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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Honored With Inaugural Top Corporation Hall Of Fame Award For Supporting Women-Owned Businesses

Mar 12, 2019 4:15 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) has been selected for the Top Corporation Hall of Fame for Women’s Business Enterprises by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). While UPS has been recognized as a WBENC Top Corporation in prior years, this marks the inaugural year for the Top Corporation Hall of Fame. UPS is one of only nine companies achieving this new, pinnacle designation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Meet the Women Behind Kroger's Simple Truth Tea

Mar 12, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Kroger welcomes everyone to travel to the fields of the Sorwathe Tea Estate through a mobile virtual reality experience to explore a day in the life of the women behind Simple Truth tea, who are accomplishingd cultivating change in their commun firsts in their families anities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics Honored with Gold Tier Award for EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Recycling Challenge

Mar 12, 2019 3:45 PM ET

LG Electronics recently accepted the Gold Tier Award for EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Recycling Challenge. LG continues its significant contribution to the EPA’s SMM Electronics Challenge goals by collecting a substantial amount of used electronics for reuse and recycle, sending 100 percent of used electronics to certified third-party recyclers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 5th Annual Mi Gente Magazine Spirit of Frida Awards

Mar 12, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Comerica Bank, for the fifth consecutive year, has returned as presenting sponsor for the annual Mi Gente Magazine Spirit of Frida Awards, which consists of six different categories including: Civil Rights, Corporate Advocate/Volunteer, Entrepreneur, Grassroots/Community Advocate, Politician and Amiga.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Today’s Leaders Need to Be Great Storytellers

Mar 12, 2019 2:15 PM ET

Ken Chenault, the former CEO of American Express, often paraphrased Napoleon in saying that leaders need to define reality and give hope. Essentially, it is up to leaders to tell their people what is happening now and inspire them by outlining the opportunities that the future holds for them both individually and institutionally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Infographic: Hosting an Energy-Efficient Party

Mar 12, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Are you hosting friends or family for the next big TV watch party or a just-for-fun celebration? Whatever the reason, hosting can be costly, but your energy bill doesn’t have to go up as well.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Video | Behind the Wheel: Bringing Water to the Desert

Mar 12, 2019 1:45 PM ET

Seen from above, the arid, inhospitable landscape stretches as far as the eye can see, the great swathes of sand interspersed only with the occasional palm tree and small rural community. Kebili, an oasis in this desert, is one such town. Located in south-west Tunisia, it is one of the hottest places on earth and prone to both extreme drought and devastating floods. In 2015, CNH Industrial embarked on an ambitious, three-year, water-management project aimed at helping build and repair traditional water-collection systems, improve agricultural practices and train farmers in the area.

Find out how successful the project was in the latest Behind the Wheel webisode.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Hosts Three Student Winners of its Annual MLK Essay Contest

Mar 12, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Three winners of the eighth annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the Hormel Foods corporate offices today to read their winning essays to company employees. The students – Patrick Brown from Little Rock, Ark., Blessyn Champ from Minneapolis, Minn., and Ben Kim from Atlanta, Ga. – claimed the top honors among hundreds of entries from 19 different schools this year. Their visit to the corporate office marks the second time the company has invited essay winners in for a reading.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

My Special Aflac Duck™ Wins Big at SXSW

Mar 12, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Taking home yet another major award for technology, innovation and corporate responsibility, Aflac today announced the My Special Aflac Duck, an innovative robotic duck that helps children cope with cancer, is the winner of this year’s top Award at SXSW in the Robotics and Hardware category. The prestigious SXSW award is added to a growing list of awards, which includes Engaget’s Best in Show Award at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show and Time Magazine’s recognition as one of the 50 Best inventions for 2018.

Events, Media & Communications

Leading Together and Acting Collectively: How Business Can Make a Positive Impact on Society

Mar 12, 2019 1:00 PM ET

I want to begin by congratulating the members and leadership of CECP for 20 years of terrific accomplishment and growth. I’d also like to thank Doug and Daryl and the CECP board for recognizing the Ford Foundation’s early commitment, 20 years ago, and our ongoing partnership.

Green Infrastructure

Powering the Future of Electric Vehicles

Mar 12, 2019 12:10 PM ET

The gas-powered car has remained the dominant mode of transportation since it first began fueling motor vehicles in 1886. But the internal combustion engine is finally starting to lose its stranglehold on the market. The disrupter? Electric vehicles (EVs).

Education

Reflections From South by Southwest (SXSW) EDU 2019

Mar 12, 2019 11:50 AM ET

First off, a thank you to the Lemelson Foundation for inviting me to speak at their session tomorrow on A New Paradigm for Tomorrow’s Workforce. I look forward to joining my fellow panelists from Lemelson, the Digital Harbor Foundation, McKay High School, and MIT to discuss this important issue.

