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Education

10 Schools Named Finalists in the $2 Million* Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest for Using STEAM to Improve Their Communities

Today, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the 10 national finalists in the 8th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a nationwide competition that challenges students in grades 6-12 to creatively use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) skills to address real-world issues and inspire change in their local communities. The 10 national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest will receive a minimum of $50,000* in Samsung technology for their school and a trip to the final pitch event in New York City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Foster Care Adoption

March is National Professional Social Worker Month. This is a time for us to celebrate the men and women who work with some of the most challenging situations in our child welfare departments.

Innovation & Technology

2018 UpPrize: BNY Mellon Social Innovation Challenge Launches March 1

Southwestern Pennsylvania entrepreneurs have two opportunities this year to compete for grants and technical assistance through UpPrize, a social innovation challenge sponsored by the BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania and The Forbes Funds. In its third year of operation, UpPrize connects local entrepreneurs and innovators with the region's nonprofit community and the people they serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Donates $10,000 to United Way of Santa Barbara County in Support of Thomas Fire & Flood Fund

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently donated $10,000 to United Way of Santa Barbara County in support of the Thomas Fire & Flood Fund following the severe aftermath of the wildfires and flooding that affected the Santa Barbara area in December 2017.

Health & Healthcare

During National Nutrition Month, Aramark, American Heart Association Discuss Their Bold Health Goal

March is National Nutrition Month! Throughout the month, Aramark and the American Heart Association will present a series of videos highlighting the work of their breakthrough health impact initiative, Healthy for Life 20 By 20. Experts from Aramark and the American Heart Association, as well as community members, will talk about the multi-year collaboration, and how we are working together to help millions lead healthier lives.

Education

Free Online Courses Change the Lives of Tunisian and Nigerian Entrepreneurs

In North Africa, HP LIFE jump-starts new business leaders with digital training and one-on-one local support.

Sustainable Development Goals

Diverse Sustainability: The Mahindra Group Joins WBCSD

The Mahindra Group, one of India’s leading business houses, today joined nearly 200 forward thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Non-GMO Project Verification Takes Food Manufacturers by Storm

As one of the fastest growing value-added labels in modern grocery history, the Non-GMO Project Verified label has tapped into one of the core memes of the current zeitgeist – the quest for authenticity. As food and agricultural technologies advance with ever increasing speed, so too, it seems, does the demand for simplification, a harkening back to the way things were. Finding themselves in the middle, brand owners and food manufacturers are now reexamining their suppliers and production operations to determine how best to meet this demand.

Health & Healthcare

Welltower Announces Stock Ticker Change to “WELL”

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) today announced the New York Stock Exchange has approved a change of its stock trading ticker symbol to “WELL,” effective with the opening of trading today. The previous trading ticker symbol was “HCN.” In celebration of this milestone, Thomas J. DeRosa, chief executive officer, will ring the Opening Bell® of the NYSE alongside Chris Winkle, CEO of Sunrise Senior Living, and representatives of three premier institutions focused on meeting the health and wellness needs of the greater New York metropolitan region: NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and Citymeals on Wheels. Mr. DeRosa also will be joined by Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, the CEO Force for Good.

Energy

Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100 Now Green-e Certified

As of 2018 Peninsula Clean Energy's (PCE's) ECO100 option is now certified by Green-e Energy, the leading renewable energy certification and verification program in North America administered by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). Fourteen cities, the County of San Mateo, and the social media company Facebook have chosen to power their operations with PCE's 100% renewable electricity product, which is available to all San Mateo County residents and businesses.

