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Innovation & Technology

New Anti-Waste Lining Prevents Soapy Liquids from Sticking to Plastic Packaging

Have you ever gotten frustrated over how much toothpaste is thrown away with the crumpled tube? Or how much shampoo is trapped inside a bottle that is all but finished? These may not be life’s most pressing questions, but it would be nice to get the full content of those containers we need for our personal hygiene.

Research, Reports & Publications

CA Technologies Achieves Ambitious Carbon Reduction Goal Four Years Ahead of Schedule

CA Technologies latest Sustainability Report marks a continued evolution of corporate social impact, from environmental stewardship to broader societal change. The report outlines how CA Technologies Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts are linked to their business, positively benefiting customers, employees and communities around the world.

Education

'He Named Me Malala' Earns Five Emmy Nominations, 21CF Backs Girls Education Through Malala Fund

Of 21st Century Fox's combined 103 nominations for the 68th Emmy Awards, five belong to He Named Me Malala, the powerful documentary from Fox Searchlight and National Geographic chronicling the life of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai. In February, the National Geographic Channel aired the global broadcast premiere of the film commercial-free and ran a social media campaign with 21CF to raise funds for Malala's work to ensure young women and girls have access to quality secondary education. 21CF and its employees donated more than $125,000 to Malala Fund to provide education for Syrian refugee girls living in Jordan and Lebanon.

Energy

Hornsdale Wind Farm

Research, Reports & Publications

7 Tips: M&S, GSK, Ericsson and Pearsons on The SDGs and Reporting

Ethical Corporation have just released their latest piece of complimentary analysis on how to integrate the sustainable development goals into your sustainability reporting and strategy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

SECURE THE FUTURE Hosting Teens at AIDS 2016

Research, Reports & Publications

HEINEKEN USA's 2015 Sustainability Report

HEINEKEN USA is turning the traditional sustainability report on its head by inviting you to immerse yourself in a first-of-its-kind digital experience. Visit http://heinekenusa.com/brewing-better-world/ to get started and donate to the Closed Loop Foundation.

Energy

Moving Community Solar Forward in Massachusetts

Social Impact & Volunteering

Teens Sharing Their Stories at AIDS 2016

Social Impact & Volunteering

Disneyland Resort Announces Happiest Class on Earth Program, Offers All Sixth-Grade Students in Anaheim Theme Park Tickets for Good Deeds

This morning, the Disneyland Resort announced exciting news for about 5,000 sixth-grade students in Anaheim, as part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. For the next 10 years, every sixth-grade student in Anaheim elementary schools will have the opportunity to receive a Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket after completing a project that enriches their school or community!

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hershey Company Recognized for Fostering an Open and Inclusive Environment for Its Employees

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) was recognized recently with multiple accolades from DiversityInc, and the National Organization on Disability for its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Environment

Lyft and GM’s Express Drive Expands to Colorado and California

Lyft and General Motors today announced the expansion of their Express Drive short-term vehicle access program to California and Colorado, including the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Environment

Animal Collective: Lots of Wildlife Species Call GM Lands Home

See photos of the burros, birds, bugs and more that live on location at the automaker’s various facilities all over the US and beyond.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Univision's New Millenial PSA Aimed at Inspiring Young Adults to Register to Vote

During Univision Communications Inc.’s (UCI) 13th annual Premios Juventud (Youth Awards) on July 14 a new PSA premiered during the live broadcast aimed at inspiring young adults to register to vote.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regional Mexican Artist, Luis Coronel Encourages Young Adults to Register to Vote!

Not only does Luis Coronel use his voice on stage, but he is ready to make his voice heard this year at the polls.

Events, Media & Communications

A Statement from Dean Seavers, U.S. President, National Grid

"The tragedy in Nice, France, is horrible, cowardly, and makes many of us feel unsteady and unsafe. We will continue to stay strong and smart in the face of such weak and senseless acts. We send our heartfelt thoughts to the families and friends of the victims."

Energy

GM Rochester Plant Launches Solar Array

While some may think the sun doesn’t shine very much in Upstate New York, promoters of solar energy know differently. General Motors added a 466-kilowatt solar array at its Rochester Operations plant on Lexington Avenue to leverage the sun’s energy to help power the plant. The plant showcased the array at an event with community leaders, public officials, employees and the media on Friday, July 15.

Research, Reports & Publications

Large Businesses React to Climate Change Issues and Outline Courses of Action

See the variety of actions organizations from around the world are taking to help to help climate change, in a new report from Ingersoll Rand and GreenBiz: Accountability for Climate Action: How Corporations Are Tackling Climate Change.

Innovation & Technology

Using Global Asset Management Solutions Can Positively Impact the Bottom Line

This week the facilities management community came together to celebrate World FM Day and honor all the men and women who support the health, safety, productivity and well-being of people who utilize the built environment. In honor of this annual occasion, I wanted to talk about the importance of effectively managing your assets.

Environment

Scotiabank joins CPLC Canada

Environment

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind: Convenience

Subaru, recognized for having the first automotive assembly plant in America designated as zero landfill, is sharing its knowledge of zero landfill practices with the National Park Service to reduce landfill waste from the parks.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Integrated Sustainability Programs are Key for Consumer-Facing Brands

Innovation & Technology

Comcast and the U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development Collaborate to Close the Digital Divide

Today, Comcast and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative took an historic step to close the digital divide in America. Now, public housing and HUD-assisted residents living in Comcast’s service area are eligible to apply for Internet Essentials, the company’s acclaimed, high-speed internet adoption program for low-income families. Including homes covered by Comcast’s pilot public housing expansion announced in March, an estimated total of up to 2 million HUD-assisted homes, including Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Multifamily programs, will now have access to low-cost internet service.

Green Infrastructure

TAIPEI 101 Honored as World’s Greenest Tall Building

CBRE and TAIPEI 101 have ushered in a new era for international green buildings, becoming the highest scoring LEED v4 project in the world to-date, and the first to reach the 90 points threshold. TAIPEI 101 appointed CBRE’s Sustainability Asia team to act as LEED consultant to guide them through the process of recertifying its existing LEED v2009 Platinum certification in September 2014.

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