The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
Leveraging the venues and expertise of the Lillehammer 1994 Olympic Winter Games, the 2016 organisers delivered a YOG edition centred on high-level sport, education and leadership development — while embedding sustainability and long-term use into planning and delivery.
Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) have opened a new Lift Zone at the Granite Falls Club to help youth build their digital skills.
Date night, whether with a partner, friend, or even yourself doesn’t have to mean restaurant indulgence. It can be a simple, nourishing moment made special at home—an opportunity to explore a new recipe and enjoy time in the kitchen.
The disconnect between skilled talent and open jobs has become one of the most pressing challenges worldwide. Cisco Networking Academy and Indeed, the world’s #1 job site*, have joined forces through a global strategic partnership to address this gap
The City of Charleston has announced the opening of a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) to support the local community with free, one-on-one financial counseling. The national FEC initiative is funded by a $1 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, along with support from
Comcast announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Patrick Senior Center, Detroit’s largest community organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of adults over the age of 55.
At Medtronic, we consistently hear from customers worldwide that they want products and packaging to: weigh less, generate less waste, be more recyclable, and incorporate recycled materials wherever possible. So, what are we doing about it?
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, shared key findings from its Asia Pacific survey of consumers and businesses on sustainability and cross-border trade, highlighting emerging areas of focus for businesses across the region.
When Miray Kaplangi, 29, visited her grandparents in Istanbul, they would often pull out their smartphones and ask her to help them adjust their settings or check their bank balance online, small tasks that carried big anxieties.
Today’s young people and school children are the scientists of the future. That’s why we want to play our part in inspiring them to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Over half of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people – are at risk of malaria and 200 million of those will contract this life-threatening infection each year.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) and ArtServe announce the finalists for the “Art to End AIDS” public mural project, a component of the broader HIV Ends With Me and Broward Greater Than AIDS campaigns.
Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the award-winning food and hospitality partner for national and state parks, this week marked its first days as the new concessioner at Yosemite National Park. Last summer the National Park Service awarded Aramark the 15-year contract to manage Yosemite’s hospitality programs encompassing lodging, food & beverage, retail, recreational and transportation services.
The semi-autonomous motorcar (SAM) developed by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) for quadriplegic former racecar driver Sam Schmidt was highlighted today at the international Sport Innovation Summit.
Leaders in every part of the world are already proving that business can be a force for good. If you – or someone you know – can step up to the challenge of being a Local SDG Pioneer, please apply for consideration.
Action Team Captains from Brunswick High School spent January collecting much-needed winter necessitates, including jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves, for homeless veterans.
For the second consecutive year, Trane has been named America’s Most TrustedTM Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System by Lifestory Research.
With benefits that include better runoff management and energy efficiency, green roofs are catching on across the globe.
In 2015, the French government passed a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must feature green roofs partially covered with either plants or solar panels.
Not only did I fail to kill our workplace giving campaign’s online auction last year, this year my team is working harder than ever to improve it. I’m still not sure where I went wrong.
This is the second in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report. The Report examines nine key trends impacting business outcomes and affecting the quality of life of employees and consumers in the workplace. To learn more, access the full article: Stories of Urban Transformation: The Rise of 18-Hour Work/Live Communities.
In November 2015, Caterpillar hosted a diverse set of thought leaders for the Restoring Natural Infrastructure Summit. From the presentations and discussions that took place at the event, Caterpillar has published a white paper, titled Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Strategies for Thriving Communities, Businesses and Ecosystems, detailing the participant observations and recommendations on the topic of natural infrastructure restoration.
The Television Club at Bishop Kearney High School recently received a state-of-the-art renovation of its studio thanks to 21st Century Fox. The company purchased new equipment for the school's student-run news station, WBKS, and professionals from Fox 5 trained the students on how to operate it. The initiative comes as part of the company's commitment to support and develop the next generation of journalists and storytellers. The Brooklyn-based high school's daily news broadcasts are much improved since the club started more than 20 years ago, and this new equipment will enhance their capabilities even further. The club has become a big draw for incoming students.
On February 9, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling to pause implementation of the Clean Power Plan while the lower court reviews the legality of the regulations. The “stay” of the rule means that the EPA may not enforce the Clean Power Plan pending the resolution of the case on the merits. While the ultimate legal outcome is unclear at this point, what is very clear is that the pace and scale of the transition to a thriving, clean economy is now undeniable, irresistible, and inevitable.
When it comes to paper, what qualifies as a sustainable option can mean different things to different people. Some consumers prefer a product that contains high levels of post-consumer recycled material. Reusing the wood fiber helps extend the life of this valuable resource, while saving landfill space. For others, the social, environmental and economic requirements of third-party forest certification like the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) assure responsible forest management practices were followed. To these consumers, independent certificate on is the best way to ensure the world’s forests remain for generations to come.
Since the Industrial Revolution, Western society has radically altered the natural environment. We pump carbon into the atmosphere and dump toxins into the seas.
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