National Federation of the Blind, Wells Fargo Launch the 2017 Bell Academy Program
Today, on the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the reading and writing system for the blind that bears his name, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Wells Fargo launched the 2017 Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy program. The program takes place throughout the country each summer and provides blind children initial or advanced Braille instruction so that they may learn how to use this powerful reading medium in fun, interactive ways. In addition to sponsoring the BELL Academy, Wells Fargo will provide strategic input into the program and offer team member volunteers at select academies.
Companies Should Report Possible Climate Costs, Say Global Executives
LONDON—Companies should publish an assessment of the losses they could suffer through climate change as part of their routine financial statements, according to a panel of financial and business executives chaired by Michael Bloomberg.
Sodexo Challenges Students Nationwide to Reduce Food Waste to Landfills with Spark 101 STEM Skills Video
With the support of Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, teachers nationwide now have a new resource specifically designed to help students explore applications of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in real-world food waste and environmental sustainability challenges.
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Integrate New Wearable Devices with Wellness Program; People Earn Millions of Dollars in Financial Rewards for Being Active
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its wholly owned subsidiary Qualcomm Life, Inc., today announced enhancements and the expansion of UnitedHealthcare Motion™, a wellness program that provides employees with activity trackers at no additional charge and enables them to earn up to $1,500 per year by meeting certain goals for the number of daily steps.
Baxter Employees Help Improve Health and Nutrition of Yi Children in Liangshan
Baxter employees in China recently visited Naituo village in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Region in China to help improve minority children’s health and nutrition.
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4 Steps Toward Sustainability
As consumers increasingly seek sustainable products and services, many businesses are making sustainable improvements to operations, reducing costs and inefficiencies while proving what’s good for the planet can be rewarding for business.
Cargill Invests in Food Innovation Centers to Meet Consumer Demands Now and in the Future
Cargill demonstrated an intensified commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and food safety during the final two months of 2016. The company opened two major R&D facilities in November and December—one in North America and one in China—focused on continuous improvement and investing in the future of food to meet shifting consumer expectations.
Glendale Residents Appreciate Trash Collector
Several neighborhoods in Glendale, Missouri, are praising the man who picks up their trash.
Practitioner Spotlight--Ryan Cate
This month Antea Group spotlights environmental liability management senior PM Ryan Cate out of the Charlotte office, who tells us about himself and what he loves about his work, including his favorite project and his secret talent.
Celebrating 25 years of Innovation in Vietnam
This year, Kimberly-Clark celebrates 25 years of providing the essentials for a better life to Vietnamese consumers, an important milestone in the company’s journey that first began in 1991.

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