Events, Media & Communications

STEM Block 'Xploration Station' Returns to Fox TV Stations This Weekend

Sep 11, 2015 5:00 PM ET

After a successful first season, the Emmy-nominated two hour block of STEM programming Xploration Station will return to local Fox television stations across the country this Saturday. Each of the four series comprising the block will return, including Xploration Awesome Planet, hosted by Philippe Cousteau, Xploration Outer Space, Xploration Earth 2050, and Xploration Animal Science, and new episodes will also be available to stream for free on Hulu.

Environment

Study Finds Significant Shifts in Earth’s Climatic Zones

Sep 11, 2015 5:00 PM ET

A scientific report published last month in the journal Nature reveals the fact that our planet has already experienced measurable changes in its very makeup as the result of anthropogenic climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The People Behind Your Paper

Sep 11, 2015 4:35 PM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fans to Help Select 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year

Sep 11, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Online balloting at www.MLBPLAYERS.com opened today so fans can select the six finalists for the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year award, which goes to the player whose on-field performance and contributions to his community most inspire others to higher levels of achievement.

Health & Healthcare

Releasing Trapped Images: Children Grapple with the Reality of the September 11 Attacks

Sep 11, 2015 2:50 PM ET

Environment

The Meeting of the Minds: Subaru and National Park Service Focus on Zero Landfill Goal

Sep 11, 2015 2:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Tri-Sector Leaders Convene for First Ever Global Engagement Forum to Address Global Challenges through Collaboration and Innovation

Sep 11, 2015 2:10 PM ET

The Global Engagement Forum, hosted by PYXERA Global on November 10 and 11 at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., is one of the first events to address how private sector leaders can take action on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Women One Suit at a Time

Sep 11, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

VIDEO: Farm Credit Overview

Sep 11, 2015 1:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caterpillar Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Sep 11, 2015 1:20 PM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), recognizing Caterpillar as a sustainability leader in the Industrial Engineering sector. This marks the 16th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI list.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 11, 2015 1:15 PM ET

General Motors has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability. GM is the only automaker to make the list in North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Volkswagen Is World’s Most Sustainable Automotive Group

Sep 11, 2015 1:15 PM ET

• Pole position in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
• Industry Group Leader in the Automobiles & Components sector
• Winterkorn acknowledges “great success for entire team”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named Industry Leader for Responsible and Sustainable Business for Three Consecutive Years on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Sep 11, 2015 1:10 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tianjin Explosion Necessitates Immediate Reform

Sep 11, 2015 1:05 PM ET

The explosion in Tianjin, China that has now been attributed to the deaths of 161 people, has been the center of controversy and investigation for close to a month. Blatant disregard for chemical safety regulations and the factory where the chemicals were stored was far too close to residential areas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named to 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Sep 11, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America index.

Research, Reports & Publications

Employee Pride: Corporate Responsibility's Greatest Reward

Sep 11, 2015 1:00 PM ET

By now, we all know that consumers are influenced by more than just a company’s product – they also want to know that they’re making purchases from brands that are environmentally conscious or give back to the community too. Well, guess who else wants this? Employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The CSR Scoop - 9/11/2015

Sep 11, 2015 11:30 AM ET

This week’s Scoop is inspired by the back-to-school buzz in the air! We explore new models of purpose based learning, building systems and skill sets for change, and the way skills-based volunteering taps into the core motivations of corporate employees. All of our authors this week articulate the need for significant change in our current way of doing business - whether it’s in academia, business or the social sector. Our pencils are sharpened, our notebooks are fresh and we’re ready to dive in!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Financial Inclusion Challenge Winners Recognized at Ceremony in Hong Kong

Sep 11, 2015 10:15 AM ET

On April 15, 2015, MetLife Foundation announced its exclusive sponsorship of “The Financial Inclusion Challenge,” in partnership with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The Challenge is a global project launched in Asia to recognize innovative, sustainable, scalable and impactful strategies that help the financially disadvantaged.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BNY Mellon Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

Sep 11, 2015 10:05 AM ET

For the second consecutive year, BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and, for the third consecutive year, to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America).

Energy

National Grid on Creating an Ecosystem: A Connect21 Video

Sep 11, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg LP: The Balancing Act: Working While Parenting or Parenting While Working?

Sep 11, 2015 9:50 AM ET

With last week’s announcement that their employees will be offered unlimited maternity and paternity leave, Netflix became the latest company to address parents’ increasingly vocal desire to strike a better balance between work and family life. It’s a win for growing families everywhere. Earlier this year, Bloomberg responded to similar feedback from our employees and updated our parental leave policy to allow primary caregivers 18 weeks of fully-paid leave. But the balancing act doesn’t end there.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating Charity: TechSoup Global’s Partnership with Symantec

Sep 11, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TransCanada Recognized for Efforts to Improve Air Quality

Sep 11, 2015 8:15 AM ET

TransCanada has once again been recognized for its efforts in contributing to cleaner air.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Domtar Manages it's Forestry and Fiber

Sep 10, 2015 9:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Mining the Disclosures: An Investor Guide to Conflict Minerals Reporting In Year Two

Sep 10, 2015 6:20 PM ET

Mining the Disclosures 2015: An Investor Guide to Conflict Minerals Reporting In Year Two by Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) will be a much-anticipated deep analysis of 155 companies that filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) per a mandate on whether their products contain materials from war-torn areas of Africa.