Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Sodexo Student Living Offer for Universities Delivers a Suite of Services that Drive Student Recruitment and Retention

Sep 27, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

How Information Technology Will Enable a Sustainable Future

Sep 27, 2016 9:15 AM ET

For the first time ever, all the countries in the world have agreed on global goals (to 2030) that apply to rich and poor alike. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a vision that all people have a good quality of life—free of hunger, poverty, and injustice—while our environment thrives. The SDGs have a set of 169 targets, most of which are measurable.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's Performance

Sep 27, 2016 9:00 AM ET

In 2015, Caterpillar stayed focused in the right areas by delivering solid cash flow, maintaining a strong balance sheet and credit rating and increasing the dividend.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase Commits Over $1.3 Million to Increase Skills Training and Job Growth in Detroit

Sep 27, 2016 9:00 AM ET

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing over $1.3 million to increase the number of Detroiters receiving skills training for in-demand jobs and to strengthen partnerships between job seekers, local employers and training providers, the firm announced today. As part of JPMorgan Chase’s $100 million commitment to the city’s economic recovery, the new grants will support the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW).

Innovation & Technology

Bringing More Cloud Power to Serve Nonprofits

Sep 27, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Microsoft is taking another step in fulfilling our $1 billion commitment to ensure that our cloud serves the public good. Today, through Microsoft Philanthropies, we are making Microsoft Azure broadly available to eligible nonprofit organizations by offering Azure credits.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NetSuite Employees Gear Up to Give Back During 2nd Annual Week of Service

Sep 27, 2016 7:00 AM ET

From Oct 17-21, thousands of NetSuite employees from around the world will show their commitment to making a positive impact in their communities during Global Impact Week, NetSuite’s annual week of service.

Education

Johns Hopkins University and Michael R. Bloomberg Launch the Bloomberg American Health Initiative

Sep 27, 2016 6:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Twitter and Bloomberg Media Announce Live Streaming Partnership for U.S. Presidential Debates

Sep 26, 2016 8:50 PM ET

Twitter and Bloomberg Media today announced a partnership to stream Bloomberg Television’s live broadcast of the 2016 U.S. Presidential and Vice Presidential debates on Twitter.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stockland 2016 Annual Review & Sustainability Reporting

Sep 26, 2016 7:00 PM ET

Stockland is proud to announce the launch of its online Sustainability Reporting for the year ended 30 June 2016, supporting the 2016 Annual Review.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Gildan Joins the Cotton LEADS™ Program

Sep 26, 2016 4:35 PM ET

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that the company has joined the Cotton LEADS™ program.

Energy

National Grid Announces Selection of Opus One Solutions to Develop First-of-Its-Kind Distributed System Platform

Sep 26, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Recognized for Protecting the Environment in Ireland

Sep 26, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Abbott was recently recognized for its work to advance sustainability and protect the environment in Ireland. The company received an Excellence In Environment Award at the Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Granting Wishes to the Underserved Population of Chronically Ill Children

Sep 26, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Announces Online Hunger Squad Competition Featuring the Five National 2016 Stephen J. Brady Scholars

Sep 26, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation announced its new Hunger Squad Competition, featuring the five national 2016 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship honorees who previously received a $5,000 scholarship for their education as well as a $5,000 grant for the hunger charity of their choice.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Versaic Grocery Clients Making a Difference- September 2016

Sep 26, 2016 3:00 PM ET

As autumn rolls around we put the spotlight on grocery clients who are giving back to the communities they serve. We have picked some of the highlights from their various giving programs to share with you- we hope their good work will inspire you in your quest for making an impact in your community!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Antea Group Named 20th Healthiest Workplace in America

Sep 26, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Antea Group Named a 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplace in America

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two AT&T Employees. Two Generations. One Reaction.

Sep 26, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Imagine that you are one of the nearly 20% of AT&T’s black employee base, and you hear the news that your company contributed $1 million dollars to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

Responsible Production & Consumption

At the Heart of Compliance Issues for Retailers is Securing Verified Data from Suppliers: Source Intelligence

Sep 26, 2016 1:20 PM ET

Some of the nation’s largest retailers are gathering in Washington, D.C. next week to learn more about ethical sourcing, sustainability, and environmental compliance. Retailers are facing greater risks in meeting an expanding list of regulations both in the U.S. and around the globe. This, in turn, puts increased pressure on suppliers to provide these retail customers with greater volumes of and more accurate data about their products, according to Source Intelligence.

Environment

The Sustainable Development Goals: One Year On

Sep 26, 2016 1:10 PM ET

Last week marked the one year anniversary of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals, agreed to by 193 world leaders, aim to achieve 17 bold objectives in less than 15 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Quality of LifeHack: Engaging Millennials

Sep 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Environment

Honda Facility Earns Environmental Award for Innovative Wastewater Process

Sep 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Water is a key component in many manufacturing processes, but keeping water sources clean and viable is a key area of focus for Honda facilities throughout the world

Events, Media & Communications

Kim Guthrie Appointed President of Cox Media Group

Sep 26, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Cox Enterprises today announced that Kim Guthrie will be appointed president of Cox Media Group, an integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company. She will succeed Bill Hoffman who has announced he will retire at the end of the year after a distinguished 38-year career in media. Guthrie will assume the role on Jan. 1, 2017 and report to Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Alex Taylor.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2016 Net Impact Conference Prepares to Make History in Philadelphia

Sep 26, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Net Impact, the leading global nonprofit that mobilizes the next generation to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world, invites participants to make history at the 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia, November 3-5.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Honored by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Sep 26, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Energy

One Step Closer to Thousands of Jobs

Sep 26, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Columbia’s proposed Leach XPress Project (LXP) spanning Ohio and West Virginia was issued the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). TransCanada will implement mitigations and the additional measures recommended by FERC staff, and if approved, project construction can begin pending receipt of the necessary permits.