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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Yolanda Carter, Operations Supervisor

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month this March by introducing you to 10 women who help power your life at Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. They advance our company with their vision, talent, hard work and creativity. These trailblazing women – including a nuclear engineer, astrophysicist and lineman – reveal inspiring stories of persistence, pluck and achievement in largely male-dominated fields. A diverse workplace isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a competitive necessity. Today, meet Yolanda Carter, an Operations Supervisor based in Nashville, Tenn.

Environment

MGM Resorts Joins World Observance of Earth Hour 2017

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will recognize Earth Hour, the global effort to raise awareness of climate change, by dimming the exterior lights at 18 of its properties worldwide March 25.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Kim Guthrie

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Kim Guthrie is Cox Media Group’s president.

Health & Healthcare

Harnessing Online Networks to Improve Patient Care

Our pharmacovigilance centre of excellence collects publically available data from social media and filters out unrelated information and anything that would infringe patient privacy. The Centre’s analysis is helping us to understand the benefits of our products, alert us to unexpected adverse effects, and evaluate the misuse of drugs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PepsiCo's Roberta Barbieri on Managing Water Risk Throughout the Supply Chain

Roberta Barbieri, vice president of global water and environmental solutions at PepsiCo, spoke to GreenBiz senior writer Heather Clancy at GreenBiz 17 about the company’s updated targets to mitigate water risk.

Environment

68 AEG Venues in Seven Countries Set to Participate in World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour

On Saturday, March 25, 68 AEG stadiums, arenas, theatres, clubs, convention centers and teams in 36 cities, seven countries and four continents will “go dark” in support of World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Earth Hour, a worldwide grassroots movement to unite people in protecting the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

This Free Course on Employee Volunteering Is What You've Been Looking For!

Transform employee volunteerism with free online course ‘Empathy in Motion: The Power of Employee Volunteering’

Environment

How to Properly Recycle Electronics Avoiding Environment, Human Rights Abuse

Electronics recycling often involves a complex, multi-step supply chain. Many of the downstream operations are in the developing world, where waste is exported for treatment. Once it arrives for processing, oversight can be minimal.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AkzoNobel and MasterPeace Join Forces to Color 100 "Walls of Connection"

People living in more than 40 countries around the world are to benefit from a partnership between AkzoNobel and global peace movement MasterPeace which will involve painting 100 walls.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Easing Transition to Civilian Life for Women Veterans

Women make up 15 percent of US active duty troops, and they often face unique challenges during their deployment—and after they come home. Unlike veterans with physical wounds, post-traumatic stress disorder, or adjustment problems such as substance abuse or depression, who can look to the VA and other groups for help, many who don’t have such issues also may struggle to readjust. Two BU School of Medicine researchers are building the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) to help women who have served to thrive in civilian life.

Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Continues to Advance Its Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

Similar to a community’s “Main Street,” PNC helps its people, cities, neighborhoods and local businesses. As a Main Street bank, PNC is committed to delivering on each of its strategic priorities while looking out for the best interests of all stakeholders, including customers, communities, employees and shareholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WTRMLN WTR Partners with Whole Planet Foundation® To Alleviate Poverty

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Volunteer Opportunity, Unparalleled Reach

For nearly 20 years, VolunteerMatch has connected good people with good causes. From our launch in 1998 to date, we’ve grown to support a community of over 110,000 nonprofits, over 7,000,000 registered volunteers, and over 100 companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Register Now for Free 6 April Lunch & Learn: Inspiring the World’s Largest Audience for CSR and Sustainability Report Announcements through ReportAlert

Corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting is growing globally yet many brands continue to suffer from a lack of awareness about their organisations’ many environmental, social and governance (EHS) successes.

Join 3BL Media’s Stephanie Conzelman and Vanessa Smith on 6 April at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. EDT) for a behind-the-scenes tour of ReportAlert, the report announcement platform used by more than 500 global brands from Marks & Spencer and GSK to Maersk and Adidas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

‘Xploration Station’, Fox’s Three-Hour Block of STEM Programming for Kids, Earns Seven Daytime Emmy Nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized four of the six series composing Xploration Station, the three-hour block of STEM programming for kids and teens airing weekend mornings on Fox TV Stations, with a total of seven nominations for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. DIY Sci, Xploration Awesome Planet, Xploration Outer Space, and Weird But True were all nominated across a range of categories, including Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series for DIY Sci. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Sunday, April 30, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jennifer James Named to Boston Advisory Board of Leading Cities

Jennifer James, Smart City Solutions Lead for Black & Veatch, has been selected to serve on the Boston Advisory Board of Leading Cities. The nonprofit global network promotes sustainable and resilient Smart City solutions by encouraging diplomacy and collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women at CSX Talk Logistics Careers this Women’s History Month

Environment

Nestlé Waters North America Celebrates World Water Day 2017

On March 22, Nestlé companies around the world celebrated World Water Day, an observance created by the United Nations (UN) in 1993 to start a global conversation around water.

Events, Media & Communications

Register Today for Early Bird Pricing!

A joint convening of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and with support from the World Economic Forum, the 2017 Circular Economy Summit: From Aspiration to Implementation will bring together hundreds of circular economy and sustainability thought leaders and practitioners. Participants will explore opportunities and best practices for unlocking the value of the circular economy and scaling solutions across global supply chains.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Proud to Serve

There have always been female warriors, and Women’s History Month is an appropriate time to remember them. While many civilians are aware that the number of women on active duty in all branches of service has risen dramatically, few know the extent of women’s service to our country, particularly in combat roles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keep America Beautiful Crowns 2016 Recycle-Bowl Champion

Bon Air Elementary School of Kokomo, Indiana, was crowned today as the national champion of Keep America Beautiful’s Recycle-Bowl, the national recycling competition for elementary-, middle- and high-school students, teachers and school communities.

Environment

Spring Is Here! Time To Plan Your Summer Vacation At Yosemite National Park

Spring has arrived and it's the perfect time to book your summer vacation at Yosemite National Park.

Located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite National Park is famed for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant seqouias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. With activities like hiking, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and boating, it is impossible to be bored at this incredible destination and resort!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mapping Human Capital as Part of a Blended Capital Approach to Community Investment

Employee volunteering goes beyond typical efforts of CSR strategies in its unique utilization of social capital. Corporate volunteering programs enable employees to mobilize their personal resources for broad social benefits. The employees not only leverage the assets of the business, but combine these assets across broader social networks, utilizing trust and localized norms of cooperation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO and Bess the Book Bus Deliver the Joy of Reading to Southwest Louisiana Children for Sixth Consecutive Year

This February, mobile literacy program Bess the Book Bus brought the joy of reading to young students throughout Southwest Louisiana, with the help of CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

Green Infrastructure

Microgrid Design to Boost Energy Resilience at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

Black & Veatch is partnering with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to design and assess the financial and energy efficiency impacts of a microgrid in Buffalo, N.Y. The microgrid will provide resilient, clean energy for the 120-acre campus, long-term cost-savings and potential monetization opportunities for member institutions.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  2. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  3. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  4. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  5. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  6. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  7. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  8. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  13. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  14. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  15. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...