Wells Fargo Foundation has upped its initial $2 million in grants to relief organizations to $5 million, broadening support to homeowners and the small business community.
Many people today feel disconnected; from institutions, from their neighbors, and from a sense of meaning in their work. Corporate volunteering is a practical, human-centered response to this challenge.
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has completed a series of employee-led community cleanups, collectively removing approximately 360 kilograms of litter.
My friend and fellow Guiding Stars blogging colleague, Allison Stowell, and I recently returned from the world’s largest dietitian conference, the annual conference of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Women running small businesses are changing their approach to digital technology. Instead of expensive transformations, they’re choosing concrete step-by-step actions, supported by other women and well-chosen tools.
Your child’s latest birthday photo, that cute dance video. Share them on social media and they add to your family’s digital footprint. And depending on the settings you’ve chosen, AI could use them.
When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities.
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. It’s gained acceptance over the last two decades as a preferred method for prostate removal (prostatectomy), because of the benefits to patients and surgeons compared to traditional approaches.
Telemundo announced Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. — known in English as Telemundo’s Next Play — a nationwide sport impact and community initiative that champions the transformative power of sports to character, teamwork and leadership.
FedEx Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently announced the launch of the 2025 FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge, in collaboration with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF).
With nearly 15 years of dancing under her belt, Kimberly Piper had hopes of one day joining the Boston Ballet – that is, until she took ABE during a high school AP biology class.
Incentivizing businesses for their sustainable innovations begins with their intellectual property. The intangible nature of intellectual property makes it well-suited for sharing.
They have the world’s most efficient solar technology, and they’ve just finished building the largest solar farm on the planet. SunPower is planning to give their customers total control over their energy bill and, while doing that, change the way the world is powered…
We see clear signs that more people want their values and money to be aligned. They are beginning to shift what they purchase, where they bank, and how they invest. They yearn to connect directly with the producers of their food, for example, and seek to know that their financial decisions are beneficial, not harmful, for both people and the Earth.
The National Geographic Channel and The Years Project have announced that the cable channel would be the new home of the Emmy Award-winning documentary series 'Years of Living Dangerously,' which explores the effects of climate change across the planet. The new season will feature Hollywood correspondents such as James Cameron, David Letterman, and Cecily Strong, and will air exclusively on National Geographic Channels in 2016 in 171 countries and 45 languages.
Students in more than 150 middle schools across 31 states will soon have access to computer science courses that will prepare them for the increasingly technology-based economy. The opportunity is provided through a partnership between Verizon and Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
With approximately 11 million square feet of facilities spread throughout 23 states and two Canadian provinces, and ownership of more than 4,000 locomotives, CSX has a significant commitment to implement responsible practices to sustain the future of its business and respect environmental resources for future generations.
More than 300 women and children will benefit from the hub for wellness education and fitness that was created by volunteers on Aramark Building Community Day September 17.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced the release of the company’s latest corporate responsibility report, highlighting the positive impact it makes on society while achieving its core business goals of managing risk and meeting its long-term financial commitments.
SynCardia Systems, Inc. today provided an update regarding the resolution of a recent voluntary recall of a limited number of its Freedom® portable drivers, following a related U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) September 18, 2015 recall announcement.
Working Mother magazine today announced its list of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers,” and recognized Diageo North America as a member of the “100 Best” list for the seventh consecutive year. Working Mother specifically noted Diageo’s health and reimbursement benefits, in addition to the Company’s paid time off and leave benefits, which include maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Astellas Pharma today was named one of Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies in the U.S. for its commitment to establishing a corporate culture supportive of working moms and their families. The 100 Best Companies are in the October/November issue of Working Mother Magazine and on workingmother.com.
Today, Working Mother magazine released its annual Best Companies for Working Mothers rankings and for the 20th consecutive year, General Mills earned a spot on the list, landing among the ‘Top Five’ most family-friendly companies.
Most U.S. large-cap companies are still lagging in efforts to affect positive change with regard to global humanitarian issues, but existing technology and solutions can quickly reverse this trend. That is among the conclusions expected to be revealed today by a panel of experts participating in a webinar regarding the release of a major research study into corporate social responsibility and conflict minerals filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Climate change is an enormous challenge, and solving it will take unprecedented collaboration across many sectors.
Fortunately, a growing global coalition is coming together to promote practical, innovative solutions to move the world toward a low-carbon future that is cleaner, healthier and more secure.
For the 18th consecutive year, employees from the CITGO Lemont Refinery volunteered with TeamCITGO to ride 15 to 200 miles across the Northern Illinois countryside in the Bike MS: Tour de Farms in DeKalb, Ill., hosted by the Greater Chicagoland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The annual charity bike ride is the largest of its kind in Illinois, bringing together riders of all skill levels in the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS).
To help address the disconnect that can occur between proposed sustainability initiatives and final business decisions, Antea Group is pleased to announce a pre-conference training opportunity being offered as part of NAEM’s EHS Management Forum on October 13th in Charlotte, NC. The session, entitled Building a Better Business Case for Sustainability Investment Decisions, will be a hands-on, interactive workshop. Participants will learn to make more effective sustainability investment business cases, monetize the business value created through sustainability investments, and speak the language of decision-makers.
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