Responsible Production & Consumption

Can a Podcast Fight Corruption in Nigeria?

Oct 27, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Environment

Banorte recibe a más de 2,000 personas en su programa de educación ambiental

Oct 27, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Environment

Over 2,000 People Attend Banorte’s Environmental Education Program

Oct 27, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Banorte’s green roof educational program has successfully completed its first stage surpassing its initial goal by 13% with a total of 2,272 visitors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Uses LED Lightbulbs to Save Money and Conserve Energy

Oct 27, 2015 12:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAMSUNG GIVES to Communities

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Energy

National Energy Month Spurs Action at GM

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

In honor of National Energy Action Month, General Motors is leveraging its 20-year partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® program to find more ways to reduce the energy intensity of its facilities and decrease its impact on climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainability Nonprofit Leonardo Academy Wins “Best Companies to Work For” Award

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

In Business magazine recognized the nonprofit Leonardo Academy with a “Best Companies to Work For” award on October 21st. Leonardo Academy, The Sustainability Experts®, works to advance sustainability on a local, national, and global scale. The “Best Companies to Work For” competition recognizes organizations for employee benefits that create attractive workplace cultures. Leonardo Academy was the winner and top scorer in the small company category.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual Investment Group on African Agriculture as an Investment

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Providing Appropriate Nutrition for Mothers, Infants and Toddlers

Oct 27, 2015 12:00 PM ET

There is scientific evidence that nutrition during the first 1,000 days—starting at pregnancy and continuing through the child’s first two years—has a vital and lifelong impact. Here are some examples of how we are continuously improving and demonstrating nutritional leadership and guidance during this critical development stage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Cruise Line Named "America's Most Trusted Cruise Line" by Reader's Digest Magazine

Oct 27, 2015 11:35 AM ET

The award is based on a poll of more than 4,500 of the magazine’s readers who were asked to rate products they trust across 40 different categories taking into account the areas of quality, value, and reliability. Carnival received more votes than any other cruise line. The awards are featured in the October issue of Reader’s Digest.

Environment

Caterpillar to Convene Thought Leaders on Degraded Lands Restoration

Oct 27, 2015 10:35 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today it will host the first national summit focused on catalyzing the industry of natural infrastructure restoration on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NS: An Engine of Growth

Oct 27, 2015 10:20 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kris Bryant & Bryce Harper to Co-Host Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Las Vegas Charities and Others

Oct 27, 2015 10:15 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

YourCause's "Industry Review" Report Helps Companies Improve CSR Impact

Oct 27, 2015 9:00 AM ET

As global problems seem to grow even bigger every day, so do the ideas for solutions and benchmark measurements. The UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, adopted by 193 world leaders in September, reflect the growing ambition to resolve the big problems of our time in a big way. With its 17 goals and 169 specific targets, the SDGs need businesses to join governments and NGOs and do their part to improve the world.

Education

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Ivan Kent

Oct 27, 2015 9:00 AM ET

"The Amgen Scholars Program has helped me realize my true calling in life as a scientist."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employees Lead the Charge in Empowering Community

Oct 27, 2015 8:10 AM ET

Thanks to the generosity of employees and in-house contractors from across the company, TransCanada’s second annual Get Empowered! campaign, held this September, raised over $730,000 for registered charities in Canada and the U.S. That's a 44 per cent increase over last year's campaign.

Events, Media & Communications

Neil deGrasse Tyson's Science Talk Show 'StarTalk' Returns for New Season on Nat Geo Channel

Oct 27, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Following a successful first season and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Informational Series, Neil deGrasse Tyson's science-focused talk show StarTalk returned for its second season on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel on Sunday, October 25. The series, based on Tyson's popular radio show and podcast of the same name, features comedians, academics, and celebrity guests such as President Bill Clinton, Susan Sarandon, and Seth MacFarlane in conversation with Tyson about how science affects their lives and careers. StarTalk airs at 11/10c on Sundays on National Geographic Channel.

Energy

Caterpillar Commits to Energy Access for Rural Indonesian Islands

Oct 26, 2015 8:10 PM ET

The “500 Island Project” between Caterpillar, Fluidic and Indonesia's PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), will provide electricity to more than 1.5 million people which we believe would be considered one of the most ambitious rural electrification projects in the world, and will help the Indonesian Government achieve its ambitious rural electrification targets faster than otherwise possible.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSX Employees and Partners Volunteer at Grandview Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia

Oct 26, 2015 6:45 PM ET

CSX employees gathered at Grandview Elementary School in Charleston, W.V. on Saturday to spend the morning volunteering to improve the school. They were joined by CSX’s national service partners City Year, Action for Healthy Kids and Arbor Day Foundation, along with volunteers from the community and school.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Slavery in Your Supply Chain is a Risk No Company Should Face, Here's Why

Oct 26, 2015 6:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

10 Reasons Why the 2015 FFA Convention Rocks

Oct 26, 2015 5:35 PM ET

The Farm Credit team has their bags packed, and is ready to return to the 2015 National FFA Convention and Expo this week in Louisville, Ky. Once again we’ll be rockin’ out with the next generation of farmers, ranchers and advocates for rural America at the Farm Credit booth (#1519).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Presents HumanKinda, a Short Film Exposing America’s Busyness Epidemic and its Effects on Our Humanity

Oct 26, 2015 5:30 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beyond Bloodstained Gems: New Science and Standards

Oct 26, 2015 5:00 PM ET

The best way to ensure that your diamond is not bloodstained from conflicts is to buy an identical gem created by human science.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sanofi In Our Communities, Celebrating Diversity

Oct 26, 2015 3:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Team Training: When Everything Comes Together

Oct 26, 2015 3:35 PM ET

Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) placed four service dogs with their new partners. These new service dog teams are the culmination of several years of training and countless hours by SSD's volunteers and staff.