Environment

Cox Enterprises Participates in White House Water Summit

Mar 22, 2016 7:30 AM ET

Today, Cox Enterprises announced its participation in the White House Water Summit. Held in conjunction with the United Nations World Water Day, the Summit raised awareness of water issues and potential solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

BAT's Sustainability Summary 2015 - An Open Door on Our People, Performance and Promises

Mar 22, 2016 7:00 AM ET

British American Tobacco's commitment to shared value is highlighted in its 2015 Sustainability Summary.

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s Time for More Girls to #MakeWhatsNext

Mar 21, 2016 8:00 PM ET

A new video from Microsoft shows the lack of awareness girls today have about women inventors and reminds them to celebrate those women’s accomplishments and be encouraged to follow in their footsteps.

Diversity & Inclusion

Video: JetBlue’s Fly Like a Girl Series

Mar 21, 2016 6:15 PM ET

During Women’s History Month… and every month, JetBlue honors the diverse perspective that women bring to the workplace. Take a look at the first video in JetBlue’s Fly Like a Girl series - https://vimeo.com/159439847.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Leads Segment in Efficiency

Mar 21, 2016 6:15 PM ET

Offering a segment-best EPA-estimated 46-mpg combined fuel economy rating, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is an efficient midsize sedan driving Chevrolet into the future with uncompromising comfort, connectivity and driving dynamics.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Multi-Industry Forum on Combating Forced Labor: April 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mar 21, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Multi-Industry Forum on Combating Forced Labor: April 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Events, Media & Communications

Steady Drumbeat Drives Awareness of CSR and Sustainability Initiatives: April 5th 3BL Media Webinar Reveals Content Distribution Strategies

Mar 21, 2016 4:40 PM ET

Rarely does a single press release achieve instant positioning as a thought leader for an organization. Especially when a topic cannot be characterized as breaking news, it takes a steady drumbeat of communications to create awareness and engagement.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GSC Launches its 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Program

Mar 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

In this first week of Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDG, we explore examples of how to take action on Goal 1 which calls to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Health & Healthcare

Spring Support for Pediatric Care

Mar 21, 2016 3:55 PM ET

With the warm days of spring around the corner, now is the time of year people reflect on ways they can grow their support of the community. BJ’s Wholesale Club is challenging the Bay State to help increase the Boston Children’s Hospital’s (BCH) registered donor base by 5,000 donors through the end of 2016. Anyone in the Commonwealth can join BJ’s and BCH in raising awareness of the significant role blood donation plays in pediatric care by registering as a blood donor.

Events, Media & Communications

CSR Certificate Program - Faculty / Course Update

Mar 21, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Rutgers Business School's Institute for Ethical Leadership and G&A Institute joined forces to develop and offer a Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate Program for corporate professionals.

Energy

Ingersoll Rand Shares Smart Building Insights at 2016 Building Energy Summit

Mar 21, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, shared insights at the 2016 Building Energy Summit in Washington, DC on March 16 to help building owners understand and maximize the benefits of smart buildings.

Energy

How GM Used Renewable Energy to Save $80M

Mar 21, 2016 2:00 PM ET

A decades-long approach to sourcing renewable energy has produced lessons learned that helped GM further reduce its environmental footprint and save $80 million along the way.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Key to Relevant Leadership is Continuous Learning

Mar 21, 2016 12:45 PM ET

The business world is changing so quickly that it’s often hard to know how to keep up and help your employees cope with the pace of change. For leaders, it’s crucial to remain relevant in order to be heard and valued. Even if you have great ideas, a great mission and a vision of the future, if you’re not relevant, no one will listen, and you won’t be successful as a leader.

Innovation & Technology

Supporting the UK to Be One of the Most Digitally Savvy Nations on Earth

Mar 21, 2016 12:05 PM ET

The digital revolution signals an era of huge opportunity. It is already affecting us all – changing the ways in which we interact as individuals and societies. It is providing us with more opportunities and greater choice but it is also disruptive and is changing the ways we live our lives. To truly benefit – it also requires us to develop new skills and confidence constantly.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Global Site Decommissioning

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

A global oil and gas company required final decommissioning at a former terminal and blending facility that had been idle for almost a decade. The 2.5 acre site, located in South Africa, required the removal of all above and below ground structures, underground utilities, process equipment, buildings, concrete slabs and foundations.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Jennifer Hightower

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Jennifer Hightower is Cox Communications' senior vice president and general counsel of law and policy.

Environment

Honey Nut Cheerios Creates More Buzz for Bees

Mar 21, 2016 11:20 AM ET

Canadian consumers might notice something missing from their Honey Nut Cheerios boxes in grocery aisles. Buzz, the tiny mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios, has flown the cereal box to raise awareness for the plight of the bee. Buzz’s absence is just part of the cereal’s #BringBackTheBees campaign.

Environment

The Farm That Grows Clean Energy

Mar 21, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Working for Pattern Energy, I have a front row seat in the global push to renewable energy. My rush comes when I see a new wind farm being erected on the horizon, because I know that translates into improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, preservation of natural resources – even affordable long-term energy pricing.

Events, Media & Communications

Something to Look Forward to at BCCCC

Mar 21, 2016 11:00 AM ET

This week I have the pleasure of attending Boston College’s 2016 International Corporate Citizenship conference. Our friends at BCCCC have asked me to speak about ratings, rankings and data analytics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox and The Trust For Public Land Launch Virginia’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Mar 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, today launched Virginia’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program to honor local environmental volunteers.

Innovation & Technology

Green Means Go

Mar 21, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Health for All in Focus: “Responding to Ebola and Zika"

Mar 21, 2016 10:05 AM ET

2014 saw a critical public health emergency with the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, which demanded an urgent response and the impact continued in 2015. As well as providing humanitarian support to affected regions, GSK accelerated the development of our candidate vaccine for Ebola at an unprecedented rate, with trials now underway.

Environment

Storytelling for Sustainability – It’s Time for Corporate Leaders to Gather ‘Round the Campfire

Mar 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The term ‘greenwashing’ might be officially outdated. In 2016 the number of companies making unmerited PR splashes over sustainability is far outweighed by those who are taking significant strides forward and not talking about it. When faced with the science of climate change and transparency into corporate accountability in 2016, sustainability is simply part of doing business.

Environment

In the Wake of Development

Mar 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amway Network 21 Distributors Provide 10,000 Wheelchairs…and Counting

Mar 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET