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Environment

42BELOW® Cocktail Earth Cup Competition 2016

Education & Workforce Development

Introducing the New Generation on College Campuses

Education & Workforce Development

Is Your Purpose and Passion Aligned for a Better Planet?

Awards & Rankings

Carnival Cruise Line’s Newest Ship, Carnival Vista, Recognized by Lloyd’s Register for ‘Green’ Ship Environmental Design, Construction and Operation

Classification society Lloyd’s Register has bestowed the “ECO Notation” designation on the new Carnival Vista, marking the first Carnival Cruise Line ship to achieve this distinction. The notation recognizes that the cruise line designed, built and operates Carnival Vista in a manner that exceeds current maritime statutory environmental regulations.

Environment

How 7 Different Industries Benefit from EHS & Sustainability Consulting

When it comes to designing, implementing and managing EHS and sustainability programs, each industry faces unique requirements, challenges and opportunities. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and many companies find they lack the resources or expertise to create programs that meet compliance and add business value.

If this is what you’re experiencing as you work to implement or refine your company’s programs, enlisting the help of an EHS and sustainability consultant may provide the direction and helping hands you’re looking for.

Health & Healthcare

Kimberly-Clark Closing The Diaper Divide

In the United States, many families struggle to provide the essentials their babies need, like diapers.

In 2010, our Huggies brand brought the issue to the forefront through the Every Little Bottom study, which revealed that one in three parents were struggling to provide fresh, clean diapers for their babies.

Awards & Rankings

Call for Entries: Keep America Beautiful National Awards Program

Keep America Beautiful’s National Awards program annually recognizes and honors the best of the best among its network of community-based affiliates and leading corporate, nonprofit and government agency partners, as well as individual volunteers across the country.

Research & Reports

NAEM Introduces Career Stage Benchmarks for Individual EHS & Sustainability Leaders

Today NAEM announced it is making its career benchmarking data more accessible to those corporate EHS and sustainability leaders who want to see how their salaries, skills and career ambitions compare with their peers.

Energy & Infrastructure

Don't Lose Your Cool: Katie Herzog on A/C

Who doesn't enjoy that refreshing feeling when you walk in from 90 degree heat to the cool blast of an air-conditioned room? Last month extreme heat blistered most of the US, from the Northeast, to the Southwest and practically every place in between.

Education & Workforce Development

Attending the 2016 U.S. Amgen Scholar Symposium

As a self-proclaimed realist, I doubted that I would ever experience the fabled “love at first sight.” This changed the moment that I saw the crowd of UC Berkeley Amgen scholars lined up to register for the symposium, proudly sporting the trendiest summer internship shirts imaginable. In a creative expression of their institution, they were blazoned with the periodic table entry, Berkelium. I must say, there is something quite profound about a group of people that can make radioactive chemical elements fashionable. It had been less than five minutes at the 2016 US Amgen Scholars Symposium, and I already felt at home.

Events

Academy Award-Winning Actor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Visits With Youth at Local Boys & Girls Club of America to Celebrate the Maytag Dependable Leader Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been a long-standing symbol of dependability for Cuba Gooding Jr. His local Boys & Girls Club and its mentors were an important part of Cuba’s youth and a place he counted on and attended regularly.

AI & Technology

Arrow “Guides Innovation Forward” by Helping Children Become the Innovators of the Future

Arrow takes on the challenge of bringing technology to people with no electricity. Miranda Ingram reports…

Every so often a concept comes along that is so simple and so effective that you can’t believe it didn’t already exist.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Water Utilities Show High Aspirations Toward Reducing Energy or Achieving Energy Neutrality

Water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. have high aspirations for energy reduction goals, or even moving toward energy neutral operations, but barriers are plentiful. Fortunately, approaches are being developed that can help system operators make significant progress in overcoming these obstacles.

Environment

Subaru at the National Park Foundation ‘Park Exchange’ in Chicago, IL

Subaru is proud to be a National Park Foundation premier partner for the National Park Service Centennial celebration, engaging communities across the country with their national parks and kicking off a second century of stewardship.

Health & Healthcare

AIDS 2016: New Options for HIV Prevention Hold Tremendous Promise

A young man named Fortune drove me to the International Convention Center in Durban 2 weeks ago to attend the 2016 International AIDS Conference. What started out as polite small talk resulted in an engaged discussion about new HIV prevention options that have recently become available on the South African market.

Environment

Subaru NPCA National Parks Waste Challenge

Research & Reports

Pause, Process, Proceed: Norfolk Southern Makes Safety Personal

Employee safety is Norfolk Southern’s No. 1 priority. In 2015, Norfolk Southern introduced “Risk Factor” training workshops that help operations employees recognize and safely manage risks they encounter daily.

Corporate Responsibility

Quality Produce Improves Small Farmers’ Lives

Bangladesh-based Direct Fresh Ltd. has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a pledge to integrate 2,000 small-scale vegetable farmers into its vegetable supply chain by 2018. The company’s inclusive business model involves training farmers in sustainable agricultural practices and sourcing fresh produce from them for direct sale.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Darden for Life | Diane Eslinger of Olive Garden

Team members are the backbone of our restaurants. For some of them, creating great dining experiences for our guests is so fulfilling that it becomes their life’s work. Olive Garden Server Diane Eslinger who celebrated her 35th anniversary with Darden recently has a large group of regular guests and has been named salesperson of the month multiple times, said General Manager Kelly Lynch.

Events

Setting a Big Goal: Going “Over The Edge”

I’ve taken on a good share of charity challenges over the years including marathons, multi-day running events and more Speed Golf tournaments than I can remember. But “Going Over the Edge” in Atlanta this September fills me with more trepidation than any fundraiser that has come before.

Awards & Rankings

Astellas Farma Brasil Ranked Among 20 Greatest Workplaces in Brazil

Astellas Farma Brasil (AFB) is among the 20 best medium-sized (100-999 employees) multinational companies to work for across all industries in the country, according to the Great Place to Work® Institute’s latest rankings. In June, AFB was honored by the Institute as one of the top three workplaces in the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry.

Volunteering & Community

Meet 2016 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser Winner - American Red Cross of the Pocono Mountains

Since its inception in 2004, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser has grown to be the largest single fundraiser event in Monroe County, giving back more than $2 million to the community. More than 480 community enthusiasts attended this year’s event, titled “Keeping It Close to Home.” Event founder, Diamond Sponsor and host Sanofi Pasteur once again covered all event costs. As a result, 100 percent of ticket sales and sponsorships directly benefitted the non-profit recipients.

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People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

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...

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...

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...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...