Environment

INFOGRAPHIC: Season for Sustainability

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Philanthropy

Avista Supports Communities Through Seasonal Donations

Avista Corp. and the Avista Foundation announced 2015 seasonal giving totaling $505,000 to non-profit organizations in the company’s service territories in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. The funds will help support programs, including food banks, energy assistance, shelter and clothing, and holiday meals. The total value of Avista’s grants and donations for 2015 is more than $2.7 million from both corporate and foundation sources.

Awards & Rankings

Diageo Commended for Corporate Citizenship Excellence

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, has been commended for corporate citizenship excellence, being awarded the 2015 Western Hemisphere Corporate Citizenship Award by The Association of American Chambers Of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA).

Volunteering & Community

Whirlpool Corporation, Habitat for Humanity Come Together for One Unique Build

In more than 16 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool Corporation has developed active programs in more than 45 countries with a commitment of more than $90 million. In the United States and Canada, the company has donated more than 168,000 ranges and refrigerators to new Habitat homes, serving more than 85,000 families.

Events

Millennials are Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility Campaigns

They may be the "selfie generation," but millennials are also focused on creating social change. Their eagerness to make an impact on the world is a hallmark of youth, but millennials are expressing their values in a new way -- by choosing to support brands with strong corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Volunteering & Community

How to Create Board-level Volunteering Opportunities

There is a lot of wall painting and tree planting going on in employer supported volunteering. This is good for team building, for immediate (and visual!) impact. It is not so good if a lasting effect, or dare we say sustainability, is the aim. Plus, there are only so many walls to paint and so many trees to plant.

Volunteering & Community

Youngstown Republic Services Employees Give Back to Their Community

The Youngstown division of Republic Services hosted a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley in “Project: Feed Our Valley.” In order to make this a success, Republic added a little “friendly competition” between the employees. One location collected 615 pounds and the other collected 640! Combined, the Youngstown Republic Services team donated 1,255 pounds of food, which is equivalent to about 1,045 meals provided!

Volunteering & Community

CSX’S Santa Train Delivers Early Christmas Gifts and Safety Tips Across Three States

Christmas came early for thousands of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia residents when volunteers aboard the 73rd annual Santa Train distributed thousands of gift bags to children on November 21.

Environment

Holiday Recycling Tips!

You can make a personal difference this holiday by taking small actions in your everyday life that can reduce waste – and your carbon footprint.

Philanthropy

Inventory for Good: Timberland Sample Sales Benefit Local Community

Periodically, Timberland sells sample products to employees to help clear inventory from the past season. While any leftover product is always donated to a good cause, the sales provide double the benefit: product used, and a way to raise funds for non-profit organizations.

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