In recognition of World Youth Skills Day and Chronic Illness Awareness Month, FedEx celebrates Calm Canvas, a team of young entrepreneurs from Ohio who earned the 2025 Global Possibilities Award, presented by FedEx during Future Bound™ by Junior Achievement.
Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future.
I come from a big, close-knit family and always dreamed of having one of my own someday. What was in store is even more than I could have ever expected.
For the first time in over a century, Parisians are once again swimming in the River Seine. What once seemed impossible is now a reality – thanks in large part to the vision, momentum and partnership inspired by the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging is being driven by growing environmental awareness and the desire to reduce waste. Consumers are increasingly seeking products with packaging that is recyclable, biodegradable, compostable or made from renewable or circular
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, participated in a plogging initiative with the Korea Green Foundation to combat plastic waste pollution and promote environmental responsibility.
In June 1981, news of a mysterious disease first began making headlines out of San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. People who were impacted developed unusual infections and grew sick as their immune systems failed.
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition.
A year ago, beneath a stormy summer sky, history unfolded along the River Seine. For the first time ever, the Opening Ceremony broke free from stadium walls and embraced the city itself.
We’ve been working for years to reduce the levels of waste from our operations. We continue to sharpen our focus on food waste, engaging in initiatives aiming to avoid it.
Throughout my time managing volunteers, I’ve found that those from the corporate world, if properly engaged, can be the most valuable assets to small charities. They’re often smart, commercially aware, and willing to give. However, there are a few things that, as a volunteer manager, I’d love my corporate volunteers to know.
CBRE, in partnership with CoreNet Global, recently conducted a survey to query Corporate Real Estate (CRE) executives on the development of health and wellness initiatives in their respective corporations. According to the results, the importance of employee health and wellness is rising in the workplace: 89 percent of the organizations responding reported giving some level of attention to the growing trend.
For the first time in history, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - adopted in 2015 - provide a clear global framework and call to action for business, government, and civil society to collaborate on resolving the world’s biggest challenges. As voices around the world call for leadership to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change, the role of business has been the subject of much talk – but not yet enough action.
Xylem pump manufacturing plants around the world submerge their products in water-filled tanks to test their performance. Increasingly, a number of these sites are collecting rainwater to fill the tanks and lower their water consumption.
Monday, 7:50 a.m.: Hamburg, Eimsbüttel: David O. says a quick good-bye to his wife and two children and runs down the steps and out onto the street, closing the door behind him. What a morning — and he’s probably not going to be able to find a car2go vehicle to rent during rush hour. He walks down to the nearby Christuskirche church, takes out his smartphone, and sees that there really is no car2go vehicle available. He therefore decides to use public transport. moovel tells him that the next U2 subway train will be leaving in four minutes. He sees that he will have to transfer trains once and will then arrive at his offi ce in the Speicherstadt district of Hamburg in just over half an hour. One or two clicks with the moovel app is all it takes to buy his ticket, after which he puts his ph
We execute our sustainable procurement strategy at both product and company levels. For products, we have established sustainable requirements for 11 major categories such as office suppliers, light bulbs, cleaning products, and building materials.
Our 2015 Sustainability Report entitled, “Building the Future” communicates our firm and ongoing commitment to addressing the difficult challenges facing our operating markets. We continue to seek ambitious, innovative approaches to further the socio-economic development of our communities by developing a sustainability agenda that is aligned with global best practices.
Join HEINEKEN USA in their quest to Brew a Better World through a series of interactive sustainability challenges that will test your ability to do good, while learning about HEINEKEN USA’s progress, milestones, and achievements throughout 2015.
The VA announces new partnerships with Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, IBM and Bombas as part of the MyVA Strategic Partnership Initiative, which aims to improve the delivery and access of care for Veterans.
New York, NY – AT&T today announced a contribution of $250,000 for All Star Code (ASC), a tech education non-profit that provides computer science training for qualified young men of color. This significant investment is funding 60 rising high school juniors and seniors participating in this year’s ASC Summer Intensive. This funding more than doubles last year’s $100,000 contribution to ASC through AT&T Aspire, AT&T’s signature initiative that drives innovation in education to support student success in school and beyond.
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB), was named the 2015 Outstanding Multi-family Developer, as part of the annual LEED Homes Awards from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Keystone Institute India and partners are preparing for a workshop on Social Role Valorization in India. Over three days, 40 leaders from across India will gather to discuss the ideas that lay the foundation for integration and inclusion.
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) estimates that in 2016, more than 45 million slaves are working in 167 countries. This estimate exceeds the International Labor Organization's estimate of 21 million people. The point is, modern day slavery is clearly an issue that is not going away.
Every Internet Essentials customer has a story to tell. Lisa, a mother of four and grandmother of two, is studying to get her GED. Lisa and her family live in public housing. Recently, they were connected to the Internet at home for the first time as part of Comcast’s Internet Essentials pilot program for public housing residents. Listen to her family’s story here.
According to The Council on Foundations (COF) Report, Increasing Impact & Enhancing Value, corporate philanthropy is as vital as ever to business and society. And yet corporate leaders are under increasing pressure to connect the value of their programs with performance drivers that matter in the business. They must demonstrate that their philanthropic investment is both effective and aligned with business outcomes.
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When we think about the fight against cancer most of us probably think of cutting-edge research and clinical trials. Perhaps we think of running or cycling with Team in Training, or of someone close to us who fought a battle with cancer and won.
Sears has launched its ninth annual Heroes at Home campaign with Rebuilding Together to raise funds and assist military families facing hardship by making necessary repairs, improvements or modifications to their homes.
The new animated film The Secret Life of Pets topped the box office for a second straight weekend with total earnings over $250 million globally and breaking box office records. The animated film follows New York City pets who wonder what their owners do all day at this mysterious place called “work.”
Companies have come up with all sorts of amazing innovations to reduce environmental impacts -- from dissolvable labels and bricks in toilets to packaging mimicking an armadillo. Yet sometimes, the solution is much simpler. Companies are learning that oftentimes the best way to reduce environmental impacts is to just ask employees to play a part.
Avista Utilities, an energy company located in Spokane, WA, just made it easier to plan for fun on and around the water this summer with new digital river recreation maps for segments of the Spokane River and the Clark Fork River. In addition to generating clean, renewable power from these scenic waterways, Avista maintains picnic, boating, camping and other recreational areas for all generations to enjoy.
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