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Events, Media & Communications

'Empire' Exec Producer and Showrunner Ilene Chaiken Honored with GLSEN Respect Award for Representing LGBT People on TV

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Ilene Chaiken, "Empire" executive producer and showrunner, was honored with a 2016 GLSEN Respect Award last evening at a ceremony in New York City for her work in representing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on television. GLSEN is a national education organization that aims to ensure safe and affirming schools for all students. Since 2004, the GLSEN Respect Awards turn a spotlight on the work of those who serve as role models for LGBT youth with events in Los Angeles and New York each year.

Events, Media & Communications

Brands Sharing in the Success of Purpose-Driven Leadership

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Nearly 2,000 Sustainable Brands® business and brand leaders will gather at SB’16 San Diego, June 6-9 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. As the premier global gathering of change-makers focused on driving value through sustainability, this year’s event theme, “Activating Purpose”, will focus on how companies are developing real tools, techniques and models for activating brand purpose and finding success.

Environment

Subaru Zero Landfill Expertise Shared with National Parks | A 100-Million Pound Problem

May 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind: This is part four 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.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HP Ranks Among Supply Chain Leaders

May 25, 2016 9:45 AM ET

HP was ranked 17 in the Gartner 2016 Supply Chain Top 25 released last week. HP also scored 10 out of 10 for Corporate Social Responsibility – the first time Gartner has included this category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Case Study: Groupon Increases Volunteer Hours Tracked by 600% with YourMatch™

May 25, 2016 9:40 AM ET

When Groupon rolled out its employee volunteer program in 2012, volunteerism across the company exploded. But the program quickly outgrew the spreadsheets that Groupon was using to manage it, and the company was looking to scale volunteerism even further.

Events, Media & Communications

GRI 5th Global Conference Video: Day 3

May 25, 2016 9:30 AM ET

The final day of the 5th GRI Global Conference culminated with the closing plenary session on 'Trust & Transparency: Building better businesses and policy worldwide', which featured a diverse group of speakers including, Member of the European Parliament Richard Howitt, Executive Director of Uprose Elizabeth Yeampierre, and GRI Chief Executive Michael Meehan, to name only a few.

Social Impact & Volunteering

26th Annual “Neighbors Make the Difference Day” to See Thousands of KeyBank Employees Volunteer

May 25, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlas Copco Turkiye, Mayıs Ayı Pleiades Etkinliginde YTT Hukuk Burosu’ndan Mert Yalçın’ı Agırladı

May 25, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlas Copco Turkey Welcomes YTT Law Office for a Pleiades Meeting

May 25, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Passion Projects: Aligning Company Initiatives and Personal Values

May 25, 2016 9:00 AM ET

For most of the modern era, corporate giving and individual passions have been mostly siloed, as employee programs focused more on encouraging people to give to charities chosen by the company. Now, companies are beginning to embrace “The Power of And,” which encompasses both vertical and horizontal engagement. That’s the scenario where the vertical pillars or specific charities in a company’s social responsibility strategy are complemented by a more horizontal or grassroots focus powered by the passions and interests of its people. Once you combine the two, it’s easy to see the powerful potential to engage your people more broadly AND boost awareness of your company’s positive role in society.

Health & Healthcare

Texas Takes on Cancer – A CPRIT Progress Report

May 25, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Last week, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) passed a major milestone in the fight against cancer.

Events, Media & Communications

LIVESTRONG Day 2016 Photos

May 25, 2016 8:00 AM ET

LIVESTRONG Day was such a fun and exciting day Friday. Thank you to the thousands of you around the world who took part by submitting your photos via Instagram and Twitter.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Granderson, Capuano & Teammates Share Game with Autistic Children

May 24, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Players from the Mets and Brewers volunteered their time to teach baseball skills in Harlem on a sunny Friday afternoon last week, but it was the students from the NYC Autism Charter School who shone brightest.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Teaching Youth Valuable Lessons About Democracy and the Responsibilities of Citizenship

May 24, 2016 5:15 PM ET

In a recent survey conducted by Teaching Tolerance, The Trump Effect: The Impact of hte Presidential Campaign on Our Nation's Schools, Teaching Tolerance found that the presidential campaign is producing an alarming level of fear and anxiety among children of color and inflaming racial and ethnic tensions in the classroom.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics’ Semi-Autonomous Car Hits Record 152 MPH with Quadriplegic Former Racecar Driver behind the Wheel

