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Diversity & Inclusion

#EmployeeAppreciationDay: Cox Enterprises Supports Employees Through Relief Fund

Today is Employee Appreciation Day. At Cox Enterprises, employees are our most important resource, and we offer a variety of benefits to support them in and out of the office. The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF) is one way the company assists Cox employees and their families. Celebrating its 11th year, CERF was established hours after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina by members of the Cox family and the James M. Cox Foundation.

Environment

Gap Announces 50 Percent Cut in GHG Emissions by 2020

A number of companies have joined the international effort to tackle climate change, building upon the momentum of the landmark Paris Agreement reached at the 2015 United Nations climate change summit, COP 21.

Education

Inspiring Future Scientists

Today’s young people and school children are the scientists of the future. That’s why we want to play our part in inspiring them to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Can Malaria be Defeated in our Lifetime?

Over half of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people – are at risk of malaria and 200 million of those will contract this life-threatening infection each year.

Health & Healthcare

Will Money Alone Help Save a Million Lives?

GSK is working together with Save the Children to save one million children’s lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Florida Department of Health in Broward County and ArtServe Announce Finalists For Art to End Aids Mural Project

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) and ArtServe announce the finalists for the “Art to End AIDS” public mural project, a component of the broader HIV Ends With Me and Broward Greater Than AIDS campaigns.

Environment

A New Day: Aramark Begins Concessions Operations at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the award-winning food and hospitality partner for national and state parks, this week marked its first days as the new concessioner at Yosemite National Park. Last summer the National Park Service awarded Aramark the 15-year contract to manage Yosemite’s hospitality programs encompassing lodging, food & beverage, retail, recreational and transportation services.

Innovation & Technology

How Learning and Development Is Important to Social Responsibility

Social responsibility is a set of ethical ground rules that an organization or individual has an obligation to the community or society at large.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bechtel and EWB-USA Partner to Improve Access to Safe Water

Innovation & Technology

Siemens Presents New Metro for Riyadh

Health & Healthcare

Arrow Electronics’ SAM Car Highlighted at International Sport Innovation Summit

The semi-autonomous motorcar (SAM) developed by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) for quadriplegic former racecar driver Sam Schmidt was highlighted today at the international Sport Innovation Summit.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Brunswick Action Team Captains Hold Clothing Drive for Homeless Vets

Action Team Captains from Brunswick High School spent January collecting much-needed winter necessitates, including jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves, for homeless veterans.

Health & Healthcare

The GSK Story

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entrepreneurs: Apply by April 30 to Become a UN Global Compact Local SDG Pioneer

Leaders in every part of the world are already proving that business can be a force for good. If you – or someone you know – can step up to the challenge of being a Local SDG Pioneer, please apply for consideration.

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - March 2016

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lifestory Research Ranks Trane the Nation’s Most Trusted™ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

For the second consecutive year, Trane has been named America’s Most TrustedTM Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System by Lifestory Research.

Environment

Green Roofs are on the Rise

With benefits that include better runoff management and energy efficiency, green roofs are catching on across the globe.

In 2015, the French government passed a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must feature green roofs partially covered with either plants or solar panels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five Truths about Running an Online Auction

Not only did I fail to kill our workplace giving campaign’s online auction last year, this year my team is working harder than ever to improve it. I’m still not sure where I went wrong.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Adapting Your Business to New Urban Communities

This is the second in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report. The Report examines nine key trends impacting business outcomes and affecting the quality of life of employees and consumers in the workplace. To learn more, access the full article: Stories of Urban Transformation: The Rise of 18-Hour Work/Live Communities.

Environment

Natural Infrastructure: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

In November 2015, Caterpillar hosted a diverse set of thought leaders for the Restoring Natural Infrastructure Summit. From the presentations and discussions that took place at the event, Caterpillar has published a white paper, titled Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Strategies for Thriving Communities, Businesses and Ecosystems, detailing the participant observations and recommendations on the topic of natural infrastructure restoration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlas Copco Celebrates 143 Years: A Video Message From Turkey

Education

21st Century Fox Provides Training and a New Studio for Young Female Broadcast Journalists

The Television Club at Bishop Kearney High School recently received a state-of-the-art renovation of its studio thanks to 21st Century Fox. The company purchased new equipment for the school's student-run news station, WBKS, and professionals from Fox 5 trained the students on how to operate it. The initiative comes as part of the company's commitment to support and develop the next generation of journalists and storytellers. The Brooklyn-based high school's daily news broadcasts are much improved since the club started more than 20 years ago, and this new equipment will enhance their capabilities even further. The club has become a big draw for incoming students.

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    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
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    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
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    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
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    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
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    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.