Volkswagen Partners with State of Tennessee to Establish $1 Million Science Lab Program

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 15:00

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., January 24, 2017 /3BL Media/ — Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations (Volkswagen Chattanooga) and the State of Tennessee announced the establishment of a $1 million program that will allow Hamilton County middle and high schools to apply for funds to create a science lab in their school.

Second Generation of CSR/ESG Metrics & Bringing ‘Dark Data’ to Light

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:20

We are seeing a rising wave of change as we transition from our current metrics systems to a second generation.
Download the Sustainable Brands New Metrics full presentation to learn more.

UNIDO and Partners to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs for Young People in Tunisia

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:20

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Italian Development Cooperation and the HP Foundation today launched the second phase of UNIDO’s youth employment project. “Mashrou3i” (“My project” in Arabic) aims to create more than 6,000 jobs for young people in Tunisia over the next five years.

Five More Years of Hope and Hard Work for HP Foundation’s Participation in “Mashrou3i”

Fri, 01/27/2017 - 13:30

In Tunisia, where some 40 percent of youth are unemployed and jobs of any kind are hard to come by, the HP Foundation is working to make a difference. For the past three years, the foundation has been working with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), USAID, the Italian Development Cooperation and other partners on a job-creation project, called “Mashrou3i,” (which in Arabic means, "my project") that fosters a spirit of entrepreneurialism and offers tools that can support fledgling business owners.

Scotiabank Renews Support for Financial Literacy Module to Connected North Schools for 2017 School Year

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 12:20

Last year, Scotiabank created a unique program focusing on developing financial literacy skills for youth. Thanks to their renewed support, we are able to again offer the Scotiabank Financial Literacy module to all of the Connected North schools for the 2016-2017 school year.

Subaru and the National Wildlife Federation Help Preserve Monarch Butterflies Through “Subaru Loves the Earth” Initiative

Fri, 09/30/2016 - 09:00

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Scholar Hosts Dinner to Alleviate Hunger & Raise Awareness about Food Insecurity

Tue, 01/24/2017 - 17:15

Novartis Releases 2016 Corporate Responsibility Performance Report

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 08:00

Novartis has published its Corporate Responsibility (CR) Performance Report for 2016. This year’s report provides even more context on the company’s CR performance, as well as views and comments on trends and challenges within the healthcare industry.

Inventor’s Challenge: Playing the Way to a Better Tomorrow

Tue, 01/24/2017 - 14:55

For the second year in a row, AT&T Aspire is teaming up with the Imagination Foundation to invite students of all ages, from pre-k-to high school, to make something amazing — using whatever tools are available — that addresses a specific problem or need in their community.

Millennials, Money and Investing

Thu, 02/02/2017 - 09:05

In this special issue of GreenMoney Journal, you will hear from five Millennials who are in various stages of their careers: two who have ventured out on their own to make an impact in their own special way, and three who choose the corporate path. Each writer brings a unique lens on what it means to make a sustainable impact.