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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

China Premier Li Keqiang: ‘Economic Openness Serves Everyone Better’

Feb 9, 2017 3:20 AM ET

This is a testing time.

Almost a decade on, the world is still reeling from the fallout of the global financial crisis. China faces its fair share of challenges, but we choose to confront them head on.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Channeling Wisdom: Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact

Feb 8, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Danielle Holly is dedicated to creating previously unseen pathways for individuals to meaningfully contribute to making their communities thrive. She envisions a world where every person is able to bring their values and personal mission to their day jobs, integrate healthy and sustainable personal lives and, as a result, have the drive and energy to make our communities more equitable and vibrant.

Health & Healthcare

Love Your Heart

Feb 8, 2017 3:45 PM ET

Not only is Valentine’s Day around the corner, but February is also American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S.. What better way to show how much you love your heart than by making heart-healthy food choices?

Environment

Recycling Madness Begins as Colleges Nationwide Battle to be Named Champions of 2017 RecycleMania Competition

Feb 8, 2017 3:00 PM ET

RecycleMania, the premier collegiate recycling competition managed by Keep America Beautiful, is back for the 17th time as college and university campuses across the country rally school spirit while competing to see who will claim the championship title in the fight to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost the most on campus. The 2017 RecycleMania competition launched on Sunday, Feb. 5, and will run for eight weeks, concluding on Saturday, April 1.

Innovation & Technology

Ideagen - Annual Ideagen Global 2030 Leader Summit 2017

Feb 8, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Kevin Donnellan, Chief of Staff of AARP, moderated the first Power Panel opening up the discussion about The Global Disruption of Aging. Mr. Donnellan says, "Our cultures, institutions, social supports and infrastructures have not kept up with the advancements in the way we age that science, technology and innovation had made continue to make possible; that's what the conversation needs to be about. We need to get rid of the outdated beliefs and the stereotypes about aging and spark new solutions, so that more of us can choose how we want to live and age. That means replacing old models that do not work with new ones that do and updating those, so that those of us who want to work can continue to work in the future".

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo’s 50th Lift Program to Boost Las Vegas Valley Homeownership

Feb 8, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), NeighborWorks® America and its network member Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program is expanding to Las Vegas Valley with a $5.55 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost homeownership.

Environment

SABIC Finds Profit in Good Practice

Feb 8, 2017 2:05 PM ET

The Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) cuts carbon emissions by recycle CO2. Miranda Ingram reports…

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bilingual Volunteers Needed to Grant Wishes with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic

Feb 8, 2017 1:45 PM ET

Chances are, you are familiar with the mission behind Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic’s work. Serving children who reside in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Central and Southern Delaware since 1983, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic has granted the wishes of more than 8,800 children fighting illnesses such as cancer, pediatric AIDS, cystic fibrosis, Duchene's muscular dystrophy and heart disease. However you might be surprised to learn that all of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic’s wishes are granted by trained volunteers who assume the role of a Wish Granter. And right now they especially need help from bilingual, Spanish-speaking volunteers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comcast Awards Two Philadelphia Students $5,000 Scholarships at Annual Mayoral Luncheon

Feb 8, 2017 1:35 PM ET

The Comcast Foundation and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday honored two local students with the Gustave G. Amsterdam Leadership Award at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayoral Luncheon. Comcast Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David L. Cohen presented Fakira Awawdeh and Widchard Faustin with individual $5,000 scholarship awards at the luncheon, held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mt. Pleasant High Students Earn $5,000 to Pursue Project Aimed at Zika Virus

Feb 8, 2017 1:30 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Cargill and the International Cocoa Initiative on a Journey to Improve the Lives of Children

Feb 8, 2017 12:15 PM ET

Cargill, one of the world’s largest food and agriculture companies, and the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), a leader in child protection in cocoa growing, have partnered to expand their joint actions on child labour in Côte d’Ivoire. Scaling up a relationship that has been ongoing since 2002, the two organizations are now establishing a monitoring system in Cargill’s cocoa supply chain to identify and protect children, especially those involved in child labour.

Innovation & Technology

Blue Cross Foundation Announces Grant Awards For Innovation

Feb 8, 2017 12:00 PM ET

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has announced the first three grant awards from its New Horizons grant fund.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kick Up Your Boots: Wendy’s Celebrates Cattle Ranchers at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention

Feb 8, 2017 10:45 AM ET

Wendy's went to Nashville to attend the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) annual convention and trade show to extend our relationships in the beef industry because this supply chain is pretty complex.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What is EHS? A Look at Its Importance & Future in the Business World

Feb 8, 2017 10:45 AM ET

In today’s world, environment, health and safety (EHS) is a core component of every business, going beyond meeting compliance requirements as a key driver of company’s overall business strategy.

