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Inclusion & Opportunity

Introducing the Antea Group St. Louis Office!

The St. Louis office provides services drawing from several of Antea Group's practice areas to the oil and gas, food and beverage, railroad, technology and insurance industries. In addition to traditional remediation and due diligence services, our team also has the technical expertise to complete energy assessments, process safety management (PSM), environmental compliance audits and compliance support that includes stormwater and bulk gasoline storage for a variety of industries.

We have a team in place to provide emergency response support for petroleum pipeline and bulk storage plant spills and overfills, both for the responsible parties and their insurance providers. We serve as their eyes and ears with respect to their emergency response contractors and their mitigation activities

Research & Reports

Caterpillar Enterprise System Group Review

Caterpillar Enterprise System Group is facilitating and supporting the strategy to achieve Enterprise Excellence by working deeply with the strategic businesses to align the enterprise, drive action and deliver superior results.

Environment

Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance and Progress in 2016 North American Report

Honda's North American Environmental Report details results of environmental activities and highlights Honda’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint

Events

Michigan Diversity Council Highlights Leadership Excellence at 2016 Michigan Diversity & Leadership Conference

The Michigan Diversity Council will be hosting the 2016 Michigan Diversity and Leadership Conference on November 15, 2016 at Wayne State University. The conference will feature multiple speakers presenting on a variety of topics. In addition, business leaders will be recognized with a series of awards highlighting their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This year’s theme is “Diversity: Driving Business Forward.”

Philanthropy

MicroEdge + Blackbaud Webinar: Top 5 Strategies for Corporate Giving and Engagement Programs

With 2017 in view, now is the perfect time to take a look at your corporate giving and engagement strategy to ensure you’re set up for success next year and into the future. With this in mind, there’s still time to register to join our upcoming corporate giving and engagement webinar presented by Andrew Troup, Director of Corporate Giving & Engagement Strategy at MicroEdge + Blackbaud.

AI & Technology

Autonomous Driving: As Far-Fetched as a Unicorn?

"Hi, I'm Carla-15. I'm a driverless car. Do you want to see what I do at night?" So begins the new children's book from moovel labs. The aim is to familiarise children in simple terms with the complex concept of autonomous driving. What have children's reactions been?

Research & Reports

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - November 2016

Global efforts to increase energy efficiency play a significant part in GM’s goal of meeting the electricity needs of its worldwide operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Sixteen GM facilities recently earned ENERGY STAR recognition for continued efforts to increase energy efficiency.

Volunteering & Community

Volunteers Thrill Kids at Boys & Girls Club

Two dozen kids from the Benton Harbor Boys & Girls Club crowded around a television set in the drama room, which was connected by a wire to a laptop computer.

Volunteering & Community

Focusing on Foster Care Adoption

All children deserve loving, permanent homes. That is the motivation behind the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s celebration of National Adoption Month -- a nationwide campaign that focuses on foster care adoption.

Corporate Responsibility

New Cone Research Reveals Millennials are Challenging Employee Engagement Norms

Last year, Millennials surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the workforce. They are our managers of today and our executives of tomorrow – and they're changing the face of employee engagement.

We are pleased to share our newly-released 2016 Cone Communications Millennial Employee Engagement Study, a deep-dive into the expectations, attitudes and motivations of Millennials in the workforce. The study reveals that meaningful engagement around CSR is a business – and bottom line –imperative, impacting a company's ability to appeal to, retain and inspire Millennial talent.

Corporate Responsibility

James E. Starr Named President and CEO of America’s Charities

Environment

The Gorton’s Fisherman Trusts Oil-Free Air

Sustainability drives compressed air upgrades at major seafood facility.

Corporate Responsibility

Download Your EHS Guide to Global Expansion

Navigating the cultural and regulatory terrain that comes with expanding into a new country can be tricky without an experienced guide. Antea Group is here to take you on a journey through EHS compliance, walking you through the various considerations and obstacles you face during global expansion.

