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Media & Communications

Advancing Your CSR Efforts in 2018: Start With These Great Reads

Jan 12, 2018 9:00 AM ET

This year, there have been more articles about the evolution and growth of CSR than anyone could read. Jen Weston-Murphy, Associate Manager of Corporate Leadership at CECP, shares a few of the most thoughtful and important pieces I read from this past year. In total, they take only 45 minutes to read. These are the articles not to have missed.

Energy

Global Supply Stokes New Infrastructure Opportunities

Jan 12, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Even as the global supply of natural gas surges — lowering the cost but also the margins for organizations across the industry — production shows no signs of decelerating. Countries with abundant reserves stand poised to raise their output, hoping to satisfy an increasing worldwide appetite for cleaner energy. But major questions persist about the ability of emerging markets to absorb this expected surge in supply, given challenges that include the lack of terminals, pipelines and other infrastructure.

Energy

UK Energy Sector Transformation Marks Historic Milestones

Jan 12, 2018 9:00 AM ET

In the chronicles of Great Britain’s energy industry, 2017 will go down as a significant year. At a time already characterized by change and uncertainty, two events stand out. One signals a break with the past; the other suggests the shape of things to come.

Events, Media & Communications

Stop Wasting Time! How to ‘Go Big’ With Your Employee Volunteer Program

Jan 12, 2018 8:05 AM ET

We know the benefits employee volunteer programs have on business: increased employee engagement and satisfaction, better recruitment and retention, publicity, skill development, team-building, and more. But how do you maximize these benefits while also achieving the greatest community impact possible? Find out in this free webinar.

Green Infrastructure

Infographic: In Its 41st Year, the Tree City USA Program Is Still Going Strong

Jan 12, 2018 8:00 AM ET

The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees.

Green Infrastructure

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation grants $200,000 to Colorado Communities

Jan 12, 2018 7:50 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The Multiplier Effect: How BAT is Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Supporting Our Farmers

Jan 12, 2018 7:45 AM ET

At British American Tobacco (BAT), we have a long and proud 100-year history in agriculture, working directly with farmers around the world and advancing sustainable practices. While this undoubtedly brings advantages to our business in terms of securing our source of high-quality tobacco leaf, it also plays a significant role in protecting the environment and enhancing farmer livelihoods.

Education

21CF Makes Battle of the Sexes DVD and Discussion Guide Available for Free to Educators to Encourage Classroom Conversation on Gender Equality and LGBT Issues

Jan 11, 2018 7:00 PM ET

21st Century Fox has strengthened its partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) with the release of a free Battle of the Sexes curriculum guide for the classroom. Inspired by the true story of world tennis champion and WSF founder, Billie Jean King, the curriculum offers materials for teachers to guide their students through discussions on sexism, LGBT rights, inclusion, and the landmark Title IX legislation, as well as handouts and activities to supplement key themes. Along with the curriculum’s release, 21CF is also making DVD copies of Fox Searchlight’s Battle of the Sexes available free of charge to educators in high school and college classrooms across the United States.

Media & Communications

New CITGO CEO Arrives in Houston

Jan 11, 2018 5:45 PM ET

CITGO President and CEO Asdrúbal Chávez conducted his first corporate meeting today with top senior executives and management to review the Company’s 2017 results, including the record-setting safety performance and operational achievements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

100 Days to Comcast Cares Day

Jan 11, 2018 5:30 PM ET

At Comcast NBCUniversal, making a positive impact in the communities where our employees live and work is a core value that we embrace all year long.

Through our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, for example, hundreds of our employees mentor local school children at Comcast offices nationwide. They also serve as ambassadors to their local communities to help underserved families bridge the digital divide through access to technology. Additionally, our employees share their professional skills, from marketing, human resources and legal expertise, to help strengthen nonprofit organizations.

Each year, we celebrate this year-round commitment to communities through Comcast Cares Day, which this year will take place on April 21.

