Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Named to 2016 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” List by Ethisphere Institute

Mar 15, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Northern Trust has been recognized for the third consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies honoree.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI & SDGs: Gender Equality

Mar 15, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Volunteers in Corpus Christi Mark 10 Years of Cleanup Efforts at Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge

Mar 15, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Marking their 10th year of service to Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge, Team CITGO volunteers from the CITGO Petroleum Corporation Corpus Christi Refinery recently took part in a cleanup day at the refuge to help beautify the park and protect critical habitats.

Environment

Republic Services Blue Print Waste Assessment Featured in USCCF Report

Mar 15, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Republic Services, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Center (CCC) and other contributing partners prepared Trash to Treasure: Changing Waste Streams to Profits Streams to educate the private sector about the business value of circular economy opportunities.

Environment

Next Steps: Working Toward a Sustainable Food Future

Mar 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

New DuPont Chief Sustainability Officer Krysta Harden discusses global food security, sustainability, and the decisions that led her to DuPont.

Diversity & Inclusion

Don’t Stand on the Sidelines: Take Charge of Your Professional Experience

Mar 15, 2016 12:00 PM ET

This week, I’m attending an event that always energizes me: the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Annual Leadership Conference. I’m excited to be here with more than 3,000 other attendees, including a very special guest―Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of the Sodexo Board of Directors and Chair of Bellon SA. We’ll be taking part in a question and answer session today on the impact of women in leadership, a subject we are both passionate about.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Qualitative and Quantitative Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessments

Mar 15, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Our client needed to conduct annual employee exposure monitoring at approximately 30 industrial facilities located around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fox Television Group Chairmen Dana Walden and Gary Newman Honored for Their Longtime Support of Children's Rights

Mar 15, 2016 11:00 AM ET

At the Beverly Hilton's International Ballroom on March 10, the Alliance for Children's Rights honored Fox Television Group Co-chairmen and CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman with its 2016 National Champions for Children Award, in celebration of the duo's longstanding support for children in need. "Grandfathered" star John Stamos emceed the awards dinner, which also featured appearances by Seth MacFarlane, Ryan Murphy, Julie Bowen, Terry Crews, Trai Byers, and a musical performance by Ne-Yo.

Health & Healthcare

Babak’s Story: Working to Provide Access for ‘Cultures of Need’

Mar 15, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Babak immerses himself in his work. As a physician serving patients around the world, he learned more than just how to live and work in remote areas.

Environment

Infographic: Arrow Electronics and the Environment

Mar 15, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Arrow Electronics continues to focus on the environment in both established policy and practice.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Revolutionary Forest Management Model Continues to Grow FSC® Certification in U.S. South

Mar 15, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paula Reynolds Appointed to CBRE Group, Inc. Board of Directors

Mar 15, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MGM Resorts International Honored as Top Corporation for Women Business Enterprises

Mar 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Education

Ingersoll Rand Hosts Charlotte Engineering Early College High School Students for Engineers Week Event

Mar 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Enterprises Awarded Prestigious LEED® Gold Certification

Mar 15, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Cox Enterprises announced today that it has been awarded LEED® Gold certification for its 578,000 square foot office building that is located in Sandy Springs, Ga. The new building is the second facility on Cox Enterprises’ corporate campus to achieve LEED Gold certification.

Innovation & Technology

Lyft and GM Launch Express Drive Program

Mar 15, 2016 1:05 AM ET

Lyft and General Motors today announced the launch of their Express Drive short-term rental program exclusive to the Lyft platform. The program will make cars available to Lyft drivers at affordable rates with insurance and maintenance included.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Employees Partner with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint to Make an Impact

Mar 14, 2016 6:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation Commits $14 Million to Support Community Safety Programs

Mar 14, 2016 5:00 PM ET

With the world refugee crisis growing and the risk of other humanitarian tragedy increasing, The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), will award the highest amount of grant funding and in-kind support ever to advance humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery programs. In addition, it will expand its support and expertise to help make roads safer around the world for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The combination of grants and in-kind services will go to more than 30 NGOs, non-profit organizations and United Nations (UN) agencies for a total of $14 million.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Westlake Action Team Spruces up Disc Golf Course

Mar 14, 2016 4:45 PM ET

Environment

Major Companies Weigh in on Proposition 1 Water Storage Investment Plan

Mar 14, 2016 4:30 PM ET

As the California Water Commission readies for a March 16 public hearing on implementation of California’s Proposition 1 Water Bond, six major businesses—General Mills, Symantec, Fetzer Vineyards, The North Face, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Dignity Health—urged the Commission to adopt regulations that would allow for the widest range of projects to strengthen California’s water system, including groundwater recharge projects, and initiatives of all sizes.

Health & Healthcare

Easy Steps to Tackling Your Nutrition and Fitness After a Cancer Diagnosis

Mar 14, 2016 4:20 PM ET

Athan Schindler has been a health and wellness expert for over 10 years. He’s an Army Ranger, U.S. Army Master Fitness Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Licensed Master Social Worker, and Owner and Head Coach of Fortitude Fitness – CrossFit 78702 in Austin, TX. His first education in cancer came the hard way in 2005 when his father was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiform (brain cancer). Athan spent several years working as a LIVESTRONG Emotional Support Counselor for people affected by cancer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Compromiso para Empoderar a Más Mujeres

Mar 14, 2016 4:15 PM ET

En éste capítulo de nuestra serie de varias partes, compartiremos el Compromiso de los Directores Ejecutivos "el Rostro del Liderazgo", una de las más recientes iniciativas de Goldcorp para ayudar a aumentar la diversidad de género en los lugares de trabajo.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pledge to Empower More Women

Mar 14, 2016 4:15 PM ET

In today’s installment of our multi-part Get To Know Us Better series, we share with you the Face of Leadership CEO Pledge, one of Goldcorp’s latest initiates in efforts to help increase gender diversity in the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

S’engager à aider plus de femmes à prendre leur place

Mar 14, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui de notre série d’articles, nous vous présentons Face of Leadership, l’engagement du chef de la direction et la plus récente initiative de Goldcorp s’inscrivant dans les efforts à augmenter la diversité des genres en milieu de travail.

Environment

Talk with Green Guy Show - 3/13/2016 - Mayors Climate Summit Series - Mayor of Birmingham, AL

Mar 14, 2016 4:05 PM ET

Talk with Green Guy weekly radio show features sustainability focused conversations, at home, in your business in the community.