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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

High Street Banks Follow Barclays’ Lead in Supporting Armed Forces Community

Feb 5, 2016 9:05 AM ET

The Armed Forces Covenant roundtable meeting of banking chiefs and ministers at No.10 Downing Street secured commitments from the UK’s biggest high street banks. These commitments will allow armed forces personnel posted overseas to be able to rent out their homes without facing higher mortgage costs, or having to change their mortgage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies in 2016

Feb 5, 2016 8:00 AM ET

A growing number of companies around the world are aiming to get the most out of their capital, maximize employee performance, and make a judicious use of resources to make the world a better place.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fox Announces 10 Finalists for Diverse Writers Program, Partners with Young Storytellers

Feb 5, 2016 7:00 AM ET

On February 3, Fox announced the 10 screenwriters and writing teams selected for the fifth annual Fox Writers Intensive (FWI), a competitive fellowship at the Fox Studios Lot in Los Angeles designed to nurture experienced writers with diverse voices, backgrounds, and life experiences. The finalists were chosen from more than 500 nominations and submissions, the largest applicant pool in the program's history, and this year, they will team with the Young Storytellers to mentor elementary school students interested in writing. At the conclusion of the program, each of the finalists is considered for staffing on Fox television, feature film, and digital entertainment productions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Annual Letter From UN Global Compact Executive Director: Are You Ready to Make the Sustainable Development Goals Work for You?

Feb 5, 2016 6:00 AM ET

The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris climate agreement in December have ushered in a new era for business. Last year’s truly historic agreements lay out a clear path and vision for a sustainable future, and have received unprecedented support across governments, business, civil society and citizens alike.

Innovation & Technology

Five Students Pave the Way for Women in STEM and Earn $20K in Tech

Feb 4, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

SEPHORA Helps Women Entrepreneurs Face Business and Gender Challenges

Feb 4, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Starting a business has enough challenges in itself, but being female and starting a business in the U.S. has its own set of challenges.

Health & Healthcare

Goldcorp Apoya la Lucha Contra el Cáncer

Feb 4, 2016 3:45 PM ET

La ONU seleccionó el 4 de febrero como el Día Mundial del Cáncer, un evento mundial dedicado a crear conciencia con respecto al cáncer y que cuenta con el apoyo de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), la Agencia Internacional para la Investigación del Cáncer (IARC, por su sigla en inglés) y la Unión Internacional Contra el Cáncer (UICC, por su sigla en inglés). En Goldcorp creemos que la minería responsable debe contribuir a los beneficios sociales y económicos a largo plazo en las comunidades donde se llevan a cabo las operaciones. Una buena atención médica, así como el desarrollo de las artes, la educación y la comunidad, contribuyen al bienestar de comunidades enérgicas y vivaces.

Health & Healthcare

Goldcorp soutient la lutte contre le cancer

Feb 4, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Le 4 février marque la Journée mondiale contre le cancer des Nations Unies, un événement international visant la sensibilisation au cancer soutenu par l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS), le Centre international de Recherche sur le Cancer (CIRC) et l’Union internationale contre le cancer (UICC). Goldcorp croit que l’exploitation minière responsable devrait générer des bénéfices sociaux et économiques à long terme dans les communautés où elle exerce ses activités. Investir dans des soins de santé de qualité, ainsi que dans les arts, l’éducation et le développement local favorise le bien-être de communautés fortes et dynamiques.

Health & Healthcare

Goldcorp Supports the Fight Against Cancer

Feb 4, 2016 3:45 PM ET

February 4 marks UN World Cancer Day, a global event dedicated to raising cancer awareness, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Goldcorp believes that responsible mining should contribute to long-term social and economic benefits in the communities where operations take place. Good healthcare, as well as the arts, education and community development contribute to the well-being of strong, vibrant communities.

