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Education

3M and Discovery Education Search for America’s Next Top Young Scientist in National Middle School Competition with Chance to Win $25,000 Grand Prize

Mar 12, 2019 10:55 AM ET

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the start of the 12th annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist), the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5-8. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is designed to encourage the exploration of science and innovation among America's youth and to promote the importance of science communication. Ten national finalists will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a 3M Scientist Mentor, compete for $25,000, and earn the title of America's Top Young Scientist. The competition entries are accepted until the Tuesday, May 7, 2019 deadline.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Taking it Personally

Mar 12, 2019 10:30 AM ET

In many cases, the changes were simple. When restaurant staff was actively engaged in looking for reducible food waste, they tended to find it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Scientists Develop a New Method to Revolutionize Graphene Printed Electronics

Mar 12, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Published in Nature Communications, the team has found that using a material called dihydrolevogucosenone known as Cyrene is not only non-toxic but is environmentally- friendly and sustainable but can also provide higher concentrations and conductivity of graphene ink.

Diversity & Inclusion

Senior Leaders in Northern Trust Ireland Offices, Speak at 2019 International Women's Day Conference

Mar 12, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Exclusive One-day DJSI Training for the 2019 RobecoSAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Mar 12, 2019 10:10 AM ET

We will be holding an exclusive one-day training workshop for professionals who are responsible for, or are new to responding to the questionnaire. It is a unique opportunity to develop DJSI-knowledge, understanding, and skills to navigate through new methodology changes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Invitation to Apply for Saudi Arabia's Premier Sustainability Training for Small and Medium Enterprises

Mar 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

King Khalid Foundation is proud to partner with AccountAbility to facilitate the Sustainability Leading Practices (SLP) Training Program. This will be the fifth training, following four highly successful workshops in Riyadh, Abha, Dammam and Jeddah. The workshop will be conducted through three days of training sessions on April 16-18, 2019. The training will be provided in English and simultaneous Arabic translation will also be available.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

دعوة للتقدم لورشة عمل الممارسات الريادية المستدامة، التي تستهدف المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة

Mar 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

تدعوكم مؤسسة الملك خالد بالشراكة مع مؤسسة أكاونتبلتي إلى المشاركة في البرنامج التدريبي الخاص بالممارسات الريادية المستدامة الذي ينفّذ للمرة الخامسة في المملكة العربية السعودية بعد تنظيمه بنجاح في أبها والرياض والدمام وجدة. ستقام هذه النسخة من الورشة التدريبية على مدى ثلاثة أيام 16-18من شهر أبريل 2019م. وسيتم عقد البرنامج باللغة الإنجليزية مع توفير الترجمة الفورية إلى اللغة العربية.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Now Offers Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s® Chain of Custody Standard

Mar 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is now offering chain of custody certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Standard. SFI is a leading certification in North America for responsible forest products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Women’s Foodservice Forum Recognizes Sodexo’s Lorna Donatone as an Industry Titan

Mar 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to Quality of Life, announced that Lorna Donatone, CEO Geographical Regions for Sodexo North America, was named as an Industry Titan during the Women’s Foodservice Forum’s (WFF) 2019 Annual Leadership Development Conference.

Events, Media & Communications

Last Call: 3BL Forum 2019 Speaker Proposals and CEO Nominations

Mar 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The deadline to submit speaker proposals for the 2019 3BL Forum and your nominations for the 2019 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards are fast approaching.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Companies Of All Shapes and Sizes Value Employee Volunteering

Mar 11, 2019 5:50 PM ET

LBG Canada companies are encouraging and engaging their employees in impactful volunteering programs. Interested in developing or improving your employee volunteering program? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Bryan, today!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ITS Sustainable Mobility Maritime Transport Foundation and Costa Group Have Signed a Cooperation Agreement: 12 Months on Board and 1200 Hours of Lessons for the Training of New Engineer Officers

Mar 11, 2019 5:30 PM ET

Today at the headquarters of Regione Campania (Sala De Sanctis, Via Santa Lucia), eng. Felice Siciliano, President of the ITS MSTM Foundation (Sustainable Maritime Transport Mobility), and Neil Palomba, President of Costa Cruises, signed - in the presence of the Education Councillor Lucia Fortini - an important cooperation agreement: Costa Group will work with the ITS Foundation in the training of students who are preparing to become engineer officers.

