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The CSR Scoop - 9/18/2015

Sep 18, 2015 5:15 PM ET

Common Impact is buzzing this Friday in advance of our 15th Anniversary celebration next week and that launch of Pro Bono Perspectives, a new resource to support companies and nonprofits in working together to solve complex community challenges. Stay tuned for the pro bono party!

In the meantime, check out what’s newsworthy this week: from Deloitte’s deep dive into Purpose Driven Talent, to new measurements of employee engagement, to an important perspective on the role of companies in addressing social challenges. This week’s Scoop gives you the lowdown you need as you head into the weekend.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Jazzin' It Up' for a Cause

Sep 18, 2015 4:50 PM ET

As jazz music filled the halls of Posh at the Scranton Club, friends of VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur celebrated a successful fundraiser that will donate more than $200,000 to local charities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Caterpillar Turns Fast Fail Into Sustainable Success

Sep 18, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Tool Integrates Water Risk Considerations in Equity Valuation Process

Sep 18, 2015 3:10 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Nashville, Aramark and Martha O'Bryan Center Teach Workforce Readiness

Sep 18, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Aramark and the Martha O’Bryan Center teamed up in Nashville to create a hub for ongoing workforce education and training as part of Aramark Building Community Day.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Students Kick off the School Year With Brand-New Books Through Support From Astoria Bank

Sep 18, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Through its participation in CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program, Astoria Bank is funding 5,000 brand-new books for New York City schools. In partnership with education nonprofit First Book, Astoria Bank is providing the books to help students from Central Queens Academy Charter School and P.S. 361 The East Flatbush Early Childhood School start the school year off strong.

Events, Media & Communications

An Emerging Gold Standard in Community Investment

Sep 18, 2015 2:45 PM ET

There is a growing consensus on the needs of standards of proactive of how community investment, employee volunteering and giving programs are managed. This includes executive support, program planning, communications with key stakeholders and measurement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VSP Global Celebrates 60th Anniversary by Increasing Access to Eye Care in Locations Across the Country

Sep 18, 2015 2:05 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Sept. 22 Webinar To Examine Revealing Conflict Minerals Study That Analyzes 155 Large Cap Companies, 20 Industry Sectors

Sep 18, 2015 1:50 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

VIDEO: Farm Credit's Structure

Sep 18, 2015 1:45 PM ET

An overview of Farm Credit's cooperative structure and unique funding model.

Environment

CITGO Continues Its Caring for Our Coast Program as Regional Gulf Coast Sponsor of National Estuaries Week

Sep 18, 2015 1:40 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Residential Heating and Cooling Leadership on Display at Comfortech Expo

Sep 18, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Trane is showcasing its leadership in home heating and cooling products and technology at Comfortech, the national HVACR, Hydronics and Plumbing Conference and Expo in St. Louis, Sept. 16-17.

Events, Media & Communications

New Sustainability Webinar Series from SGS

Sep 18, 2015 1:05 PM ET

The Webinar Series is composed of webinars which are designed to help organizations succeed in developing winning sustainability strategies and to support them in every step during the implementation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Take it From an Action Team Captain, Teens: Planning a Successful Volunteer Project is Only 7 Steps Away

Sep 18, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Planning your own community service project can seem daunting. Whether you’re developing a project to meet a college requirement, or simply doing so out of a love for volunteering, take a deep breath; it’s a lot easier when you know that you’ve got a great team to help you hit a home run! Try following these easy steps to move your community service around the bases.

Environment

Understanding the True Cost of Water

Sep 18, 2015 12:35 PM ET

For companies pursuing corporate water stewardship strategies, a common barrier to action is the perceived low cost of water “at the tap.” Water reduction, reuse, and recycling projects often do not meet investment hurdle rates or compare positively to other investments. This also acts to limit community and watershed engagement actions outside of the fence line as well.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Eighth Annual Community Fundraiser Presented by VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur Awards Record $230,000

Sep 18, 2015 12:05 PM ET

Tonight, at the 8th annual Lackawanna County Community Fundraiser, VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur executives announced that more than $230,000 has been raised for three local nonprofit organizations, which includes a significant donation made by VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur.

Health & Healthcare

Kimberly Clark Professional Helps Schools Promote Better Behavior and Infection Control

Sep 18, 2015 11:30 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Holland America Line Hosts Luncheon for Seattle Theatre Group on Board ms Westerdam

Sep 18, 2015 11:10 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Forest Stewardship Council Certification is a "Tip of a Hat" to Freeman Family's Heritage

Sep 18, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Environment

At Subaru, Innovative Styrofoam Reuse Saves $1MM

Sep 18, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Even the seemingly smallest idea can have enormous impact, on both the environment and the bottom line. Watch and see how one suggestion from a Subaru employee resulted in countless natural resources saved and an incredible financial windfall for Subaru.

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte es la mejor experiencia para sus clientes y su comunidad

Sep 18, 2015 10:00 AM ET

En Grupo Financiero Banorte cada mañana enfocamos nuestros esfuerzos en mejorar y fortalecer la relación con nuestros clientes, ya que sin duda ellos son nuestra razón de ser y por ello buscamos convertirnos en su aliado más fuerte y así crecer juntos.

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte is the Best Experience for Clients and Community

Sep 18, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Every day at Grupo Financiero Banorte we focus our efforts to improve and strengthen our relationship with customers, since without a doubt they are the reason we are here and that is why we seek to become their strongest ally and grow together.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Books for Kids Foundation Library Renovated by Legg Mason

Sep 18, 2015 9:50 AM ET

SCAN LaGuardia House Nursery at East River in New York City currently serves 60 children ages 2-5 in a full-day preschool program, and regularly utilizes a Books for Kids library in their day-to-day activities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Invisible Consumption

Sep 18, 2015 9:40 AM ET

Consumption is a part of everyday life; overconsumption is the sticking point. Typically when we think of overconsumption we think of the associated waste – from packaging, from products discarded rather than repaired, or from supersized products or McMansions. In the world of overconsumption, “need” is never the operative word.

Environment

Eco-gamification: Game Changer for Sustainable Real Estate

Sep 18, 2015 9:35 AM ET