May 24, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Indianapolis, Ind. May 24, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Former IndyCar driver and current team owner Sam Schmidt reached a top speed of 152 mph on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a newly designed semi-autonomous motorcar (SAM) developed by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW). Schmidt, who has been paralyzed and unable to use his arms and legs since a racing accident in 2000, completed the record drive in between qualifying laps for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Environment

Together, Companies and Supply Chains Can Reduce Carbon Footprints

May 24, 2016 4:10 PM ET

Company leaders are rallying behind sustainability, realizing its importance to overall strategy. According to McKinsey’s global annual sustainability survey, CEOs increasingly see it as a priority. And a large business – one that works with hundreds or thousands of suppliers – can make a greater impact by engaging its supply chain in sustainable practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leonardo Academy, Inc. Named LEED® Proven Provider™ by Green Building Certification Institute

May 24, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Leonardo Academy, Inc., The Sustainability Experts® announced today that the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has designated them as a LEED® Proven Provider™ for the LEED O+M rating system family. This designation was developed to streamline the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.

Education

Sodexo’s Global Chef Program Brings a World of Flavors to North American Customers

May 24, 2016 2:25 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, is bringing authentic flavors from around the world to customers in the United States and Canada thanks to its Global Chef Program. Global Chef is a month-long international chef residency that brings Sodexo’s top chefs from around the world to different countries in order to share authentic cuisines and cooking techniques with Sodexo’s customers. Sodexo uses the Global Chef Program as a way to showcase its culinary talent from operations in 80 countries around the world while also bringing a unique dining experience to guests.

Diversity & Inclusion

Connecting People with Disabilities to Their World Through Technology

May 24, 2016 2:20 PM ET

AT&T is dedicated to connecting people, regardless of technology experience or capability, with their world. That’s why we created Digital You, a resource for parents, seniors, job seekers, and people with disabilities to help them navigate technology with confidence. In order to further meet the needs of our customers with disabilities, AT&T’s Corporate Accessibility Technology Office and the Wireless Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center developed Wireless Independence Now (WIN) Workshops to teach people with disabilities how to use accessibility features installed on their phones and tablets.

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation Amps Up Commitment to Clean Energy With Newest Ohio Wind Farm

May 24, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Today, Whirlpool Corporation announced plans to build wind turbines to help power its Marion and Ottawa plants in Ohio, a $13.5 million total investment that will build upon the company’s 46 year commitment to advances in sustainable manufacturing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart Celebrates Anniversary of Veterans Welcome Home Commitment with Announcement of 130,828 Veteran Hires

May 24, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Today, Walmart announced it has hired 130,828 veterans since it announced its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May 2013*. Of those veteran hires, 15,176 have been promoted to jobs with higher pay and greater responsibility.

Events, Media & Communications

And the Hackathon 4Good Winners Are....

May 24, 2016 2:00 PM ET

NetSuite.org is thrilled to announce the winners of our third annual Hackathon 4Good! During the pre-conference day at SuiteWorld, NetSuite's annual customer conference, the teams spent nearly 12 straight hours brainstorming, white boarding, and coding on behalf of NetSuite.org charity partners Ashoka and Juma Ventures.

Innovation & Technology

Eva Longoria Announced as Judge of The Venture Competition

May 24, 2016 2:00 PM ET

World-renowned actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, Eva Longoria, joins the The Venture - Chivas Regal’s search to find and support the most innovative startups from across the world

Events, Media & Communications

Four Top Mistakes Experts See in Online CSR Communication

May 24, 2016 1:30 PM ET

After a long and often tortuous process of collecting information and then drafting, reviewing, approving and proof-reading, there it is: the sustainability content ready for your website.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Isolating the Answers to Causes and Finding a Cure for Leukemia

May 24, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Fifty years ago a child diagnosed with leukemia lived at best 6 months. Today children are living 5 years, 10 years and in some cases are in permanent remission, thanks to research that has brought advancements in chemotherapy, drugs and transplants.