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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Virginia Department of Forensic Science Receives Energy Efficiency Leader Award from Trane

Trane presented its Energy Efficiency Leader Award to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) on Oct. 29.

Events, Media & Communications

Re-imagine Resources - Reducing Food Waste to Fight Hunger: A Twitter Chat with Sealed Air

Did you know that 78 percent of adults in the U.S. have wasted food in one way or another? Meanwhile, more than 800 million people are unable to meet their daily calorie needs and more than 2 billion people suffer from nutritional deficiencies. It is estimated that more than one-third of the food we produce is never consumed. Considering the projected population growth to 9 billion by 2050, these food related challenges will only increase. In light of these staggering statistics, we must look at food waste and the actions we take on a daily basis to address this growing problem.

Education

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Alexandra Imre

"...the Amgen Scholars Program (ASP) is an unparalleled opportunity for young scientists to improve their professional skills."

Events, Media & Communications

National Geographic Channel Premieres 'Breakthrough,' New Science Documentary Series from Ron Howard and Brian Grazer

On Sunday, November 1, 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel launched the first episode of Breakthrough, a new documentary series produced by Ron Howard and Brian Gazer in which six Hollywood visionaries bring to life the stories, people, and technology behind the world's most cutting-edge scientific innovations. Sunday's premiere highlighted the work of scientists fighting against global pandemics, and future episodes will tackle subjects as diverse as alternative energy, water conservation, and anti-aging technology from directors such as Paul Giamatti, Angela Bassett, and Howard himself. Breakthrough airs Sundays at 9/8 c on National Geographic Channel.

Environment

Recycling Old Locomotives Generates Green Results

Diversity & Inclusion

MGM Resorts Joins Veteran Jobs Mission

MGM Resorts International announced today that it joined the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition of more than 200 companies that are dedicated to hiring one million U.S. Veterans. Cofounded by JP Morgan Chase in 2011 as “100,000 Jobs Mission,” the newly renamed “Veteran Jobs Mission” is committed to developing best practices resources for companies looking to hire Veterans while maintaining a focus on employee engagement and career development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Respect All Altars

November is Native American Heritage Month, which is a good time to reflect upon our engagement with Tribes in the United States. Native American Heritage Month is a national platform to highlight Native American cultures and traditions.
As TransCanada moves ahead in implementing its Indigenous Relations Strategy with the many Tribes it interacts with, various aspects of developing positive respectful relationships must be considered.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lowe's in the Community: Rebuilding Together's Building a Healthy Neighborhood

Innovation & Technology

Creating a Continuum of Connectivity in Baltimore

Education

Amgen Biotech Experience Turns 25!

Amgen Foundation has been, and continues to be, deeply committed to investing in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education and promoting science literacy. To ignite a passion for science in students, it is crucial that they have access to hands-on experiences in the classroom. Likewise, it is essential that teachers are equipped with the knowledge, resources and professional development opportunities needed to inspire their students.

Environment

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter - November 2015

General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics Receives Top Honor From U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter

The U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter (USGBC NJ) honored LG Electronics USA for “outstanding achievement and best practices in green building and sustainability.”

Events, Media & Communications

LIVE Global Engagement Broadcast

On the morning of November 12, tune in for a live broadcast from the Knight Studio at the Newseum from 10am-1pm EST. Go to www.pyxeraglobal.org on the day of the broadcast to tune in.

In a series of conversations and flash chats, we’ll amplify for a global audience the key lessons and commitments of the previous two days. If you register to attend the Forum today, you’ll have the chance to be live in the studio with us!

Deirdre White, PYXERA Global’s CEO, kicks off the program alongside Sheryl WuDunn, author ofA Path Appears and Kathy Calvin, CEO of the UN Foundation, to talk about the implications of the Global Goals.

Innovation & Technology

8 Expert Tips: Cyber Security on a Nonprofit Budget

Cyber crimes cost the global economy more than $445 billion annually, and the cost is only expected to continue to rise. For the business community, that cost can have a material impact, but for nonprofits with extremely limited budgets, every dollar used toward cyber security is a dollar that can’t be used to make an impact on the community. Nonprofits are increasingly being targeted by hackers, so security awareness is just as important for their operations as any other business.

Innovation & Technology

Food Safety in China

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Helping Small Businesses 'Start, Stabilize, and Grow'

A nonprofit in Jackson, Mississippi, will use a $2 million grant from Wells Fargo to support commercial lending, outreach, and technical assistance programs for minority- and women-owned and led small businesses.

Environment

First for Georgia: Solar Powered EV Station Unveiled at West Point Visitor Information Center

A sustainable first: Solar EV charging station connects Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL for EV drivers

Diversity & Inclusion

FCA Foundation Names National Black Farmers Association Scholarship Winners

The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US LLC, and the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) today awarded more than $87,000 in scholarships to support the development of a new generation of African American farmers.

Environment

An Ocean Friendly Makeover

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers Impact 500,000 on Global Aramark Building Community Day

Nearly 8,000 Aramark employees touched the lives of half a million individuals and families in 15 countries during Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day) in September. Associates participated in more than 300 projects that inspired families to lead healthier lives and helped youth and adults gain job skills.

Education

A Group of Tween Girls Use a Competition to Launch Hello Navi, an App Designed To Help Their Blind Classmate

The Verizon Innovative App Challenge asks kids for their ideas for apps that can change the world. One group of middle-schoolers created just that.

Events, Media & Communications

Harvard’s Eccles on the UN SDGs – They Are “Good for Business”

After months of study, deliberation and negotiation, members of the United Nations task force charged with establishing “Sustainable Development Goals” can take a bow -- all 193 member nations have signed on to the goals, which address a wide range of ESG issues, such as solving hunger and poverty issues, addressing inequalities, dealing with climate change issues, creating more “sustainable cities,” and encouraging “more responsible” consumption.

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