Education

CITGO Renews Commitment to Moody High School, Boosting STEM Education for Corpus Christi Students

Mar 13, 2016 10:30 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation has renewed its commitment to help students at Foy H. Moody High School in Corpus Christi prepare for futures in science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM). For several years, CITGO has supported education at the CITGO Innovation Academy for Engineering, Environmental & Marine Science at Moody High School, one of the highest-ranked schools in the country for STEM courses. The continued assistance from CITGO will allow the Academy to carry on offering students access to unique educational experiences – including field trips, admittance to academic competitions and conferences and educational technology and supplies – as well as professional development for teachers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

El Rostro de una Ética Sólida

Mar 11, 2016 6:30 PM ET

En la entrega de hoy de nuestra serie de publicaciones, compartimos cómo la pasión de una persona por hacer lo correcto ha ayudado a moldear una cultura de creencias y expectativas compartidas en la empresa.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Face of Strong Ethics

Mar 11, 2016 6:30 PM ET

In today’s installment of our multi-part Get To Know Us Better series, we share with you how one person’s passion for doing the right thing has helped shape the company’s culture of shared beliefs and expectations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Le visage d’une éthique irréprochable

Mar 11, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Aujourd’hui, dans le cadre de notre série en plusieurs parties, nous partageons avec vous l’histoire d’une personne qui a à cœur de faire les bonnes choses et qui façonne la culture des croyances et des attentes partagées de l’entreprise.

Innovation & Technology

Boeing Delivers Reversible Fuel Cell-based Energy Storage System to U.S. Navy

Mar 11, 2016 4:50 PM ET

After 16 months of development, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered a fuel cell energy storage system to the U.S. Navy for testing. The cell is being tested to determine its ability to support the energy needs of military and commercial customers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VIDEO | Avnet 2015 Global Month of Service

Mar 11, 2016 4:25 PM ET

Education

Nike Co-Founder to Give $400M to Stanford University

Mar 11, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Education holds the transformative power to make a deep impact on the world’s most intractable problems, including poverty and climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Albert Pujols

Mar 11, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Albert Pujols swapped his baseball cleats for basketball sneakers during his annual Albert’s All-Stars Basketball Game to benefit people with Down syndrome.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Welcome to the ESG Evolution - by Bob Massie

Mar 11, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Education

FOX Sports University Program Brings FOX Sports and Microsoft Together for Unique Marketing Challenge at the University of Washington

Mar 11, 2016 3:00 PM ET

As part of the FOX Sports University program, which gives college students across the U.S. the chance to gain hands-on experience in the sports business, FOX Sports has teamed with the Microsoft Corporation for a unique education project at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Upper-level marketing students will spend the semester developing new ways to use Microsoft's OneNote application to enhance the sports experience for viewers and broadcasters. The initiative is part of 21st Century Fox's broad commitment to support new education pathways and create avenues into the industry.

Events, Media & Communications

In Pre-Game Warm-Up to NCAA® Final Four® LG Promotes Recycling, ENERGY STAR® in Houston

Mar 11, 2016 2:20 PM ET

As the 2016 Men’s Final Four® approaches, NCAA® Official Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA is working with the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) to promote environmental sustainability, tipping off on Selection Sunday with a local e-waste recycling drive.

Innovation & Technology

Certifying Sustainability and Transparency in the Apparel Industry

Mar 11, 2016 2:15 PM ET

On February 5th, Bard MBA in Sustainability spoke with Eric Henry, President of TS Designs. TS offers the most sustainable t-shirts and printing options on the planet. They use organic cotton, recycled materials and even an organic “dirt to shirt” grown and made in North Carolina shirts and use water based inks. They also use on site solar, wind and compost power to power much of their facilities.

Health & Healthcare

Atlas Copco Comptec Participates in Wear Blue Day for Colon Cancer Awareness

Mar 11, 2016 1:55 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Countdown to Comcast Cares Day

Mar 11, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Announces New South East Asian Office in Manila

Mar 11, 2016 1:00 PM ET

GRI, pioneer of global corporate sustainability reporting, announced plans to increase its presence and activities in the ASEAN region. As the provider of the world’s most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, GRI is leveraging its vast global network of reporters and strategic partners in over 90 countries to support the development of a sustainable economy across the region.

Innovation & Technology

GM to Acquire Cruise Automation to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Development

Mar 11, 2016 11:30 AM ET

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced today it is acquiring Cruise Automation to add Cruise’s deep software talent and rapid development capability to further accelerate GM’s development of autonomous vehicle technology.

Events, Media & Communications

Love: It's What Makes Sponsorship, Sponsorship

Mar 11, 2016 11:10 AM ET

I stumbled across an article this morning about the theme for theEnvironmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital that shows a sponsorship relationship at its finest.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Global EHS Services for Technology Company

Mar 11, 2016 10:30 AM ET

An international technology company was challenged with managing lower-risk EHS concerns for office-based employees in several locations across the globe. The client realized that the office environment presented potential risks and compliance issues for which they were not appropriately staffed. To better understand and effectively manage these risks and compliance issues, the client hired Antea Group to fulfill its EHS responsibilities.

Environment

Tunnel is a One-of-a-Kind Solution to Flash Flooding

Mar 11, 2016 10:25 AM ET

An award-winning storm water solution using Xylem instruments and pumps is preventing major floods in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Earns Ninth United Way Campaign Excellence Honor, Raising $2.4 Million to be Donated in 2016

Mar 11, 2016 10:20 AM ET

HanesBrands announced today that the company and its employees raised $2.4 million for the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding communities, as well as donating food items and volunteer hours to community agencies as part of its award-winning campaign.

Health & Healthcare

Aparna's Story: Redefining Possibilities for Patients with Rare Diseases

Mar 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Aparna had only been working as a clinical programmer on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Global Biometrics Sciences team for six months when five-year-old Tayjus was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Events, Media & Communications

How GE Manages Its EHS & Sustainability Data

Mar 11, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Kris Morico, Global Leader- Environmental Programs for General Electric Co., discusses how the company manages its EHS and sustainability data.

Education

MilliporeSigma: What Does a Curiosity Lab Look Like?

Mar 11, 2016 9:55 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

2015 Sustainability Report Available Online

Mar 11, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) published its annual Year in Review and Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's 2015 Sustainability Report Available Online

Mar 11, 2016 9:45 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) published its annual Year in Review and Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions.