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Free Online Courses Change the Lives of Tunisian and Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Education

In North Africa, HP LIFE jump-starts new business leaders with digital training and one-on-one local support.

Diverse Sustainability: The Mahindra Group Joins WBCSD

Sustainable Development Goals

The Mahindra Group, one of India’s leading business houses, today joined nearly 200 forward thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Non-GMO Project Verification Takes Food Manufacturers by Storm

Responsible Production & Consumption

As one of the fastest growing value-added labels in modern grocery history, the Non-GMO Project Verified label has tapped into one of the core memes of the current zeitgeist – the quest for authenticity. As food and agricultural technologies advance with ever increasing speed, so too, it seems, does the demand for simplification, a harkening back to the way things were. Finding themselves in the middle, brand owners and food manufacturers are now reexamining their suppliers and production operations to determine how best to meet this demand.

Welltower Announces Stock Ticker Change to “WELL”

Health & Healthcare

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) today announced the New York Stock Exchange has approved a change of its stock trading ticker symbol to “WELL,” effective with the opening of trading today. The previous trading ticker symbol was “HCN.” In celebration of this milestone, Thomas J. DeRosa, chief executive officer, will ring the Opening Bell® of the NYSE alongside Chris Winkle, CEO of Sunrise Senior Living, and representatives of three premier institutions focused on meeting the health and wellness needs of the greater New York metropolitan region: NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and Citymeals on Wheels. Mr. DeRosa also will be joined by Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, the CEO Force for Good.

Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100 Now Green-e Certified

Energy

As of 2018 Peninsula Clean Energy's (PCE's) ECO100 option is now certified by Green-e Energy, the leading renewable energy certification and verification program in North America administered by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). Fourteen cities, the County of San Mateo, and the social media company Facebook have chosen to power their operations with PCE's 100% renewable electricity product, which is available to all San Mateo County residents and businesses.

UNCF Announces Partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb to Launch the UNCF Bristol-Myers Squibb E. E. Just Postgraduate Fellowship in the Life Sciences

Education

UNCF today announced a partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) to launch an innovative fellowship program in the life sciences that will transform the postgraduate training experience for African American scientists pursuing research careers in academic or biopharmaceutical industry research and development (R&D).

Deciphering the Data Deluge: Making Data More Useful for Financial Inclusion

In this interview, MIX CEO Camilla Nestor, discusses FINclusion Lab – a data analytics platform launched in 2014, managed by MIX and now supported by MetLife Foundation and other partners – and how it helps market actors make sense of financial inclusion data through interactive dashboards and maps.

Looking Beyond Next Quarter’s Results, 5 Global CEOs Share Long-Term Strategic Plans

CEOs from some of the most prominent companies in the world--including Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Merck, Unilever, and UPS -- came together to share their long-term business plans to an audience of more than 275 major institutional investors at the third CEO Investor Forum (CIF) organized by the CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative (SII).

Astellas USA Foundation in 2017 - A Year of Making a Difference

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From the young girl who gets to attend a science camp for free, to the family stranded in a shelter after a hurricane, to the sick child and his family aboard a Miracle Flight, on their way to receive specialized medical care. These are just some of the people Astellas USA Foundation helped in 2017 through partnerships and grants – and there are many more. Behind every grant, volunteer activity or funded event are people, all of whom were helped by Astellas USA Foundation.

The Future of STEM: Cisco Networking Academy Turns 20

Education

At a recent event in the Missouri state capitol, Cisco Networking Academy commemorated its 20-year anniversary with 120 graduates of Missouri programs. This anniversary marks a major milestone for the internationally recognized education program, which was launched in 1997 to help educate a workforce skilled in STEM disciplines.

Highlighting Home: Peace Corps Week 2018

For most Peace Corps Volunteers who learn to embrace the differences at their assigned sites, the concept of “home,” the theme for this year’s Peace Corps Week, may take a while to reflect on.

General Motors Expands Landfill-Free Efforts Globally

Environment

General Motors today announced an expansion of its industry-leading landfill-free program as all of the company’s manufacturing plants in Canada, Mexico and South America now recycle, reuse or convert to energy all waste from daily operations. With the addition of 27 newly certified facilities, General Motors has 142 manufacturing and non-manufacturing landfill-free facilities globally — more than any other automaker.

Final Days to Register for International Women's Day Forum!

Events, Media & Communications

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Department of State for the eighth annual International Women’s Day Forum, “Partner With Purpose: Business for Gender Equality." Gather with the business community, civil society, and government representatives on March 6—7 in Washington, D.C. to advance women’s empowerment around the globe. This is the final week to register, so save your spot today!

Republic Services Discusses Common Recycling Mistakes on Las Vegas Now

Environment

We all have the best intentions when it comes to recycling. We put items into our recycling container in the hopes that the item can be repurposed, reused or made into a new item through the recycling process. However, many items should never be put into the recycling container. They are simply not recyclable.

LA Kings Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion With Hockey Is for Everyone Night at STAPLES Center

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s LA Kings recently celebrated Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) Night at STAPLES Center as part of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) annual league-wide initiative to celebrate all members of the hockey community regardless of background, age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Visa Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by End of 2019

Environment

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its commitment to use 100 percent renewable electricity across its global operations by the end of 2019.

6 Hilarious Workplace Safety Videos Every EHS Professional Will Love & Cherish

Environment

EHS professionals will enjoy these 6 workplace safety videos carefully chosen by Antea Group.

Scotiabank Receives JA Americas 2017 Transforming Education Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

JA Americas recently revealed the recipient of its 2017 Transforming Education Award: Scotiabank. Brent Currie, Scotiabank's Senior Vice President of Brand Management and Marketing Services, was presented with the award in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

WBCSD Sustain Newsletter | Lessons from North America and Looking Forward to Montreux

Events, Media & Communications

WBCSD held its annual Member Meeting in North America earlier this month, welcoming almost 100 professionals from over 50 companies to discuss how “teams of rivals” are changing the sustainability landscape.

Texas Diversity Magazine Announces the 2018 Houston Power 50 Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Texas Diversity Magazine announces the 2018 Houston Power 50 award. The list recognizes women who are shaping the future of their industry with their insight and leadership. These women continue to excel in the workforce and are inspiring and influencing other women to do the same. The power 50 is a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers who impact, inspire and influence other women to do the same.

Expanding Career Horizons at Marina Bay Sands

Always with a smile and the willingness to provide the best service to her guests, Emily Han embraced her transfer from a Chef de Partie in Banquets to Slots Ambassador. She enjoys managing guest expectations and attending to their needs – an entirely different scope from her previous tasks in Banquets.

Electrification of Transport at the Convergence of Mobility, Energy for Smarter City Transformations

Sustainable Development Goals

CEO of Schneider Electric & Enel in partnership with World Economic Forum provide their thoughts on how businesses can help in solving the challenges of mobility and energy.

Ecocentricity Blog: After the Storm

Environment

Maria is estimated to have cost $90 billion in damages, which means its impact will be felt for a long time yet to come. Puerto Ricans won’t forget Maria for decades, if ever.

Smarter, Safer Cities: Smart City Thinking Can Improve Public Safety

Research, Reports & Publications

Smart cities also can be “Safe Cities” through the integration of smart city and public safety initiatives. An estimated 20 Safe City pilot programs are underway across the United States, in addition to programs on nearly every continent, in cities such as Dubai, Singapore and London.

Collaboration: How Business Must Lead to Achieve Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development Goals

A new report from BSR and The Rockefeller Foundation offers guidance to business leaders looking to collaborate to achieve the SDGs and realize the goals of the Paris Agreement.