The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
Leveraging the venues and expertise of the Lillehammer 1994 Olympic Winter Games, the 2016 organisers delivered a YOG edition centred on high-level sport, education and leadership development — while embedding sustainability and long-term use into planning and delivery.
Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) have opened a new Lift Zone at the Granite Falls Club to help youth build their digital skills.
Date night, whether with a partner, friend, or even yourself doesn’t have to mean restaurant indulgence. It can be a simple, nourishing moment made special at home—an opportunity to explore a new recipe and enjoy time in the kitchen.
The disconnect between skilled talent and open jobs has become one of the most pressing challenges worldwide. Cisco Networking Academy and Indeed, the world’s #1 job site*, have joined forces through a global strategic partnership to address this gap
The City of Charleston has announced the opening of a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) to support the local community with free, one-on-one financial counseling. The national FEC initiative is funded by a $1 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, along with support from
Comcast announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Patrick Senior Center, Detroit’s largest community organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of adults over the age of 55.
At Medtronic, we consistently hear from customers worldwide that they want products and packaging to: weigh less, generate less waste, be more recyclable, and incorporate recycled materials wherever possible. So, what are we doing about it?
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, shared key findings from its Asia Pacific survey of consumers and businesses on sustainability and cross-border trade, highlighting emerging areas of focus for businesses across the region.
When Miray Kaplangi, 29, visited her grandparents in Istanbul, they would often pull out their smartphones and ask her to help them adjust their settings or check their bank balance online, small tasks that carried big anxieties.
On Sunday, July 26, the U.S. celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Act extends civil rights to people with disabilities and prohibits discrimination in the workplace, public places, transportation, telecommunications and local government services and facilities. The ADA built a foundation of rights for people with disabilities but, as with all civil rights movements, there is a critical need to expand these rights. Companies are in a unique position to push the needle much further. This week, we examine how companies are building disability inclusion into their business strategy and fighting for a more inclusive world.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) has again been selected as a member of the FTSE4Good Index Series, marking the 20th consecutive year of recognition for its sustainability performance.
This year has brought unforeseen changes and challenges. Jeffrey Whitford, head of corporate responsibility at MilliporeSigma, shares how adjusting to these changes with consistency and transparency is key to turning problems into solutions.
Cox is a company that strives to be inclusive of all. That’s why we’re exceptionally proud Cox Communications is considered a Best Place to Work for people with disabilities by Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.
A company’s supply chain can make an impact in promoting human rights, fair labor practices, and environmental sustainability but companies often report that transforming supply chains is one of the largest challenges to meeting their ESG targets.
The widespread health and economic impacts of COVID-19 have highlighted the critical need to support vulnerable populations, many of whom are disproportionately impacted due to existing inequities.
Over the past year we’ve seen business leaders from the US Business Roundtable and the World Economic Forum publicly state that the purpose of a company is to engage all its stakeholders in shared and sustained value creation.
The world has been in a climate emergency for years and scientists say that in order to undo and mitigate the most extreme scenarios, 2020 must be the year for comprehensive cross-sector climate action.
Among many things, COVID-19 has revealed just how broken the world’s health systems are including traditional insurance models. For nearly 30 years, Discovery has challenged the status quo by using behavioral science to develop a shared value insurance model that incentivizes people to be healthier while delivering superior business value by driving down healthcare costs.
VF Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Rendle says the company has changed its approach to consumers amid the coronavirus pandemic and is well-suited to handle increased e-commerce sales.
Musim Mas & General Mills launched a joint program to build robust & sustainable extension services for the oil palm farmers in Indonesia. The initiative is part of an overall strategy to reduce deforestation by improving livelihoods.
Known worldwide for its iconic designs and sustainability leadership, last winter Timberland unveiled its new “purpose-led place” store environment in select cities around the world, including New York, London, Philadelphia and Shanghai.
Jessica Oakes is a civil engineer with 14 years of experience. In her second year out of college, she took an assignment for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Afghanistan—a decision that would change her life forever.
UnitedHealth Group is leveraging its clinical knowledge and expertise to assist those we serve, providing more than $100 million in support to make a meaningful difference in the fight against COVID-19.
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced a new commitment to have its global operations be carbon neutral for the decade through a series of interventions that protect, improve and restore nature.
Argentina’s highest court unanimously rejected the plaintiffs’ final bid to enforce a fraudulent $9.5 billion Ecuadorian judgment against Chevron Corporation.
CNH Industrial N.V., a leading global capital goods company, previously announced that it would invest two million US dollars to combat and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 across the regions in which it operates.
To ensure customers stayed connected at this critical time, AND to keep its Team of Experts safe and socially distant, T-Mobile acted swiftly, relocating nearly its entire customer care workforce to their homes.
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