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Social Impact & Volunteering

Partnering for Disaster Preparedness in Chile

Feb 14, 2019 9:10 AM ET

The term “natural disaster” is a misnomer. Natural ecosystems often require disturbances such as fires and floods to remain healthy. They have an inherent resilience to the occasional battering. Crises created by destructive natural events might be more aptly referred to as “social disasters,” because of the toll of life and economic damage left in their wake. Framing such events as social disasters places them in a different light, shifting the burden on all sectors of society to proactively manage the threat.

Health & Healthcare

Tech That Protects: 3 Cutting-Edge Innovations That Can Help Make Your Next Surgery Safer

Feb 14, 2019 9:05 AM ET

If you’ve ever had surgery, you likely know about some of the great lengths surgeons, nurses and other hospital staff go to in order to help keep you safe during a procedure. Their preop checklist could likely rival that of Mission Control at NASA prior to liftoff.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Subaru of America Announces Major Recycling Milestone

Feb 14, 2019 8:30 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc., announces that it has recycled one-million pieces of waste through the automaker’s ongoing Subaru Loves the Earth recycling program, created in partnership with TerraCycle®, the world’s leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Operations Receive Environmental Stewardship Award

Feb 14, 2019 7:45 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci operations recently received the Arizona Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fashion Industry Moving to Improve Sustainability Footprint

Feb 14, 2019 7:00 AM ET

The global fashion industry is booming. In the last 15 years, world clothing production has almost doubled, with more than 300 million people employed along its value chain. However, the growth of this huge industry has come at a significant environmental cost.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Receives FDA Approval for Egaten® for the Treatment of Fascioliasis, a Neglected Tropical Disease

Feb 13, 2019 4:35 PM ET

Novartis announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Egaten® (triclabendazole) for the treatment of fascioliasis in patients six years of age and older. This makes Egaten the only FDA-approved drug for people with this disease and is expected to facilitate broader access to this important drug not only in the US, but also in affected countries worldwide.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP’s Global Exchange Launches Initiative Seeking to Uncover Trends in Corporate Social Investments Around the World

Feb 13, 2019 4:00 PM ET

To build on the growing body of global corporate social investment research, CECP: The CEO Force for Good announced the launch of a multinational inquiry into shared themes and trends in corporate social investments around the world. CECP’s Global Exchange seeks to unite country-based, mission-driven corporate social investment organizations to advance the corporate sector as a force for good around the world. Participating organizations – each referred to as a Global Exchange Country Partner in their respective country – collective represent over 54% of the world’s population and 67% of the world’s GDP.

Diversity & Inclusion

These Nigerian Women Are Fighting For Gender Equality and Maternal Health

Feb 13, 2019 3:45 PM ET

Amadi is one of 15 inspiring recipients of a small grant from Women Deliver, a global advocacy organization, and is part of a cohort of Women Deliver Young Leaders using technology provided by HP to improve access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in Nigeria.

Health & Healthcare

VMware Helps Healthcare Organizations Harness Digital Innovations to Improve the Cost, Quality, and Delivery of Patient Care

Feb 13, 2019 2:30 PM ET

This week at the 2019 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, VMware (NYSE: VMW) highlighted several customers who are partnering with the company to transform the cost, quality, and delivery of patient care – from the data center to the point of care.

Environment

Aaron Huertas on the Green New Deal

Feb 13, 2019 2:15 PM ET

Back in the 1930s, when the US was in the midst of an economic crisis, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt enacted a set of policies to protect the people of the US from the worst ravages of poverty: it was called The New Deal.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Evolution of Software Packaging

Feb 13, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Symantec sells a lot of software. While we do sell hardware, our primary enterprise and consumer products come in software form. Today, the majority of Symantec software products come pre-installed on hardware or is downloaded electronically by customers, and thus requires no physical product or packaging materials.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Advances on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List

Feb 13, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is pleased to announce that the Company was recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies list for the second consecutive year, advancing to #80 on the 2019 list. Republic remains the sole recycling and solid waste services provider on the list.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, President/CEO of V & J Foods; Minority Owner of Milwaukee Bucks, to Keynote Michigan Diversity Council Women In Leadership Symposium

Feb 13, 2019 1:00 PM ET

MIDC’s 2019 Women In Leadership Symposium is designed to bring together a diverse mix of successful women leaders who, through the discussion of topics relevant to today’s issues, will educate, inspire and encourage women to reflect on their own goals and status as they strive to advance within their organizations.

