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Sysco on Course to Meet 2020 Seafood Sustainability Goals

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sysco's progress includes sourcing over 39.6 million pounds of seafood fromMSC certified fisheries, as well as sourcing 100% of its canned and pouched tuna from suppliers that participate in the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation.

DevelopHer: Empowering Women in Asia

Education

Women in Vietnam are more likely to start a business than man, but the resources and support then need can be out of reach. DevelopHer, implemented by the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Qualcomm, aims to bridge the gap.

Medtronic Named 2020 Catalyst Award Winner

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic named 2020 Catalyst Award Winner. Efforts to drive inclusion and advance women in leadership roles earn the company global recognition as a “model for others.”

An eBay for Charity Story: A Little More Good in the World

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This couple currently buys from traders and co-ops across South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda and Swaziland. Through eBay for Charity, sales from their business also support charities that work to reduce poverty in local communities across Africa.

HanesBrands Renews U.S. EPA Smartway Transport Partnership to Support Environmental Stewardship

Environment

HanesBrands today announced that the company has renewed its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport program.

7 Leaves Brings Sustainability to Popular Vietnamese Drinks

Joyce Lui, SCE account manager, works directly with Asian American-owned businesses like 7 Leaves. In addition to referring them to rebates and saving on energy efficient equipment, she works to provide energy audits to help increase savings.

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 129: Measuring Impact on the SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals

Tiffany Washington of DTE Energy and Alexis Fish of Blackbaud talk with Rachel Hutchisson about aligning to the SDGs and the role that companies and philanthropic orgs will play in achieving the goals by 2030 on this episode of the sgENGAGE Podcast.

Wendell Hadden Receives Ray C. Anderson Sustainability Award at Interface Sales Meeting

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Interface's Wendell Hadden Receives the Ray C. Anderson Sustainability Award

Fifth Annual Women Transforming Technology Conference -- Registration Now Open

Events, Media & Communications

VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW) today announced that registration is open for the fifth annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference. Taking place on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, this exceptional event is designed to continue the important conversation...

Registration Now Open for The WELL Conference

Events, Media & Communications

The WELL Conference, a rich, experiential event for those committed to improving the health and well-being of people through better buildings, communities and organizations, announces that registration is now open for this inaugural event...

PayPal Processed Record $10 Billion in Charitable Donations in 2019

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that it processed a record $10.3 billion in donations to charities around the world in 2019, and more than $1 billion in the month of December alone, as mobile and other digital channels...

Webcast / Managing The Hype: Don’t Let PFAS Derail Your Operation

Environment

Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 11:30 am EST - Antea Group environmental remediation experts present a webinar on PFAS contamination at railyard sites and how property owners can prepare for regulatory changes.

DHL Global Forwarding Partners With Xylem Watermark for Critical Aid Shipments and Humanitarian Logistics Support Around the World

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The two global companies will work together and leverage their extensive experience and footprint across the globe to bring aid to those areas that need it most following water-related natural disasters and crises.

Electing to Lead: 3BL Forum Unveils Official 2020 Theme, Venue in New York City

Events, Media & Communications

As we enter a new decade, one thing is clear: The work is far from over. This year's 3BL Forum will again bring corporate leaders together as business amplifies its leadership and elects to lead on environmental, social & governance issues

CBRE Analysis Finds That Physical Amenities in the Workplace, Such as Outdoor Views and Natural Light, Have Direct Impact on Employee Engagement

Employees value amenities that support function and comfort in the workplace, favoring outdoor views, natural light and on-site food service as significant to their workplace satisfaction, according to a new report from CBRE.

DOZN™ 2.0: A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator

Green chemistry is the concept of developing chemical products and processes that reduce the use and generation of hazardous materials, minimize waste and decrease demand on diminishing resources.

Disaster Response and Community Healing -- How Corporations Can Make a Difference in Long-Term Community Recovery

Social Impact & Volunteering

While many corporations provide immediate disaster response, supporting community healing takes a long-term commitment -- learn how Keysight has supported communities impacted by the Great Sichuan Earthquake since 2008.

Atonix Digital: 2020 to be the Year Asset Performance Management Goes Mainstream

Innovation & Technology

With utilities, industrial manufacturers and commercial businesses all seeking improved bottom-line performance and greater resource efficiency, the new year marks a turning point for Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions.

The National Geographic Society and EarthX Partner to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX has announced its partnership with the National Geographic Society for Earthx2020, April 22 – 26, 2020 in Dallas to mark the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.

Freeport-McMoRan Awards Grant for Tech Park in Sahuarita, Arizona

Sustainable Development Goals

The Town of Sahuarita, Arizona, broke ground on construction of the Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (SAMTEC).

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In your career, there is a high likelihood that you will be the member of a team. Sometimes team members work very closely with one another while other times teams are more dependent on individual contributors due to the technical nature of tasks

VolunteerMatch and Benevity Announce Partnership, Bringing 7.5 Million Volunteer Opportunities to Benevity’s Industry-Leading Employee Engagement Software

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch, the world’s largest volunteer engagement network, and Benevity Inc., the global leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee engagement software, announced their partnership today.

Public-Private Collaboration Commits to Accelerate Access to Health Services in Africa, Reaching 1.7 Million People

Health & Healthcare

Public-Private Collaboration Commits to Accelerate Access to Health Services in Africa, Reaching 1.7 Million People

LG Honored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Responsible Electronics Recycling Leadership

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics has been recognized for leadership in responsible electronics recycling by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At CES® 2020, LG received the highest-level recognition in the Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge.

Medtronic Releases First Annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Releases First Annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report, highlighting 100% gender pay equity in the U.S. and 99% pay equity for its 90,000+ global employees.