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Report: Baker Hughes Achieves 36.9% Absolute Reduction in Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Donation Funds New Playground for New Orleans Children

Today, New Orleans children are receiving a new playground in Eastshore Park as part of a donation from CITGO Petroleum Corporation to KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids. Nearly 100 volunteers from the New Orleans community and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) are gathering to construct this playground – taking part in equipment assembly, painting, carpentry, gardening and more – two days before the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Research, Reports & Publications

Da a conocer GFNorte su Informe Anual 2014: Transformamos Capital en Valor

En su Informe Anual 2014, GFNorte presenta los resultados obtenidos gracias a su desempeño económico, social y ambiental. En él dedica una sección especial a los principales capitales que lo fortalecen: Financiero, Intelectual, Humano, Social y Natural, así como a los avances logrados en cada uno de ellos.

Research, Reports & Publications

GFNorte Unveils its Annual Report 2014: Transforming Capital Into Value

In the 2014 Annual Report GFNorte presents the results obtained as a result of its economic, social and environmental performance. A special section is dedicated to capitals that is the strength of the institution: Financial, Intellectual, Human, Social and Natural as well as to the progress made in each of them.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The CSR Scoop - 8/26/2015

We are going back to our roots this week and talking about our raison d’être: skills-based volunteering. Common Impact has been in this line of work for fifteen years and in that time we’ve seen a true evolution in corporations’ and nonprofits’ understanding of pro bono work.

Energy

GM Canada’s First Renewable Energy Project Uses Canal Water to Keep Cool

General Motors’ St. Catharines Powertrain plant is harnessing the pure energy of water to cool processes in its operations. Its new micro-hydro system marks GM Canada’s first use of renewable energy.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid Re-invests Energy for Veterans

Events, Media & Communications

Meet Angela Parker, 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Speaker

In December 2015, CSR professionals, employee engagement enthusiasts, VolunteerMatch clients, and national nonprofits will come together at the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit (#VMSummit15). In this series of blog posts, I’ll introduce you to the numerous experts who will make an appearance as Summit speakers. And if you haven’t yet, register today for the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BJ’s Wholesale Clubs Help Fight Summer Hunger

Events, Media & Communications

Four Free Deep Dive Workshops in Washington, DC!

As part of the pre-conference programming for Connect the Dots: How Businesses Solve Global Challenges Locally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is hosting four free workshops on October 5. Each of the four workshops will take a deep dive into specific issues with experts offering best practices, skill-building exercises, and more.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Renew 2015 Partnership

Building on a 16-year partnership, Whirlpool Corporation today announced it will continue to provide a new range and refrigerator for every new Habitat for Humanity home in the U.S. in 2015, donating up to $5 million in products throughout the year. Whirlpool will also sponsor eight new home builds in partnership with families in need of affordable housing in the U.S.

Events, Media & Communications

Meghan Linsey To Serve As Santa Train Celebrity Guest

Rising pop star and “The Voice” Season 8 runner-up Meghan Linsey will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 73rd journey to bring gifts to Appalachian families on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Impact Grants: Delivering Service Capabilities to Nonprofits

IBM helps advance the service efforts of educational and nonprofit organizations through grants of software and consulting expertise.

Innovation & Technology

Red Dirt Road Empowers Women From Michigan to Phnom Penh

In rural Cambodia, on the edge of the Mekong River, a red dirt road barely accommodates the lone minivan as it winds its way over bumps and hairpin turns. Top-heavy palm trees sporadically interrupt the evenness of the grassy plains. Periodically, a cow stands alongside the occasional home. Once off the highway, there is not another vehicle to be seen.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vote for Your Favorite Susquehanna Service Dogs' Calendar Photo

Vote for your favorite Susquehanna Service Dogs photo for the 2016 calendar.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Players Trust Ends Summer of ‘15 on a High Note

It was a banner summer for the Players Trust programs that engage kids in their communities when school is out.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

RobecoSAM Celebrates 20 Years in Sustainability Investing

RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing (SI), this month celebrates 20 years of pioneering efforts to advance the field of SI in the areas of ESG integration, Theme funds and Impact Investing. The Company was founded in August 1995 based on the conviction that integrating ESG factors into traditional financial analysis can generate long-term value. Just four years later it co-founded the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), the first global and most influential sustainability benchmarks, with S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Events, Media & Communications

Legg Mason Inaugurates its Newest Veterans Affinity Group with Author Rajiv Chandrasekaran

Legg Mason recently held a launch event for their newest Employee Resource Group (ERG), Veterans Education, Training & Support (VETS).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Per Scholas and United Way of New York City Selected as Grant Recipients of Youth Opportunity Fund to Connect Low-Income Youth in New York City to Career Opportunities

Per Scholas and United Way of New York City Selected as Grant Recipients of Youth Opportunity Fund to Connect Low-Income Youth in New York City to Career Opportunities

Innovation & Technology

Brad Pitt Makes it Right for Native Americans

How Brad Pitt's Foundation Makes It Right for Native Americans

Responsible Production & Consumption

Creating a Better Future with Alternative Fibers

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Center for Powerful Public Schools and UNITE-LA Selected as Grant Recipients of Youth Opportunity Fund to Connect Low-Income Youth in Los Angeles to Career Opportunities

Center for Powerful Public Schools and UNITE-LA Selected as Grant Recipients of Youth Opportunity Fund to Connect Low-Income Youth in Los Angeles to Career Opportunities

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Citi Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance Announce Youth Opportunity Fund Grant Recipients in 10 U.S. Cities

Citi Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance Announce Youth Opportunity Fund Grant Recipients in 10 U.S. Cities

Diversity & Inclusion

Dream jobs with an ocean view – AIDA Diving Career Day on AIDAblu in Palma

On September 12, 2015, AIDA Cruises is inviting prospective Diving Instructors or Assistant Instructors (m/f) to an exclusive AIDA Career Day on the cruise ship AIDAblu in Palma de Mallorca.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Video: How Do You Invest Directly In Green Assets For Sustainable Growth?

Environment

World Water Week and Beyond

This week marks 25 years of World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. This annual international conference brings organizations together to focus on the planet’s water challenges. As part of this global water conversation effort, Newmont will be exploring water issues and strategies specific to mining over the coming months.

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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...

P&G | Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

LG Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...