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Energy

Corporations School US Universities on Buying and Using Clean Energy

In 2015, corporations bought roughly 3.2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity from utility-scale renewable energy facilities, which generate power from sources like wind and solar and then pump it into the grid to supply energy to utilities and other customers. Indeed, corporations surpassed utilities last year as the majority buyers of wind power. But universities may be the next big customer for utility-scale renewable energy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AIAG Announces Finished Vehicle Logistics Conference

Energy

National Grid Joins Combined Heat and Power for Resiliency Accelerator at White House Event

This week the U.S. Energy Department announced three new Better Buildings Accelerators and 50 new partners to help the nation seize opportunities to improve critical infrastructure in our communities. As a partner in the Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Resiliency, National Grid will work to support and expand the consideration of combined heat and power technologies for improved efficiency and enhanced resiliency.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual Positive Futures Plan 2015 Infographic

Our purpose is to help our customers thrive by enabling them to achieve their lifetime financial goals, while investing their funds in ways which will create a positive future for them, their families, their communities and the world at large.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer is raising money with each strikeout he throws this season. After his twenty strikeout performance Wednesday night, he’s off to a great start.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Reflections from the Shared Value Summit

This year’s FSG’s Shared Value Summit took place in New York earlier this week and I was lucky enough to join a group of companies, NGOs, and intermediaries who are helping to bring shared value programs from concept to reality at their organizations. And, the swankiness of the cocktail lounge at the Conrad Hotel never fails to delight.

Education

Global Cities, Inc. Convenes Representatives from Over 20 U.S. School Districts & Educators from Europe to Promote Early Global Digital Education

Twenty-five U.S. school districts from 16 states participated in a symposium on global digital education convened by Global Cities, Inc., a program of Bloomberg Philanthropies. More than 20 of the school districts were from the largest school districts in the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale and Houston. In addition, the symposium was attended by educators from Barcelona, London, and Warsaw.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Diageo & Crown Royal Relief Efforts for Alberta Wildfire Victims

The Canadian province of Alberta is currently facing one of the worst natural disasters in recent years, as they battle wildfires that span 400,000 acres, and are expected to burn for months. The fires continue to devastate the area. Diageo and Crown Royal have mobilized efforts to bring some relief to those in the affected area.

Environment

Premiere in the Port of Hamburg: AIDAprima and AIDAsol to be Supplied with Clean Electricity from LNG in Hamburg on May 14

The port of Hamburg will be celebrating a premiere relating to LNG supply this Saturday. On May 14, AIDAprima and AIDAsol will be the first two AIDA ships to be simultaneously supplied with and/or powered with energy produced from LNG (liquefied natural gas) while berthed in the port of Hamburg.

Events, Media & Communications

Guiding Principles for Responsible Retailing of Beverage Alcohol

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Business Donates 84,000 Diapers to Nonprofit United Way in Ogden

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech Announces 2016 Engineers Without Borders USA Grant Projects

Helping communities in Tanzania, Panama, and Zambia secure safe, clean, and sustainable water supplies.

Innovation & Technology

New York City Gears Up for Technology Leadership

According to the UN Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation, technological advancement is a development megatrend that will play a major role in implementing SDGs.

Innovation & Technology

The Disruption of Local Living, Investing and Cheese

Peering through the window, San Francisco-based Mission Cheese looks like a cool cheese and wine bar, an intimate and hip place for a date or business meeting.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How The Action Team Changed My Life

When I first started with the Action Team in Everett, I was honestly just the typical student who was searching for volunteer hours to put on my college applications. I wasn’t really motivated to help others at all. I was also very shy and rarely contributed to any type of discussion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care by Building Palliative Care Nursing Capabilities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fatherly Names Diageo One of America’s Best Places to Work for New Dads

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, announced today that it has been recognized as one of the best places to work for new dads by Fatherly, the digital lifestyle guide for men entering parenthood. Diageo was selected for the organization’s 2016 Best Places to Work for New Dads Report. Fatherly specifically touted Diageo’s successful flex time scheduling policy, as well as the Company’s back-up childcare services, and school activity leave as notable father-friendly policies and practices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Canada’s Chemical Management Plan Moves Onto Phase 3

Canada has been taking strides towards amending their chemical management plan in the past ten years. The most recent phase of chemical management is set to take place in June. Here is a chronological outline of their chemical management plan through this upcoming June.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bringing Renewable Energy to Anywhere in the World

In 2015, Caterpillar launched a number of initiatives that will provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy wherever it is needed.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Does Domtar's Johnsonburg Mill Put in the Clarion River? How About 10,000 Trout

To be honest, Rick Zelehoski didn't think the plant manager would go for a fish nursery in an old filtration building. But why not ask?

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Reviewing Regulations: TSCA Section 13

A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals solicited Antea Group’s assistance in reviewing reporting requirements related to the importation of chemicals from Central America and Asia.

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