Energy

Minnesota's General Mills and Hormel Buy Wind Power to Offset Energy Used to Make Food

May 6, 2019 1:30 PM ET

General Mills signed a 15-year purchase agreement with Roaring Fork Wind, LLC in Texas. When coupled with its 2017 wind power agreement, the project will offset all of the electricity used at Golden Valley-based food maker’s owned U.S. facilities for the next decade and a half. It’s the company’s second and largest wind-power purchase agreement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Autism Hiring Program: Joelyn Finds Support at Dell

May 6, 2019 1:10 PM ET

Our commitment to flexible work means Joelyn can maintain her career while caring for a child with special needs, and the Dell Autism Hiring Program gives her hope for her son's future.

Education

CITGO and the Boston Red Sox Feature Double Header for STEM Education Days

May 6, 2019 12:55 PM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Boston Red Sox teamed up to host two special science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) days showcasing the scientific principles that shape the world and America's pastime.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employees Drive Spirit of Volunteerism on Comcast Cares Day and All Year Round

May 6, 2019 12:45 PM ET

Throughout the last several weeks, thousands of volunteers have given their time and energy to participate in service projects in hundreds of communities nationwide and around the globe. Those efforts were part of the lead up to today’s companywide celebration of Comcast Cares Day, one of the largest corporate commitments to volunteerism and service in America. From coast to coast and in 22 countries abroad, our employees – including our new colleagues at Sky, friends, family members, nonprofit partners, and local leaders, worked together to improve their communities and bring one of our company’s greatest traditions to life.

Events, Media & Communications

Cast Your Vote for the 2019 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Finalists

May 6, 2019 12:35 PM ET

The third annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge aims to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world. Check out the finalists for the 2019 GPS Challenge to cast your vote. You may vote for as many entries as you like, but you can only vote once per entry. Winners will be announced on May 20, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

CASE Construction Equipment Unveiled Accessible Backhoe Loader Prototype at bauma 2019

May 6, 2019 12:05 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) presented an accessible backhoe loader prototype at bauma 2019, which took place in Munich, Germany, in early April 2019. The machine has been developed to ensure that operators of all mobility levels can be members of the CASE operators’ community.

Environment

Practitioner Spotlight--Margaret Uttke

May 6, 2019 11:55 AM ET

Antea Group’s blog features it’s marketing wizard, Margaret Uttke, who has valuable marketing advice from her experience.

Environment

Help HPRC Launch New Recycling Vendor Directory!

May 6, 2019 11:55 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new project focused on creating a nationwide recycling vendor directory, designed to enable hospitals to build a more complete recycling program and provide recyclers with information about potential new feedstocks.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bloomberg News, Washington Post Join One Free Press Coalition

May 6, 2019 11:55 AM ET

Over a dozen news outlets, including Bloomberg News, BuzzFeed and the Washington Post, have joined a coalition that’s raising awareness about press freedom worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

City of Charlotte Recognized as Champion of Trees

May 6, 2019 11:30 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced today that the City of Charlotte has been awarded the Foundation’s Champion of Trees Award. This award recognizes a government entity, community-based organization, or partnership among such groups that has demonstrated exemplary leadership to develop and implement new policies and practices for municipal tree planting and care, natural area stewardship or arboriculture. The award will be presented on May 13 at an award reception for the City of Charlotte at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center.

Education

Meet 3 Inspiring Teens Feeding A Better Future

May 6, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Education

Raising a Generation of Digital Citizens

May 6, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Common Sense, which provides trustworthy information and education on media and technology to parents and children, recently released The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom, a research project funded in part by Symantec.

Green Infrastructure

Root for the Twins. Reduce Plastic Waste.

May 6, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Picture this: It’s a 90-degree day and you’ve got amazing seats for a Minnesota Twins game. If you’re going to have any hopes of maintaining your Twins-fan spirit in the noon sun, staying hydrated is a must.

