Events, Media & Communications

Sea Change for Public Sector Pension Funds And Other U.S. Fiduciaries – US DOL Green Lights ESG Investing…

Nov 23, 2015 11:05 AM ET

On an important societal issue (think of civil rights, or immigration, or highway construction funding, or criminal justice, or environmental protection) the U.S. Congress deliberates and passes the laws (Federal statutes), the President of the United States of America signs them into law, then an agency is directed to develop the “rules of the road” for those affected by or having to comply with the law.

Education

IBM P-Tech: How High Schoolers Are Redefining Their Future

Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM ET

See how the P-TECH 9-14 school model is transforming high school through the eyes of two students, ShuDon and Xzavyen.

Environment

National Grid Moves To Intervene In Support Of EPA's Clean Power Plan

Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Who Makes a Honda: Product Planners

Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Honda today unveiled its newest profiles in the popular What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda video series, exploring the role of the product planner through the experiences of associates Tomo Yokoi and James Jenkins.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media Webinar to Reveal New Data on Workplace Giving and Engaging with Millennials

Nov 23, 2015 10:35 AM ET

New research on the changing nature of workplace-centered philanthropy and employee engagement, including its role in attracting employees and engaging Millennials, will be released during the next 3BL Media “Best Practices” webinar, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. ET.

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays Supports Veterans Employment Transition

Nov 23, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Foundation Awards Full Scholarships to 5 Students

Nov 23, 2015 10:20 AM ET

Five of South Florida’s brightest and most promising hospitality students are getting the opportunity to pursue their dream of launching a career in hospitality management with an $80,000 scholarship from Carnival Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Carnival Corporation.

Environment

Spotlight on Antea Group Senior Project Manager Wayne Hutchinson

Nov 23, 2015 10:10 AM ET

Let's take a closer look at some of Antea group's most valuable resources--its people! First up is Environmental Liability Management practitioner Wayne Hutchinson out of the Milwaukee office.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

If We Want Social Enterprises to Thrive, We Need a New Funding Approach

Nov 23, 2015 10:05 AM ET

What will it take to build a thriving social enterprise sector that can lead the way to the next economy?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Trim Tab Magazine | The Conceptual Space Race

Nov 23, 2015 10:05 AM ET

Pliny Fisk, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential, invites us to reimagine the way we think about our carbon footprint.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Securities Expands Environmental Commitment, Assists in Bringing EIB's First Climate Awareness Bond to Canada

Nov 23, 2015 10:00 AM ET

TD Securities is joint-lead underwriter of a C$500-million five-year Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) issued by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Launched on October 26, this marks the first green bond issuance from an international organization in the Canadian market, and the second Canadian dollar green bond on which TD has acted as a joint lead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Automotive Presents Ohio Dealer with Community Impact Award

Nov 23, 2015 10:00 AM ET

With community service acting as a guiding principle for how it operates its businesses, Cox Automotive presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Joey Huang of Great Lakes Auto (Ashtabula, Ohio) at the 2015 National Remarketing Conference (NRC) this week. Presented by Grace Huang, senior vice president of inventory services, Manheim, this award recognizes a remarketing industry leader for their outstanding contributions to their community and the innovative ways they collaborate with community partners to help further their missions and shape better communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

HEINEKEN USA’s Sustainability Efforts At a Glance

Nov 23, 2015 9:45 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Wynn Resorts Reaches Out to Diverse Communities

Nov 23, 2015 9:30 AM ET

Wynn Resorts’ commitment to diversity is among the strongest of any gaming company in the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

New Survey Examines How and to What Extent Americans Talk About Going to the Bathroom

Nov 23, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

One Size Does Not Fit All

Nov 23, 2015 8:45 AM ET

MetLife Foundation believes that everyone needs the right financial tools to manage life’s risks and seize its opportunities.

Environment

Ingersoll Rand Energy Leader to Join GreenBiz Webcast, Unveil Findings of Climate Change Research

Nov 23, 2015 8:30 AM ET

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, will present an interactive webinar with GreenBiz on Dec. 1 from 1-2 p.m. ET. He will share findings of new research addressing the ways in which companies confront climate change and GHG reduction. Register for free at http://bit.ly/1N6DdxL.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized by CDP as a National Leader in Transparent Disclosure of Corporate Information Related to Climate Change

Nov 23, 2015 8:30 AM ET

KeyBank today was included in the CDP's 2015 S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The index ranks the top 10 percent of respondent companies based on the quality of climate change related information disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through the international not-for-profit. KeyBank's recognition demonstrates its commitment to open reporting and corporate sustainability efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Women's Network Earns Top Ranking on Global Diversity List, Supported by The Economist

Nov 23, 2015 8:05 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Yum! Brands Raises 18,000 Pounds of Food for Local Community in Celebration of 18th Anniversary

Nov 23, 2015 8:05 AM ET

Last month, Yum! Brands reached its goal and raised over 18,000 pounds of food for the Dare to Care Food Bank in the Company’s hometown, Louisville, KY.

Energy

Four Green Building Projects With Inspiring Solar Stories

Nov 23, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

To Conserve, Protect, and Eat Healthy

Nov 23, 2015 7:45 AM ET

Since 1998, November 21st has been recognized as World Fisheries day. For the past 18 years the discussion on this globally important day has focused on a simple question: how to feed fish to a growing global population while protecting the health of aquatic ecosystems and fish populations.

Environment

Bard CEP & Bard MBA COP21 Paris Preview Podcast and Live Report

Nov 23, 2015 7:20 AM ET

For our next episode, Eban Goodstein, Director of BardCEP and the Bard MBA in Sustainability, will call in live from Paris on December 9th at 12pm noon, EST. To join the conversation, dial 845-746-2287 (no login required).

Education

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Karen Zhang

Nov 23, 2015 7:20 AM ET

"The collaborative side of science is not always well advertised, but talking to scientists in industry as well as academia has shown me that research does not have to be a one person endeavor."

Environment

Siemens: The Sound of Sustainability

Nov 23, 2015 7:05 AM ET