Environment

How Industry-Specific Experience Drives Stronger EHS Results

Mar 12, 2019 11:40 AM ET

Antea Group experts advise on how a global company can use industry-specific experience to successfully manage EHS initiatives across operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SC Johnson Central America Named Best Workplace

Mar 12, 2019 11:30 AM ET

SC Johnson has been recognized as a Best Workplace in Central America by Great Place to Work®, ranking No. 2 out of 33 companies on the 2019 list. This is the 12th consecutive year SC Johnson has been included on the Best Workplace list in Central America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FCA US Salaried Employee 401(k) Plan Earns Plan Sponsor Magazine’s Annual Best-in-Class Award

Mar 12, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Plan Sponsor magazine has selected the FCA US LLC Salaried Employee Savings 401(k) Plan as a winner of its annual “Best-in-Class” Award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SC Johnson Centroamérica nombrada mejor lugar de trabajo

Mar 12, 2019 11:30 AM ET

SC Johnson ha sido reconocida como uno de los mejores lugares de trabajo en Centroamérica por Great Place to Work®, clasificando en segundo lugar entre 33 compañías en el listado de 2019. Este es el 12. º año consecutivo que se incluye a SC Johnson en el listado de mejores lugares de trabajo en Centroamérica.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO and Bess the Book Bus Continue Partnership to Promote Children's Literacy

Mar 12, 2019 11:00 AM ET

In alignment with National Reading Month, CITGO Petroleum Corporation has continued its decade-long partnership with the mobile literacy outreach program, Bess the Book Bus, for its 2019 nationwide tour.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Enrich LA Refurbish Organic Garden at Garvanza Elementary in Los Angeles

Mar 12, 2019 11:00 AM ET

AEG’s LA Kings and Enrich LA joined forces, with the help of Blue Shield of California, to refurbish an edible and interactive garden at Garvanza Elementary in Los Angeles on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Education

3M and Discovery Education Search for America’s Next Top Young Scientist in National Middle School Competition with Chance to Win $25,000 Grand Prize

Mar 12, 2019 10:55 AM ET

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the start of the 12th annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist), the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5-8. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is designed to encourage the exploration of science and innovation among America's youth and to promote the importance of science communication. Ten national finalists will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a 3M Scientist Mentor, compete for $25,000, and earn the title of America's Top Young Scientist. The competition entries are accepted until the Tuesday, May 7, 2019 deadline.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Taking it Personally

Mar 12, 2019 10:30 AM ET

In many cases, the changes were simple. When restaurant staff was actively engaged in looking for reducible food waste, they tended to find it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Scientists Develop a New Method to Revolutionize Graphene Printed Electronics

Mar 12, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Published in Nature Communications, the team has found that using a material called dihydrolevogucosenone known as Cyrene is not only non-toxic but is environmentally- friendly and sustainable but can also provide higher concentrations and conductivity of graphene ink.

Diversity & Inclusion

Senior Leaders in Northern Trust Ireland Offices, Speak at 2019 International Women's Day Conference

Mar 12, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Exclusive One-day DJSI Training for the 2019 RobecoSAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Mar 12, 2019 10:10 AM ET

We will be holding an exclusive one-day training workshop for professionals who are responsible for, or are new to responding to the questionnaire. It is a unique opportunity to develop DJSI-knowledge, understanding, and skills to navigate through new methodology changes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Invitation to Apply for Saudi Arabia's Premier Sustainability Training for Small and Medium Enterprises

Mar 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

King Khalid Foundation is proud to partner with AccountAbility to facilitate the Sustainability Leading Practices (SLP) Training Program. This will be the fifth training, following four highly successful workshops in Riyadh, Abha, Dammam and Jeddah. The workshop will be conducted through three days of training sessions on April 16-18, 2019. The training will be provided in English and simultaneous Arabic translation will also be available.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

دعوة للتقدم لورشة عمل الممارسات الريادية المستدامة، التي تستهدف المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة

Mar 12, 2019 10:00 AM ET

تدعوكم مؤسسة الملك خالد بالشراكة مع مؤسسة أكاونتبلتي إلى المشاركة في البرنامج التدريبي الخاص بالممارسات الريادية المستدامة الذي ينفّذ للمرة الخامسة في المملكة العربية السعودية بعد تنظيمه بنجاح في أبها والرياض والدمام وجدة. ستقام هذه النسخة من الورشة التدريبية على مدى ثلاثة أيام 16-18من شهر أبريل 2019م. وسيتم عقد البرنامج باللغة الإنجليزية مع توفير الترجمة الفورية إلى اللغة العربية.