This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 6 with examples of corporate action to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
April is National Minority Health Month in the United States and this year the Department of Health and Human Services has chosen the theme, “Accelerating Health Equity for the Nation.” The goal is to raise awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities and to mobilize groups across the nation, like the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, to work with government and other partners to accelerate the realization of health equity – the attainment of the highest level of health for all people (Healthy People 2020).
We can work towards the “good Indian life” for people who are vulnerable by focusing on helping people have social roles which are valued. Social roles which are typical and valued open up all kinds of doors for people – and seem to be the typical ways that most of us gain acceptance, belonging, personal growth, friendship, opportunities, and a good reputation.
Preparing meals at home can be challenging for the millions living in cities. Everything from long work days to cheap and convenient fast food options makes choosing to cook fresh and balanced meals difficult. But these dietary choices are also contributing to the rise of type 2 diabetes in cities around the world.
SCS Global Services (SCS) announced today that it has successfully completed a rigorous, year-long Non-GMO Project Verification Pilot Program, and is now formally recognized as Non-GMO Project Technical Administrator. This designation means that SCS is authorized to independently verify claims for all types of food products and supplements under the Non-GMO Project, one of the United States’ fastest growing food labels of all time.
B-Healthy Wellness Meals created by Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, are helping Binghamton University reach its campus-wide wellness goals. B-Healthy is a Binghamton University initiative focused on the overall health and well-being of students, faculty and staff. Part of that focus is meeting the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) guidelines for college campuses.
Half of Latinos admit to using their smartphones to social network while driving. More than a quarter (28%) snap selfies or take photos. And nearly 7-in-10 (68%) text behind the wheel.
As part of the Sodexo 2016 Future Chefs competition, today we are featuring Ella Dettloff. Ella hails from the garden state of New Jersey. Ella is a 4th grader at Madison Park Elementary School in Old Bridge, New Jersey. In this video, Ella will be showing us how to make her Sweet Potato Pancakes with Grilled Pineapple.
As part of the Sodexo 2016 Future Chefs competition, today we are featuring Madysun Christensen. Madysun comes to us from Elk Run Elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is currently a 4th grader. For her healthy breakfast, Madysun is going to show us how to make what she likes to call a “Boil-in-a-bag Omelet.”
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Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
