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Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Law and Public Policy Review

Nov 15, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Law and Public Policy includes the Legal Services Division and the Global Government & Corporate Affairs Division. Responsibilities include legal and compliance services; media relations; internal communications; government affairs advocacy; sustainability consulting; and global environmental, health and safety services. Support for the Caterpillar Foundation is also provided by our group, making sustainable progress possible around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Annual Corporate “Impact Investing” Market Estimated at $2.4 Billion; One-Third of Large Companies Actively Investing

Nov 15, 2016 3:00 PM ET

A new study released by CECP and supported by Prudential Financial, Inc. found that large corporations invest approximately US$2.4 billion each year in initiatives and ventures designed to achieve financial returns as well as a positive economic, social, or environmental impact – commonly referred to as “impact investing.” The groundbreaking pilot study, Investing with Purpose, is the first time that the corporate role in impact investing has been analyzed in depth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Strangers Help a Wheelchair Racer (and Find Out Later She’s a Gold Medalist)

Nov 15, 2016 2:25 PM ET

The mystery of the Chinese Paralympic champion in the New York City Marathon took a while to unravel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Acquisition Baseline Assessment for an Independent Refiner

Nov 15, 2016 1:55 PM ET

Antea Group was contracted to identify and quantify potential environmental liability associated with the operational acquisition of a multi-site portfolio of California retail fuel outlets. The objective consisted of characterizing existing petroleum hydrocarbon impacts by developing a custom Phase II baseline assessment scope of work to address specific data gaps identified in previously performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Environment

A Visit to a Treehouse in the Carpet Capital

Nov 15, 2016 1:35 PM ET

Light Lab, Mohawk Group's new design center, has won Petal Certification from the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge (LBC) program. Light Lab was the first LBC Petal Certified project in Georgia and the first restoration project in the Southeastern U.S.

Environment

Can Business Trump Trump’s Anti-Climate Stance

Nov 15, 2016 1:25 PM ET

Donald Trump’s election has sent the global climate community into a tailspin.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSX Employees Volunteer at Baltimore School

Nov 15, 2016 1:25 PM ET

As the final stop on the company’s 2016 tour of volunteer events across its network, CSX hosted a day of service at Windsor Hills Elementary School in Baltimore, Md. More than 130 volunteers from CSX, Windsor Hills, and nonprofit organizations City Year and Action for Healthy Kids joined together to improve the school.

Education

Helping Women Entrepreneurs Build Business Skills

Nov 15, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Military Reservists & Families in the Workplace

Nov 15, 2016 12:40 PM ET

This is the time of year when we reflect on the many things that those who have served in the armed forces have given to our country. But as service members like me know, serving in the military can give you back just as much. Serving as a Navy reservist gave me many skills that I brought with me to the workplace. But, at the same time, I could never have fulfilled my service without a supportive employer.

Environment

Mississippi River Tires to Become GM Car Parts

Nov 15, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Today is America Recycles Day – an opportunity to celebrate recycling in the United States. GM knows recycling is good business and enjoys turning waste streams into revenue streams daily. Its vision is a future where cars are built without waste. Momentum is strong with 139 landfill-free sites around the world and more on the way.

Energy

CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor Earns First Third-Party Certification for Reduced CO2 Emissions from Improved Energy Efficiency

Nov 15, 2016 12:15 PM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) has certified CTC Global's ACCC conductor for reducing CO2 emissions associated with transmission line losses by 27 to 31 percent under certain design conditions compared to the conventional ACSR conductor. The use of ACCC can achieve CO2 emission reduction goals and advance climate action plans.

Innovation & Technology

Social Good Meets Business Strategy With This Multi-Billion Dollar Tech Company

Nov 15, 2016 12:05 PM ET

In today's day and age it is all about social good (or at least it should be). There are numerous companies that are leading the trend. TOMS is one of the most widely recognized companies doing social good with the concept of buying a pair of shoes and giving one to someone in need.

Environment

This America Recycles Day, Remember: Empty, Clean & Dry

Nov 15, 2016 11:45 AM ET

This America Recycles Day, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) encourages consumers to ensure that their recyclables are Empty, Clean & Dry. These three simple steps will help to reduce materials contamination in the recycling waste stream and ensure recyclables are repurposed into new materials as intended, while also improving the economics of recycling.

Environment

Increasing Recycling Rather Than Just Supporting It

Nov 15, 2016 11:45 AM ET

America Recycles Day is upon us, but does America recycle? Studies overwhelmingly reveal that Americans support recycling. Unfortunately, support for recycling doesn’t always translate into action.

So, what is holding consumers back from recycling more? Find out on our newest blog post at Ideas Unpacked.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Foster Care Adoption…it’s as Easy as Eating Dinner!

Nov 15, 2016 11:35 AM ET

At Wendy’s we have a wonderful tradition of celebrating our birthday and honoring our founder every year during Founder’s Week. This year, we make Founder’s Week even more special with the introduction of National Adoption Night. Tonight, on November 15, more than 90 percent of our restaurants will donate 15 percent of their evening sales to help local children in foster care find loving homes.

Environment

Mars Calls on Global Leaders to Take Bold Action on Climate Change, Accelerates Its Own Renewable Energy Efforts

Nov 15, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Mars, Incorporated is urging the business community and global leaders at COP22 to take bold action to implement the targets agreed last year in Paris for tackling climate change. Mars combined this call to action with an announcement of plans for a wind farm in Mexico—its third major wind energy commitment in as many years.

Environment

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on Sale in Spring 2017, Offering an Estimated 400-Plus Miles of Total Range

Nov 15, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Cadillac today announced the first-ever 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid prestige sedan will go on sale in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles.

Innovation & Technology

WLabs of Whirlpool Corporation Turns Food Scraps into Fertilizer with New Zera™ Food Recycler

Nov 15, 2016 11:05 AM ET

A revolutionary new food recycler from Whirlpool Corporation’s innovation incubator, WLabs, is bringing new meaning to sustainability in the home. The ZeraTM Food Recycler now gives consumers an easy and convenient way to help reduce the amount of waste they’re sending to the landfill by converting food waste into ready-to-use, homemade fertilizer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foster Care Adoption: It’s Worth It.

Nov 15, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Our generous supporters make it possible for the Foundation to award grants to public and private adoption agencies to employ 234 Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters.Their responsibility is to find safe, loving and permanent homes for children who have been in foster care the longest.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sanofi US Honored for Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors be ‘Safe and Sound’

Nov 15, 2016 10:35 AM ET

On November 3, several Sanofi US colleagues attended an event at which the company was honored as a humanitarian partner to Safe+Sound Somerset, a Somerset County, N.J., non-profit whose mission is to empower survivors of domestic abuse and engage the community to break the cycle of violence.

Education

Ten to Watch: Todd Gingrich, Ph.D.

Nov 15, 2016 10:20 AM ET

“Though people often think of science through the lens of applied technologies, the groundwork is typically laid by application-agnostic basic scientific research. Today's fundamental discoveries tend to open up tomorrow's technological possibilities.”

Environment

Green Cruise Ships Multiply, Help Save Planet

Nov 15, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Recent news from Carnival Corporation detailed new ships coming out that will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), a first in the cruise industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Guest Post: Inspiring the Next Generation by Activating Purpose with Net Impact

Nov 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

At Timberland, we continuously seek out ways to support our passionate employee base and inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our partnership with Net Impact allows us to be part of a community of more than 100,000 students and young professionals who want to transform their passions into purpose-driven careers and scale impact around the world. Most recently I was able to share Timberland’s best practices for engaging employees through purpose-driven work at the 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia.

Education

GRI/G4 Reporting: Certified Sustainability Reporting Training

Nov 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

A certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) training partner, this Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship course provides you with a comprehensive foundation in the GRI/G4 reporting framework and reporting process. Learn the five-part GRI reporting process and how to use the GRI principles to create a strategic, user-friendly report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BSR Conference 2016: Andy Stern Discusses Universal Basic Income

Nov 15, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In this plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Andy Stern talked about universal basic income and inequality of opportunity issues.