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National Recognition for Art Therapy through AATA's Partnership with Americans for the Arts

On March 7 & 8, 2016, AATA Executive Director Cynthia Woodruff, and President Dr. Donna Betts, ATR-BC, represented the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) at the Arts Advocacy Day National Arts Action Summit. This annual event provides attendees with advocacy training and an opportunity to attend coordinated visits with Members of Congress. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts-related organizations, Arts Advocacy Day is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together a broad variety of the nation’s civic and cultural groups. Grassroots advocates from across the country came to Washington to garner support for issues related to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), arts education policy, and more.

Education & Workforce Development

Spring is Stem Season with First Robotics and Comcast NBCUniversal

Awards & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Makes Companies That Care Honor Roll For Ninth Consecutive Year

CBRE Group, Inc. has been named to the Companies That Care Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year. Companies on the 2016 Honor Roll have demonstrated socially responsible workplace practices and active community involvement, as determined by Center for Companies That Care. CBRE is the only commercial real estate services firm on the list.

Research & Reports

Health for All in Focus: “Humanitarian Emergency Response”

Every year millions of people are displaced by disasters and emergency situations. These crises can devastate families, leaving them without access to adequate food, shelter or healthcare.

GSK works with partners and humanitarian organisations to prepare for and respond to emergency situations. In some instances, we fast-track the development of life-saving vaccines, and in others, we contribute by donating cash, products and our employees’ time. We also invest in long-term rebuilding and reconstruction in the aftermath of a disaster.

Environment

GRI & SDGs: Climate Action

AI & Technology

Energy Solutions from the Think Tank

The glass facade of the fifth floor of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) building gives Professor Thomas Auer a great view of the city, but not necessarily a clear insight into the future of sustainable building technology. The 1960s edifice in which Auer and his students are researching the buildings of tomorrow was renovated only a few years ago. “You just get the bare essentials: lights on, lights off, open windows, close windows,” Auer notes with a smile. He adds: “With public buildings, there are certain financial constraints. Nevertheless, they still manage to offer a high degree of user comfort.”

Inclusion & Opportunity

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Shereta Williams

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Shereta Williams is president of Videa.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Whirlpool Corp. & Diversity: Blending Everyone's Differences Into One Powerful Point of View

The best possible performance requires the best possible talent. At Whirlpool Corporation, we bring our different experiences and backgrounds together to unlock new and relevant consumer solutions.

Environment

February Temperature Data Smashes Previous Records

It was The Guardian that referred to the February temperature data just released by NASA as “shocking.” According to the data released.

Volunteering & Community

Tetra Tech’s 50th Anniversary Global Clean Water Fund to Support Projects around the World

Helping communities in developing countries meet their basic human needs through lasting, scalable projects and technologies

AI & Technology

How a Hackathon Led to Real-World Solutions for Found Animals Foundation

NetSuite's Hackathon 4Good brings together NetSuite developers, partners and employees to create innovative solutions for our nonprofit partners. In this blog, we share how the hackathon led to a long-term pro bono consulting project that is enabling Found Animals Foundation to scale and streamline their work to save pets' lives.

Awards & Rankings

Success Stories of the Common Vision: The FishWise and Safeway Partnership

This month, we will feature several success stories from Conservation Alliance member organizations and their business partners. They all follow a common theme: several years ago, member organizations relied on the guidance provided in the Alliance Common Vision to work with their partners to write strong time-bound commitments to improve procurement policies and practices. As many of those commitment timelines are concluding, reports of success are emerging from across the sustainable seafood community.

Volunteering & Community

Las Vegas Sands Launches Global "I Will If You Will" Campaign in Support of Earth Hour

Sands ECO360°, the global corporate sustainability program of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), is launching its fourth annual "I Will If You Will" (IWIYW) global challenge by collaborating with the company's team members and encouraging them to take action to reduce their impact on climate change.

Energy & Infrastructure

TransCanada to Acquire Columbia Pipeline Group

The largest business transaction TransCanada, has undertaken since merging with NOVA in 1998 was unveiled today, as an agreement was reached to acquire Columbia Pipeline Group.

Environment

National Grid Responds to Administration's Announcement to Regulate Methane Emissions

National Grid issued a statement today responding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement that it would develop methane regulations for existing oil and gas sources. The EPA intends to begin outreach to states, industry, environmental groups, and other stakeholders in the coming weeks and launch a formal Information Collection Request process in April.

Environment

Swimming Upstream to Slow the Volume of Unwanted Electronics

We take assets that cannot be repaired or refurbished or have no viable new life in their form as assets per se, and we break them down

AI & Technology

The Essar Foundation: Empowering Women in India

In the small village of Junagam, in the State of Gujarat, India, Nisha, Nayana, Jasmine, Bhavna, Ramila and Pratiksha are a group of six women who are part of a bakery programme run by the Essar Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Essar Group, India’s fourth largest company.

Corporate Responsibility

Bard MBA to Host Live Podcast on Western Union's Shared Value Journey

The Bard MBA in Sustainability hosts Talya Bosch, Vice President Social Ventures, Internal Communications and Global Events for Western Union. Talya will discuss the company's shared value journey on the dial-in podcast, Sustainable Business Fridays, March 18th, at 12pm.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Aging With Nutrition

While eating a nutritious diet overall is essential, the specific amounts and types of nutrients we need and the body’s ability to process them can change with age and with personal health status.

Energy & Infrastructure

We’ve Committed to Source 100% Renewable Electricity by 2025

Bloomberg has expanded our commitment to renewable energy and sustainable business practices by partnering withRE100 and committing to using 100% clean energy by 2025. This partnership furthers our ongoing efforts to prove that sustainable business practices are good for the environment and good for business.

Volunteering & Community

Tips to Design Your Pro Bono Program

At the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit, Charles Schwab joined a panel discussion about transforming the traditional volunteer day into a pro bono day of service.

Energy & Infrastructure

TransCanada to Acquire Columbia Pipeline Group for US$13 Billion

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today announced it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which it will acquire Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. (NYSE:CPGX or Columbia), a Houston, Texas-based company that operates an approximate 24,000-kilometre (km) (15,000-mile) network of interstate natural gas pipelines extending from New York to the Gulf of Mexico, with a significant presence in the Appalachia production basin.

Education & Workforce Development

JetBlue Supports The White House’s ‘Let Girls Learn’ Initiative

Research & Reports

GSK Publishes Annual Report and Responsible Business Supplement 2015

“Whilst 2015 has been a year of substantial change for GSK, we have remained fully focussed on progressing our responsible business commitments whether it be through proactive measures such as new ways of working with healthcare professionals, or responding to some of society’s most pressing health needs like Ebola.” - Sir Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer, GSK

Latest Campaigns

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

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...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...