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Green Infrastructure

Heading to Greenbuild? Here’s How to Maximize Your Experience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regional Impact Assessment Unveiled at Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, Presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Sands Cares

With support from the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the event showcased the youth homelessness issue through data and personal stories, as well as insights from a range According to a new assessment developed by the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, Southern Nevada is facing a youth homelessness crisis, leading the nation in incidence rates with a service delivery system that is ill-equipped to handle the case load.

Media & Communications

Ideagen Global Welcomes New Global Chairman and CEO, George Sifakis

Ideagen proudly announces the appointment of our new Global Chairman and CEO, George Sifakis. George brings two decades of experience including appointments for two Presidents of the United States, most recently serving as one of approximately twenty Senior Staff as Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Liaison.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability at Fetzer Vineyards: A Regenerative Approach to Enhancing Environment and Communities

Fetzer Vineyards, a pioneer in sustainable winegrowing, announces the release of Road to Regeneration: Corporate Consciousness Report, highlighting key milestones achieved through 2016 and plans for a Net Positive future.

Green Infrastructure

Architects, Designers, and Specifiers Gain Increased Access to SCS Green Products Guide Through Integration With Origin and Mindful Materials Product Platforms

SCS Global Services (SCS) today announced automated integration of its Green Products Guide certification data into the Origin Material Data Hub and the mindful MATERIALS (mM) green building product transparency platform. Manufacturers whose products achieve SCS certifications will now automatically have their product data showcased not only on the SCS Green Products Guide, but also on the Origin and mindful MATERIALS (mM) searchable databases.

Education

CITGO Announces First Annual National STEM Day Celebration

CITGO Petroleum Corporation will host its first annual National STEM Day Celebration on November 8, 2017 to honor the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) community and draw attention to the progress made in the advancement of STEM education. The event will take place at the West Houston Institute and is in celebration of National STEM Day, which was established to encourage children to explore and pursue their interests in STEM.

Environment

Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center Host 5th Annual Bakersfield Recycles Day

In conjunction with America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, AEG’s Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center hosted the 5th annual celebration of Bakersfield Recycles Day on Nov. 4. Throughout the day, Bakersfield residents dropped off e-waste, household items, clothing and paper shredding for recycling in the South Arena Parking Lot.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Congrats to the 2017 Best Corporate Steward – Small & Middle Market Business Finalists!

Congratulations to the 2017 Best Corporate Steward – Small and Middle Market Business Finalists!

The Best Corporate Steward – Small and Middle Market Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes businesses that encompass overall values, operational practices, and stakeholder strategies that exemplify shared value. Read on to learn more about the significant, positive impacts these businesses have had in communities, locally and globally.

Energy

LG Air Conditioning Technologies Raises the Bar on Green Building Efficiency and Performance

Spotlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability and energy-efficient green building technologies, LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies returns to the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2017 with a host of industry-leading innovations focused on creating sustainable commercial and residential buildings.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Wendy's Celebrates Supplier Excellence with Annual Golden Link Awards

Wendy’s recently hosted its annual meeting in Las Vegas, at which the most outstanding suppliers and distributors were presented with Golden Link Awards by Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC). The Golden Link award recognizes the critical role they play as a link in Wendy’s supply chain. Wendy’s also presented their Quality Assurance award to honor a supplier who consistently maintains the highest standards of food quality and product safety. Of hundreds of suppliers and distributors, these twelve earned the QSCC Golden Link awards for their performance over the past two years.

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Supports Annual Cardboard Engineering Challenge

Arrow Electronics was the presenting sponsor of the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation's Annual Cardboard Challenge for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 30 Arrow employees participated as judges and volunteers in the annual STEM education event, which challenges students to bring creative ideas to life using cardboard, recycled materials and their imaginations.

Innovation & Technology

VMware and The Atlantic present "The Possibility Report"

As technology advances, new innovations are being used to help the human race move, connect, heal, learn, build and grow. How will these new technologies reshape our understanding the world we live in? The possibilities are infinite.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Value of Pro Bono: Develop Talent and Build Leaders

Pro bono service is a powerful way to drive social change. Yet, many corporate employees looking to bring pro bono service to their company struggle to get buy-in from leadership and other key stakeholders. Although these stakeholders may understand the social value of pro bono, they don't always see the business value. If an initiative doesn't contribute to the bottom line, it's not seen as a worthwhile investment.

