LBG Canada Companies Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals

LBG Canada companies are doing their part to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

In fiscal 2016, LBG Canada companies supported the SDGs through their investments in community.

20% of LBG Canada companies invested in sustainable cities and communities, 24% in quality education, and 30% in good health and well-being.

To learn more about how you can contribute to the SDGs, register for LBG Canada's upcoming webinar, "Community Investment & the SDGs".

Las Vegas Sands Honors International Women's Day

In honor of International Women’s Day, Las Vegas Sands has chosen to highlight female Team Members, in all of the regions in which we operate, who have initiated change in their communities and the workplace. The company supports all its Team Members in their efforts to make their departments better and their efforts in volunteering in the community.

Companies Taking a Stand for STEM Education at SXSW EDU

In early March, educators, administrators, decision-makers and corporate representatives descended upon Austin, Texas for the eight annual SXSW EDU conference to discuss the current state of education, uncover gaps in the system and identify opportunities to solve some of its most pressing challenges.

Smithfield Foods Donation Helps Fund the Development of Life-Saving Technology

The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $75,000 challenge grant to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to fund a proof of concept phase for UNOS’ Timely Donor Referralsm technology pilot. Smithfield will match dollar-for-dollar all donations made to UNOS for the program, up to $75,000.

UNOS serves as the nation’s organ transplant system, matching donated organs with the more than 100,000 men, women, and children awaiting lifesaving organ transplants. UNOS members encompass every transplant hospital, tissue-matching laboratory, and organ procurement organization in the United States, as well as voluntary health and professional societies, ethicists, transplant patients, and organ donor advocates.

PANDORA's 12th My School Project

In some areas of Thailand, especially rural areas, school buildings can ​be run-down and filled with old equipment, which may lower the quality of education. Our ‘My School Project’ gives our colleagues in Thailand a chance to give back to their local communities.

This Chart Created by Merck's CEO Helps the Pharma Giant Set Its Long-term Strategy

Merck & Co. CEO Kenneth Frazier spoke at the CECP's CEO Investor Forum in February, stressing the importance of creating long-term value. He said this comes from considering the desires of all stakeholders, not just investors. He oversaw the creation of a corporate responsibility matrix of these desires and their potential impact on success, and has used it to help guide big-picture strategy.

Cruising Toward a Zero, Zero, Zero Future

Last week, General Motors announced that it will begin making a production version of the self-driving Cruise AV at its Orion Township assembly plant in Michigan, while roof modules for the vehicles will be assembled at the Brownstone battery plant. The automaker will invest more than $100 million to upgrade both facilities, bringing the company a step closer to its vision for future mobility.

Trends in Corporate Engagement: A Conversation with Jenny Lawson, President of Networks at Points of Light

Rachel Hutchisson, vice president of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy at Blackbaud, speaks with Jenny Lawson, president of Networks at Points of Light, about key trends affecting corporate engagement today.

Nestlé Waters Achieves North America’s First and Only Gold Standard Water Stewardship Certification for California Bottling Factory

Nestlé Waters North America announced today that its Cabazon and Los Angeles, Calif. factories have received certification against the rigorous Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard, with the Cabazon facility achieving an AWS Gold certification – the first facility in North America to do so.

You Never Outgrow the Need for Family

Jessica Phoenix is a Wendy’s Wonderful Kids adoption recruiter in Florida who works every day to find safe, loving families for children waiting in foster care. This past year she adopted Zay, a teen on her caseload who had all but given up hope for a family. His adoption was finalized just days before his 18th birthday.