Energy

NRG and Goldman Sachs Come Together to Inspire the Next Generation at the Goldman Sachs Local College Collaborative

May 6, 2019 10:30 AM ET

At NRG, we believe empowering future generations for success is the most rewarding investment an organization can make. That’s why we are honored to work with our distributed customer, Goldman Sachs, on their third annual Local College Collaborative program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma Enhances Sustainability With Expanded Green Chemistry Evaluation Tool

May 6, 2019 10:15 AM ET

To help scientists, researchers and manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint, MilliporeSigma expanded its DOZN™ system — an industry-first quantitative green chemistry tool that evaluates the relative greenness of chemicals and chemical processes against the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make-A-Wish® Receives Record Total Donation from Subaru Share the Love® Event

May 6, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Make-A-Wish® has announced that the organization has received a $3.6 million donation through the 2018 Subaru Share the Love® Event. The donation is the largest amount that Subaru has generated for Make-A-Wish since becoming a national charity partner recipient eight years ago.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Per Scholas: A Community of Talent Driven by Pro Bono

May 6, 2019 10:00 AM ET

The 2019 Global Pro Bono Summit, hosted by Taproot Foundation, will take place in New York City this May. Leading up to this gathering, Taproot will be releasing a series of profiles featuring movers and shakers of the pro bono movement, from companies with cutting-edge programs to individuals working towards a more engaged society to nonprofits tapping into pro bono service as a way to deepen their impact on the communities they serve.

Research, Reports & Publications

Igniting a World of Opportunity: Moody’s Details Global CSR Accomplishments

May 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Moody’s Corporation’s newly published annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report highlights initiatives underscoring its commitment to empower people with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to create a better future for themselves, their communities and the environment.

“We believe access to opportunity helps propel people toward greater success and communities toward greater prosperity,” said Raymond McDaniel, President and CEO of Moody’s. “Over the past year, our global CSR programs have helped empower people with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to work toward a brighter future.”

Environment

Interview With Steve McGee, Sediment Remediation Expert

May 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Steve McGee has more than 30 years of experience in the investigation, development, and implementation of sediment remediation projects. He has studied and managed several of the largest sediment remediation efforts in the United States, from the Fox River in Wisconsin to the Kalamazoo River in Michigan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Salvation Army Uses New Vehicle Donation to Help Homeless and Disaster Victims

May 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Now homeless and in a wheelchair, "Mama Rose" is first in line to thank volunteers from FedEx and the Salvation Army for taking the time to serve a warm meal from the Salvation Army’s new Canteen vehicle.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pepsico Funded Job Resource Center for Homeless Women Officially Opens at South Bronx Shelter

May 6, 2019 7:30 AM ET

Last week, PepsiCo employees hosted a workshop for women living in Win’s (formerly Women in Need) South Bronx shelter to help them with resume writing, interviewing and other job search skills. The workshop was held in a new job resource center at the site, which was funded by the PepsiCo Foundation. The Foundation’s grant enabled Win to purchase new computers, hire job specialists and create a dedicated space for residents to focus on finding employment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Clean Energy to Power Us All.

May 6, 2019 5:00 AM ET

The company generates, transmits and distributes electricity to more than 4 million customers in the province of Québec. It also exports its clean, renewable power and commercializes its unique expertise and innovations on world markets. Hydro-Québec carries out its activities in a spirit of sustainable development, and its sustainability vision goes well beyond the environment. The company contributes to the province’s economic vitality and encourages stakeholders to participate in its decisions. Hydro-Québec is leading the energy revolution.

Health & Healthcare

World Hand Hygiene Day 2019

May 5, 2019 11:00 AM ET

World Hand Hygiene Day is a time to highlight the importance of hand hygiene in health care. Proper hand hygiene is considered one of the most important methods of preventing and controlling infection in healthcare facilities – and the power is in your hands. Learn more about hand hygiene best practices and download the Hygiene Self-Assessment Tool.

Health & Healthcare

New Survey Reveals Importance of Hand Hygiene

May 4, 2019 11:00 AM ET

A new survey spanning five different countries reveals that more than half of healthcare professionals would like hand hygiene to be given higher priority. Most healthcare-associated infections are preventable through good hand hygiene – cleaning hands at the right times and in the right way. Take action by downloading tools to evaluate and improve hand hygiene in your facility.

Health & Healthcare

Resources for World Hand Hygiene Day 2019

May 3, 2019 5:25 PM ET

Clean care for all – it’s in your hands. May 5th is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Hand Hygiene Day. Take action by downloading tools to evaluate and improve hand hygiene in your facility. Take action and improve infection control practices by downloading the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework.