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Volunteering & Community

NAEM to Host Conservation Work Day at EHS Management Forum in Charlotte

Philanthropy

Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Joins Time Warner Cable to Engage Young People in Math and Science

Just in time for the most highly-anticipated tennis event of the season – the 2015 US OPEN – Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) today announced professional tennis player Sloane Stephens will star in the company’s new STEM in Tennis campaign. STEM in Tennis, created as an extension of TWC’s STEM in Sports program, is part of the company’s signature Connect a Million Minds® (CAMM) initiative. CAMM was designed to inspire the next generation of problem solvers by connecting young people to the wonders of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

NGO to Release Conflict Minerals Filings Report September 22

Corporate Responsibility

Republic Services: Evergreen State Fair

Energy & Infrastructure

Winter is Coming: National Grid Offers Energy Management Solutions

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Data is Great But How Do You Use It to Fight Corruption?

Corporate Responsibility

Find out Who's on Fortune's "Change the World" List

Fortune has published its inaugural “Change the World” list of the top companies that are innovating business solutions to address complex social and environmental challenges. This list, developed with input from FSG and the Shared Value Initiative, illustrates a shift from business-as-usual among large corporations. The list appears in Fortune’s September 2015 issue and is now available online at Fortune.com.

Education & Workforce Development

Back-to-School: Solutions for STEM

It’s no secret our students continue to fall behind in science, technology, engineering and math – the STEM fields. The business and academic communities have responded by commissioning studies, launching programs, giving grants, finding ambassadors and building mentorships.

Research & Reports

Grupo Financiero Banorte se transforma para mejorar su propuesta de valor

En respuesta al entorno desafiante que estamos viviendo, en Grupo Financiero Banorte hemos emprendido un programa interno de transformación ambicioso pero necesario para prepararnos como grupo ante un México con grandes retos en cuanto al entorno competitivo, económico y social.

Education & Workforce Development

Arby’s Deploys Custom Learning Program with Bellevue University to Grow Careers – and Business

Bellevue University announced today that the latest addition to their stable of corporate partners is Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.. The University, with input from Arby’s executive leadership team, developed a custom learning program exclusively for Arby’s Team Members. The program, called Arby’s Business Management & Leadership, gives Team Members the knowledge and skills they need to be more confident on the job and grow in their careers.

Education & Workforce Development

Ecocentricity Blog - September 1, 2015

Our universities can be the fertile ground from which tomorrow’s change emerges.

Environment

John Dewar & Sons Powers Scottish Homes

Volunteering & Community

PT Freeport Indonesia, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Provides Relief to Region Hurt by Drought

A hail storm and freezing temperatures from July 5-7 destroyed crops in Agandugume District and surrounding regions in Papua, Indonesia. The damage to the vegetation crops caused a food crisis for 26 villages in three central highland regencies. In response to this situation, PT Freeport Indonesia provided logistical support and supplies as part of the relief mission.

Socially Responsible Investing

Doing Great Things Means Going Beyond Returns

Environment

Finalists Named for Boston’s 2015 Cox Conserves Heroes Program, Public Asked to Vote

FOX25 and The Trust for Public Land are recognizing volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing shared outdoor spaces. Martha McDonough, Rocky Morrison and Daniel Schenk have been selected as finalists for Boston’s inaugural Cox Conserves Heroes program, and the public is being asked to vote now through September 24 at myfoxboston.com.

Education & Workforce Development

DIRECTV’s Strategic Math Partnership with City Year Los Angeles

For the 2014-2015 academic year, DIRECTV was City Year Los Angeles’ Strategic Math Sponsor. Their support funded math training and professional development for nearly 300 AmeriCorps members serving at 25 schools across Los Angeles, and also helped create the Math Coordinator role on each school team.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

First-Of-Its-Kind Study To Examine Recovery Of Flexible Packaging Using Existing Technology

An industry collaborative has announced new research aimed at recovering more packaging that is currently destined for landfill. The project, Materials Recovery for the Future, brings together brand owners, manufacturers, and packaging industry organizations that are committed to enhancing recovery solutions for increasingly popular flexible film and packaging options. Some common forms of flexible packaging include resealable food packages; pouches for soups; tuna; pet food bags; and snack bags.

Education & Workforce Development

Amgen Teach: Supporting Science Educators Across Europe

Amgen Teach deepens student interest and achievement in science by strengthening the ability of teachers to use enquiry-based teaching strategies in the classroom. Through support from the Amgen Foundation, Amgen Teach provides professional development opportunities for life science teachers in ten countries across Europe through training workshops and distance learning events. To learn more about Amgen Teach, visit: http://www.amgenteach.eu

Research & Reports

New Study Shows Less Than Half of U.K. Businesses Believe They Have a Duty of Care to Employee Health

In the U.K. people here, like everywhere else, are working in tough times, which looks set to continue as people put in longer hours, are more stressed and feel anxious about the future, particularly job security and their financial future. Now, a new report published by leadership training organisation Morgan Redwood shows that less than half of U.K. businesses believe they have a duty of care to employee health, with only 46 percent of firms regarding staff health as an employer’s responsibility.

Socially Responsible Investing

Wells Fargo HomeLIFT Program to help St. Louis Homebuyers

Environment

NS: Partnering to Cut Emissions

Health & Healthcare

The True Cost of Alzheimer's Disease and Why Corporate Support is Critical

Without major support of early-stage research, a breakthrough for Alzheimer's Disease Research is almost impossible to occur. Support in the form of workplace giving campaigns and other corporate responsibility programs can help nonprofits like Alzheimer's Disease Research, and the researchers they fund, find a cure for this devastating disease. Learn More.

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Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...