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Mike Bloomberg Sends Statement to the United Nations Following Unprecedented Outpouring of Support for Paris Agreement

Environment

Mike Bloomberg, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, submitted an unprecedented statement of unity from hundreds of U.S. mayors, governors, state attorneys general, CEOs and others to achieve and eventually exceed America’s commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Meet Some of the Speakers Lined Up Next Weeks Intro to ESG, Sustainable & Impact Investment Training June 15th

For professionals in the capital markets, and in the corporate sector, G&A Institute and Global Change Associates are teamed to present a one-day professional training program, hosted by Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College/CUNY, in midtown Manhattan. This is an excellent introduction to the application of ESG factors to investment making decisions and corporate valuations. Find out more at https://intro2esg.eventbrite.com

Flash Sale This Week Only! Save on 2017 Circular Economy Summit

Events, Media & Communications

Join hundreds of sustainability business leaders June 26-28 for our 2017 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit: From Aspiration to Implementation! This year's program is filled with dozens of action-oriented sessions led by an amazing lineup of thought leaders and practitioners in the sustainability and circular economy field.

"Food Artist" and Aramark Chef Tim Zintz Offers Healthy Shopping, Cooking Tips

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tim Zintz has been an Aramark chef for 31 years. He’s a well-seasoned pro when it comes to cooking and something of an artist in the ways of creating healthy dishes that are full of flavor.

“Blue Horizons for Autism” Makes Flying a Reality

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

For the parents of many autistic children, air travel doesn’t seem like an option. Blue Horizons allows families affected by autism to practice the air travel experience in a realistic yet relaxed setting, allowing them to be better prepared for future travel.

Marathon Gives De Beers Group's Young Entrepreneurs a Chance to Shine

De Beers Group arranged for prime exhibition space to be allocated to the De Beers Youth Innovators initiative, giving 15 young entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their talents to the 6,000 runners and a variety of corporate leaders, as well as the opportunity to gain media exposure.

Carnival Corporation Wins Top Global Award for Best Sustainability Report

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today announced it has been recognized for producing the year’s most engaging and informative sustainability report in the 10th annual Corporate Register Reporting Awards, the only annual global awards program honoring excellence in corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting.

HP Supports the Equality Act

Diversity & Inclusion

The Equality Act provides basic protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in several areas. HP is proud to support this vital piece of legislation.

Sands China Care Ambassadors Invite Macau Down Syndrome Association for an Afternoon of Fun with DreamWorks

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A group of 35 Sands China Care Ambassadors spent an afternoon with 40 children and their parents from the Macau Down Syndrome Association, taking them on an “Amazing Race” through several DreamWorks Experience-themed adventures at Sands Cotai Central and The Venetian Macao. The day ended with a visit to Ice World.

Bacardi Makes Miami Neighborhood Cooler with Tree Planting at Local Park

Social Impact & Volunteering

Time spent among trees is time never wasted, and this could not be truer for Bacardi employees in the United States. For the third year in a row, a team of Bacardi employees from its regional headquarters office in Coral Gables, Fla., planted 26 oak and mahogany trees in partners

Meet Prashant Kulkarni: The Procurement Manager Helping Make Nestlé’s Renewable Energy Future a Reality

Energy

Learn more about how Prashant Kulkarni helps manage Nestlé's energy portfolio, including their renewable energy mix.

Xylem Wins China Women and Children’s Philanthropy Award For Xylem Watermark Program

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem was among 244 recipients who were recognized for their contributions to advancing women during an awards ceremony held by China Women’s Development Foundation in conjunction with China Children’s Foundation, and sponsored by the All-China Women’s Federation, a women’s rights organization that has been operating for over 60 years.

Community Investment in Tough Economic Times

Social Impact & Volunteering

As companies navigate the economic climate, community investment budgets are often impacted. Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Forestry, Retail... the list of companies working through change is endless and ever-changing itself!

Tackling Child Labour

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nestlé’s Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System is the most comprehensive in place to help children working in cocoa production, according to a report by the STOP THE TRAFFIK Australian Coalition and Baptist World Aid Australia called ‘A Matter of Taste’.

Sí Se Puede —The Impossible Is Possible

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At the Hormel Foods 125th anniversary celebration last July, Jim Snee, now the company’s president and CEO, invited a special guest onto the stage. Alondra is a tiny 12-year-old girl in tidy long black braids, wearing a traditional embroidered blouse and skirt. It was Alondra’s first time outside of her village of San Jerónimo Chuaxan, Guatemala. During the 2,500-mile trip to Austin, Minnesota, she’d had her first rides on an airplane, elevator and escalator. But Alondra’s journey from her starting point to a world of new possibilities was much longer than that.

Yankees CC Sabathia Takes to the Lanes to "Pitch in for Kids"

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On Monday, June 5, Sabathia and the PitCCh In Foundation continued a tradition with the annual All Stars of New York Bowling Tournament in New York City. Joined by numerous Yankee teammates, friends from the Boston Red Sox, who were in town playing the Yankees, as well as former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, Sabathia hosted a night of bowling to raise money for the foundation to assist inner city youth.

Corona Takes Back the Beach

Environment

An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year, making ocean trash a serious environmental threat to the ecosystem and the many islands that depend on pristine beaches to boost tourism. In the past, organizations have combated the issue by educating tourists and individuals who feel removed from the issue. But now, one partnership is tackling problems on the ground while also addressing the source of the issue.

Keep Reynoldsburg Beautiful Unveils New Dr Pepper Snapple Group Park Recycling Bins

Green Infrastructure

Residents visiting Reynoldsburg, Ohio's JFK, Huber and Civic parks will be seeing cleaner public parks thanks to a significant grant made possible by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) in collaboration with Keep America Beautiful.

Google, Facebook Join Cities in Challenging Trump on Climate

Environment

Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Microsoft Corp. and Facebook Inc. are among dozens of companies that pledged their support for policies combating climate change following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris accord.

Must-Attend Event: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Resilience Forum 2017

Events, Media & Communications

Register today for Promoting Resilience and Cross-Sector Collaboration for a Sustainable Future, June 26 in Washington, D.C. Reserve your spot today to learn from top business and disaster preparedness response experts. Register here!

Marina Bay Sands: The Resort That Never Sleeps

Diversity & Inclusion

HRM Asia recently highlighted the Human Resource department at Marina Bay Sands on how they keep the property operating to meet guest’s needs and still reach internal business goals. In line with Las Vegas Sands’ commitment to our Team Members, our properties provide an outstanding work environment and we are committed to helping them thrive and advance in the hospitality industry.

Retiring Doesn’t Equal Disconnecting

Innovation & Technology

After so many years of living my life by the clock and my Outlook calendar, I sometimes wonder what it must be like for the residents we serve when they first retire. The majority juggled demanding personal and business schedules. Did they feel a sense of relief when they no longer had to check a personal device to stay on top of their day – or was there a void?

From Paris to Drawdown: Get Serious About Climate

Environment

Like other unconscionable and unfathomable acts of the early 21st century—a period of historic great change already—Trump’s pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement has sent me searching for the deeper meaning of it all, while the pundits flail away.