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Environment

Mark Murray: California Recycling in Decline

In 2013 California boasted a recycling rate of 85%. In 2017 that number is now 79% – that is the first time it has dipped below 80% since 2008. Why is the most populous state in the union moving in the wrong direction on this important indicator?

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog - Front One: Zero Waste

Despite being inefficient, waste has permeated our lives. At a high level, I see a few reasons for that.

Research, Reports & Publications

Living in a Materiality World

As part of our sustainability strategy process, UPS recently conducted a comprehensive materiality assessment to gain insight into key sustainability issues important to our stakeholders, both inside and outside our company.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy and YMCA Team Up to Give Back

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Duke Energy is finding ways to give back during the month of May through projects across the Charlotte area.

Innovation & Technology

From Wireless to Dynamic Electric Vehicle Charging: The Evolution of Qualcomm Halo [Video]

The future of urban mobility is connected, autonomous, electric, and wireless. And Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI) is one of the companies leading the charge — figuratively. Qualcomm Halo, our wireless electric vehicle charging (WEVC) technology, is a simple and efficient way to charge electric vehicles (EV), helping drive a cleaner and smarter future for urban mobility.

Environment

Sanofi North America Highlights Commitment to a Healthy Planet In Recognition of Earth Day

One of the cornerstones of Sanofi’s Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy is creating and maintaining a Healthy Planet. Because the environment we live in directly affects our health, Sanofi cares for the planet by reducing our carbon, waste and water footprint. For instance, by 2020, Sanofi is committed to achieve a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions*, and a 25% reduction in water consumption, compared to 2010.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Bloomberg Philanthropies’ James Anderson Tops Our List Of The Most Creative People In Business 2017

When James Anderson arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel, in October 2014, the city was in the midst of an immigration crisis. Tens of thousands of Africans, having fled the poverty and conflict of their native countries, now resided in the southern neighborhood of Neve Sha’anan. In less than a decade, the area’s population had grown fourfold, resulting in overcrowding, unemployment, and cultural rifts between some members of the migrant community and native Israelis.

Innovation & Technology

Expanding Our Global Collaboration with PayPal

In 2017–18, we’ll continue our work with PayPal, running FinTech investment-readiness programs in the US, Latin America, India and for the first time — sub-Saharan Africa

Environment

9 Brands Rewriting Their Sustainability Strategy by Embracing the Circular Economy

Today, product companies are facing increasing pressure from both business and consumer stakeholders to create more responsible products, while also contending with tightening environmental regulations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC India Aims to Provide 20 Million Meals by 2020

As part of the global initiative to create awareness and raise funds to provide meals for underprivileged children, KFC India has set a target of providing 20 million meals by 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Knocking Down Myths: Challenging Unconscious Bias in Chile

Because the human brain has to process an incredibly large amount of information, we rely on previous experiences, patterns, and assumptions to efficiently make decisions. Typically, this works to our benefit — such as when we automatically swerve to avoid an obstacle while driving.

Diversity & Inclusion

Heels and Hosiery: Lucy Choi and Bianca Miller-Cole on “Taking Risks”

Shoe designer Lucy Choi and entrepreneur Bianca Miller–Cole were the guests of honour last week at an evening of inspiration hosted by the Barclays Win Gender network. “It’s important to take risks in life,” says shoe designer Lucy Choi. “If you believe and feel passionate about what you’re doing, then go for it.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Is Your Company Adoption Friendly? We Want to Hear From You!

The 2017 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey closes next week! Don't miss your chance to be featured on this year's Top 100 list!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Tell Your Corporate Philanthropy Story with Authenticity

During Women’s History Month in March, the JetBlue Foundation (who, as luck would have it, is a Versaic client) hosted 75 girls between the ages of 8 and 12 to learn what it’s like to “Fly Like a Girl” at a hangar in New York’s JFK airport.

Sustainable Development Goals

Daimler Sustainability Newsletter - Subscribe Today

The Daimler newsletter we will keep you on track with up-to-date progress on our sustainability engagement. Get informed about continuous measures, results from a great variety of projects as well as important strategic decisions on sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Racing Legend Mario Andretti Goes Head-to-head with Sam Schmidt in World’s First Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Race

Racing legend Mario Andretti went head-to-head with former Indy Racing League driver and current Verizon IndyCar Series team co-owner Sam Schmidt in the world’s first semi-autonomous vehicle demonstration race earlier this month at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alleviating Poverty in the United States and Around the World: You Can Make a Lasting Difference

Microloans provide opportunity for impoverished people to start businesses and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Judge and Jury Revealed: Responsible Business Awards 2017

Last year’s 7th Annual Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards showcased the crème de la crème of companies across the world setting the bar for sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Business Lessons From a Grown-Up - Me?

Events, Media & Communications

JEWEL Performs at First Annual INSPIRE Charity Event, Presented by Sands Cares

Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Jewel headlined INSPIRE, Presented by Sands Cares last Friday evening in Las Vegas. The event marked the launch of Las Vegas Sands’ corporate, Sands Cares Accelerator Program, a community partnership endeavor that entrenches deeper investment in growing nonprofit organizations that have the potential to more greatly impact the local community with the gift of additional resources, and nurturing from a major corporate partner.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report: Closing the Loop on the Circular Economy

In today’s age of CSR culpability, businesses are increasingly looking towards the circular economy as a societal as well as business step away from what the Ellen MacArthur Foundation call the ‘take, make and dispose’ extractive model of business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Responsibility Performance Highlights

As featured in the Walmart Global Responsibility Report 2017 : Our approach to global responsibility - Working with others, we aspire to reshape whole systems to achieve significant and lasting improvement in social, environmental and economic outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

State Street Achieves Its Environmental Goals Three Years Ahead of Schedule and Details Corporate Responsibility Practices in Annual Report

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced the release of its 2016 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, which highlights the company’s commitment to corporate citizenship, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hungry for More: Generation Z’s Impact on the Food Industry

As a provider of dining options for colleges and universities around the world, it’s our job to monitor what consumer trends are saying about college dining and, more importantly, what students want to eat. It’s evident that Generation Z, the generational cohort younger than millennials, is changing the workplace but many don’t realize that they are also taking the culinary industry by storm — challenging the food preferences of baby boomers and leaning toward a fresher, less-processed food movement.

Health & Healthcare

World Health Assembly: Celebrating the End of Trachoma in Morocco

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people, mostly in poor and developing areas. They are both a consequence and a cause of poverty, thriving where access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare is limited.

Latest Campaigns

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  7. Financial health
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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
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  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...