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Jason F. McLennan to Become Chair of Board, Appoints Executive Director Amanda Sturgeon as New CEO

After a decade as CEO of both the Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Future Institute (the Institute), Jason F. McLennan is now shifting his role from CEO to Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his leadership the organization has grown exponentionally and registered Living Building Challenge projects have grown to over 10 million square feet in 13 countries around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Hershey Company Once Again Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices

The Hershey Company announced that it has been selected again to both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices.

Hershey is one of only 13 companies from the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Industry in the World Index and ranked in the 93 percentile overall. Hershey’s rankings in the various DJSI dimensions continues to increase year over year. This is the fourth consecutive year that Hershey has been included in the North America Index and the third year Hershey has been named to the World Index.

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte is Today’s... Strong Bank of Mexico

Over time Grupo Financiero Banorte has distinguished itself as a committed and socially responsible institution, working every day to foster Mexico’s development. Working to the fullest by providing customers with total satisfaction through various products and services placed at their disposal, as well as its other stakeholders, thanks to our different economic, social and environmental initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Banorte hoy por hoy es…El Banco Fuerte de México

A lo largo del tiempo, Grupo Financiero Banorte se ha distinguido por ser una institución socialmente responsable y comprometida, que día a día trabaja para impulsar el desarrollo de México. Esforzándose al máximo por proveer a sus clientes satisfacción total a través de los diversos productos y servicios que pone a su disposición, así como a sus demás grupos de interés, gracias a las diferentes iniciativas económicas, sociales y ambientales.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lockheed Martin Named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Health & Healthcare

Quieting Your Monkey Mind

Do you have a “monkey mind?” This wonderfully colorful description describes someone who starts thinking about the challenges of the day ahead the moment they wake up—their mind racing through a list of have to’s, should have’s and why did I’s? As Entrepreneur points out, a restless mind can cause trouble sleeping, poor decision-making, anxiety and even depression—none of which helps us excel during a demanding day. A monkey mind distracts us from the task at hand, creating stress and impairing productivity.

Events, Media & Communications

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights September 10, 2015

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM Celebrates Service with ‘teamGM Cares Week’

From packing boxes at food banks to delivering gifts to children’s hospitals and cleaning up neighborhoods, more than 1,900 General Motors’ employee volunteers will participate in nearly 100 community service projects across the U.S. as part of the company’s fourth annual “teamGM Cares Week” beginning Monday.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner Recognized as One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’

Puget Sound Business Journal named Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner, senior vice president of revenue management, to their prestigious list of “40 Under 40” for 2015. Selected from more than 400 nominees, Bodensteiner, age 39, will be recognized alongside her fellow honorees at a ceremony Sept. 17 at Showbox SODO in Seattle, Washington.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cigna Recognizes Samsung Electronics America for Commitment to Employee Health and Wellness

Cigna (NYSE: CI) has selected Samsung Electronics America, Inc. as a recipient of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.

Environment

Subaru Shares Zero-Landfill Knowledge with National Parks

Recently, many companies have opened their doors to competitors in an effort to solve some of the world's more pressing social and environmental issues, share advancements and collaborate towards lasting solutions as an industry. Now, one company is taking the spirit of knowledge-sharing and cooperation one step further, applying sustainability innovation techniques to a public/private partnership in an effort to preserve some of the nation's most prized natural landmarks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Jones Sustainability Index: How GM Stacks Up

We were just named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability.

Education

Bloomberg Aptitude Test Opens Doors for Young Professionals

More than 270,000 undergraduates worldwide have taken the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT), a tool to evaluate their acumen to work in financial services. Started in 2010, the number of BAT takers keeps growing, with over 100,000 completing the exam in 2014 alone.

Education

Meet Randall Chin, Amgen Biotech Experience and Amgen Scholars Alumni

"ABE was my only encounter with hands-on activities in science class which allowed me to actually experience the science and personally relate to the lessons."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Named to LATINA Style Inc. 2015 LATINA Style 50 Report

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, is named one of LATINA Style Inc.’s top companies on the 2015 LATINA Style 50 Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reflections from a Former Action Team Captain

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ConAgra Foods Named To Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index For Fifth Consecutive Year

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the fifth consecutive year.

Environment

Environmental Foundation Boosts its Clean Energy Mission with NetSuite

For the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), which markets renewable energy certificates, delivers solar education in schools and manages renewable energy and watershed programs, finding a system to manage its diverse lines of business proved to be one of its biggest challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase and Employees to Donate up to $2 Million to Aid Refugee Crisis in Europe

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wall Street Jitters Drive Small Investors to Homegrown Prosperity

Today’s markets are becoming too erratic and volatile for investors – driven by frantic speed trading and speculators.

Social Impact & Volunteering

generationOn and Hasbro, Inc. Honor 8-Year-Old Martin Richard’s Message with a Campaign that Promotes Peace and Kindness

generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) have joined The Martin Richard Foundation to create the Martin Richard Bridge Builder campaign.

Environment

Bills Recycling Program with Republic Services

This season marks the third year in which the Buffalo Bills have partnered with Republic Services to involve fans in increasing recycling participation and helping to keep Ralph Wilson Stadium clean and beautiful for future generations.

Latest Campaigns

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  4. Cascale Governance
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  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
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  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
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  12. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  13. Opportunity for All
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  15. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...