Diversity & Inclusion

eBay Employees Share the Advice They Would Give to their Younger Selves

Mar 11, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Environment

Clearing the Air: Boeing Helps Airlines Cut Emissions

Mar 11, 2019 4:40 PM ET

As aviation’s global fleet doubles over the next 20 years to meet passenger and cargo demand, the industry has committed to capping the growth of carbon emissions by 2020 and then cutting them to half of what they were in 2005 by 2050. Boeing supports progress with efficient airplanes, work with industry partners to improve operational efficiency and foster development of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

Eagle’s Nest: Protecting Eagles at Buck Steam Station Requires a Delicate Balance

Mar 11, 2019 4:40 PM ET

Just as the sun was rising Tuesday morning, Misti Sporer and Max Gardner walked quietly into the woods toward their goal: a gigantic bald eagle nest just below the crown of a loblolly pine. All talking ceased once they were within about 100 feet. Gardner held back a short distance as Sporer, lead environmental scientist for Duke Energy, moved closer for a 60- to 90-minute observation period.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP Demonstrating Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Mar 11, 2019 4:15 PM ET

HP’s CEO Dion Weisler took a pledge back in 2017 to advance these values in the workplace, as part of a CEO-driven business initiative called the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion. It does not appear to be an empty promise.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bristol-Myers Squibb Named to 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women Annual List

Mar 11, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Bristol-Myers Squibb is excited to again be part of the 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women annual list. The company is committed to empowering women like Catherine Liu, Head of Finance, Intercon FP&A and South East Asia, through the development of female talent, career advancement and leadership opportunities at BMS. Learn more about the company’s inclusive culture.

Events, Media & Communications

The TriplePundit Flash: The 3 Stories You Need to Know, Women’s History Month Edition

Mar 11, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Welcome to the weekly TriplePundit flash. Every Monday, we will offer up a quick rundown of the stories the editors at 3p think you need to know and today, we’re proud to share the top stories to kick off Women’s History Month.

Innovation & Technology

Aflac Reimagines Its Iconic Duck To Deepen Emotional Connections With Consumers

Mar 11, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Numi Organic Tea is #FundingHerFuture through Whole Planet Foundation

Mar 11, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Whole Planet Foundation’s global impact has reached microentrepreneurs in India and 74 other countries thanks to supplier donors - like Numi Organic Tea - who have contributed more than $12 million for poverty alleviation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sysco’s Tom Bené Named A WFF 2019 Industry Titan

Mar 11, 2019 2:05 PM ET

A BIG congratulations goes out to Tom Bené, Sysco’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, for being named one of WFF’s 2019 Industry Titans! WFF Industry Titans are forward-thinking leaders in the Food Industry who are being recognized for their public commitment of prioritizing women’s advancement in their organizations, leveraging their influence to urge peers to do the same and creating change that will increase opportunities for women across the industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody's Earns FinanceAsia Best Ratings Agency Award in Asia for 2018

Mar 11, 2019 1:55 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why VMware’s Sustainability Team Reports to Its CTO

Mar 11, 2019 1:40 PM ET

One of the first companies to make an explicit link between sustainability and innovation was Nike — when it promoted its former CSO, Hannah Jones, to lead the company’s business model incubator Valiant Labs in July.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica’s Christine M. Moore Named to Black Enterprise Most Powerful Women in Corporate America

Mar 11, 2019 12:35 PM ET

Comerica Bank’s Executive Vice President and General Auditor Christine M. Moore was recognized as one of the nation’s most influential African American female executives by Black Enterprise during the publication’s Women of Power Summit on March 2.

Innovation & Technology

The Smart Talk Reaches Families Across the U.S.

Mar 11, 2019 12:30 PM ET