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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Prudential Supports NEXT Awards to Fund Leading-Edge Consumer Finance Strategies

The Wells Fargo NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance today awarded nearly $6 million to improve financial product offerings and services to consumers. Through investments in six community development financial institutions (CDFIs) the NEXT Awards aim to transform how the underbanked and unbanked in Native, immigrant, rural, and urban communities get responsible personal financial products and services.

Environment

Food Retailers, Agriculture Industry, and Charitable Organizations Support First National Goal to Reduce Food Waste by 50 Percent by 2030

The USDA and EPA announced the United States' first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50 percent reduction by 2030. A wide array of voices from across the food chain applauded the announcement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Symantec's 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report: Infographic

In 2015, Symantec released its corporate responsibility report focused on three pillars: Our People, Your Information and The World. This infographic provides a brief overview of the themes of the report.

Events, Media & Communications

Ghetto Film School Will Screen Student Films at LACMA

On Friday, September 18, Ghetto Film School Los Angeles and the nonprofit Film Independent will present the second annual GFS LA Screening Showcase, where GFS students' 11-minute short films will screen at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the western United States. GFS, which offers hands-on training and film education to young people from low-income communities, is now in its second year in Los Angeles. 21st Century Fox is the funding sponsor of GFS LA.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media Webinar: Behind Time Warner Cable’s Papal Visit Channel

Communications professionals understand that trending topics in mainstream and social media can have a profound impact on their ability to successfully convey key messages to target audiences.

Education

Marlin Mine partners with CanEducate to multiply youth opportunities

September in North America means back to school for most students. Goldcorp believes education is one of the best ways to create lasting positive benefits in the communities where we live and work. In this second of a series of stories highlighting some of our recent educational initiatives, learn about a unique elementary school program for children living near Goldcorp’s Marlin Mine in Guatemala.

Education

Los socios de la Mina Marlin se asocian con CanEducate para multiplicar las oportunidades de los jóvenes

Para la mayoría de los estudiantes en Norteamérica, septiembre marca el regreso a clases. En Goldcorp estamos convencidos que la educación es una de las mejores formas de crear beneficios positivos a largo plazo con las comunidades donde vivimos y trabajamos. Esta historia que contaremos a continuación es la segunda de una serie de relatos que tienen como propósito dar a conocer nuestras recientes iniciativas relacionadas con la educación. Aquí descubrirás sobre el programa peculiar de enseñanza básica para los niños que viven cerca de la Mina Marlin en Guatemala.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Legg Mason Employees Show Community Pride on September 11th, National Day of Service

Legg Mason employees in two of our U.S. offices participated in the National Day of Service to honor the 14th anniversary of September 11th.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Thousands of Aramark Employees Join Global Effort to Empower Families to Lead Healthier Lives and Gain Job Skills

Employees from Aramark, the $15 billion global provider of award-winning services in food, facilities management and uniforms, are volunteering across the globe to help families in underserved communities succeed by inspiring them to lead healthy lives and empowering them to obtain valuable job skills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX Named Sustainability Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America

Building on its record of leading sustainability performance in the transportation sector, CSX was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the fifth consecutive year.

Education

La mine Marlin devient partenaire avec CanEducate pour multiplier les chances aux jeunes de réussir

En Amérique du Nord, septembre signifie la rentrée pour la plupart des étudiants. Chez Goldcorp, nous croyons que l’éducation est l’une des meilleures façons de créer des bienfaits positifs à long terme dans les collectivités où nous vivons et travaillons. Dans ce deuxième article faisant partie d’une série d’histoires concernant nos récentes initiatives d’éducation, vous découvrirez un programme unique mis en place dans une école primaire pour les enfants vivant près de la mine Marlin de Goldcorp au Guatemala.

Research, Reports & Publications

Is Your Supply Chain Ready For The New Provisions For The Modern Day Slavery Act?

With October around the corner, the UK Modern Day Slavery Act will be in full enforcement with new and heavier regulations for companies operating within the UK. This new provision, under section 54 of the MDSA, will apply to all commercial organizations that conduct business in any parts of the UK. The goal is to wipe out human slavery within any one of these business’ supply chains.

Diversity & Inclusion

Symantec Joins with U.S. Government to Promote Diversity in Tech

When it comes to diversity in technology, Symantec is lending its voice and taking action, joining the U.S. Government at two important events to expand and effect positive change.

Environment

Tim Dwight: Gridiron Solar

Our guest today on Sea Change Radio is Tim Dwight, who was a Kick Returner and Wide Receiver in the NFL for ten years. He now applies his David vs. Goliath skills to the solar industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Unilever Named as an Industry Leader in DJSI

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Announces 2015 Grant Recipients; Surpasses $30 Million Giving Milestone

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF)—Disney’s granting program focused on protecting wildlife and connecting kids and families with nature—has announced its 2015 wildlife conservation grant recipients.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm Credit Mobilizes to Alleviate Hunger in California's Agricultural Communities

Energy

GSK Launches Supplier Exchange to Drive Collaboration and Innovation

More than 500 of GSK’s suppliers to its manufacturing and R&D divisions globally have been actively asked to share and take forward practical ideas to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts through GSK’s Supplier Exchange. GSK, which often utilises a collaboration approach across all parts of its business, has set up the GSK Supplier Exchange to help reduce its carbon footprint across its value chain by 25% by 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Serving Others Leads to Happiness

Innovation & Technology

James M. Cox Foundation and EveryoneOn to Bridge Digital Divide in Middle Georgia Through Innovative Pilot Program

The James M. Cox Foundation announced today a $288,500 grant to EveryoneOn. The grant will fund an innovative pilot program providing 1,500 tablet computers, preloaded with premium educational content, to families in Georgia who are enrolling in Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete discounted internet service program.

Environment

P&G Announces New Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30%

Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced today a new goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by 30% by 2020. The goal was developed in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This new goal is based on the best available science and represents an important step forward in the Company’s continued efforts to minimize its greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Partnership to Improve the Lives of Animals is Yielding Big Results

Partnerships between non-profit organizations and private enterprises can be highly beneficial to both parties. In the case of Morris Animal Foundation and Radio Systems Corporation, a strong relationship also means animals benefit, too.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2015 Corporate Volunteer Awards: A Look at Finalist Humana

Environment

Volkswagen: Creatively Countering Its Carbon Footprint

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