Energy

Siemens: Three Records, Two Partners, One Power Plant

Feb 4, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: EHS Regulatory Compliance Audits for a Global Automotive Supplier

Feb 4, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Antea Group, along with our global Inogen partners, was requested to provide environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory compliance audits of a major automotive supplier's manufacturing facilities in South America (7 facilities) and Asia (3 facilities). Antea Group led the organization of the audit protocols, schedule and expectations from North America for the Inogen partners to execute. This structure allowed for quality, control and consistency across the global audit team.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Creating Jobs and Economic Growth for Canadians

Feb 4, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce recognizes TransCanada’s contribution of valuable jobs and $1 billion in investments in northern Alberta’s Strathcona County with 2015 Investment: Job Creation, Growth & Expansion award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Q&A with Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs at Bloomberg

Feb 4, 2016 12:35 PM ET

Q&A with Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs at Bloomberg

Diversity & Inclusion

Stakeholder to Shareholder Alchemy: How HR Fosters/Nurtures Corporate Citizenship

Feb 4, 2016 12:30 PM ET

For a cause that is all about transforming communities and impacting people, it is only natural that Human Resources have an important role to play. In this post, I look at the mutually beneficial relationship that HR and CSR have now begun to share.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Watch: Major Leaguers and Action Team Teens Spruce Up Blue Butterfly Village

Feb 4, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America, Inc. Continues Longstanding Sponsorship of 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show

Feb 4, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. is honored to celebrate its 15th consecutive year as the premier sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show. This year’s theme, “Explore America: 100 Years of the National Park Service,” will captivate attendees who are familiar with national parks and also provides an opportunity to engage a new crowd to let them discover the beauty, history and variety of horticulture the parks have to offer.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bechtel Congratulates Employees for Stewardship at U.S. Government Projects in 2015

Feb 4, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

No Barriers Warriors, Wells Fargo Seek Veterans with Disabilities for “Warriors to Summits” Expeditions

Feb 4, 2016 11:30 AM ET

No Barriers Warriors and Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) are seeking veterans with disabilities for the Warriors to Summits 2016 Expedition Series. Teams will embark on three separate, but equally grueling expeditions. Participants will push their boundaries through these transformative journeys while reflecting on their past, recognizing where they are now and developing a vision for their future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal to be Recognized for Support of National Service

Feb 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state service commissions and individual champions, who work to ensure Americans of all ages have the opportunity to serve and volunteer in their community, will present Comcast NBCUniversal with the Corporate Service Award for its extraordinary and longstanding dedication to the national service movement, including its ongoing support of City Year, which enables AmeriCorps members to help put at-risk students on a path to success.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PYXERA Global and Dangote Farms Ltd. Partner to Eliminate Food Loss and Waste

Feb 4, 2016 10:20 AM ET

Dangote Farms Limited and PYXERA Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding last week to help reduce food waste and loss in Northern Nigeria. This agreement stems from the YieldWise initiative, a partnership between The Rockefeller Foundation, PYXERA Global and other organizations to reduce post-harvest loss across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Approximately 40% of all produce is lost between farm and market in what is called post-harvest loss. Limited infrastructure and poor transportation and storage creates tremendous economic damage to emerging economies and preventable hunger.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

D2D Secures New Funding from MetLife Foundation for Financial Empowerment Innovation Fund

Feb 4, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Doorways to Dreams (D2D) is pleased to announce the 2016 launch of its Financial Empowerment Innovation Fund. The $3 million Fund has secured grants from generous funders to support D2D’s ground breaking work to develop and scale a next generation of practical tools to dramatically improve the financial security of economically vulnerable Americans.

Health & Healthcare

A Simple Message for Women in Tanzania: Get Checked for Cervical Cancer

Feb 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In the small village of Pasiasi, in a remote region of Tanzania, a woman named Happiness Modesti is forever grateful to the Tanzania Youth Alliance (TAYOA) for making her aware of cervical cancer and the importance of screening for the disease – all through mobile technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Best Practices for Colocation Data Centers: A Guide to Maximizing Renewable Energy Mix

Feb 4, 2016 9:15 AM ET

A report from BSR's Future of Internet Power identifies best practices for maximizing the use of renewable energy at colocation data centers (colos) in the United States.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millennials: A Generation Forging a New Economic Path

Feb 4, 2016 9:10 AM ET

Learn how Millennials are Forging a New Economic Path

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands Announces ‘Activating Purpose’ Theme for SB’16 San Diego Conference, June 6-9, 2016

Feb 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Brands® recently announced the theme and program focus for SB’16 San Diego. ‘Activating Purpose’ is set to explore how brand leaders are achieving business success and creating scalable, positive impact while recognizing enhanced profitability through purpose-driven leadership. SB'16 San Diego is scheduled for June 6-9, 2016 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA.