Matos

Mar 5, 2016 1:55 PM ET

LIVESTRONG Leaders are individuals that make a significant commitment to those in their community affected by cancer by spreading the message of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. They do this by fundraising, hosting events, bringing LIVESTRONG Foundation resources to their local hospitals and more.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Compliance Confident Are You?

Mar 4, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Since its implementation, the Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 (Conflict Minerals) has had a widespread effect in the United States.

Social Impact & Volunteering

TWC Leadership Chips Away at Cincinnati’s Poverty Rate with Partner Agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati

Mar 4, 2016 4:20 PM ET

On February 17, 100 leaders from Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio and Kentucky broke up into four teams and set out with partner agency Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati to end a major barrier to breaking the cycle of poverty, homeownership.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Anthony Rizzo

Mar 4, 2016 4:05 PM ET

It was all smiles and chuckles for Anthony Rizzo at the second annual Laugh-Off For Cancer event.

The Jan. 14 event at Paris Club featured many comedy acts, including Chris Redd, Carl Michael Magic and Brody Stevens. Rizzo’s Cubs teammates also took the stage with improvisational actors from The Second City, a leader in improv-based sketch comedy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Innovators Turn Seafood Waste into a Billion Dollar Business

Mar 4, 2016 4:00 PM ET

According to nonprofit Oceana, each year American fishermen throw out an estimated two billion pounds in by-catch alone – an amount worth about $1 billion.

Education

Aspire Accelerator 2016: Applicants from Coast-to-Coast

Mar 4, 2016 3:25 PM ET

In January, we announced an open call for applications to the AT&T Aspire Accelerator in search of ventures using technology to support students’ educational and career success. For- and non-profit organizations chosen to participate in the program will receive financial investment, access to expert services and mentorship. The application period closed in February, and we received 238 responses from organizations located across the country. Stay tuned for more information about the organizations selected for our 2016 Aspire Accelerator class, which will kick off in May!

Events, Media & Communications

Save the Date for Renewable Energy Markets 2016

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Save the Date!
Renewable Energy Markets 2016
October 16–18, 2016
Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco

Health & Healthcare

Caregivers – The Real Heroes in the Cancer Battle

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The real story of the caregiver is often untold and/or under-appreciated in both the healthcare space and cancer world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Effective Women’s Economic Empowerment Strategies

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

This report, written by BSR in partnership with the International Center for Research on Women and sponsored by the Oak Foundation, identifies how companies can develop holistic and integrated approaches to women's economic empowerment.

Education

FOX Sports President Eric Shanks and Mark Cuban Discuss Value of Lifelong Learning at Indiana University

Mar 4, 2016 3:00 PM ET

On February 18, FOX Sports President Eric Shanks and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban returned to their alma mater Indiana University for "The Future of Sports and Technology Panel," a conversation about trends in the sports business and the value of education. More than 400 students and faculty attended, including the university's current participants in FOX Sports University, a unique program giving college students hands-on experience in the sports industry. Dr. Galen Clavio, an Associate Professor and Director of the university's National Sports Journalism Center, moderated the discussion, which posed education as a lifelong pursuit.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Scaling Your Employee Volunteer Program

Mar 4, 2016 2:00 PM ET

As a young e-commerce company launching an employee volunteer program in its very early stages, it has been a uniquely exciting opportunity (and challenge) to develop and support a program that is able to scale as rapidly as the business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Diageo North America Recognized for Empowering Women in the Workplace

Mar 4, 2016 12:15 PM ET

Energy

Siemens Takes a Look into the Future of Electrical Power

Mar 4, 2016 11:10 AM ET