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Corporate Responsibility

Sharing Sustainability Success: From Selling to Showing

Kimberly-Clark's head of sustainability for EMEA Tom Berry explores how some of the world's most intractable development issues, such as increasing access to education and improving sanitation, require effective behaviour change programmes to create real progress.

Energy & Infrastructure

National Grid Amps Up Solar Program in Massachusetts

Philanthropy

Major Leaguers Provide Funds From Players Trust to Help Houston Area Little Leaguers Return to the Diamond

When floods ravaged the Houston, TX area this past spring, the Players Trust stepped to the plate with an $18,000 grant to help get two area Little Leagues back on the field.

Research & Reports

Caterpillar At-A-Glance

With 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Education & Workforce Development

For Students, a 21st Century World Means 21st Century Questions

As the new school year begins across the country, it’s hard not to reminisce about the questions I always had in the back of my mind at the beginning of a new school year. They ranged from the immediate and critical: Will I fall from these platform shoes? What wasSaturday Night Fever really trying to tell me? To the really-important-but-abstract: How do I study for the SAT? What is the college application process like? Am I prepared to compete academically with the other students?

Health & Healthcare

Amway and EWEC | Ensuring Access to Early Childhood Nutrition

Socially Responsible Investing

Barclays Pioneers: Improving Lives in Africa

The partnership brings together the skills and expertise of a bank and healthcare company to develop and test new models that will increase access to healthcare and improve economic livelihoods across Africa.

Environment

HP Partners with Thread International, Timberland to Help Haitian Children, Families

Today, at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York, HP and key partners announced a three-year program to assist Haitian children and their families by providing educational opportunities, including more than 200 scholarships, as well as physical exams and health and safety training for Haitians working at the Truitier landfill near Port-au-Prince .

Research & Reports

CBRE Group, Inc. Releases Ninth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

CBRE Group, Inc., a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry, has released its ninth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which provides an overview of the global social, economic and environmental impacts of CBRE’s operations.

Education & Workforce Development

MFA Design for Social Innovation Open House

On the evening of Friday, October 14th, we’ll hold our sixth Open House.

Corporate Responsibility

Versaic Q&A with Mark Shamley, CEO, ACCP

Mark Shamley was named ACCP’s president & CEO in August 2007 and has more than 19 years’ experience in corporate & public affairs, corporate social responsibility, business development and marketing.

Health & Healthcare

Make Your Workplace a Food-Allergy Free Zone

Food allergies are more common than many people think. In fact, 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with a food allergy, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), and one in three Americans report experiencing some form of negative reaction to food. Chances are someone in your office has a food allergy or intolerance.

Environment

Jesse Jenkins: Decarbonization Deep Dive

Awards & Rankings

KIRO 7 and The Trust for Public Land Announce Helen Hoenig as Western Washington’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero

KIRO 7 and The Trust for Public Land today named Helen Hoenig as Western Washington’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero. Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Hoenig’s nonprofit beneficiary, will receive $10,000. The funding will be used to support the organization’s Connecting Kids to Nature program.

Research & Reports

Norfolk Southern's Strategic Plan Drives Service, Efficiency, Growth

Norfolk Southern rolled out a strategic plan in 2015 that sets targets for the company’s economic performance over five years. Developed by CEO Jim Squires, his senior management team, and the company’s board of directors, the dynamic plan is based on the core competencies of NS’ business: safety and service; revenue growth; and stewardship of resources through productivity and operating efficiencies.

Health & Healthcare

Sodexo Highlights How Innovative Partnerships and Solutions Advance Health and Well-being for Individuals, Families and Communities

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, told National Business Group on Health Fall Conference attendees last week that health and well-being leaders within an organization should focus on the entire ecosystem for health within a community to garner the highest possible value on their investment. Sodexo, Lincoln Financial Group and Steelcase shared successful strategies for employee engagement in workplace wellness programs in a session titled: The Coach Will See You Now: Innovations in Health Coaching.

Education & Workforce Development

Gildan Recognizes 4,500 Students for Academic Excellence

Gildan, in collaboration with the Education Ministry in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), recognized the academic achievement of more than 4,500 students through its sponsorship in the Educando program.

Environment

Climate Woes Demand Both War and Civil Action

Volunteering & Community

Darryl Worley to Serve as Santa Train Celebrity Guest

Country music star Darryl Worley will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 74th journey, on Saturday, Nov. 19. He will accompany Santa and event sponsors CSX, Dignity U Wear, Food City and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on the 110-mile trek.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Driving a Circular Healthcare Plastics Economy--Lessons Learned

HPRC Operations Director Peylina Chu presentated at the 2016 CE100 NYC Accelerator workshop on the lessons learned from HPRC's ongoing Chicago regional recycling project.

Environment

GOJO Industries Sees Moving from Truck to Rail Lowers GHGs

Sustainability is embedded within GOJO culture. In fact, sustainability principles have been part of our company since it was founded 70 years ago. Our Purpose-driven commitment to sustainability allows us to innovate to create social, environmental and economic value for all GOJO stakeholders.

Philanthropy

Video: Of 25 Million Pet Adoptions, I’m Just One

On its 20th anniversary, Petfinder is asking people across the country to join the celebration and its effort to donate $200,000 to the Petfinder Foundation, which will award grants to 20 shelters and rescue members. To make this donation possible, Petfinder is asking animal lovers to watch its #MetOnPetfinder anniversary video and generate one million views by Oct. 24

Energy & Infrastructure

KFC Australia’s Commitment to Sustainable Building

KFC Australia has adopted a forward-thinking and progressive approach to rolling out its sustainable building program across their company-owned and franchise development network. Their ambition is to design and build all new, company owned, restaurants to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifiable, and to reduce energy consumption by 15%. LEED is a voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven program that provides global third-party verification of green buildings.

Latest Campaigns

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...