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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX Named Sustainability Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America

Building on its record of leading sustainability performance in the transportation sector, CSX was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the fifth consecutive year.

Education

La mine Marlin devient partenaire avec CanEducate pour multiplier les chances aux jeunes de réussir

En Amérique du Nord, septembre signifie la rentrée pour la plupart des étudiants. Chez Goldcorp, nous croyons que l’éducation est l’une des meilleures façons de créer des bienfaits positifs à long terme dans les collectivités où nous vivons et travaillons. Dans ce deuxième article faisant partie d’une série d’histoires concernant nos récentes initiatives d’éducation, vous découvrirez un programme unique mis en place dans une école primaire pour les enfants vivant près de la mine Marlin de Goldcorp au Guatemala.

Research, Reports & Publications

Is Your Supply Chain Ready For The New Provisions For The Modern Day Slavery Act?

With October around the corner, the UK Modern Day Slavery Act will be in full enforcement with new and heavier regulations for companies operating within the UK. This new provision, under section 54 of the MDSA, will apply to all commercial organizations that conduct business in any parts of the UK. The goal is to wipe out human slavery within any one of these business’ supply chains.

Diversity & Inclusion

Symantec Joins with U.S. Government to Promote Diversity in Tech

When it comes to diversity in technology, Symantec is lending its voice and taking action, joining the U.S. Government at two important events to expand and effect positive change.

Environment

Tim Dwight: Gridiron Solar

Our guest today on Sea Change Radio is Tim Dwight, who was a Kick Returner and Wide Receiver in the NFL for ten years. He now applies his David vs. Goliath skills to the solar industry

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Announces 2015 Grant Recipients; Surpasses $30 Million Giving Milestone

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF)—Disney’s granting program focused on protecting wildlife and connecting kids and families with nature—has announced its 2015 wildlife conservation grant recipients.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Unilever Named as an Industry Leader in DJSI

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm Credit Mobilizes to Alleviate Hunger in California's Agricultural Communities

Innovation & Technology

James M. Cox Foundation and EveryoneOn to Bridge Digital Divide in Middle Georgia Through Innovative Pilot Program

The James M. Cox Foundation announced today a $288,500 grant to EveryoneOn. The grant will fund an innovative pilot program providing 1,500 tablet computers, preloaded with premium educational content, to families in Georgia who are enrolling in Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete discounted internet service program.

Energy

GSK Launches Supplier Exchange to Drive Collaboration and Innovation

More than 500 of GSK’s suppliers to its manufacturing and R&D divisions globally have been actively asked to share and take forward practical ideas to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts through GSK’s Supplier Exchange. GSK, which often utilises a collaboration approach across all parts of its business, has set up the GSK Supplier Exchange to help reduce its carbon footprint across its value chain by 25% by 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Serving Others Leads to Happiness

Environment

P&G Announces New Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30%

Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced today a new goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by 30% by 2020. The goal was developed in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This new goal is based on the best available science and represents an important step forward in the Company’s continued efforts to minimize its greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Partnership to Improve the Lives of Animals is Yielding Big Results

Partnerships between non-profit organizations and private enterprises can be highly beneficial to both parties. In the case of Morris Animal Foundation and Radio Systems Corporation, a strong relationship also means animals benefit, too.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2015 Corporate Volunteer Awards: A Look at Finalist Humana

Environment

Volkswagen: Creatively Countering Its Carbon Footprint

Health & Healthcare

Capacity Building from a Global Perspective

“The welfare of all of us is vested in the welfare of each of us.” This is a powerful sentence, and one which brings with it great responsibility, challenge, and promise.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making a Global Commitment to Sustainability

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

P&O Cruises To Raise Money For Young People With Cancer In New Charity Partnership

P&O Cruises is partnering with Teenage Cancer Trust for the next three years to raise funds for the charity and awareness of the valuable work it does helping teenagers and young adults with cancer across the UK.

Social Impact & Volunteering

TWC and Volunteers of America Operation Backpack In Effect

Time Warner Cable is committed to getting young people engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). In order for young people to get excited about their future in STEM fields, it is crucial that they have the tools to form a strong academic foundation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual's Responsible Business At A Glance Infographic

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg LP: Enterprising Women: The Strategic Argument for Diversity

With risk and compliance growing more technical, the key challenge firms face is attracting a diverse talent pool.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Names Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell as its 2015 Episteme Award Recipient

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) today named Jacquelyn Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN, the 2015 recipient of the STTI Episteme Award supported by The Baxter International Foundation. Campbell is the Anna D. Wolf Chair and Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. As Episteme Laureate, Campbell will be the keynote speaker at STTI’s 43rd Biennial Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., November 7-11, 2015, where she will be presented with the $15,000 award.

Environment

VIDEO: The Power of Clean Water | P&G #PowerofClean

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