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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Road Fleets Demand More Sustainable, Low-Carbon Fuels for Freight

BSR's new Sustainable Fuel Buyers' Principles aim to help companies drive economic growth and emissions reductions.

Environment

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak Uses More than one Third Renewable Electricity​

Tetra Pak announced that it now uses renewable electricity for more than a third of its total annual consumption worldwide. This is up from 22% in 2015.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Charities Miss Out on More Than £80M a Year by Only Accepting Cash Donations

To help charities adapt to evolving consumer behaviours, Barclaycard recently led a trial of 100 portable donation boxes, the first in the market to accept both Chip and PIN and contactless donations including those made by wearable and mobile devices.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem’s “Make Your Mark 30-Day Challenge” Spurs Over 4,000 Employee Volunteer Hours and Raises Community Awareness of Water and Environmental Issues

In celebration of World Water Day on March 22, Xylem launched a month-long volunteer challenge that extended through Earth Day on April 22 for Xylem colleagues across the globe to highlight the importance of water and environmental issues.

Energy

Consumers Energy Proposes Program to Help Large Michigan Businesses Use 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Consumers Energy is making good on its commitment to a clean Michigan future by working with large businesses -- including the new Switch Pyramid data center in West Michigan -- that want to be powered 100 percent by renewable energy.

Environment

Sands China Partners with WWF for Climate Action

Sands China Ltd. is partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, in the launch of WWF's Earth Hour 'Just One' Hotels Program. The two organizations have joined forces on a three-year campaign to raise environmental awareness and make a positive impact on the environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

BP’s Sustainability Report 2016 Outlines How It Is Helping to Drive the Transition to a Lower Carbon Future.

The energy BP produces serves to power economic growth and lift people out of poverty. In the future, the way heat, light and mobility are delivered will change. BP is anchoring its business in these changing patterns of demand for a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voya Financial Announces Fourth Annual National Day of Service

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), will today hold its fourth annual National Day of Service, a companywide effort during which thousands of its employees will give back to their local communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

ING’s 2016 Integrated Annual Report Highlights Financial and Non-financial Progress

ING’s 2016 Integrated Annual Report is built on the theme “Accelerate”, reflecting the accelerating pace of change in technology and other areas impacting customers' lives and their expectations from financial service providers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Microsoft Philanthropies Expands Program that Sends Tech Company Volunteers into High Schools to Teach Computer Science

Microsoft Philanthropies on Monday announced the expansion of TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools), which pairs technology professionals with teachers to “co-teach” computer science. The TEALS program will add nearly 100 schools in the United States, and will recruit 1,100 volunteers, for the coming school year. Volunteers come from companies ranging from small startups to large brands such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft Corp., among others. Volunteers are invited to apply through the TEALS website.

Events, Media & Communications

Tokyo 30: Behind the Push to Revamp Work Culture in Japan

This week, leaders from business, government, academia and the press gathered in Tokyo as part of our global newsmaker series for a discussion on the changing foundation and dynamics of working life in Japan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Featured on CRN 2017 Women of the Channel List

We are proud and honored to recognize 15 women from VMware who have made the prestigious CRN 2017 Women of the Channel list.

The executives who comprise this annual list span the IT channel, representing vendors, distributors, solution providers and other organizations that figure prominently in the channel ecosystem. Each is recognized for her outstanding leadership, vision and unique role in driving channel growth and innovation.

Environment

How Partnerships Boost Sustainable Paper Pulp Supply

As sustainability enters the mainstream, demand for sustainable paper pulp, fiber and wood is growing fast. And companies like Procter and Gamble (P&G), Home Depot, International Paper, and others have made strong public commitments to source sustainable forest products.

Education

FIRST Robotics & NRG Energy: Supporting Women in STEM

By supporting FIRST, we’re supporting #WomenInSTEM. 33% of the women in FIRST will major in engineering – and we’re confident this number will grow as the ladies of FIRST continue to take charge and excel. See them in action: nrg.com/FIRST

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

In Collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Community Development, Metlife Foundation and Sesame Workshop Launch “Dream, save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Families”

MetLife Foundation and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Iftah Ya Simsim, launched a new initiative called “Dream, Save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Families” at the Jalila Children’s Centre in Dubai.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark Inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark was among seven distinguished community leaders inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 10.

Environment

AEG Celebrates Earth Month

In celebration of Earth Month, more than 40 entities spanning four continents from AEG’s global divisions including stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and sports teams hosted activities and supported social media campaigns throughout their respective communities to raise awareness about the environment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Points of Light Honors 6000th Recipient of the Daily Point of Light Award

Today, Points of Light honors Kylee McGrane, founder of A Moment of Magic, with the 6000th Daily Point of Light Award. The award was established in 1989 by President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the power of individuals to create change and improve the world. To this day, it is signed by the President and is presented by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Health & Healthcare

Using “Big Data” in Healthcare FM: A Growing Trend

“Big Data,” the phenomenon every industry and professional is hailing as the next great innovation-driver, has its origins in part in the healthcare industry. In today’s fast-paced environment, Big Data is likely to play an increasing role in helping hospitals stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing healthcare industry.

Events, Media & Communications

Carla Harris, One of Essence Magazine’s “Top 50 Women Who Are Shaping the World,” to Speak at MGM Resorts Foundation’s WLC 2017

Harris is the managing director and senior client advisor at financial services giant Morgan Stanley. The author of the book “Expect to Win: Proven Strategies for Success from a Wall Street Vet,” she is considered to be among the most influential women in the financial services sector. Harris plans to share with conference attendees some of the valuable lessons learned during her 20-plus year career on Wall Street.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MGM Resorts International Named Among Nation's 2017 Top Companies for Diversity by Diversity Inc

For the twelfth consecutive year, MGM Resorts International has been recognized as a Top Company for Diversity by DiversityInc, one of the nation’s leading sources on workplace diversity management. The company is ranked 3rd on “The Top Ten Regional Companies” list for diversity best practices.

Education

Culinary Students Learn Latest Technology at SCE’s Foodservice Tech Center

Adelina Montoya, 18, has always loved to cook. As a sophomore at Bonita High School in La Verne, she was part of a team that won “best entrée” in a cooking competition and her passion was solidified.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Showcases Responsibly Made Products at Organic Trade Association Pop-Up

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland recently joined organic fiber brands MetaWear and Synergy, along with 21 other companies to sponsor the Organic Trade Association’s two day “Live Organic from Farm to Home” pop-up event in Manhattan. The event was designed to educate consumers on the importance of organic materials, while showcasing the latest in organic products for the closet and home, from organic cotton t-shirts and wool sweaters to organic mattresses.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Announces Global Business Forum to Convene Government and Business Leaders on the Future of the Global Economy

Bloomberg today announced the Global Business Forum, a gathering in New York of global business and government leaders to discuss plans for growth and opportunity around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Final Days to Nominate Volunteers for Seattle’s 6th Annual Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

KIRO 7, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations for Seattle’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program to honor local environmental volunteers.

Latest Campaigns

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  5. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  6. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
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    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  10. Sustainability by Antea Group
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  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
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    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
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    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
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