Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Reports: Women in Finance

Mar 21, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Texas Diversity Council is Proud to Announce the 2017 Top 10 Distinguished Leaders for Diversity in Texas

Mar 21, 2017 3:00 PM ET

The Texas Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2017 Top 10 Chief Executive Officers in Houston and Dallas, TX. Individuals selected for this distinguished award demonstrate undeniable leadership ability and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within their organizations.

Environment

The Value of EHS Risk & Compliance Management Services

Mar 21, 2017 2:50 PM ET

Antea Group and our global partners work with our clients to create custom, fit-for-purpose EHS solutions that help them manage risk today and drive continuous EHS improvement tomorrow. Read about Antea Group’s core EHS risk and compliance management areas of expertise, as well as some of the services and benefits that could help your organization achieve its goals.

Innovation & Technology

Investing in Innovative Technology Can Drive Sustainable Growth

Mar 21, 2017 2:30 PM ET

The last few years have been transformational for climate diplomacy. In 2015, we witnessed the first legally binding global climate deal with the Paris Agreement, and last year’s COP22 conference saw governments and businesses reaffirm their commitments to sustainable growth. These events, coupled with a groundswell of public pressure, leave no doubt that working toward a low-carbon economy is, and will remain, a priority.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voya Financial EVP of Operations Nan Ferrara Appointed to Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville

Mar 21, 2017 2:15 PM ET

Voya Financial, Inc. announced today that Nan Ferrara, EVP of Operations and Continuous Improvement, has joined the board of directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC) of Jacksonville.

Health & Healthcare

Hygiene Matters Video - Joining Forces for Progress

Mar 21, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Sustainability Reporting to Common Practice: Close-Up with GRI's Judy Kuszewski

Mar 21, 2017 1:15 PM ET

As the newly appointed Chair of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board, Judy Kuszewski wants to see a stronger link between sustainability and business strategy, and deeper collaboration between reporting frameworks. Find out more about Kuszewski’s vision about the future of corporate reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Tanya Hamilton, Nuclear Plant Leader

Mar 21, 2017 1:00 PM ET

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month this March by introducing you to 10 women who help power your life at Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. They advance our company with their vision, talent, hard work and creativity. These trailblazing women – including a nuclear engineer, astrophysicist and lineman – reveal inspiring stories of persistence, pluck and achievement in largely male-dominated fields. A diverse workplace isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a competitive necessity. Today, meet Tanya Hamilton, site vice president of the Harris Nuclear Plant based in New Hill N.C.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Named to Center for Companies That Care’s Honor Roll for Tenth Consecutive Year

Mar 21, 2017 12:55 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. announced that it has been named to Center for Companies That Care’s Honor Roll for the tenth consecutive year. Center for Companies that Care recognizes employers for outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement.

Environment

Pricing the Priceless

Mar 21, 2017 12:35 PM ET

TD Bank Group (TD) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) have released a new report that looks at natural capital value of Canada's forests

Environment

CSRHub Adds a New Major Source-- Ideal Ratings

Mar 21, 2017 12:30 PM ET

CSRHub recently added a major new source to its pantheon of ratings partners—Ideal Ratings. Ideal Ratings seeks to provide ESG data to Socially Responsible Investors (SRIs).

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Talent Acquisition Team in Manila Recently Conducted its First Career and Internship Fair

Mar 21, 2017 12:20 PM ET

Our Talent Acquisition Team in Manila recently conducted its first career and internship fair this year at the Ateneo de Manila University Campus

Social Impact & Volunteering

Welcome Home Samuel!

Mar 21, 2017 12:00 PM ET

The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program is the signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Environment

Domtar Celebrates International Day of Forests

Mar 21, 2017 11:15 AM ET

Domtar joins people across the globe to celebrate International Day of Forest and the mighty tree.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A First Time for Everything

Mar 21, 2017 11:15 AM ET

For many divers, the Great Barrier Reef is a pilgrimage they make after years spent exploring the ocean. For Chantel, it’s where she dove for the first time, and it’s an experience she will never forget.

Education

Easing the Transition to Campus Life: Recruiting and Retaining First-Generation College Students

Mar 21, 2017 11:05 AM ET

Change is all around us, so when we think about college enrollment declining and federal funding decreasing, we know we have to think differently about how we can impact student recruitment and retention.

Education

Arrow Innovation Puts Elementary School Students on the Path to a Better Tomorrow

Mar 21, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Arrow Electronics believes the world shouldn’t have to wait for the next DaVinci to appear. Rather, our view is that innovation is a skill set that can be taught. Our education programming reflects our commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators by giving elementary school youngsters tangible experiences that build confidence through creative expression.

Health & Healthcare

Transforming Delivery of High Quality Products

Mar 21, 2017 11:00 AM ET

At Pfizer, we are developing innovative manufacturing techniques that better meet today’s patient needs.

Environment

HP Commits to Climate Change, Plans to Cut Carbon Footprint 25% by 2025

Mar 21, 2017 10:45 AM ET

With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set to change hands and the future of the U.S. role in the historic Paris climate agreement unknown, it is more important than ever for the private sector to show its commitment to addressing climate change. In recognition of this reality, HP has announced it will redouble its efforts to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global operations and strengthen relationships with key organizations that urge businesses to improve environmental performance.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Releases Its First Diversity and Inclusion Report

Mar 21, 2017 10:30 AM ET

T. Rowe Price is pleased to announce the release of its first-ever Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Report. The 2016 report highlights the firm’s continued and purposeful strategy in leveraging differences.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecolab, Trucost and Microsoft Collaborate to Help Businesses Address Water Risks

Mar 21, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Developed by Ecolab and Trucost, and built on Microsoft Azure Cloud technology, the Water Risk Monetizer is industry’s first publicly available water risk financial modeling tool. The tool enables businesses to factor current and future water risks into decision making to help advance corporate water management strategies in an increasingly water-scarce world. On World Water Day, the tool is launching a water quality risk assessment as part of its site-specific risk analysis. The enhanced tool will help businesses understand the impact of both water quantity and quality on their operations,and provide them the insights they need to make more sustainable business decisions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jacki Kelley honored for women's leadership

Mar 21, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Education

AkzoNobel Supporting Education of Special Needs Children in Egypt

Mar 21, 2017 10:20 AM ET

More than 200 children in Egypt’s 6th of October City have benefited from a major renovation of their school’s facilities, which was organized as part of AkzoNobel’s global Human Cities initiative.

Education

University Leaders Discuss Ways to Recruit and Retain First-Generation Students on Campus

Mar 21, 2017 10:10 AM ET

In the latest chapter of the President to President series published today, Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, Ph.D., president of Framingham State University in Framingham, Mass., sheds light on the national decline in college enrollment and suggests universities integrate key initiatives to entice and retain students of families typically underserved by universities.

Environment

#WorldWaterDay: 5 Fun Facts About Bodies of Water #TeamCox Has Cleaned Up

Mar 21, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Tomorrow is World Water Day. Through national partnerships with American Rivers and Ocean Conservancy, Cox Enterprises’ #TeamCox volunteer program has removed more than 26 tons of waste from rivers and shorelines since 2010. The cleanups are a part of the company’s national Cox Conserves sustainability program that is celebrating its 10th anniversary with hopes to encourage more people to embrace sustainability and get involved in their local communities.