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PYXERA Global CEO Attends World Environment Center Roundtable

Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global, will participate in the World Environment Center (WEC) Roundtable today, September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. The WEC Roundtable will focus on Building Sustainability Knowledge for Business Managers in Emerging Markets: On-the-Ground Initiatives to Meet Company and Societal Needs.

Education & Workforce Development

Republic Services of Southern Nevada Recycling Education

Republic Services of Southern Nevada was proud to present the City of Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and City Council members with a check to support recycling education for Clark County School District - Henderson schools. The funds will support the development of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) Green Box Program providing recycling education tools, resources and curriculum to local schools.

Events

“In the Eye of the Forgotten Storm” Tells First-Hand Stories of Rebuilding Southwest Louisiana in the Aftermath of Hurricane Rita

Today, CITGO Petroleum Corporation memorializes the story of CITGO Lake Charles’ first responders’ efforts to rebuild their community in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita with a new book and accompanying documentary, entitled “In the Eye of the Forgotten Storm.” Joined by community leaders, employees and many others who were on the ground during the storm, CITGO is hosting a screening of the documentary and sharing copies of the book with employees as part of company efforts to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Rita. The book will be available for purchase at MT Publishing.

Volunteering & Community

Expo Teaches Emergency Preparedness

When the Reed family went to Long Beach’s Heartwell Park on a recent weekend, they planned to visit the duck pond as part of daughter Naomi’s seventh birthday celebration. But they ended up seeing much more than ducks, they saw a helicopter landing among other things.

Research & Reports

MGM Resorts International Employees Raise More Than $5 Million for the Foundation

MGM Resorts employees raised over $5 million in 2014. As a result, the MGM Resorts Foundation was able to impact 251,980 individuals and families through grants for food, housing and self-sufficiency programs in that same time period. Employees raised the funds through a variety of activities, including an annual giving campaign; individual fundraising events, and an employee talent show.

Awards & Rankings

Rise of the B Corps, and the Revolution they Represent

There is a tangible excitement in the air this week as the international community gathers in New York to usher in the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the ambitious new vision for ending poverty and protecting our planet.

Socially Responsible Investing

BNY Mellon: Social Finance

Awards & Rankings

Local Volunteer Honored with National Award

The Albany Boys and Girls Club is receiving some national attention thanks to one if its longtime volunteers.
On Tuesday, Maytag awarded one Albany local the 2015 Maytag Dependable Leader award.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Mars Opens Global Food Safety Center to Help Solve Challenges of Feeding the World

Convening governments, Associates and industry peers, Mars, Incorporated held the grand opening of the Global Food Safety Center in Huairou China on September 24, 2015. A pioneering, $15 million facility, the Mars Global Food Safety Center aims to raise global food safety standards through pre-competitive research and training. We believe that addressing food safety challenges will lead to better access, availability and nutrition, reducing food waste and increasing overall quality of life for generations of families around the world. But we can’t do it alone. The Mars Global Food Safety Center calls on academics, governments, NGOs and our competitors to partner with us and collaborate on this research because safer food benefits us all.

Awards & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Collects Illustrious Awards in Two Categories from North Carolina Chapter of U.S. Green Building Council

Ingersoll Rand received top honors from the North Carolina Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council at the Council’s annual Green Gala in Charlotte, N.C. Ingersoll Rand earned the Thomas Edison Award and the Talking Walls Award for small commercial buildings.

Inclusion & Opportunity

CBRE: Ability is Everything

Research & Reports

PepsiCo Sustainability Initiatives Delivered More Than $375 Million in Estimated Cost Savings Since 2010

PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that its environmental sustainability programs saved the company more than $375 million since its goals were established in 2010. The savings were achieved through the continued progress of the company’s water, energy, packaging and waste-reduction initiatives. During the same time period, the company delivered double-digit net revenue and operating profit growth [1] – demonstrating that investments in sustainability are mutually beneficial for business and society.

Events

Fox's 'Peanuts Movie' Characters to Encourage Kids to Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF

As part of a new partnership between 20th Century Fox and UNICEF, the familiar characters from the upcoming Blue Sky Studios film The Peanuts Movie will help raise funds for the organization this fall. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and more will appear in ads and resources for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, a national initiative encouraging kids to ask for donations to UNICEF as they go door-to-door on Halloween.

Philanthropy

Don't Create More Orphans

Philanthropy

"10,000 Adventures" Initiative Promotes a Love of Reading with Gift of Books to Children at MetroWest YMCA

A unique collaboration between the nonprofit First Book and Middlesex Savings Bank will provide brand-new books to children enrolled in the MetroWest YMCA’s Schools Out program during the “10,000 Adventures” launch and reading celebration on October 1, 2015.

Environment

Read the Latest Issue of Trim Tab | Craft

The current issue of Trim Tab Magazine uncovers some of the many layers of craft: the appreciation of quality; the maker’s movement; the artist. This issue is a collection of stories, all unified in their celebration of the designer in their craft.

Awards & Rankings

GRC 20/20 Honors Source Intelligence For Innovation

Source Intelligence, a global leader in supply chain management solutions, announced that it has been honored with a 2015 GRC Innovation Award in Third Party Management by analyst firm GRC 20/20.

Research & Reports

BHP Billiton Publishes 2015 Sustainability Report - Taking the Long View

BHP Billiton, a leading diversified resources company, has published its 2015 Sustainability Report.

Socially Responsible Investing

Justmeans: BNY Mellon Creates Solutions for Social Finance

Education & Workforce Development

Shining the Spotlight on Electrical Safety

Even at 9 a.m., every kid’s face in the room shined with excitement at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in East Los Angeles. Sparky the Wonderbug was about to buzz in for a performance of “A Bug’s Light!”, an interactive show designed to teach children how to stay safe around electricity.

Education & Workforce Development

Spotlight: The Revolutionary Impact of Multi-Generation Education

Events

GreenBiz 16 Brings Sustainable Business Trends, Tools and Techniques Back to Phoenix

GreenBiz 16, the eighth annual convening of the acclaimed corporate sustainability forum, is returning to Phoenix in February in partnership with The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and Arizona State University, recently named the most innovative university in America. The three-day forum, February 23-25, will convene more than 600 sustainability leaders to define the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing sustainable business today.

Awards & Rankings

Comcast, NASCAR Start Award To Honor Charitable Work

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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...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...