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Responsible Production & Consumption

Experts Forecast How to Succeed In Future Food and Beverage Sector

The recent years have seen a major shift in people's relationship with food and drink, which have acquired a much more funcional role in​ our​ lives. ​Like in other sectors, data is key and the public want as much information as possible to make a purchasing decision.​ For that reason, the food and beverage industr​ies have to adapt to cater to new demands and needs, lest they could fall ​lag behind.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bristol-Myers Squibb Named to Top Corporate Citizen List for Ninth Consecutive Year

For the ninth consecutive year, Bristol-Myers Squibb ranks in the top 20 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, a leading benchmark for socially responsible investors and other stakeholders published by Corporate Responsibility magazine.

Environment

De Beers Pioneers Research Programme to Make Carbon-neutral Mining a Reality

Carbon-neutral mining a possibility across De Beers Group's operations in five to 10 years

Sustainable Development Goals

Over 200 Global Investors Urge G7 to Stand by Paris Agreement and Drive its Swift Implementation

Long-term institutional investors representing more than USD 15 Trillion in assets have written to G7 heads of state urging governments to stand by their commitments to the Paris Agreement at their upcoming Summit in Taormina, Italy on May 26-27.

Innovation & Technology

Business in a Box: PayPal’s ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for Small Businesses

Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But we hear from small business owners time and time again that it is also very daunting. Starting an online business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and setting up an online store. And once the business is up and running, there’s cash flow to monitor, inventory to track, and the often tedious process of finding capital to grow.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide

We put together this Mother’s Day Gift Guide, composed of some of our favorite Fair Trade Certified™ products. Mom will enjoy any one of these gift options, and will also love knowing that her present empowers and supports mothers and families around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nike Engages Innovators to Make an Impact

With the complex challenges facing businesses today, it’s not uncommon for them to go beyond company walls in search of real-world solutions. Now, one company is opening its doors to all types of innovators from different walks of life to create a product that meets the needs of a diverse set of consumers.

Innovation & Technology

Shrinking Emissions Through Virtualization

The collective impact of customers using VMware’s server virtualization products is estimated to have avoided 340 million MT CO2e over the last 13 years*. Having pioneered the development of server virtualization technologies, we’ve significantly increased the operational efficiency of IT resources and reduced the number of servers needed. In fact, every server virtualized is estimated to avoid the output of 4 tons of CO2 per year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#GoingToBat: Ian Kinsler All Over the Map Giving Back to Others

Ian Kinsler #GoingToBat for those in need in local communities

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Small Business Matters

Small businesses mean more than just your favorite sandwich or the best coffee you’ve had since 2002. They bring commerce to local communities, drive innovation and contribute to the global marketplace as well. In fact, more than half of all employees in the US are employed by 28 million small businesses.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Trainer Spotlight: Keep Forsyth County Beautiful's Kevin Smith

The Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program recently named Kevin Smith of Keep America Beautiful affiliate Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) its 2016 "Trainer of the Year."

Energy

TransCanada Enjoys a Strong Start to 2017

Following a transformational year that saw TransCanada acquire Columbia Pipeline Group and post record-setting financial results, the company’s strong performance has continued into this year.

That is the message from President & CEO Russ Girling as TransCanada reported its first quarter results and holds its annual meeting of shareholders in Calgary today.

Health & Healthcare

World Hand Hygiene Day: Tips on Limiting Infection Spread

The World Health Organization has established five key moments when healthcare professionals should perform hand hygiene. According to the American Journal of Infection Control, the fifth moment, following the interaction of patient surroundings, is the most overlooked.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Named EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for Second Consecutive Year

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Albertsons Companies is winner of the prestigious Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award. This is the second year in a row that Albertsons has received the honor, which recognizes commitment to increasing awareness of the EPA’s Safer Choice Program for sustainable products.