On the Antea Group blog, we dive into a brief history of EHS and how it’s evolved over the years, its importance in today’s business world, the core responsibilities of EHS professionals, and future trends to be conscious of.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Blueprint for DIY Humanitarian Organizations: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Stout Center for Global Initiatives

Feb 8, 2017 10:40 AM ET

In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Dr. Chris Stout (@drchrisstout), Founding Director of Center for Global Initiatives. Chris shares how his purpose for helping others has evolved throughout his journey through graduate school, international travels and projects with the World Economic Forum, and how that led him to create his own global humanitarian organization. The process of launching a 501(c)3 is also discussed, and Chris offers some advice from his own experience including where to find helpful tools and resources. During the conversation, Chris emphasizes the importance of maintaining a network of strong connections, building cross-sector partnerships, being flexible and having a contextual understanding of the service regions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Holland America Line Reaches Milestone of $5 Million Donated to Cancer Support Through 'On Deck' Programming

Feb 8, 2017 10:30 AM ET

In honor of World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, Holland America Line is proud to announce that to date, the guests and employees of the company have raised more than $5 million for cancer support through "On Deck" programming that began in 2006. Currently the "On Deck" for a Cause program benefits six international cancer organizations located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation’s pre-GRAMMy Showcase & Benefit from 2015 Was A Hit

Feb 8, 2017 10:20 AM ET

Whole Planet Foundation’s pre-GRAMMy Benefit and Showcase from 2015 was a hit! GRAMMY-nominees Keb' Mo', Mariachi Divas and Debi Nova performed and Sambazon, Lifeway Kefir and Whole Foods Market sponsored.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aflac is Committed to a Diverse, Thriving Workplace

Feb 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

We’re committed to a diverse, thriving workplace. That’s why 44% of our employees are minorities. Learn more about Aflac's commitment to diversity & inclusion.

Innovation & Technology

How Millennials are using Data to Power the Impact Investing Movement

Feb 8, 2017 9:35 AM ET

The Case Foundation, is bullish on the impact investing movement and the power of private capital for public good. While still a relatively small market, impact investments are surging, with some seeing a trillion-dollar market potential by 2020. Against that context, we do a lot of thinking about what is standing in the way of tipping significantly more interested investors to activated investors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How GOJO Raised the Bar for Sharing Its Sustainability Progress

Feb 8, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Last fall, GOJO released our fifth annual sustainability report, What Matters Most. This report shares with all GOJO stakeholders – customers, team members and partners – our sustainability story and the progress we have made. It focuses on the areas that matter most to our stakeholders – creating Sustainable Value through collaboration, product innovation, our commitment to sustainable chemistry and more.

Education

Students Explore Fulfilling Careers at Marina Bay Sands

Feb 8, 2017 9:25 AM ET

Collaborating with nEbO, the junior membership arm of the Labour Movement (NTUC), on Headstart, a signature project that prepares secondary school students to be more work-ready, Marina Bay Sands organized a visit in November for 54 students from Springfield Secondary School.

Diversity & Inclusion

Say Hello to the Antea Group Loveland Office!

Feb 8, 2017 9:05 AM ET

The Loveland office focuses primarily on remediation and compliance areas of the oil and gas industry. However, we also service railroad, food and beverage, chemical and technology sector clients. We offer remediation services to reduce prolonged soil and groundwater contamination from downstream UST facilities.

Environment

Sammy Roth: Rewiring the West

Feb 8, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Energy

A Nega-What?

Feb 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

In the five months since he changed the light bulbs, he’s saved over $1000 cumulatively compared to the previous year’s power bill. Those 28 LED bulbs cost him less than $200.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Barclays is Leading the Way in Supporting Older Workers

Feb 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Barclays is leading the way in recruiting, retaining and retraining older workers and is one of the first UK businesses to support the new government scheme 'Business Champion for Older Workers'.

The initiative, launched by Business in the Community, aims to find tangible solutions for businesses to retrain older workers and help them stay in work. The employment rate for working age adults is at a record high of almost 75%, but for people over 60, this falls to around 50%.