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The Disruption of Local Living, Investing and Cheese

Innovation & Technology

Peering through the window, San Francisco-based Mission Cheese looks like a cool cheese and wine bar, an intimate and hip place for a date or business meeting.

How The Action Team Changed My Life

Social Impact & Volunteering

When I first started with the Action Team in Everett, I was honestly just the typical student who was searching for volunteer hours to put on my college applications. I wasn’t really motivated to help others at all. I was also very shy and rarely contributed to any type of discussion.

Fatherly Names Diageo One of America’s Best Places to Work for New Dads

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, announced today that it has been recognized as one of the best places to work for new dads by Fatherly, the digital lifestyle guide for men entering parenthood. Diageo was selected for the organization’s 2016 Best Places to Work for New Dads Report. Fatherly specifically touted Diageo’s successful flex time scheduling policy, as well as the Company’s back-up childcare services, and school activity leave as notable father-friendly policies and practices.

Canada’s Chemical Management Plan Moves Onto Phase 3

Responsible Production & Consumption

Canada has been taking strides towards amending their chemical management plan in the past ten years. The most recent phase of chemical management is set to take place in June. Here is a chronological outline of their chemical management plan through this upcoming June.

Bringing Renewable Energy to Anywhere in the World

Research, Reports & Publications

In 2015, Caterpillar launched a number of initiatives that will provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy wherever it is needed.

What Does Domtar's Johnsonburg Mill Put in the Clarion River? How About 10,000 Trout

Responsible Production & Consumption

To be honest, Rick Zelehoski didn't think the plant manager would go for a fish nursery in an old filtration building. But why not ask?

Antea Group Case Study: Reviewing Regulations: TSCA Section 13

Environment

A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals solicited Antea Group’s assistance in reviewing reporting requirements related to the importation of chemicals from Central America and Asia.

Raising the Voices of Sustainability Thought Leadership

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability thought leaders are seeking experienced communications organizations to help get their vision and mission communicated both internally and externally, along with promoting new trends.

The Impact of a Service Dog

Health & Healthcare

From the moment John found out SSD Slate was going to be his partner, all our lives have changed in more positive ways than anyone can imagine.

Volkswagen Offers Scholarship: VW Fellowship Granted at New York's MoMA PS1

Education

As part of its role as MoMA’s Lead Corporate Partner of Education, Volkswagen Group of America is again offering students interested in art the chance to gain knowledge and experience at one of the world’s most renowned art institutions. Three young trainees awarded participation in the VW Fellows Scholarship Programme will take up work in New York.

Ceres Commends EPA for First Ever National Rule Today on Methane Pollution

Environment

As the clean energy transition continues to pick up steam globally in the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, the nonprofit sustainability Ceres and major investors welcomed today’s commitment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to significantly cut methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

MetLife Foundation | Acting Globally and Locally

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Foundation was founded in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. While financial inclusion is our global focus, we are proud to sponsor initiatives in other philanthropic areas. Our impact expands beyond the financial health of our communities to support for medical research, arts and cultural institutions, disaster relief, and civic initiatives .

Noodles and the G7 ICT Ministers Meeting

Events, Media & Communications

On April 29 and 30th the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan hosted the G7 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministers meeting in the beautiful city of Takamatsu in Kagawa prefecture (Takamatsu is lauded for its sanuki udon noodles, but more on that later…).

Conflict Minerals Need Europe To Take Action

Responsible Production & Consumption

The European Union does not currently have a law regarding conflict minerals trade transparency. This is an issue that definitely needs a response from the European Union and has been facing complex issues within the past few years.

Timberland Aims to Use 100 Percent Sustainable Cotton by 2020

Environment

Timberland has pledged to transition to 100 percent organic, U.S.-grown, or Better Cotton Initiative-certified cotton by 2020, according to a fresh slate of sustainability commitments unveiled by the outdoor-lifestyle brand on Wednesday.

Toxic Substance Control Act Under Reform

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Toxic Substance Control Act is the oldest piece of compliance legislation in the United States and covers over 84,000 chemicals. It is currently under reform and this could be reduced to around 7,500 chemicals, making chemical management more time and cost efficient.

Astellas’ Dr. Anne Keating Named Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Luminary

Diversity & Inclusion

Dr. Anne Keating, executive director and global development project leader for oncology at Astellas, will be honored today as a Luminary by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association at its 27th Woman of the Year event at the New York Hilton Midtown.

Marcone Aids Our Little Haven in Creating Record-Setting Gala Event

Social Impact & Volunteering

Our Little Haven, a St. Louis-based nonprofit, raised a record-setting 200 thousand dollars at their annual dinner auction thanks in part to the support of Marcone, a St. Louis-based appliance parts distributor.

Republic Services Recognizes International Compost Awareness Week

Environment

May 1 - 7 2016 was #InternationalCompostAwarenessWeek. DYK? 95% of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities and could be composted instead (EPA). Our Pacific Region Compost facility is one of the largest in the northwestern United States.