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Energy

The “F” Words: Talking Fossil Fuel with Daniel Dicker

Fossil fuel is sort of a dirty word in environmental circles, but it still comprises over 80% of the world’s energy consumption. This week on Sea Change Radio, oil expert Daniel Dicker explains the complex role that oil and gas plays in the world’s economy. First, we take a look at the recent OPEC meetings and the effect that they’ll have on oil prices moving forward, then we get a snapshot of the challenges that the major oil producing countries face today. Lastly, we get a glimpse into how oil markets are reacting to the inevitable transition to renewable energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Green Key Global is Pleased to Announce ARIA Resort and Casino, a Green Key Global member since 2010, has Received a 5 Key Rating with the New GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program

Green Key Global is pleased to announce ARIA Resort and Casino, a Green Key Global member since 2010, has received a 5 Key rating with the new GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust One of 14 Companies in Ireland Achieving the Business Working Responsibly Mark

An Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald T.D. announced the 14 companies as Accenture in Ireland, A&L Goodbody, Arup, Bank of Ireland Group Ireland, eir, Janssen Supply Chain Ireland, Marks and Spencer Ireland, Musgrave Group, Northern Trust (Ireland) Limited, Ricoh Ireland Limited, Transdev Dublin Light Rail Limited, Ulster Bank, Veolia Ireland and Vodafone Ireland

Events, Media & Communications

21st Century Fox and FOX Sports Support Women's Sports Foundation at Annual Gala Celebrating Female Athletes

FOX Sports continued its longstanding support of the Women's Sports Foundation on October 19 when the network served as co-presenting sponsor of the 37th Annual Salute to Women in Sports, an event celebrating the country's top female athletes and their role in encouraging young women around the country to pursue their own athletic dreams. This was the third consecutive year that FOX Sports has sponsored this event. In addition, FOX Sports parent company 21st Century Fox announced a new partnership with the organization in September to celebrate the premiere of FOX's baseball drama Pitch, creating new opportunities for young female athletes to take their athletic achievements to new heights.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Wall Street Journal: "Cargill’s Food Empire Adapts to a Changing World"

From the Minneapolis suburbs, Cargill Inc. runs one of the biggest food empires the world has ever seen, spanning the supply chain from farm to table—shipping fertilizer to farmers, buying the crops that are grown, processing grain into feed for livestock and poultry, and producing burgers and nuggets for the world’s biggest restaurant chains and retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and McDonald’s Corp.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Bloomberg is Driving Gender Equality and Helping Investors

It is clear from reading the headlines and checking the research that, in spite of significant efforts, progress toward gender equality in corporate America has been very slow.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Records Set During Largest Day of Caring Event Ever Held in Orlando

The Orlando VA Medical Center’s Lake Baldwin Outpatient Clinic received a makeover by more than 1,500 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) employees, family members and friends as part of the company’s annual Day of Caring. The record-setting number of Lockheed Martin volunteers completed more than 80 projects in an effort to revitalize the facility’s grounds.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hanesbrands Recognized by Corporate Responsibility Magazine and Ethical Corporation

Richard A. Noll, executive chairman of HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), has been named CEO of the Year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for his decade of leadership in advancing the company’s corporate social responsibility program, including an industry-leading environmental and energy-management practice.

Environment

Bacardi Installs Bat Caves at Bottling Plant to Save Bats

Bacardi gives new meaning to the phrase, “to the bat cave,” as a team of employees, in partnership with Lubee Bat Conservancy, erected several large bat habitats at the company’s BACARDÍ® rum bottling facility campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Businessweek Shuffles the Newsstand Deck

This really is a genius design concept from editor Ellen Pollock and creative director Rob Vargas. On the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek’s fourth annual “The Year Ahead” issue, out today in the U.S. and internationally Friday, is the familiar sight of a New York City newsstand.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media: If You Want to Innovate (and survive), Put Your Users First

Michael Shane, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Bloomberg Media writes about innovation and argues that it isn't something you can just show up to work and "do.”

Environment

Leonardo DiCaprio and National Geographic Channel screen climate change documentary 'Before the Flood' at the United Nations

Academy Award-winner and U.N. Messenger for Peace Leonardo DiCaprio, along with executives from the National Geographic Channel, welcomed U.N. diplomats, top Hollywood talent, and more to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on October 20 for a red carpet screening of Before the Flood, DiCaprio's forthcoming documentary about the worsening effects of climate change on global communities and ecosystems. The film, which follows DiCaprio as he travels the world interviewing individuals from every facet of society about the climate, will premiere on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel on Sunday, October 30, at 9/8c in 171 countries and 45 languages.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Among Global Leaders in Addressing Climate Change

With its inclusion in CDP’s 2016 Climate “A” List, FCA has been recognized once again as a global leader for its commitment and performance in addressing climate change.Only nine percent of participating organizations were included in this year’s “A” List. The results were published on October 25, 2016 in the CDP Global Climate Change Report “Out of the starting blocks: Tracking progress on corporate climate action,” which tracks the recent progress of the world’s largest listed companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ARIA Resort and Casino Receives a 5 Key Rating With New GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program

Green Key Global announced ARIA Resort and Casino, a Green Key Global member since 2010, has received a 5 Key rating with the new GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

Environment

General Mills Recognized as AgWater Steward for Water Conservation in Global Supply Chain by Ceres and WWF

Today, General Mills was named an AgWater Steward by Ceres and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for having far-reaching, ongoing water commitments and for showing action across all five categories of the group’s AgWater Challenge -- including water risk assessments and setting reduction goals, reducing water risk in agricultural supply chains and supporting producers in addressing these issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Greenbiz Announces Advisory Board for Hawaii Clean Energy Conference and Expo

GreenBiz Group and the Hawaii State Energy Office have announced the advisory board for VERGE Hawaii 2017: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, returning to Honolulu, Hawaii, June 20-22, 2017.

Events, Media & Communications

ACCP: The Conference 2017 Announced

ACCP announced that ACCP: The Conference 2017 will convene corporate responsibility executives in San Antonio, TX on March 12 through March 15. This annual meeting will bring corporate responsibility executives together for what is referred to as the premier conference in the U.S. for professionals in corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, community relations, employee engagement, and volunteerism.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Announcing the Full Plenary Lineup for the BSR Conference 2016

A week from today, the BSR Conference 2016 will kick off in New York City. Here is the final plenary lineup of speakers who will leave you inspired to be bold and ready to get to work.

Environment

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

For the third consecutive year, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change and has earned a position on the 2016 Climate A List by CDP, the international non-for-profit that drives sustainable economies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation and True Impact Release a Practical Guide to Help Companies Measure the Social Return of their Pro Bono Service Programs

Taproot Foundation and True Impact recognized the lack of pro bono program measurement standards and common confusion over how to measure the effects of pro bono service. Together, with support from Mastercard, they demystified this issue by developing a practical guide for corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals. This new resource will help corporate pro bono practitioners seize opportunities to better tell the story of their impact on the nonprofits they serve, validate their investment, and continuously improve their offerings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support Girls in STEM Through Vision to Share

VSP Vision Care, the nation's only not-for-profit vision care company, are asking you to share their vision of empowering girls to realize their full potential. They are raising awareness about young women who are pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and helping to fund ChickTech programs across the U.S.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Do You Believe Your Work Can Benefit Through Insights Gained From Behavioral Economics?

Common Cents, supported by MetLife Foundation, is a financial research lab at Duke University that creates and tests interventions to help low-to-moderate income households increase their financial well-being.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Joins ARM mbed Partner Ecosystem

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