Education

UNCF Announces Partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb to Launch the UNCF Bristol-Myers Squibb E. E. Just Postgraduate Fellowship in the Life Sciences

UNCF today announced a partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) to launch an innovative fellowship program in the life sciences that will transform the postgraduate training experience for African American scientists pursuing research careers in academic or biopharmaceutical industry research and development (R&D).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Deciphering the Data Deluge: Making Data More Useful for Financial Inclusion

In this interview, MIX CEO Camilla Nestor, discusses FINclusion Lab – a data analytics platform launched in 2014, managed by MIX and now supported by MetLife Foundation and other partners – and how it helps market actors make sense of financial inclusion data through interactive dashboards and maps.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Looking Beyond Next Quarter’s Results, 5 Global CEOs Share Long-Term Strategic Plans

CEOs from some of the most prominent companies in the world--including Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Merck, Unilever, and UPS -- came together to share their long-term business plans to an audience of more than 275 major institutional investors at the third CEO Investor Forum (CIF) organized by the CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative (SII).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Astellas USA Foundation in 2017 - A Year of Making a Difference

From the young girl who gets to attend a science camp for free, to the family stranded in a shelter after a hurricane, to the sick child and his family aboard a Miracle Flight, on their way to receive specialized medical care. These are just some of the people Astellas USA Foundation helped in 2017 through partnerships and grants – and there are many more. Behind every grant, volunteer activity or funded event are people, all of whom were helped by Astellas USA Foundation.

Education

The Future of STEM: Cisco Networking Academy Turns 20

At a recent event in the Missouri state capitol, Cisco Networking Academy commemorated its 20-year anniversary with 120 graduates of Missouri programs. This anniversary marks a major milestone for the internationally recognized education program, which was launched in 1997 to help educate a workforce skilled in STEM disciplines.

Environment

General Motors Expands Landfill-Free Efforts Globally

General Motors today announced an expansion of its industry-leading landfill-free program as all of the company’s manufacturing plants in Canada, Mexico and South America now recycle, reuse or convert to energy all waste from daily operations. With the addition of 27 newly certified facilities, General Motors has 142 manufacturing and non-manufacturing landfill-free facilities globally — more than any other automaker.

Events, Media & Communications

Final Days to Register for International Women's Day Forum!

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Department of State for the eighth annual International Women’s Day Forum, “Partner With Purpose: Business for Gender Equality." Gather with the business community, civil society, and government representatives on March 6—7 in Washington, D.C. to advance women’s empowerment around the globe. This is the final week to register, so save your spot today!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Highlighting Home: Peace Corps Week 2018

For most Peace Corps Volunteers who learn to embrace the differences at their assigned sites, the concept of “home,” the theme for this year’s Peace Corps Week, may take a while to reflect on.

Environment

Republic Services Discusses Common Recycling Mistakes on Las Vegas Now

We all have the best intentions when it comes to recycling. We put items into our recycling container in the hopes that the item can be repurposed, reused or made into a new item through the recycling process. However, many items should never be put into the recycling container. They are simply not recyclable.

Environment

Visa Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by End of 2019

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its commitment to use 100 percent renewable electricity across its global operations by the end of 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Kings Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion With Hockey Is for Everyone Night at STAPLES Center

AEG’s LA Kings recently celebrated Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) Night at STAPLES Center as part of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) annual league-wide initiative to celebrate all members of the hockey community regardless of background, age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Environment

6 Hilarious Workplace Safety Videos Every EHS Professional Will Love & Cherish

EHS professionals will enjoy these 6 workplace safety videos carefully chosen by Antea Group.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank Receives JA Americas 2017 Transforming Education Award

JA Americas recently revealed the recipient of its 2017 Transforming Education Award: Scotiabank. Brent Currie, Scotiabank's Senior Vice President of Brand Management and Marketing Services, was presented with the award in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Events, Media & Communications

WBCSD Sustain Newsletter | Lessons from North America and Looking Forward to Montreux

WBCSD held its annual Member Meeting in North America earlier this month, welcoming almost 100 professionals from over 50 companies to discuss how “teams of rivals” are changing the sustainability landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Texas Diversity Magazine Announces the 2018 Houston Power 50 Award

Texas Diversity Magazine announces the 2018 Houston Power 50 award. The list recognizes women who are shaping the future of their industry with their insight and leadership. These women continue to excel in the workforce and are inspiring and influencing other women to do the same. The power 50 is a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers who impact, inspire and influence other women to do the same.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...