Energy

REPORT: Fortune 500 Companies Accelerating Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Efforts

Apr 25, 2017 6:20 PM ET

Despite efforts from Washington to sideline action on climate change, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies are taking increasingly ambitious steps to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, procure more renewable energy and reduce their energy bills through energy efficiency, according to a new report released today from World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Ceres, Calvert Research and Management (Calvert) and CDP.

Environment

Minimizing Our Impact on the Planet

Apr 25, 2017 5:45 PM ET

We continually monitor the environmental effects of our business, not only by creating many new and innovative products that consume less water and energy, but also by improving our manufacturing processes. Our expanded use of clean, renewable wind energy in Ohio is one example of how we work to minimize our impact on the planet.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PA House of Representatives Passes Budget with Increased Disability Services Funding

Apr 25, 2017 5:35 PM ET

Charles Hooker, President and CEO of Keystone Human Services, discusses the Pennsylvania budget and the need to advocate for increased funding for intellectual disability and autism services.

Events, Media & Communications

Must Read: Pharrell's Chanel Ad is Here, the Best Companies to Work for in Fashion

Apr 25, 2017 5:30 PM ET

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.

Education

Xploration Station Announces Launch of Third-Annual #StudentAstronaut Competition

Apr 25, 2017 5:30 PM ET

Xploration Station and its partners in this year’s contest are looking to award America’s most passionate aerospace student with the trip of a lifetime. The winner will be heading to Hawaii to embark on a three-pronged mission that will help them train like an astronaut bound for the red planet. Xploration Station is a three-hour block of STEM programming for teens and their families, airing weekend mornings on Fox TV Stations in more than 100 million homes nationwide.

Innovation & Technology

FIRST Robotics & NRG Energy: Inspiring Young Leaders

Apr 25, 2017 4:35 PM ET

NRG is proud to support the next generation of bright minds and the amazing things they will create. Learn more about our work with FIRST at nrg.com/first.

Environment

Bloomberg to World Leaders: Ignore Trump on Climate

Apr 25, 2017 4:15 PM ET

New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg urged world leaders not to follow President Donald Trump's lead on climate change and declared his intention to help save an international agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Three Ways to Engage and Inspire Employees to Make a Lasting Impact

Apr 25, 2017 3:45 PM ET

Increasingly, today’s diverse workforce is looking for employers to provide purpose in the workplace and to help them make a difference at work, at home and in the community. And, for good reason, more companies are taking notice: highly engaged employees are 38 percent more likely to have above-average productivity and 87 percent less likely to leave the organization.

Research, Reports & Publications

Deutsche Telekom Publishes 2016 CR Report

Apr 25, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Digitization offers new opportunities for shaping how to live together on this planet; it is a central key to sustainable development. Already, many of Deutsche Telekom’s products, services and activities contribute to this goal. Entitled "Act responsibly. Enable sustainability.", the 2016 CR Report provides information on the progress the Group has made and the challenges it faces as a responsible company.

Events, Media & Communications

Screening of the Age of Consequences, Followed by a Facilitated Panel Discussion

Apr 25, 2017 3:00 PM ET

The Hurt Locker meets An Inconvenient Truth, THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES investigates the impacts of climate change on increased resource scarcity, migration and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability.

Education

University Leaders Explore New Ways to Foster a Safe Campus Culture and Improve the Educational Experience for Students

Apr 25, 2017 2:45 PM ET

In the latest chapter of the President to President series, published today, Edward Ray, Ph.D., president of Oregon State University outlines the university’s efforts to combat a negative campus culture through anti-violence, anti-assault and substance abuse prevention/recovery programs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NFL Linebacker Sam Barrington Models Leadership and Volunteerism for Youth

Apr 25, 2017 2:30 PM ET

"I volunteer because I care for future change. In 20 years I want to look back and see how much this world has changed, and know that I was a part of changing it,” said Sam Barrington, NFL linebacker – an unrestricted free agent who previously played three seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

Events, Media & Communications

Paul Hawken to Speak Tonight in Atlanta - Introducing Project Drawdown

Apr 25, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Paul Hawken is in Atlanta, introducing his new book, Drawdown, at an event hosted by A Cappella Books at the Carter Center.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Awards $50,000 to Battle White-Nose Syndrome in Bats

Apr 25, 2017 2:25 PM ET

The effort to save North America’s imperiled bats has received a boost. Duke Energy Foundation announced today it is awarding $50,000 to support efforts by Bat Conservation International (BCI) to help with the recovery of the continent’s threatened and endangered bat species. The grant will supply critical funding to address major threats to bats including the deadly fungal disease, White-nose Syndrome.

