Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) marks its founding on April 7, 1948 – World Health Day – by highlighting a topic with significant implications for global health. This year the organization will shed a global spotlight on a condition that hits close to home for a staggering number of people: diabetes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies share the goal of working to beat this disease.
As a top finisher in BNY Mellon’s Social Innovation Challenge, PHRQL is expanding its nutrition education tool to food pantries in Pittsburgh to educate at-risk families on the importance of nutrition. If successful, PHRQL hopes to expand the program nationally.
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation’s Bridging Cancer Care™ initiative supports community-based resources and survivorship support programs expanding to underserved populations in the U.S., with a primary focus on southeastern states with the highest lung cancer incidence and mortality in the country. By collaborating with partners such as Lung Cancer Alliance, the Foundation is promoting much-needed support for lung cancer survivors and their families.
For at-risk young adults, having a mentor can be the difference between going on to college and dropping out of high school. A mentoring relationship with a caring adult can encourage young people to participate in after-school activities, be leaders in clubs and teams, volunteer in their communities or even go on to be a mentor themselves.
Last week marked European Sustainable Development Week; a European-wide initiative to stimulate and make visible activities, projects and events that promote sustainable development and the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development. In this article, we reflect on the 5 themes of ‘Tomorrow’ – an award-winning French documentary following the journey of 6 thirty-somethings exploring the world in search of solutions that can save future generations.
We at the Amgen Foundation believe that an understanding of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects, particularly science, is critical for students to be prepared for careers and citizenship in the 21st century. Today’s students are the innovators of tomorrow — the people who will find new ways to cure diseases and improve patients’ lives. We have a great opportunity to spark a love of science in students, tap into their motivations, and stimulate their understanding of the purpose and benefits of a strong STEM education.
Today’s job applicants may be undervaluing volunteerism according to the results of the 2016 Deloitte Impact Survey released today. The study targeted individuals who are currently employed and have the ability to either directly influence hiring or indirectly influence the person making the hiring decision.
Humans are only a small part of the incredibly complex but connected system of life on our Earth. While we are only one of over 8 million species in existence, our individual health and well-being are intimately linked to the health of our planet.
In recognition of the recent World Environment Day, our post takes a closer look at how innovation and real-time data is changing the way we inspect, monitor and manage tailings at Goldcorp.
New England’s oldest and longest operating food retailer remains committed to helping end hunger in towns and cities across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island. As part of this commitment to hunger relief, Shaw’s and Star Market stores will work with loc
Pfizer is proud to join sustainable development leaders from around the world as an Innovation Partner for the inaugural Devex World 2016 conference, taking place Tuesday, June 14 in Washington D.C
The Keystone Policy Center honored national leaders and businesses at its 23rd Annual Leadership Awards Dinner today for finding common ground and working collaboratively to protect the rights of Native Americans, promote responsible business practices, enhance biodiversity, develop better regulatory frameworks, and support bipartisan solutions.
Our suppliers play an important role in sustainable operations. Since 2011, we’ve awarded vendors who excel in responsible business practices.
At AT&T, we strive for sustainable operations. Our suppliers play an important role in this. Since 2011, we’ve awarded vendors who excel in responsible business practices.
General Motors earned a Keystone Leadership Award for its efforts to expand wildlife habitats, support pollinator health and enhance biodiversity at manufacturing locations around the world. The award honors exemplary leaders who embody Keystone’s belief that lasting results are crafted by considering diverse perspectives and building consensus.
