Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

'I'm No Good at Art, Miss!'- Why Art Should Not Be Just for the Experts

Mar 4, 2016 11:00 AM ET

I will never forget how shocked I felt when, having volunteered in my children's school to run art activity groups, several eight year olds declared loudly 'I'm no good at art, Miss!'. I thought: 'Who told you that? You are too young to feel like this!'. The sad thing was that they were all very keen to join in, attracted by the display of bright collage materials, paints and crayons, but the feeling of 'being no good at art' definitely held them back, making them hesitate. Not long ago, they would have all crowded around the table, confident in their ability to make messy and exuberant artworks full of stories and meaning: the fact that these would end up looking soggy and messy did not lessen their enthusiasm and enjoyment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation: Investing, Innovating and Inspiring to Improve Global Health

Mar 4, 2016 10:20 AM ET

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation is a global leader in promoting health equity and improving health outcomes for populations at high risk for serious diseases such as cancer, HIV and hepatitis C.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck and the Mectizan Donation Program Donate $1 Million to the END Fund for Efforts to Help Eliminate River Blindness in Africa

Mar 4, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Beyond the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: Are You Considering the Full Range of Applicable OSHA Standards for Your Healthcare Facility?

Mar 4, 2016 9:15 AM ET

Healthcare facilities are a highly regulated industry and many hospitals and ambulatory care settings work hard to reach and maintain appropriate accreditation goals. Much focus is placed on patient safety and the myriad of other quality measures healthcare facilities are required to meet. Federal guidelines drive life safety, environment of care, and employee safety standards, but when it comes to employee safety, some OSHA standards receive more attention than others in the healthcare industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

CBRE Vancouver – Our Future At Work

Mar 4, 2016 9:05 AM ET

CBRE Canada announces its first Canadian Workplace Transformation in Vancouver showcasing the company's expertise in Workplace Strategy Project Management and Occupier Services, unveiling its newest office located in MNP Tower at 1021 West Hastings Street.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase Expand Loan Fund for African American-Owned Small Businesses in Los Angeles

Mar 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced an expansion of a lending program for African American-owned small businesses in Los Angeles. The National African American Small Business Loan Fund is part of a broader initiative to boost economic opportunity for minority-owned businesses in Los Angeles, as well as Chicago and New York, and help them serve low-income communities by providing greater access to capital, technical assistance and financial consulting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scott Taylor of Symantec Named Savoy Top 100

Mar 4, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

#EmployeeAppreciationDay: Cox Enterprises Supports Employees Through Relief Fund

Mar 4, 2016 8:25 AM ET

Today is Employee Appreciation Day. At Cox Enterprises, employees are our most important resource, and we offer a variety of benefits to support them in and out of the office. The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF) is one way the company assists Cox employees and their families. Celebrating its 11th year, CERF was established hours after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina by members of the Cox family and the James M. Cox Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Atlas Copco Egypt’s Annual Magazine Highlighting Top Innovations

Mar 4, 2016 8:05 AM ET

Environment

Gap Announces 50 Percent Cut in GHG Emissions by 2020

Mar 4, 2016 8:00 AM ET

A number of companies have joined the international effort to tackle climate change, building upon the momentum of the landmark Paris Agreement reached at the 2015 United Nations climate change summit, COP 21.

Education

Inspiring Future Scientists

Mar 3, 2016 11:05 PM ET

Today’s young people and school children are the scientists of the future. That’s why we want to play our part in inspiring them to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Can Malaria be Defeated in our Lifetime?

Mar 3, 2016 10:55 PM ET

Over half of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people – are at risk of malaria and 200 million of those will contract this life-threatening infection each year.

Health & Healthcare

Will Money Alone Help Save a Million Lives?

Mar 3, 2016 10:40 PM ET

GSK is working together with Save the Children to save one million children’s lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Florida Department of Health in Broward County and ArtServe Announce Finalists For Art to End Aids Mural Project

Mar 3, 2016 5:30 PM ET

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) and ArtServe announce the finalists for the “Art to End AIDS” public mural project, a component of the broader HIV Ends With Me and Broward Greater Than AIDS campaigns.

Environment

JetBlue and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce New Partnership to Help Reduce Demand for Illegal Wildlife Trade

Mar 3, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Environment

A New Day: Aramark Begins Concessions Operations at Yosemite National Park

Mar 3, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the award-winning food and hospitality partner for national and state parks, this week marked its first days as the new concessioner at Yosemite National Park. Last summer the National Park Service awarded Aramark the 15-year contract to manage Yosemite’s hospitality programs encompassing lodging, food & beverage, retail, recreational and transportation services.

Innovation & Technology

How Learning and Development Is Important to Social Responsibility

Mar 3, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Social responsibility is a set of ethical ground rules that an organization or individual has an obligation to the community or society at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comcast Corporation Names Dalila Wilson-Scott Senior Vice President, Community Investment, and President of the Comcast Foundation

Mar 3, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bechtel and EWB-USA Partner to Improve Access to Safe Water

Mar 3, 2016 3:25 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Siemens Presents New Metro for Riyadh

Mar 3, 2016 2:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Arrow Electronics’ SAM Car Highlighted at International Sport Innovation Summit

Mar 3, 2016 2:35 PM ET

The semi-autonomous motorcar (SAM) developed by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) for quadriplegic former racecar driver Sam Schmidt was highlighted today at the international Sport Innovation Summit.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Brunswick Action Team Captains Hold Clothing Drive for Homeless Vets

Mar 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Action Team Captains from Brunswick High School spent January collecting much-needed winter necessitates, including jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves, for homeless veterans.

Health & Healthcare

The GSK Story

Mar 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entrepreneurs: Apply by April 30 to Become a UN Global Compact Local SDG Pioneer

Mar 3, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Leaders in every part of the world are already proving that business can be a force for good. If you – or someone you know – can step up to the challenge of being a Local SDG Pioneer, please apply for consideration.

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - March 2016

Mar 3, 2016 1:30 PM ET