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Innovation & Technology

Expanding Opportunities for People of All Abilities

Education

FOX Sports University Gives College Students Immersive Experience in Sports Marketing

In spring 2015, FOX Sports partnered with Seton Hall University for the FOX Sports University program, a unique initiative that gives college students the chance to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry. The program pairs teams of students with FOX Sports executives to work on a real-world challenge facing the business. The initiative is part of 21st Century Fox's broad commitment to support new education pathways and create avenues into the industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Second SASB Partner Report

CSRHub has just released The SASS (Sustainable Accounting Standings Series) Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Industry Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Janice Roberts

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Janice Roberts is Cox Communications' senior vice president of field services.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Behavior In Focus: “The Ethics and Compliance Academy”

Our values dictate how we behave and guide the decisions we make. Our Global Ethics and Compliance team play a major role in embedding a values-based culture by providing tools to establish robust internal controls and create an ethical culture where people feel comfortable raising concerns

Social Impact & Volunteering

Marcone Aids Heroes Restoring Power and Water to Flood Victims

During the recent Missouri River flooding throughout the Midwest, Marcone, a St. Louis-based organization, supplied the National Guard with over 300,000 dollars in technology to ensure sustained communications while crews worked to service devastated areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Top 7 Sustainability Challenges in 2016

Each year, the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) outlines annual Sustainability Challenges based from a group of select business leaders. This year's report, Business Challenges for Sustainability, synthesizes the top seven sustainability issues facing business in 2016.

Health & Healthcare

LIVESTRONG Fertility: Know Your Options

LIVESTRONG Fertility is dedicated to providing educational information and access to resources that support cancer patients and survivors whose cancer and its treatment present risks to their fertility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Last Call for Public Social Media Votes to Determine the “Community Choice Winner” in Samsung’s $2M* Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Only five days are left to cast a vote for one of the National Winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Fifteen public schools across the country are competing for a piece of the $2 million* grand prize.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Launches “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign, Encouraging the Public to Take Action Against Hunger in Three Simple Ways

Today, Walmart launches its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging the public to join the fight against hunger.

Responsible Production & Consumption

World’s First Social Experiment in Renewability Says Renewable Living Is the Key to Happiness

We’re constantly bombarded with messages about what makes for a happy life: advertisers and brands tell us it comes from owning and consuming their products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet EcoPlanet Bamboo: the Apple Computer of Timber

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VSP Global’s Eyes of Hope Celebrates Helping 1 Million Adults and Children In Need See, Commits to Reaching “A Million More” by 2020

Today, VSP Global® announced that 1 million adults and children in need have received no-cost eye exams and glasses through Eyes of Hope, the company’s initiative to increase access to eye care and eyewear where it’s needed most. Since 1997, VSP Global businesses have invested nearly $175 million in products and services for people disadvantaged by income, natural disaster or distance to care.

Innovation & Technology

From B.U.M to Bamboo

Education

Incarnate Word Academy Student Receives Scholarship from CITGO Petroleum Corporation

CITGO Petroleum Corporation offered an Incarnate Word Academy (IWA) student a partial scholarship to attend the college preparatory school as part of its sponsorship of the 145th IWA Annual Gala. Funds raised from the gala are not only financing critical tuition assistance, but also help sustain IWA’s Educational Initiatives Fund, which supports enriched academic and athletic programs, facility and technology enhancements and professional development resources for teachers and other faculty members.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Amgen Scholars Alumni Travel Award Cycle Opens

The Amgen Scholars Global Program Office is now accepting applications for Spring 2016 U.S. Alumni Travel Awards. The deadline for application submission is April 15, 2016.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Sustainability Principles

In 2012, Caterpillar launched three sustainability principles used to drive our commitment to make sustainable progress possible – preventing waste, improving quality and developing better systems.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Measuring and Tracking Compliance Vital to Arrow Electronics' CSR Program

At Arrow Electronics, we measure and track compliance with numerous quality and regulatory standards at our 46 warehouse and processing locations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Igniting Employee Passion for Your Organization’s Mission

More and more, employees want to know how the work they do every day matters. They are seeking purpose in their jobs and are looking to their employers to provide it. As an employer how do you ensure your employees are truly excited and passionate about your organization’s mission? This question is increasingly on the minds of business leaders, particularly in a world where employees are busier than ever and changing jobs more frequently.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boeing Recognized by EPA for Conservation Efforts

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Boeing will receive the award April 13 in Washington, D.C. This is the sixth consecutive year Boeing has been recognized by ENERGY STAR.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Asked, and You Took Action for Cancer Survivors. Thank You!

Thanks to your engagement, 27 members of Congress signed a letter calling for cancer survivor services to be a priority in the FY 2017 federal budget.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cage-Free Eggs May Be Golden Goose for Retail Profits

U.S. retailers adopting cage-free eggs sooner rather than later could gain a profit advantage over competitors.

Retailers, including Albertsons Cos., Kroger Co. and CVS Health Corp., announced plans this month to convert to 100 percent cage-free eggs in the next decade, amid a push from consumers and shareholders at U.S. firms.

Energy

GM’s Energy Stars: A Five-Pronged Approach to Advancing Energy Efficiency

General Motors earned its fifth consecutive U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. With this five-star rating, we’re reflecting on the key groups that help our energy conservation achievements shine brighter every year.

Environment

Collaborating to Crack U.S. Food Waste

Eggs are on my grocery list every week. And, like most shoppers, I open the carton to peek for broken eggs before I place it in my cart.

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