Education

FOX Sports University Program Brings FOX Sports and Microsoft Together for Unique Marketing Challenge at the University of Washington

Mar 11, 2016 3:00 PM ET

As part of the FOX Sports University program, which gives college students across the U.S. the chance to gain hands-on experience in the sports business, FOX Sports has teamed with the Microsoft Corporation for a unique education project at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Upper-level marketing students will spend the semester developing new ways to use Microsoft's OneNote application to enhance the sports experience for viewers and broadcasters. The initiative is part of 21st Century Fox's broad commitment to support new education pathways and create avenues into the industry.

Events, Media & Communications

In Pre-Game Warm-Up to NCAA® Final Four® LG Promotes Recycling, ENERGY STAR® in Houston

Mar 11, 2016 2:20 PM ET

As the 2016 Men’s Final Four® approaches, NCAA® Official Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA is working with the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) to promote environmental sustainability, tipping off on Selection Sunday with a local e-waste recycling drive.

Innovation & Technology

Certifying Sustainability and Transparency in the Apparel Industry

Mar 11, 2016 2:15 PM ET

On February 5th, Bard MBA in Sustainability spoke with Eric Henry, President of TS Designs. TS offers the most sustainable t-shirts and printing options on the planet. They use organic cotton, recycled materials and even an organic “dirt to shirt” grown and made in North Carolina shirts and use water based inks. They also use on site solar, wind and compost power to power much of their facilities.

Health & Healthcare

Atlas Copco Comptec Participates in Wear Blue Day for Colon Cancer Awareness

Mar 11, 2016 1:55 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Countdown to Comcast Cares Day

Mar 11, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Announces New South East Asian Office in Manila

Mar 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

GRI, pioneer of global corporate sustainability reporting, announced plans to increase its presence and activities in the ASEAN region. As the provider of the world’s most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, GRI is leveraging its vast global network of reporters and strategic partners in over 90 countries to support the development of a sustainable economy across the region.

Innovation & Technology

GM to Acquire Cruise Automation to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Development

Mar 11, 2016 11:30 AM ET

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced today it is acquiring Cruise Automation to add Cruise’s deep software talent and rapid development capability to further accelerate GM’s development of autonomous vehicle technology.

Events, Media & Communications

Love: It's What Makes Sponsorship, Sponsorship

Mar 11, 2016 11:10 AM ET

I stumbled across an article this morning about the theme for theEnvironmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital that shows a sponsorship relationship at its finest.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Global EHS Services for Technology Company

Mar 11, 2016 10:30 AM ET

An international technology company was challenged with managing lower-risk EHS concerns for office-based employees in several locations across the globe. The client realized that the office environment presented potential risks and compliance issues for which they were not appropriately staffed. To better understand and effectively manage these risks and compliance issues, the client hired Antea Group to fulfill its EHS responsibilities.

Environment

Tunnel is a One-of-a-Kind Solution to Flash Flooding

Mar 11, 2016 10:25 AM ET

An award-winning storm water solution using Xylem instruments and pumps is preventing major floods in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Earns Ninth United Way Campaign Excellence Honor, Raising $2.4 Million to be Donated in 2016

Mar 11, 2016 10:20 AM ET

HanesBrands announced today that the company and its employees raised $2.4 million for the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding communities, as well as donating food items and volunteer hours to community agencies as part of its award-winning campaign.

Health & Healthcare

Aparna's Story: Redefining Possibilities for Patients with Rare Diseases

Mar 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Aparna had only been working as a clinical programmer on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Global Biometrics Sciences team for six months when five-year-old Tayjus was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Events, Media & Communications

How GE Manages Its EHS & Sustainability Data

Mar 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Kris Morico, Global Leader- Environmental Programs for General Electric Co., discusses how the company manages its EHS and sustainability data.

Education

MilliporeSigma: What Does a Curiosity Lab Look Like?

Mar 11, 2016 9:55 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

2015 Sustainability Report Available Online

Mar 11, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) published its annual Year in Review and Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's 2015 Sustainability Report Available Online

Mar 11, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) published its annual Year in Review and Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Tampa Terminal Joins The Miguel Show's Book Adventures Program to Fuel a Love of Reading in Tampa Schools

Mar 11, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Hundreds of elementary school students in the Tampa, Fla. area are benefitting this school year from The Miguel Show’s Book Adventures program, sponsored by CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s Tampa Terminal.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Named as One of World’s Most Ethical Companies for Sixth Time

Mar 11, 2016 9:30 AM ET

National Grid has been named as a World’s Most Ethical Company for 2016 for a sixth time.

The accolade has been awarded by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, and recognises organisations which foster a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company.

Environment

Domtar's Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forestry

Mar 11, 2016 9:25 AM ET

Billions could be spent developing state-of-the-art technologies that capture carbon dioxide out of the air, and they wouldn’t come close to the elegance and cost-effectiveness of the greatest carbon sequestration tool already at our disposal — the world’s 3 trillion trees. That might sound like a lot, but with a net loss of 12.8 million acres — the equivalent area of Costa Rica — occurring each year, we are swiftly outpacing the rate at which forests can regenerate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Barclays Celebrates Women’s Day 2016

Mar 11, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Amway Japan Remembers Great East Japan Earthquake

Mar 11, 2016 8:35 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Jill Campbell

Mar 11, 2016 8:30 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. Jill Campbell is chief operations officer at Cox Communications.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Benevity Goodness Matters User Conference: Event Recap

Mar 10, 2016 7:45 PM ET

Take employee engagement to the next level with these 5 takeaways from Benevity's Goodness Matters User Conference - everything from leveraging your budgets for greater impact to engaging diverse workforces to turning volunteering from a corporate event to a transformational experience.

Education

Investigando el Pasado y Educando a Generaciones Futuras

Mar 10, 2016 6:30 PM ET

En la entrega de hoy de nuestra serie de publicaciones, compartimos cómo Goldcorp ayudó a construir el Museo Arqueológico Carlos Gradin en Perito Moreno, Argentina.

Education

Recherche sur le passé et éducation des futures générations

Mar 10, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Aujourd’hui, dans le cadre de notre série en plusieurs parties, nous partageons avec vous la manière dont Goldcorp a contribué à la construction du musée d’archéologie Carlos Gradin, à Perito Moreno, en Argentine.