That's why Taproot developed the Business Value of Pro Bono, a new resource for the field that outlines six common business objectives that pro bono can help support. In addition to the social impact that pro bono can help drive, companies have a lot to gain from engaging their employees in pro bono initiatives.

Environment

Practitioner Spotlight--Regina Bussard

Antea Group spotlights Regina Bussard, a professional geologist in California with 16 years of experience in environmental liability management

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America Wins 2017 AF&PA Sustainability Award for Safety

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized Sappi North America with the 2017 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Safety for their Over Two Million Hours Worked Without Lost Time Injury project. This is the second year in a row AF&PA has honored Sappi for its sustainability advancements.

Education

Preparing Kids for Success with Back to School Support

Comcast NBCUniversal supported several activities in the communities we serve to ensure more kids and teens have access to the tools they need to succeed.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teen Entrepreneurs Make Their Pitch for America’s Next Top Business Model

A start-up company may be well on its way to even more success after winning $75,000 in the FedEx Junior Business Challenge. Five student teams around the country competed against each other to see who had the best original business idea.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PHOTOS: Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children Begin Distribution of 2,000 Shelter Repair Kits to Puerto Rico Families

Five hundred families living in and around Caguas, Puerto Rico, are receiving tools and supplies to repair their homes today through a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children.

The organizations are distributing the first 500 of 2,000 shelter repair kits that are designed to help low-income families across Puerto Rico make interim repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Maria.

Education

Undergraduate Hiroki Fukuda Shares His Amgen Scholars Experience

When I was a child, my father often took me to the great outdoors, such as the sea and the forest, to go fishing, bird-watching, and so on. It really got me interested in nature. When I finally entered high school, I was first exposed to the studies of physics and chemistry. I realized at that moment that if I studied the sciences more, I would be able to deepen my knowledge of nature. That was the catalyst for my interest in science.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Invites the Public to Check In Their Causes of Choice

JetBlue has found a creative way to promote kindness amongst its customers. The airline is currently promoting its JetBlue for Good Month initiative by inviting customers to check in at pop-up kiosks as well as online. This way, compassionate - and lucky - participants can get a free volunteer trip with JetBlue.

Environment

Target Center Teams up With Local Teen to Promote Biodiversity and Native Bee Conservation

AEG’s Target Center recently teamed up with Bee Kind MN, Inc., a nonprofit organization founded by 14-year old Nikolas Liepins, to help promote biodiversity and native bee conservation by placing two native bee houses on the arena’s already green roof, with the plan to add more.

Media & Communications

Sodexo and The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Sign Extension Through 2027

Sodexo, the leader in Quality of Life services, has signed a 10-year extension to continue as the exclusive food service provider and caterer at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, VA. As part of the contract renewal, Sodexo is adding new dining options featuring sustainable seafood and local, seasonal ingredients as well as renovating the popular Osprey Café.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wounded Veteran Receives Keys To Mortgage-Free Home

Retired U.S. Army veteran James Davis recently received a life-changing gift – the keys to a newly renovated home in metro Atlanta. Surrounded by a small crowd of his family, friends, neighbors, employees from PNC and the Military Warriors Support Foundation, Davis accepted the keys to the family’s new home during a presentation ceremony in McDonough, Ga.

Health & Healthcare

WATCH | DZNE and HPE: Harnessing Memory-Driven Computing to Fight Alzheimer’s

If you missed last week’s webinar: “DZNE and HPE: Harnessing Memory-Driven Computing to fight Alzheimer’s disease”, it’s available on replay! Hear from Hartmut Schultze, Engagement Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dr. Matthias Becker, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bonn in Germany, and Prof. Dr. Joachim L. Schultze, Funding Director, PRECISE – Platform for Single Cell Genomics and Epigenomics at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the University of Bonn.

Environment

Healthier Soil, Better Climate?

Organic food is growing in popularity. We can almost predict what’s next: “Regenerative agriculture.”

It’s a holistic approach to farming that could, among other things, halt and even reverse some of the food system’s contribution to climate change.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  2. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  3. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  4. Technology & Engineering Education
    We aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of engineers and inventors by supporting organizations that foster innovation in education...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  7. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.
  8. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  9. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  10. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  11. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  12. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  13. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  14. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  15. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...