Innovation & Technology

Boeing Unveils New Unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle Prototype

Jan 11, 2018 5:20 PM ET

Boeing’s new unmanned vertical-takeoff-and-landing cargo air vehicle prototype evolves autonomy technology for future aerospace vehicles. Powered by an environmentally-friendly electric system, it supports payloads up to 500 lbs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Community Donates $1 Billion During Holiday Season

Jan 11, 2018 4:00 PM ET

At PayPal, we pride ourselves on always looking forward and never standing still. By challenging ourselves to do better and work harder we can better serve our customers and move further towards fulfilling our mission of democratizing financial services. With that said, however, I spent some time over the holidays reflecting on the past year – as I imagine many of you did as well – and wanted to offer a few thoughts and celebrate a meaningful milestone.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through National Day of Service

Jan 11, 2018 3:30 PM ET

Points of Light, with support from KPMG Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service, will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15 by engaging more than 90,000 individuals in acts of service through 1,575 service projects and civic dialogue events in more than 50 communities in partnership with local Points of Light affiliates and nonprofits across the country. MLK Day marks the beginning of the service year as hundreds of thousands of individuals will honor the memory of Dr. King by contributing their time, talent and voice to improve their communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LBG Canada Data Stories: Want to Learn More About LBG Canada?

Jan 11, 2018 3:05 PM ET

Community investment professionals benefit from being a part of the LBG Canada Network.

Events, Media & Communications

Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Jan 11, 2018 2:40 PM ET

Early Bird registration for the 2018 International Women’s Day Forum is now open! Save 20% now through February 2 only. Click here to learn more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rescuing and Repurposing Bikes: Republic Services' Rachel Klein Receives Community Leadership Award

Jan 11, 2018 1:05 PM ET

Education

Are You Ready for an Accelerator?

Jan 11, 2018 1:05 PM ET

Building a company is incredibly hard... and incredibly rewarding. I know from experience. Before working at AT&T, I supported a portfolio of start-ups at a venture capital firm. There’s nothing quite like making an idea a reality and seeing its impact on others.

Energy

Local Schools Plug In to Help Improve Air Quality in Their Communities

Jan 11, 2018 1:00 PM ET

The five schools that make up the El Monte Union High School District are all less than 20 miles away from the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. On a good day, students and staff have a crisp, clear view of the local mountains. Too often, though, the mountains appear hazy, rather than clear as they should be, because of the smog.

Events, Media & Communications

The Solvable Problem Challenge: Submit Your Idea by February 28

Jan 11, 2018 1:00 PM ET

Do you know of a solvable problem within the United Nations' Global Goals that could be solved with the right resources, network, and collaboration?

Innovation & Technology

The Possibility Report: Transforming The Classroom Experience

Jan 11, 2018 12:05 PM ET

The fourth theme in The Possibility Report series, LEARN examines how technology stands to transform the classrooms of the future, whether they’re in a traditional school, the prison system, or beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion

MGM Resorts International Sponsors the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Parade in Downtown Las Vegas

Jan 11, 2018 12:00 PM ET

Thousands of Las Vegans are expected to line downtown streets Monday, Jan. 15, to cheer on participants of the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MLK Day Employee Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Burgess

Jan 11, 2018 11:15 AM ET

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to service, we are spotlighting an incredible story from Stephanie Burgess, one of our outstanding skills-based volunteers from Charles Schwab. Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing your heartfelt story with us and for allowing us to see the true impact that skills-based volunteering can have, both for the volunteer and the nonprofit organization.

Environment

Timberland Europe and The King Baudouin Foundation Announce Winners of Urban Greening Grant My PlayGreen

Jan 11, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland has a longstanding commitment to protect and restore the outdoors. For Timberland, the outdoors encompass backcountry trails as well as well-worn paths in city parks, community gardens and other urban green spaces where employees and consumers live, work, and explore. Today, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66% by 2050.

Education

Discovery Education and 3M Recruit America’s Next Top Young Scientist in Annual Middle School Competition

Jan 11, 2018 10:05 AM ET

3M (@3M), a leader in Materials Science, and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd), the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms across the country, today announced the opening of the annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

Research, Reports & Publications

When Does It Pay for Companies to Signal That They Are “Green?” – Research by Tom Lyon, Erb Institute Faculty

Jan 11, 2018 10:05 AM ET

The prevailing wisdom says that it pays to be green. However, some research has demonstrated negative market consequences to companies’ voluntary emissions reductions. Why is this? One answer may lie in “regulator discretion.”