Research, Reports & Publications

Flowserve Announces Availability of 2016 Sustainability Report: Company Celebrates Record-Setting Sustainability Metrics for 3rd Consecutive Year

The 2016 Sustainability report for Flowserve includes information regarding the Flowserve Flow Control Division (FCD), the Engineered Product Operation (EPO) and the Industrial Product Division (IPD). The report provides general information regarding Flowserve Corporation, including a statement from the CEO, an overview of the Flowserve approach to sustainable development, and information regarding our stakeholders, governance, and marketplace initiatives using 2016 data.

Environment

Timberland’s Earth Week Events Drive Impact and Meaningful Change

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland recently concluded its second annual Earth Week Celebration at its Stratham, New Hampshire headquarters. During Earth Week, educational events were held each day to foster a better understanding of Timberland’s environmental footprint as well as the footprint of each employee in their personal lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quick Consult: Engaging the C-Suite

Getting time on the c-suite’s calendar can be next to impossible. Yet time and again Taproot has seen that pro bono programs are most successful when the highest levels of leadership are bought in. If leadership doesn’t understand how it works or see its value, it could easily end up on the chopping block as resources and priorities shift year over year.

If you want to ensure the sustainability of your pro bono program, get the c-suite involved. Here are three tactics to help you get the right folks on board. Which tactics you use and what will work best differs company to company, but regardless the benefit of buy-in from leadership is big – and worth exploring.

Education

AEG Hosts Arroyo Seco Weekend Job Shadow Day

AEG welcomed more than 30 students from Pasadena’s John Muir High School to its global headquarters in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 26 for the first Arroyo Seco Weekend Job Shadow Day. As part of AEG’s community outreach initiative with Pasadena Unified School District in conjunction with Arroyo Seco Weekend in Pasadena, Calif. in June, students were exposed to the company’s many facets of the sports and entertainment industry and received advice on future career paths.

Innovation & Technology

Maven Gig Delivers the Shared Economy in an EV

GM’s car-sharing brand Maven recently expanded to include Maven Gig, an enabler for the sharing economy. This new platform provides the Chevrolet Bolt EV to freelance gig drivers who do not have access to a vehicle. The service supports people maximizing their earning potential, while helping add more electric vehicles to the streets.

Health & Healthcare

SCA Proud Participant in New Research Study Highlighting Possible Hygiene Risks on Surfaces in Hospitals

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day, which is a campaign by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote hand hygiene in health care settings.

Events, Media & Communications

Video: Bring Out the Leaders in Your Employees

Your employees crave opportunities that help them pursue their interests, while building both hard and soft skills. So, why should you care?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Éléonore Recognized for 2016 Safety Record

Goldcorp’s Éléonore mine has been recognised for its outstanding safety record in the 2016 calendar year with the John T. Ryan National Safety Trophy for Metal Mines. The award is in recognition of the Éléonore mine who achieved 2,592,938 hours worked during 2016, with a reportable injury rate of 0.15, the best among Metal Mines in Canada.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Breaking the Cycle of Food Waste

Sodexo partners with our K-12 school partners and external organizations to share our industry experience and best practices to drive fundamental change on the issue of food waste. Over 4.7 million pounds of food has been donated by Sodexo through our partnerships with Food Recovery Network and Campus Kitchens Project.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Became a Techie: Michael Sapos

When I was a young boy, I spent hours, even days, playing with erector sets, which consisted of little metal beams, nuts, and bolts (and later, pulleys, gears, and small electric motors). Basically, you could construct anything your mind came up with, tear it apart, and create something new and completely different. And you didn’t have to make something stationery — with the little motors, you could create things like windmills or planes. I’ve built automobiles, towers, homes, and more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Honored Among NBIC Best Corporations for Inclusion

Only companies achieving industry leading results across all diverse segments are eligible to receive the designation from the NBIC. At Comcast NBCUniversal, our commitment to diversity and inclusion reaches across our business and our culture. In addition to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to creating opportunities for diverse businesses in our supply chain, creating programming that reflects our customers, and investing in non-profit organizations that strengthen our diverse communities.

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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
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    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
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    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
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    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
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