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Education

Breaking Down Modern Day Slavery and How It Can Effect You

Modern day slavery is a problem that has emerged into a global epidemic. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), around 21 million people are victims of forced labor. Contrary to historical definitions of slavery, modern day slavery is the umbrella term for human trafficking, forced labor, bonded labor, child labor, involuntary and domestic servitude, and worker migration.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Barclays’ Shared Growth Ambition: Q&A with Diane Eshleman

Diane Eshleman is Barclays’ Head of Citizenship and Reputation. She is responsible for citizenship, corporate social policies and related strategic initiatives that drive value for all of Barclays’ stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CVS Health to Support the OneOrlando Fund to Help Respond to the Needs of the Orlando Community

CVS Health announced today that it will come together with the Orlando community to support the OneOrlando Fund, established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, to raise money for victims and families who have been affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy.

Events, Media & Communications

Leonardo Academy President to Present at the International Sustainable Asset Management Conference

Leonardo Academy announced today that President Michael Arny is scheduled to present at the International Sustainable Asset Management (ISAM) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Brown-Forman Recognized for Social Responsibility in LCBO 2016 Elsie Awards

Research, Reports & Publications

Michigan Cat Helps Homestead Dairy Turns Problem into Profit

Brothers Floyd and Dan Houin operate a massive dairy operation, but when the odor began impacting nearby residents, the Houins had to find a way to turn a problem into a profit.

Health & Healthcare

5 Statistics that Should Guide Your EHS Strategy

Antea Group has conducted EHS research to uncover employee behaviors and attitudes regarding their tech company’s EHS programs. On the Antea Group blog, you will find compelling statistics every EHS manager should know, along with tips on how you can use these stats to create a people-first workplace.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Black & Veatch: Aging Water Systems, Value Perceptions Strain Industry

Black & Veatch's fifth annual water report , based on survey responses from more than 350 industry participants, offers insights and analysis of the key issues facing water service providers across the United States and international markets. It finds persistent anxieties among many water utilities whose aging systems are strained by changing demographics and fiscal challenges. These forces are driven in part by the public value placed on water services and challenges meeting regulatory standards for safe, reliable water supplies and effluent.

Health & Healthcare

Partnering to Help Survivors Address Financial Hardships

Events, Media & Communications

'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson Honored for Excellence in Television at Women In Film's Crystal + Lucy Awards

Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning actress known to millions as Cookie Lyon on the hit FOX drama Empire, was honored with the Lucy Award for Excellence in Television on June 15 for her contributions to women's role in the entertainment industry. The recognition came as part of the annual Crystal + Lucy Awards hosted by the nonprofit Women In Film, an organization advocating for gender parity in Hollywood. Fox Television Group Co-Chairman and CEO Dana Walden presented the award to Henson, who spoke about the pay gap between male and female actors and reflected on the importance of representing women on screen and behind the camera.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ecolab Releases 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, today released its 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report. This detailed report profiles the company's commitment to sustainability, including the significant sustainability accomplishments achieved for customers through Ecolab’s science and service expertise.

Environment

100-Year-Old Giant Cacti Preserved In Mexico

TransCanada’s annual CSR Report highlights sustainable efforts like this one, part of our everyday commitment — one that spans over six decades — to operate safely in an economically, environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Environment

Yum! Global Sustainability Team Increases Engagement to Build Know-How

This year, Yum!’s Global Sustainability team has visited with a variety of partners, including investors; students; sustainability networks; and YUM! employees, to gain insight and explore new innovations in the Sustainability field.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3BL Media Best Practices Webinar on July 20 Focuses on UN Global Goal 11: The Business Case for Sustainable Cities -- Making Urban Centers Inclusive, Safe and Resilient

3BL Media has partnered with the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business to hold a free webinar exploring the topic. The event, “The Business Case for Sustainable Cities – Making Urban Centers Inclusive, Safe and Resilient,” will be held on July 20 at 10 a.m. ET and is free to attend.

Environment

Electric Cars Take a Cue From the Sharing Economy

While electric cars represent just a small slice of the auto market today, such vehicles are, in the future, likely to give their gas-powered cohorts a run for their money.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Financial Solutions Lab Announces Winners of $3 Million Fintech Competition

Today the Financial Solutions Lab (“FinLab”) at the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) with founding partner JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) announced nine financial services innovators as the winners of its second competition, aimed at identifying solutions that help consumers prepare for – and weather – financial shocks. FinLab selected the winners based on their ability to improve consumers’ financial health. Each winner will receive $250,000 in capital and additional resources to test, enhance and scale the availability of their products and services. More information and graphics are available at bit.ly/FinLabInfo.

Research, Reports & Publications

Royal Mail Group Publishes Its 2015-16 Corporate Responsibility Report

Royal Mail is the designated provider of the Universal Service in the UK, connecting millions of customers, businesses, organisations and communities – including those in the most remote rural areas. Its vision is to be recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. Royal Mail recognises that conducting its business in a responsible way has a fundamental role in achieving this vision.

Research, Reports & Publications

Experian Demonstrates How It is Creating Shared Value in its 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report

As the world’s largest credit bureaux operator, Experian is helping millions of people make the most of their data to get fair and affordable access to essential, everyday services.

Health & Healthcare

Univision Presents Its Fourth Annual Award-Winning Health Week - “Mi Salud” (My Health)

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced the launch of “Health Week 2016 – Mi Salud,” the fourth annual health and wellness campaign that is part of the award-winning Univision Contigo empowerment platform.

Research, Reports & Publications

TransCanada Releases 2015 CSR Report

As a leading energy infrastructure company, the crux of our challenge in this changing energy landscape is to safely deliver the energy the world needs in an economically, environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Education

Okeo Institute Recommends Cadmium Exemption in Displays

Okeo Institute, the advisory organization to the EU on RoHS exemptions, released a report last week advising against granting an exemption for the usage of cadmium quantum dot (CdQD) technology in LED displays.

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