Environment

Bristol-Myers Squibb Reduces Environmental Impact Across the Globe

Apr 25, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Every Day is Earth Day

Apr 25, 2017 2:00 PM ET

The Earth is different though. She is a constant presence in human existence, a daily experience for each of us. Without asking, she gifts us fresh water, protection from ultraviolet radiation, a regulated climate, breathable air and energy to fuel our bodies.

Health & Healthcare

Three Quality of Lifehacks to Spring Clean Your Diet

Apr 25, 2017 12:50 PM ET

Spring is the season to rejuvenate your home, your body, and your health. And just as we refresh our homes and our wardrobes after a long, cold winter, we can do the same for our diets.

Education

FCA US Recruits 50 Schools to Train Next Generation of Dealership Service Technicians

Apr 25, 2017 12:20 PM ET

FCA US LLC has recruited 50 technical training schools from across the country to train the next generation of automotive service technicians for its U.S. dealerships.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bolt EV Owners Drive 4.5 Million Miles

Apr 25, 2017 12:15 PM ET

Chevrolet reported today that 3,492 Bolt EV owners in the United States have driven a cumulative 4,570,300 miles as of April 2, 2017 since the vehicle went on sale in December 2016. These all-electric miles have resulted in more than 175,000 gallons of fuel saved based on the average EPA-estimated 26 mpg for 2017 vehicles in the U.S.

Research, Reports & Publications

Business Roundtable Sustainability Report – Create, Grow, Sustain: People and Technology at Work

Apr 25, 2017 12:00 PM ET

When BRT’s sustainability report first launched, the world was a very different place. The smartphone was in its infancy, the “Internet of Things” (IoT) didn’t exist and “the cloud” was something you saw in the sky. But over the past decade, innovation has sparked a profound technology revolution, giving us more tools than ever to address the world’s challenges. And AT&T has been engaged every step of the way.

Environment

Celebrating Sustainability at Kimberly-Clark

Apr 25, 2017 11:50 AM ET

On Saturday, April 22, millions of people across the globe celebrated Earth Day to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s also a day to reflect on Kimberly-Clark’s sustainability achievements and where we’re going in the future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Domtar Celebrates Earth Week Year-Round

Apr 25, 2017 11:45 AM ET

Domtar’s celebration of International Earth Day starts early, with a weeklong emphasis leading up to the worldwide day on April 22. We call it Earth Week, and we’ll spend it focusing on the natural gifts of our planet and giving back to our communities.

Environment

Made to Measure: Customized Environmental Compliance Support for the Chemical Industry

Apr 25, 2017 11:45 AM ET

Chemical businesses have strong reasons for maintaining their environmental reputation. As a key segment in the logistics and supply chain of many consumer product manufacturing operations (from clothing to energy to technology), chemical companies must protect their own, and their customers’ environmental reputations. Antea Group experts have developed sophisticated and flexible solutions to meet these unique needs, including EHS management systems, compliance audit programs, corporate standards, policies, practices, and procedures.

Environment

Sodexo Challenges Industry & Businesses to Take a Global Approach to Preventing and Eliminating Food Waste

Apr 25, 2017 11:40 AM ET

Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services, and a founding member of the International Coalition for Food Waste, is an industry leader in preventing, reducing and eliminating food waste, which accounts for $940 billion in economic losses annually. Understanding the impact that the food service industry can have in reducing or eliminating waste, Sodexo calls on the industry and businesses at-large to address the societal, financial and environmental impacts of food waste – locally and globally.

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays’ Barbara Byrne on Empowering Women to Shape the Future

Apr 25, 2017 11:35 AM ET

Barbara Byrne, Vice Chairman of Banking spoke as a panelist at the 2017 Women's Empowerment Principles Forum.