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Social Impact & Volunteering

The Joy Maker Challenge Helps Youth Take Action and Spread Much-Needed Joy This Holiday Season

Nov 23, 2015 3:15 PM ET

generationOn, the youth division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) have partnered for The Joy Maker Challenge. Now in its sixth year, the annual campaign connects youth ages 5-18 to meaningful, hands-on service projects and encourages them to take action and spread some much needed joy to those in need during the holiday season through volunteerism. For every kid and teen who volunteers as part of the campaign, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to Toys for Tots, up to $1 million worth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO: How are Millennials Giving to Causes They Care About?

Nov 23, 2015 2:15 PM ET

GivingTuesday is asking shoppers to observe the season of giving in a different way: by first donating, then sharing their giving stories using the hashtag #GivingTuesday. Yet, when it comes to online giving, a sizeable gap still remains between what Americans say they will do, and what they have actually done, according to the 2014 Cone Communications Digital Activism Study.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sustaining a Wildlife Refuge by Connecting to the Community

Nov 23, 2015 2:00 PM ET

This is the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, almost 1,000 acres of woods, pond, marsh, and meadow dedicated to wildlife conservation. The refuge is a crucial habitat for both resident and migrant birds. Without these habitats to use as a stopover, the migrant birds would be in great survival danger.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Accelerating Pathways Research Finds Cities Can Do More to Enable Youth Economic Progress

Nov 23, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

The (R)evolution of the Car Company

Nov 23, 2015 1:45 PM ET

Given the rise of alternative powertrains, autonomous and connected technologies, and various car-sharing models, General Motors Urban Mobility Executive Director Peter Kosak recently relayed how the company is reinventing itself and transforming its business model.

Events, Media & Communications

The Changing Nature of Workplace-centered Philanthropy and Employee Engagement

Nov 23, 2015 1:15 PM ET

New research on the changing nature of workplace-centered philanthropy and employee engagement, including its role in attracting employees and engaging Millennials, will be released during the next 3BL Media “Best Practices” webinar, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. ET.

Innovation & Technology

Digital Tapestry

Nov 23, 2015 12:50 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services in Texas Receives the 2015 World Class Landfill Recognition

Nov 23, 2015 12:45 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Accenture Expands Partnership with Fundación Entreculturas to Equip 175,000 Youth with Job Skills

Nov 23, 2015 12:45 PM ET

Accenture’s (NYSE: ACN) US$3.8 million grant to Fundación Entreculturas will help expand the nonprofit’s e-learning program and equip an additional 80,000 disadvantaged youth across Africa, Latin America and Spain with the skills needed for the most in-demand jobs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar's Personal Care Facilities Reduce Waste with New Technologies

Nov 23, 2015 11:55 AM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Environment

International Consultation Opens on Water Climate Bond Standard

Nov 23, 2015 11:30 AM ET

The Climate Bonds Initiative and consortium partners Ceres, World Resources Institute, CDP and the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation have released for public comment, the world’s first standard for low carbon and climate resilient water bonds. The proposed Water Climate Bond Standard will bring a focus on vulnerability assessment and climate mitigation and adaptation planning to the fixed income space. It will allow investors to easily prioritise projects that are seriously considering their climate impacts and climate resilience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Legg Mason Builds Bikes for a Cause

Nov 23, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Two Legg Mason teams, US Product and Global Distribution, individually hosted their own build a bike events to benefit local organizations in their communities.

Events, Media & Communications

Sea Change for Public Sector Pension Funds And Other U.S. Fiduciaries – US DOL Green Lights ESG Investing…

Nov 23, 2015 11:05 AM ET

On an important societal issue (think of civil rights, or immigration, or highway construction funding, or criminal justice, or environmental protection) the U.S. Congress deliberates and passes the laws (Federal statutes), the President of the United States of America signs them into law, then an agency is directed to develop the “rules of the road” for those affected by or having to comply with the law.

Education

IBM P-Tech: How High Schoolers Are Redefining Their Future

Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM ET

See how the P-TECH 9-14 school model is transforming high school through the eyes of two students, ShuDon and Xzavyen.

Environment

National Grid Moves To Intervene In Support Of EPA's Clean Power Plan

Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Who Makes a Honda: Product Planners

Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Honda today unveiled its newest profiles in the popular What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda video series, exploring the role of the product planner through the experiences of associates Tomo Yokoi and James Jenkins.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media Webinar to Reveal New Data on Workplace Giving and Engaging with Millennials

Nov 23, 2015 10:35 AM ET

New research on the changing nature of workplace-centered philanthropy and employee engagement, including its role in attracting employees and engaging Millennials, will be released during the next 3BL Media “Best Practices” webinar, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. ET.

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays Supports Veterans Employment Transition

Nov 23, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Foundation Awards Full Scholarships to 5 Students

Nov 23, 2015 10:20 AM ET

Five of South Florida’s brightest and most promising hospitality students are getting the opportunity to pursue their dream of launching a career in hospitality management with an $80,000 scholarship from Carnival Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Carnival Corporation.

Environment

Spotlight on Antea Group Senior Project Manager Wayne Hutchinson

Nov 23, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Let's take a closer look at some of Antea group's most valuable resources--its people! First up is Environmental Liability Management practitioner Wayne Hutchinson out of the Milwaukee office.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

If We Want Social Enterprises to Thrive, We Need a New Funding Approach

Nov 23, 2015 10:05 AM ET

What will it take to build a thriving social enterprise sector that can lead the way to the next economy?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Trim Tab Magazine | The Conceptual Space Race

Nov 23, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Pliny Fisk, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential, invites us to reimagine the way we think about our carbon footprint.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Securities Expands Environmental Commitment, Assists in Bringing EIB's First Climate Awareness Bond to Canada

Nov 23, 2015 10:00 AM ET

TD Securities is joint-lead underwriter of a C$500-million five-year Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) issued by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Launched on October 26, this marks the first green bond issuance from an international organization in the Canadian market, and the second Canadian dollar green bond on which TD has acted as a joint lead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Automotive Presents Ohio Dealer with Community Impact Award

Nov 23, 2015 10:00 AM ET

With community service acting as a guiding principle for how it operates its businesses, Cox Automotive presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Joey Huang of Great Lakes Auto (Ashtabula, Ohio) at the 2015 National Remarketing Conference (NRC) this week. Presented by Grace Huang, senior vice president of inventory services, Manheim, this award recognizes a remarketing industry leader for their outstanding contributions to their community and the innovative ways they collaborate with community partners to help further their missions and shape better communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

HEINEKEN USA’s Sustainability Efforts At a Glance

Nov 23, 2015 9:45 AM ET