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Philanthropy

PATH Foundation Kicks Off “Realizing the Vision” Capital Campaign

The PATH Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with plans to add 37 new miles of trails. The organization is seeking to raise $15.8 million in private funds through a recently-launched fundraising campaign. The campaign will leverage more than $34 million in public funding for a total investment of $50 million in new trail projects. To encourage community support, the James M. Cox Foundation has committed $6 million to the effort.

Corporate Responsibility

Revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an ambitious plan to change human society by addressing pressing global challenges such as hunger, gender inequality and climate change to name only a few. But the final goal, SDG 17, is more fundamental than the others, because if we fail to achieve it, we won’t be able to achieve any of the others. SDG 17 calls for the revitalization of the global partnership for sustainable development, an explicit acknowledgement that our collective ability to achieve the goals hinges upon our willingness to forge partnerships.

Environment

Fontus 'Air to Water' Conversion Process is Here

When I was a kid traveling with my family in the tropics of Latin America, there were two essential tools my mom and dad insisted we carry: A pot for boiling untreated water and bleach in case there was no way to use the former.

Research & Reports

Inter-American Development Bank Publishes Sustainability Report 2015

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the main source of multilateral financing for the Latin America and the Caribbean, committed $3.8 billion for projects that target climate change adaptation and mitigation, renewable energy and environmental sustainability in 2015.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis and Red Cross Partner to Tackle Chronic Diseases in Refugee Populations

Syrian refugees in Lebanon suffering from chronic diseases face difficulties accessing diagnosis, medicines and ongoing care. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Novartis are partnering to improve care and treatment for the most vulnerable population in Lebanon. The objective is to establish a blueprint for improving diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for refugees, as well as members of their Lebanese host families, who suffer from chronic diseases.

Philanthropy

HP Foundation Launches Matter to a Million 2016

Through the program, every HP employee receives a $25 credit to lend to Kiva borrowers. The program has struck a huge chord by providing an easy, inspiring and rewarding way to invest in people from a variety of backgrounds.

Philanthropy

International Giving and Volunteering, and Their Impact on Employee Engagement

International giving and volunteering are on the rise, a phenomenon that translates to opportunities beyond simply making a charitable impact on a worldwide scale. Could 2016 be the year your company dives deeper into international waters?

Philanthropy

Medios Locales de Univision se Asocia a St. Jude Children’s Hospital Para Generar Consciencia y Recaudar Fondos a fin de Combatir el Cáncer Infantil

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® se asociará a Medios Locales de Univision para presentar el evento radial anual de St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® el jueves, 7 y viernes, 8 de abril. El evento tiene como propósito recaudar fondos y apoyar a St. Jude en sus destacados esfuerzos para que el mundo comprenda, trate y venza los diversos tipos de cáncer infantil y otras enfermedades que ponen en peligro la vida de los niños. Desde que se creó en el año 2006, Promesa y Esperanza de St. Jude ha recaudado más de 52 millones de dólares.

Philanthropy

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Will Partner With Univision Local Media to Host the Annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) Radio Event on Thursday-Friday, April 7-8. The Event is Aimed at Raising Awareness and Support for St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® will partner with Univision Local Media to host the annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) radio event on Thursday-Friday, April 7-8. The event is aimed at raising awareness and support for St. Jude in their leading efforts to shape the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases. Since its inception in 2006, St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza has raised more than $52 million dollars.

Environment

Talk with Green Guy Show - Richard Hanson of Georgia Water Tanks and Eriqah Vincent of National Wildlife Federation

Richard Hanson of Georgia Water Tanks and Eriqah Vincent of National Wildlife Federation talk with "The Green Guy."

Events

NAEM 2016 Compliance Excellence Conference to Emphasize Practices for Managing and Communicating EHS Risks

When NAEM members meet next month to discuss best practices for managing environment, health and safety (EHS) compliance, a key area of discussion will be how to frame these programs in terms of overall business risk.

