Events, Media & Communications

Enjoy Tastes of Chocolate at Keystone Human Services' Chocolatefest

Jan 6, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Energy

We Are Working For You

Jan 6, 2016 11:10 AM ET

The fundamental role of any business is to fulfill a need for society. For TransCanada, that means delivering the natural gas that heats your home, the liquids that fuel your transportation and the electricity that powers your technology and lights the way.

Environment

Sanofi - Cop 21 - Our Solutions to Tackle Health Issues Related to Climate Change

Jan 6, 2016 10:50 AM ET

What are the consequences of climate change on health?

Events, Media & Communications

2016's Top Economic Empowerment Events

Jan 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

On February 9 and 10, the U.S. Chamber Foundation, along with the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, WEConnect International, and our corporate and nonprofit partners, will convene a two-day event in Mexico City focused on promoting women's entrepreneurship and workforce development strategies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tackling Malnutrition and Food Safety in India

Jan 6, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Christmas Trees, Lights Head Toward Recycling Destinations

Jan 6, 2016 9:15 AM ET

With the 2015-2016 holiday season over, home owners and business managers with seasonal decorations in some parts of the country are being offered recycling options for Christmas trees and holiday lights.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Antea Group Becomes a Shareholder in Angel Ambiental

Jan 6, 2016 9:10 AM ET

We are pleased to announce that Angel Ambiental and Antea Group are positioned to leverage our combined expertise, skills, and solutions to deliver the value-driven approach and deep insights our clients need to better their business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Water -Claudia Quiroz, Fund Manager at Quilter Cheviot, an Old Mutual Group Company

Jan 6, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Diversity in Tech: A Cause Everyone Owns

Jan 6, 2016 8:25 AM ET

Only 11 percent of the workforce is female; only four percent is black; and only five percent is Hispanic. This is clearly not acceptable nor is it sustainable as the competition for talent and the need for constant innovation continues to rise.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Deb Nelson Joins RSF Social Finance

Jan 6, 2016 6:15 AM ET

Deb Nelson, formerly the executive director of Social Venture Network (SVN), will join RSF Social Finance in late January as the new Vice President of Client and Community Engagement.

Innovation & Technology

FIRST Robotics Teams Gear Up for “First Stronghold” with $250,000 from FCA Foundation

Jan 6, 2016 1:30 AM ET

The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US LLC, today announced $250,000 in grants to FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9-12) and FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12) teams in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The grants, which will offset the costs associated with items such as registration fees, parts and team apparel, coincide with the official start (Jan. 9) of the 2016 FIRST Robotics design and build season. During this six-week phase, teams will build, program and test robots with the guidance of adult mentors. It’s estimated that more than 3,100 teams comprised of 78,000+ students from around the world will compete for glory in First Stronghold, this year’s design challenge. Qualifying teams advance to the 2016 FIRST Championship April 27-30 in St. Louis, Mo.

Health & Healthcare

For Working-Age Cancer Survivors, Medical Debt and Bankruptcy Create Financial Hardships

Jan 5, 2016 4:45 PM ET

Health Affairs has recently published a study led by Dr. Matthew Banegas focused on LIVESTRONG's data from a 2012 survey.

Innovation & Technology

New Years Resolution

Jan 5, 2016 4:30 PM ET

We’re looking for passionate, committed people who are curious about the world’s diverse cultures and species.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investors Integrate Sustainability into Financial Decision-Making

Jan 5, 2016 4:00 PM ET

According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), a sustainability revolution in the global financial industry is quietly gathering pace.

Environment

Working in Partnership to Make a Real Difference

Jan 5, 2016 2:00 PM ET

When broadcast giant Sky teamed up with WWF back in 2009 it was one of the biggest corporate conservation partnerships going – and also one of the first. It all centred on tackling one of society’s biggest issues: deforestation and climate change.

Environment

America Recycles Day Should Be Every Day

Jan 5, 2016 12:30 PM ET

America Recycles Day came and went without much fanfare this year. Yet it is still a powerful reminder to us not only how far recycling has come since it became a mainstream practice in the 1970s, but also that it still faces significant challenges.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sanofi – Diversity at Sanofi - Best of

Jan 5, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

New Year, New Name: Why We're Changing our Health Campaign Name

Jan 5, 2016 10:15 AM ET

We’re now at the mid-way point of our exciting ten-city, two year campaign, announced earlier this year, to promote business-led community initiatives – and we’re seeing great momentum.

Environment

Let's Play a Game - Part 2

Jan 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

I spent time thinking back on the most significant environmental story of 2015. For many, it may have been COP21 and the climate change agreement adopted by the participating countries. By many metrics, that’s probably the right answer. For me though, the publication of Laudato Si (props to anyone who recognized Pope Francis’s words last week) stands out a bit more.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Freeport-McMoRan Creates Partnerships Through Community Trust Funds

Jan 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan has established community trust funds or social funds in Chile, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia and the United States, which are managed by community members who determine the allocation of funds to programs that focus on education, health and economic development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Spotlight on Antea Group Senior Project Manager Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith

Jan 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Let's take a closer look at some of Antea group's most valuable resources--its people! Next up is Operational Performance and Assurance practitioner Alizabeth Smith out of the Cleveland office. Alizabeth tells us about her work creating global teams, a project with the US military, and the fictional character she'd most like to work with.

Events, Media & Communications

Hundreds of Executives to Gather in Arizona for Post-COP21 Forum

Jan 5, 2016 9:00 AM ET

More than 700 sustainability executives are set to convene next month in Arizona to discuss the trends, tools and technologies needed to move their companies toward a more sustainable future, energized by the climate goals set last month by the Paris Agreement.

Education

Amgen Scholars Program: Reem Abdel-Haq

Jan 5, 2016 8:10 AM ET

Born to Palestinian immigrants, Reem Abdel-Haq has tried to hold on to the unique ways of her family’s culture. But she has also felt torn between Middle Eastern and American traditions. Commonly, Arab women, including Reem’s mother, feel pressured to leave their educational paths and career aspirations at young ages to raise families.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Home Leader Nexia™ Emphasizes Reliability Over Novelty

Jan 5, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Customers want devices that work reliably and make daily life easier, a need that smart home pioneer Nexia™ addresses at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The brand is unveiling new products and features that support the goal of making a smart home an easy, useful, and cost efficient part of everyone’s daily life.

Environment

NS: Exploring Fuel Alternatives

Jan 5, 2016 8:05 AM ET