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Univision Communications Inc. Presenta Cinco Nuevos Centros de Medios de Univision en Escuelas Intermedias en Diversas Regiones del País

Social Impact & Volunteering

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), la principal empresa de medios de comunicación al servicio de la comunidad hispana en los Estados Unidos, presentó hoy cinco nuevos Centros de Medios de Univision en escuelas intermedias en Austin, Chicago, Miami, Los Ángeles y Oakland. Como parte de la misión de la Compañía, cada Centro de Medios de Univision empoderará a la nueva generación con acceso a recursos y tecnología para que estudiantes latinos vayan en pos de carreras en el sector de medios de comunicación en los Estados Unidos.

Univision Communications Inc. Unveils Five New Univision Media Centers in Middle Schools Across the Country

Social Impact & Volunteering

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media Company serving Hispanic America, today unveiled five new Univision Media Centers at middle schools in Austin, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and Oakland. As a part of the Company’s mission, each Univision Media Center will empower a new generation with access to tools and technology for Latino students to pursue careers in the media industry in the United States.

Georgia DOT Receives National Pollinator Roadside Management Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) won the 2016 North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Pollinator Roadside Management Award, after being nominated by The Ray.

Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins Throws a Ball and Hosts One

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jose Fernandez is making a pitch this weekend in the fight against pediatric cancer.

The Marlins’ starter was scheduled to attend the third annual Bella’s Ball in Miami on Saturday, a fundraising event for the Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation he has supported throughout his professional career.

Astellas USA Foundation Donates Atrium to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s New Learning Center

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Astellas USA Foundation attended the grand opening of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s new Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility located in the heart of the Regenstein Learning Campus - part of a $2 million grant from Astellas USA Foundation.

Florida’s S.R. 64 West Palma Sola Scenic Highway Shoreline Restored with Native Plants

Environment

One of the first phases of a Palma Sola Scenic Highway resource protection, preservation and enhancement project will be done in time to celebrate Keep America Beautiful’s National Planting Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Bradenton, Florida.

GM’s Environmental and Social Initiatives Land Company on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Motors was again ranked on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for corporate sustainability leadership in the automotive industry. This is the second year GM has been selected as an index component and the company remains the only automaker on the North American index.

What Tim Tebow Can Teach Us About Second Careers

Diversity & Inclusion

Yesterday the New York Mets announced that they signed Tim Tebow to a minor league baseball contract. It marks a second career for Tebow and it’s just another surprising turn in his unusual sporting history. His story of success, struggles and resilience is one we can learn from in our own careers.

Abbott Named Industry Leader for Responsible and Sustainable Business for Four Consecutive Years on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the fourth consecutive year, Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has been named the leading company in its industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate sustainability and responsibility. As the Industry Group Leader in Health Care Equipment & Services, Abbott is one of only two U.S.-based companies of the 24 recognized for leading their respective global industry groups.

CSR Through an Entrepreneurial Lens: Q&A with Andrew Yang, Founder & CEO, Venture for America

Innovation & Technology

Andrew Yang is the Founder and CEO of Venture for America, a nonprofit program that places our best and brightest at startups in emerging cities, helping build businesses, create jobs, and make an impact. He has worked in startups and early-stage growth companies as a founder or executive for more than twelve years. He was the CEO and President of Manhattan GMAT, a test prep company that was acquired by the Washington Post/Kaplan in 2009. He has also served as the co-founder of an Internet company and an executive at a health care software startup.

Both Investors and Corporate Executives are Seeing That Sustainability Benefits the Bottom Line

Responsible Production & Consumption

Reports by MIT Sloan Management Review, Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Company, are revealing a trend of both investors and corporate executives realizing that there is a direct link between successful corporate sustainability practices and improved long-term corporate financial performance.

Wells Fargo Expands NeighborhoodLIFT for Jacksonville Homebuyers

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), NeighborWorks® America and its network member Housing Partnership, Inc., today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program will return to Jacksonville with a $5 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost homeownership.

CVS Health Increasing Access to Health Care with Annual Project Health Campaign

Health & Healthcare

In its continuing commitment to help improve access to health care for all Americans, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the rollout of Project Health, its annual free health services campaign, at select CVS Pharmacy locations in 10 multicultural communities across the country. Beginning Thursday, September 8 and running through December 18, nearly $8 million worth of free health services will be delivered at more than 500 Project Health events.

TD Bank Becomes First Long-Term Green Sponsor of the New York City High Line

Environment

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, has entered into a three-year partnership with Friends of the High Line, the nonprofit organization that manages the park and provides 98 percent of its operating budget, to support the park's continued evolution, maintenance and operations.

Meet İsmail Dönmez from Turkey

Education

İsmail attended an Amgen Teach science teacher training workshop in September 2014, organised by a team from TED University.

CBRE Group, Inc. Kicks Off Seventh-Annual BuildMonth

Social Impact & Volunteering

CBRE Group, Inc. began its seventh-annual “BuildMonth” on September 1, 2016. BuildMonth, part of the company’s Shelter Program, provides CBRE employees with the opportunity to volunteer for projects in their communities that improve housing options in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative is part of CBRE Cares, the company’s corporate philanthropy program and is the Shelter Program’s signature event each year.

Brazil’s Illiterate Share Their Stories with 'Magic Words'

Education

In Brazil, there are more than 13 million illiterate people. Since their stories go unwritten, their memories may be lost forever. To ensure that not all these stories disappear, HP teamed up with Brazilian advertising agency AlmapBBDO on a project called “Magic Words.” Through the project, 30 individuals across Brazil had the chance to put their voices and life experiences down on paper.

How to Create the Win-Win Scenario for Employee Volunteer Programs

Social Impact & Volunteering

When corporate social responsibility programs strategically align with the nonprofit they’re serving, the result is meaningful engagement for employees as well as measurable impact for the nonprofit. Companies need to be diligent, do their homework, and require that the nonprofit does the same.

Ecolab Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Second Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, has been named to the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America index, a comprehensive and highly regarded assessment of leading sustainability-driven companies.

Bacardi Supports the Stockholm Water Prize

Environment

With a strong conviction to drive sustainability and protection of water, Bacardi proudly wears the title of founding member of the Stockholm Water Prize. This global award is presented annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) to an individual, organization or institution for outstanding water-related achievements during World Water Week which is celebrated August 28 – September 2.