Education & Workforce Development

Rutgers / G&A CSR Certificate Update: Effective Supply Chain Management - What CSR Professionals Need To Know

For corporate responsibility and sustainability professionals, there is an important area that needs to be in focus -- a critical area that presents challenges, risks and myriad opportunities: the global supply chain. Enterprises of all sizes, and in all industries and sectors, are (or are not!) making a difference in society, creating competitive advantages, and mitigating risks as represented by responsible supply chain and procurement practices.

Health & Healthcare

Increasing Access to Health Information at the Workplace: One Step to Delivering on SDG #3 in Global Supply Chains

“We can’t get any.”

“We ran out.”

“We don’t know where to find them.”

These are common responses by factory nurses and managers when asked if they have health education materials available for their workers in low and middle income countries.

Volunteering & Community

Our Favorite Team LIVESTRONG Memories

LIVESTRONG Foundation staffers do more than just work in the office from 9-5. This is not the kind of place where you clock in and out. Our staff members live and breathe the mission and they even fundraise and participate alongside you at events.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Who Wants to Say the Blessing? Food Waste is a Big Deal

It turns out that food waste is a big deal. It’s a huge deal, actually. Big enough of a deal that I’m going to dedicate four more blog posts to it.

Philanthropy

New Video Series From Carnival Featuring Country Music Superstar Carrie Underwood Highlights Military Families of Honor. Family. Fun. Initiative Benefiting Operation Homefront

Carnival Cruise Line today released the first in a new video series featuring heartwarming meet-and-greet opportunities between seven-time GRAMMY-award winning country superstar Carrie Underwood and U.S. military families recognized through the Honor. Family. Fun. program benefiting Operation Homefront.

Corporate Responsibility

Looking Over the Sustainability Horizon

Johanna Jobin, Director of Global EHS & Sustainability for Biogen Idec, discusses the future of sustainability and how success will be measured.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

An EHS Checklist for Low-Risk Technology Facilities

For environment, health and safety (EHS) managers at technology companies, identifying, assessing and prioritizing potential risks in a lower-risk environment - from offices to call centers - is part of the job. And when it comes to EHS programs, compliance is just the start.

The following EHS checklist can serve as an assessment guide for EHS managers of low-risk technology facilities, including the basic requirements facilities need to meet. In addition, this checklist can help uncover other EHS opportunities. EHS programs not only ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, but can also cut costs, decrease a company’s environmental footprint, and boost company image.

Awards & Rankings

Leonardo Academy Announces CABA Membership

Leonardo Academy Inc, The Sustainability Experts® announced today that they have been accepted as members of the Continental Automated Building Association (CABA). CABA also became a member of Leonardo Academy’s Educational Affiliate Program. CABA is an international not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the advancement of intelligent building technologies. Leonardo Academy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of sustainability with extensive experience in green building projects and LEED consulting.

Environment

The UPS Foundation Continues to Deliver Tree Planting Grants to Keep America Beautiful Affiliates Nationwide

Keep America Beautiful and The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs at UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced the launch of the application period for the 2016 Keep America Beautiful/UPS Community Tree and Recovery Tree Planting Grants program.

Awards & Rankings

Tracy, the "Courageous Problem-Solver”

As part of my effort to uncover how my US colleagues are making our global responsible business commitments a reality in the US and to better understand what it means and what it takes for GSK to become a disability confident employer, I spoke with Tracy, GSK’s Director of Clinical Quality and Risk Management in R&D Dermatology. Tracy has been a driving force behind GSK’s progress in the US and around the world.

Research & Reports

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Mondi Group Shares New Growing Responsibly Model and Commitments

Mondi, the international packaging and paper Group, released its 2015 Sustainable development report today, together with its Integrated report and financial statements, and its Looking back, moving forward: sustainable development 2015 publication.

Latest Campaigns

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...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

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...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...