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Environment

CITGO Earth Keepers Program Plants Trees at Local Schools

In January, representatives from the CITGO Earth Keepers recycling program planted trees at participating local schools to recognize students and teachers for recycling.

Innovation & Technology

HPE Video | How IoT Will Bring a More Connected Future

Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance Publishes Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2016

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. today released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for fiscal 2016, highlighting the company’s ongoing support for people in its communities and workplaces, and overall progress toward its environmental and social goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech’s Deena Garland Highlighted in Woman Engineer Magazine

Using engineering to address global water challenges through work and volunteer efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Gives Back With Share the Love

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Cause Marketing Program Nominated for Halo Awards

The Albertsons Cos. Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation have received recognition in the 2017 Halo Awards for Hunger Is,their joint charitable program dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America.

Research, Reports & Publications

RBS Takes First Step on Journey Towards Fully Integrated Reporting: We Are Building a More Sustainable Bank

“We are committed to running the bank as a more sustainable and responsible business, serving today’s customers in a way that also helps future generations, generating long term value for all of our stakeholders and society.” Ross McEwan, RBS CEO

Education

National Geographic Authors Uncover, Explore and Commemorate African American History

In continued celebration of Black History Month, National Geographic recently released books by authors, Ann Bausum and Michael H. Cottman, who have each devoted their careers to discovery, research, exploration and impact. These authors tell the unvarnished truth about African American history during the slave trade (Cottman’s Shackles From The Deep) and the Civil Rights Movement (Bausum’s The March Against Fear). While Black History Month is coming to a close, these books and the authors' thoughts, below, remind us that black history is America’s history and celebrated every day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

L’Oréal Transforms Self-Doubt Into Self-Worth

This year, we have seen an undeniable shift in what companies communicate to consumers. An increasing number of brands are choosing to amplify their commitment to company values and promote diversity and acceptance. The beauty industry especially is dedicated to breaking stereotypes and creating inclusive campaigns that encourage consumers to fearlessly express their true selves, regardless of gender, race, or religion. This week, one of the biggest names in beauty took a stand and revealed their own plan to foster acceptance.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful Volunteer Spotlight: Rick and Sharon Hendry

Rick Hendry of Brunswick, Georgia, claims, “Everyone has interest and a passion. No matter what your physical abilities are no matter how little time you have ... you can do something in line with your passion.” For Rick and his wife Sharon, their passions are recycling and community service. The couple retired to Brunswick four years ago and quickly jumped in to helping the community.

Environment

Old Wheels Get a New Life: Republic Services & Meridian Volunteers Save and Restore Bikes Destined For Landfill to Give to Families in Need

In partnership with Republic Services of Boise, Ken Pierson-a local volunteer-has made a difference in the lives of dozens of Treasure Valley families by helping to repair and restore bicycles that have been diverted from the landfill to provide to families and children in need at the Boys and Girls Club and the Agency for New Americans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Our Love for Sports Can Help Drive Social Good

By teaming up with Brackets For Good to host the first-ever Brackets For Good U.S.A. national tournament we’re able to use the power of AT&T’s network for social good and bringing the opportunity to both non-profits and new philanthropists across the country. The 64 participating non-profits are headquarters in 30 states from coast-to-coast and represent causes from hunger to animal welfare to education and everything in between.

Events, Media & Communications

Ten Actions Toward a Living Future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Earns 10th United Way Campaign Excellence Honor, Raising $2.1 Million to be Donated in 2017

HanesBrands announced today that the company and its employees have pledged $2.1 million this year for the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding communities, as well as donated food items and volunteer hours to community agencies as part of its 10th award-winning charitable fundraising campaign.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bringing Purpose to Life Through “Feet on the Street”: How KeyBank Creates a Culture of Community Involvement

This Q&A with Margot Copeland, Chair and CEO of KeyBank Foundation, and Yvonne Siu Turner of Points of Light, examines key trends of The Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative that recognizes the most community-minded companies in the nation every year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Piedmont Petroleum Raises Funds for Safe Harbor Organization Through Club CITGO App Promotion

CITGO Petroleum Corporation Marketer, Piedmont Petroleum, recently raised $20,000 for Safe Harbor, Inc., a local non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Carlsberg Group Continues to Improve Its Sustainability Performance

Since 2015, the Carlsberg Group has delivered reductions of 6% in energy consumption (kWh/hl), 14% in CO2 emissions (kg CO2/hl) and 6% in water consumption (hl/hl). Meanwhile, 17% of the Group’s energy consumption now comes from renewable sources such as biomass, solar power and certificates with guarantees of origin. The Group has also inaugurated a solar panel installation at its facility in Dali, China, that is the fourth largest brewery installation of its kind in the world.

Innovation & Technology

Prince Charles Meets Barclays’ Eagle Lab Innovators

Environment

Urban Agriculture: Cargill’s Commitment to Sustainability and Nutrition Has City Neighborhoods Turning Green

There was a time when the words “urban” and “agriculture” weren’t likely to be used together. Today, however, cultivating, processing and distributing food in the city is becoming an ever more popular way to help grow a greener, more nutritious future. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the face of agriculture is changing, and urban agriculture is one of the latest movements to challenge the traditional view of farming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Why Should You Head to the Philadelphia Flower Show?

Education

Education That Matters

Worldwide, youth unemployment figures continue to be one of the most distressing statistics. They are a constant reminder of how much we have been neglecting education. Activating young people for the future of jobs is more critical than ever: Fighting unemployment is as much about jobs as it is about job creation. Europe’s start-up rates remain low compared to other parts of the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VIDEO: The New CBRE Toronto North – GTA Workplace Transformation Complete

The new Toronto North office marks the culmination of CBRE’s GTA Workplace Transformation, having transformed four GTA offices in less than a year. Designed as the workplace of the future, the office is registered for WELL Building Certification and showcases CBRE’s leadership in workplace strategy and project management.

Innovation & Technology

Will Robotics Have a Role in Senior Living?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mayor, Investors and Affordable Housing Partners Announce Launch of San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund

Mayor Edwin M. Lee, affordable housing developers and private investors announced their support on Thursday for the new San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund: an innovative public-private partnership with the city of San Francisco, local foundations, private lending institutions, and corporations that creates a nonprofit financial intermediary that is the “one stop” for investing in housing in San Francisco.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foster Care Adoptions Are Worth It

If you're considering #FosterCareAdoption, follow your heart. #ItsWorthIt.

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