Social Impact & Volunteering

Days of Service: Unlocking a Key to Employee Engagement

Jul 5, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Earlier this month, Cone hosted its own annual day of service, where our New York and Boston offices joined together at the Charles River Esplanade to beautify a stretch of land along the river in partnership with the Esplanade Association. When planning your organizations' day of service, keep in mind four lessons we learned at our own annual service event.

Energy

Black & Veatch and Schneider Electric to Design and Build Microgrid at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Jul 5, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch and Schneider Electric USA have formed a joint venture to design and construct an energy security microgrid at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, in San Diego, California. The microgrid solution will allow operations at mission-critical facilities to continue uninterrupted if the utility power grid is compromised or damaged.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Revitalizing Mexico's Energy

Jul 5, 2016 11:00 AM ET

TransCanada is emerging as the favourite foreign pipeline operator of the Mexican government and one of the biggest beneficiaries of the company’s energy reforms.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fill Hearts with Love through Wendy’s #Share4Adoption Social Media Campaign

Jul 5, 2016 11:00 AM ET

You have the power to fill hearts with love through Wendy’s® #Share4Adoption campaign. The next time you and your family visits a Wendy’s restaurant, you can help children in foster care find their forever families. All you have to do is share your hearts!

Diversity & Inclusion

Practitioner Spotlight--Rob Duffy

Jul 5, 2016 10:40 AM ET

Let's take a closer look at one of Antea Group's most valuable resources--its people! Next up is operational performance and assurance senior project manager Rob Duffy, who talks to us about his biggest professional achievement to date, his favorite thing about being an OPA practitioner, and what's at the top of his bucket list.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Appoints John Ferguson Executive Sponsor of Asia Pacific American Forum

Jul 5, 2016 10:05 AM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. has announced that John Ferguson, CBRE President of the Southeast Division, has taken a leadership role in the Asia Pacific American Forum (APAF). Mr. Ferguson will serve as the Executive Sponsor of the company’s newest employee network group.

Research, Reports & Publications

2015 Sands ECO360 Report | A Letter from our Chairman

Jul 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Investing Locally To Create A Healthier Massachusetts

Jul 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is again demonstrating its commitment to building healthy communities through two local events with The Trustees, Massachusetts' largest non-profit conservation and preservation organization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nomination Deadline Extended for Central Florida’s Cox Conserves Heroes Program

Jul 5, 2016 10:00 AM ET

WFTV Channel 9, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is extending the nominations deadline for Central Florida’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program. The awards program celebrates volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Forest City Shares Highlights From Community Day 2016

Jul 5, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Energy

National Grid on How Big is the Bridge

Jul 5, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

The Future of the Diesel Engine

Jul 5, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The new four-cylinder diesel unit OM 654 marks the debut of a ground-breaking family of engines from Mercedes-Benz. Exemplary efficiency and emissions ensure that the premium diesel is future-proof while underlining the key role to be played by the diesel engine in achieving the challenging global climate targets.

Energy

Siemens and Gamesa to Merge Wind Businesses to Create a Leading Wind Power Player

Jul 5, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Siemens and Gamesa have signed binding agreements to merge Siemens' wind power business, including wind services, with Gamesa to create a leading global wind power player.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Official UN Global Compact 2016 #GCLeadersSummit Video

Jul 5, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Fortune Ranking: Nominate a Company That's Changing the World

Jul 5, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Now seeking nominations: The Fortune "Change the World" List spotlights the top 50 companies who address major social problems as a core part of their business strategy and innovation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

« Prix Hermès de l'innovation » for Novartis Access

Jul 4, 2016 1:10 PM ET

Novartis Access is the 2016 winner of the "Prix Hermès de l'innovation" in the category “Improvement of the human condition”. Jürgen Brokatzky-Geiger, Head of Novartis Access, collected the award during the official ceremony in Paris on June 14.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Its Signature Brand of Fun to the FedEx St. Jude Classic Golf Tournament

Jul 4, 2016 11:10 AM ET

Carnival Cruise Line’s partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® extended to the links with the line’s sponsorship of the FedEx St. Jude Classic, an annual PGA-sanctioned golf tournament held in at the TPC Southwind course in Memphis, Tenn., the hospital’s hometown.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the Troops in a Very Sodexo Way

Jul 4, 2016 10:10 AM ET

This weekend, we’ll be celebrating America by saluting the flag and honoring the troops. At Sodexo, we provide food service at many U.S. military installations, and for the past ten years, we’ve been honoring troops in a different way: with a culinary medal.

Diversity & Inclusion

Work is a Beautiful Thing

Jul 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

MGM Resorts Offers Career Fair for Veterans and Their Families

Jul 1, 2016 7:45 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Principles in Action: Mars Shares Results on Far-Reaching Health & Sustainability Commitments in New Report

Jul 1, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Mars, Incorporated released its sixth annual Principles in Action Summary, spotlighting progress the company has made on commitments in the areas of sustainability, health and wellbeing, food safety, responsible marketing, and workplace engagement. The company’s ‘report card’ reflects the cumulative efforts of its diverse business segments, including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks and Symbioscience.

Health & Healthcare

Have a Safe Independence Day and Canada Day

Jul 1, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sean Doolittle of the Oakland Athletics Celebrates America’s Freedom by Giving Back

Jul 1, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

‘Life’s a Drag’ Creator Ian Verdun Receives ‘the El Rey Network Diversity in Storytelling Award’ at Seriesfest: Season Two

Jul 1, 2016 1:20 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our Journey to 2030 Is Underway

Jul 1, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Lise Kingo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact reflects upon the outcomes of last week's Leaders Summit and calls for action on the SDGs. "We need an energetic and positive approach to reaching the SDGs. We need to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We need to stop focusing on risks, and instead find the opportunities that lie behind the global goals."