Education

Partnership With HBCUs Helps Duke Energy Recruit Top Talent

Feb 13, 2019 1:00 PM ET

As a young child, Jonathan Reddix loved riding the merry-go-round at the zoo. While other riders waved to their parents and posed for pictures, he’d stare at the overhead gears and pulleys, trying to figure out what made the merry-go-round spin. He said his mother and grandmother laugh about those rides, and his early fascination with how things work. His family’s also proud that his studies resulted in top grades, scholarships and a strong interest in engineering.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Ranked No. 40 Most Sustainable Company in the World by Corporate Knights

Feb 13, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC Recognized Among Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies

Feb 13, 2019 11:15 AM ET

PNC has been included in Barron’s 2019 list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies. PNC ranks third among the financial institutions on the list and was also recognized last year, when Barron’s launched its annual sustainability ranking.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Business Intelligence Tools Help EHS&S Leaders Predict Risks

Feb 13, 2019 11:15 AM ET

The integration of new technology tools are the next step in the EHS&S technology adoption curve, which for most companies began with the implementation of their software system. Today these innovations are shedding new light on EHS&S operational risks in real time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Joins Top Companies to Drive Business Ethics

Feb 13, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Gildan has joined Ethisphere’s Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA); a global community of companies who recognize the value of ethical leadership and who are working together to move forward with ethics and integrity.

Media & Communications

The Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain – Some Thoughts on This For You From Forbes

Feb 13, 2019 10:30 AM ET

“Ethical sourcing” – we see that a lot of companies are systematically addressing issues in their sourcing and supply chain management to better understand and address (and better manage!) the various issues that their investors, customers, employees, business partners, and other stakeholders care about. What is “ethical” behavior in the layers upon layers of suppliers in the usual globalized sourcing effort?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Spiritual Growth of Wealth Redistribution

Feb 13, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Thinking about and talking about money and investing has a huge impact on how we understand ourselves, our families and our relationships. My advice to millennials about money is to find spiritual practices that support you as you navigate financial conversations and decisions.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Climate Action Ninjas

Feb 13, 2019 9:45 AM ET

For nearly 30 years, Ceres has been working with businesses and investors to advance the shift toward a sustainable economy. That’s exactly what they did in this case, just with a heavy dosage of ninja stealth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Corporate Champions for Education

Feb 13, 2019 9:10 AM ET

Accelerating global leadership development, building the capacity of nonprofit organizations to better meet their missions, gaining insight into rapidly growing markets, engaging employees, and developing authentic reputations for Corporate Social Responsibility—all of these are reasons for companies to engage in international skills-based volunteering, otherwise known as Global Pro Bono.

With backing from SAP, PYXERA Global has immediate openings for participants in the Global Pro Bono program Corporate Champions for Education, a multi-company collaborative approach.

Energy

LEDs in Action: General Motors Is Saving With Tomorrow in Mind

Feb 13, 2019 9:00 AM ET

When General Motors wanted to reduce energy consumption across its portfolio, it tapped into Current, powered by GE, to outfit its facilities with new LED fixtures that will cut lighting-related energy use by more than 60 percent. After starting installations in 2017, the automaker is well on its way with more than 50,000 LED fixtures installed. At the same time, GM is incorporating sensors and controls into the new light fixtures to create a future-proof digital ceiling that can provide even greater savings and become part of a more robust intelligent infrastructure.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employees Build 275 Filters for Families Lacking Access to Clean Water in Partnership with Wine To Water

Feb 13, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Xylem employees from the America’s Commercial Team assembled and sponsored 275 water filters in partnership with Wine To Water at their annual sales meeting. Each filter provides one household, or 6-10 people, clean water for 10 years, so this initiative will help 275 families gain access to clean water.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month Highlights the Power of Employee Resource Groups

Feb 13, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Employee resource groups are at their best when they shine a light on a company’s strengths and opportunities. Kimberly-Clark’s employee-led African-American Employee Network (AAEN) is using this year’s Black History Month as an opportunity to do both - to celebrate employees who lead across Kimberly-Clark’s brands and business functions as mentors, innovators and thought leaders, and recruit more leaders across the company to do the same.