Download the comprehensive EHS Guide to Global Expansion today on the Antea Group website and be ready for the journey ahead.

Philanthropy

Working Locally to Support Healthy, Happy Pets

Whether it’s researching the latest pet health innovation or reaching out to help at-risk pet owners find a safe place to stay, at Purina we believe in putting in the work to benefit people and their pets. The communities where we live and work are very important to us, and we think we have a responsibility to give something back. That’s why we’re delighted to have worked with Rescue Rebuild to help a local animal shelter continue their already-great work long into the future.

Education & Workforce Development

IBM and Shaw University: An EPIC Partnership

Read what the President of Shaw University has to say about how IBM’s pioneering Impact Grant for Strategic Planning has opened the door to future relationships between large corporations and HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities).

Awards & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Awarded Leadership Status in CDP’s Annual Climate Change Report

The annual Global Climate Change Report from CDP awarded Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, leadership status with a final letter grade of A-. The report and grading award is based on analysis of the current state of corporate climate action.

AI & Technology

WE DO. Print Runs the Perfect Apprentice Scheme for Disadvantaged Youth

Rising tuition fees and low pay for UK graduates has led to a rapid rise in apprenticeships, as young people seek an alternative to academic qualifications. However, children in care face unique challenges with disruptions at home and school and is reflected in the grades they achieve, which can then hamper their entry criteria for apprenticeships. Therefore, to level the playing field, when an employer considers whether to take on a disadvantaged young person, their potential to complete the course and do well should be taken into account, along with their entry qualifications.

Awards & Rankings

Subaru of America and MWWPR Take Home Two Platinum PR Awards for Driving Home the Shocking Need for Pet Safety

Subaru of America and agency of record MWWPR have been honored with two 2016 Platinum PR Awards from PRNews for the 2015 pet safety campaign. A winner in both the Media Relations and PSA categories, the campaign successfully raised awareness for pet lovers everywhere on the importance of protecting pets when traveling and was recognized during a ceremony in New York, NY on October 19, 2016.

Volunteering & Community

Making a Real Difference for Customers and Communities

Last summer, I had the privilege of interning with Walmart’s pricing strategy team. Growing up I had always heard Walmart’s mission: Help people save money so they can live better. It always seemed honest and real, but I wondered if it was really true.

Corporate Responsibility

Sodexo Opens Expanded Wingman Café for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base

Sodexo, a world leader in Quality of Life Services, has reopened the dining facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base with a brand new look, greatly expanded food options, and a name change: Wingman Café.

Corporate Responsibility

Remediation Portfolio Environmental Liability Transfer for an Integrated Oil Company

Antea Group’s major integrated oil company client was divesting its Western Region retail fuel outlet portfolio of 591 properties in 15 states. As part of this process, they desired to transfer the associated environmental remediation related liabilities to a third party under a guaranteed fixed cost agreement.

Volunteering & Community

Republic Services Volunteers at Mary’s Place in Seattle

Republic Services of Seattle, WA took time to volunteer their time at Mary’s Place, a resource/housing center for homeless woman and children in the Seattle, WA area. Mary’s Place was in need of remodeling of the rooms of a building, a former Travel Lodge, that was donated to them. The center houses 200 family members at any given time.

Corporate Responsibility

Leaders' Quest Founder and Partner Explores Being Bold at BSR Conference 2016

At the BSR Conference 2016, Lindsay Levin, founder and partner of Leaders' Quest, shared her thoughts on what makes a bold leader in today's (and tomorrow's) world.

Volunteering & Community

Vicki gives back to communities, volunteering more than just time and energy

At the heart of every Bloomberg volunteer is a commitment to helping those most in need.

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License to Operate

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LATAM Growth

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Opportunity for All

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Growth Through Sustainability

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Accelerating access to healthcare technology

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Kingfisher Around the World

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KeyBank: Responsible Banking

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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...