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Rising to the Challenge – the Comcast NBCUniversal Family

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rising floodwaters. Hurricane-force winds. Rapidly spreading wildfires. These catastrophes all share one thing: they test the spirit. Throughout our entire Comcast NBCUniversal family, stories of selfless service and compassion have emerged from the recovery efforts. Our employees have an inclination toward action, so these are only a few of the hundreds of incredible examples of how we are Comcast strong.

Worldwide Suppliers and Subcontractors Recognized at Bechtel's Supply Chain Luncheon

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

“This award means more to me and our company than you can imagine. I know Bechtel’s standards are high and this type of an award is not given lightly so to be singled out in this fashion gives us a great incentive to continue providing the service we do.”

Sodexo Named to Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today their ranking as a top scorer on the Diversity Best Practices (DBP) Inclusion Index after receiving a score of 76 percent. The DBP Inclusion Index provides data and insight about participating organizations specific to their diversity and inclusion practices in recruitment, retention, and advancement; organizational culture; and demographic transparency. This is the second annual DBP Inclusion Index where Sodexo scored above 70 percent.

How to Improve Access to Education Around the World

Education

For the last several years Pearson has partnered with America’s Promise Alliance, a network of national, state, community organizations and individuals dedicated to creating better educational opportunities in the U.S. In this case, the goal was to find solutions for the economic and social issues that kept kids from graduating from U.S. high schools.

Tetra Tech Examines Its Plastic Use for World Environment Day

As part of World Environment Day 2018, Tetra Tech challenged its offices with 10 or more employees to examine their disposable plastic use. We identified any office items that were made of disposable plastic and noted which items could be replaced with reusable or compostable versions. Employees identified replaceable products including straws, cutlery, cups, and pre-packaged food and drinks.

Tetra Tech took a big step towards beating plastic pollution using this audit as a starting point. With 400 offices around the world, Tetra Tech employees can have a positive impact on our local environments. We strive to operate as sustainably as possible, and encourage our employees to improve the sustainability of their offices.

Think Differently: The Shifting Landscape of Value for Emerging Brands and Successful ICOs

We’ve seen a massive shift towards values-based leadership over the last several years, particularly within the ranks of established corporate leadership teams. But what role do values and operationalizing the creation of shared value play for the emerging entrepreneur, for whom it can be a matter of business life-or-death if funds aren’t quickly raised and partners don’t come alongside to support their urgent growth? Is there a role for social impact as an entrepreneur or ICO leader?

VIDEO | Barclays Citizenship Awards: Beginning with Children Mentoring Program

Education

The Beginning with Children Mentoring programme is designed to support the personal, social, academic and career growth of high school students. Mentoring relationships with Barclays volunteers have been successfully established, dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Keep America Beautiful Applauds Passage of Save Our Seas Act

Environment

National community improvement nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, as a founding member of the Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas Alliance, applauds the passage of the S. 756 Save Our Seas (SOS) Act in a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 25.

Voya Financial Paves Path to Financial Wellness with New Digital Experience

Innovation & Technology

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the launch of its new Financial Wellness Experience, the latest addition to the company’s suite of financial wellness offerings that includes access to guidance and personal financial planning services. The experience is another example of Voya’s focus on purposeful innovation, with the goal of developing meaningful tools and resources that support individuals on their journey to and through retirement.

Transformation Towards Sustainable and Resilient Societies: The Role of Business

Sustainable Development Goals

Businesses are key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and this was highlighted during the high-level political forum on sustainable development in New York. We collected key takeaways about how the private sector is helping advance the achievement of the SDGs.

2018 Top Latino Leaders to be Honored at 4th Annual Latino Leadership Conference

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE), an initiative under the National Diversity Council, will host its Fourth Annual National Latino Leadership Conference on October 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown. This year’s theme is “Latino Leadership: Power of the Past, Force of the Future.”

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of PEOPLE’S '50 Companies That Care'

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

We’re excited to be named among the top companies for our culture of giving back.

Thanks to the feedback of our employees, for the first time Comcast NBCUniversal was ranked #4 in the country by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work for our ongoing commitment to create real and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work.

The 2018 Companies That Care list highlights the top US companies that demonstrate outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment.

Last Day for Early Pricing on 2018 IMDS Conference! (Plus Get Free IMDS Training With Your Registration!)

Education

How do you design for environmental compliance? To learn the answers, plan to attend the 2018 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference on September 26–27, 2018, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Early registration ends Thursday, July 26, so register today to save!

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce Over $50,000 for Iowa Tornado Relief

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $50,000 to organizations in response to the severe weather that impacted Marshalltown, Iowa. As a part of this commitment, Walmart is working closely with local officials and governmental entities to help meet the needs of those affected.

VIDEO: Timberland Contributes to Kids in Need Through NBC/Universal’s Supporting Our Schools Campaign

Education

A team of Timberland employees joined NBC10 Boston’s Matt Noyes at Hampton Beach to contribute to NBC/Universal’s Supporting Our Schools Campaign. The global outdoor lifestyle brand provided 50 Timberland backpacks filled with over 1,500 school supplies, mostly contributed by employees.

Smithfield Foods Honored with Employer of the Year Award for Veteran Initiatives

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Monmouth, Illinois facility has been honored with the Veterans Employment & Education Commission 2018 Employer of the Year Award. The statewide award is presented by The American Legion-Department of Illinois to recognize employers for outstanding achievements in the hiring and retention of veterans.

UNICEF and LIXIL to “Make a Splash” and Help Bring Sanitation to Children Around the World

Sustainable Development Goals

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, and LIXIL, a maker of pioneering water and housing products, are coming together in a new partnership to help vulnerable children gain access to safe and clean toilets.

The partnership, named “Make a Splash! Toilets for All”, will leverage the two organizations’ complementary strengths to support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all, and end open defecation by 2030.

Taproot's Field-Building Resources at Your Fingertips

Media & Communications

Exploring Taproot Foundation's field-building resources, research, and tools has never been easier.

Bloomberg’s European Headquarters Shortlisted for Prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced that Bloomberg London is on its shortlist for the 2018 Stirling Prize, the UK's highest architectural accolade.

Sustainable Brands Releases Program Details for New Metrics ‘18 Conference

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled program details for New Metrics '18: The ROI of Sustainable Business, scheduled for October 29-31 in Philadelphia, PA. Gathering together more than 400 business executives, sustainability strategists and financial leaders from across the globe, New Metrics focuses on cutting-edge ideas and tools for quantifying previously-ignored risks, costs and revenue potential associated with sustainability impacts.

AIAG Offers Free Conflict Minerals Web Training Videos

Education

Whether you’re new to the issue, or the go-to person in your organization for conflict minerals reporting, AIAG’s eight new FREE web training videos are for you!

Announcing the 2018 Shine Awards for Small Business Winners

Events, Media & Communications

Our community of sellers make eBay one of the most diverse marketplaces in the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in our SHINE Awards for Small Business contest, which recognizes some of our most inspirational sellers across the U.S..

7 Tactics to Create a People First Workplace

Environment

How and why should you create a people first workplace? Increasing EHS program development and deployment by fostering a safe work environment (and minimizing impacts on the environment) helps to facilitate the growth and sustainability of your business.

Beyond the Smart City

Innovation & Technology

The bright lights of the big city aren’t as bright as they used to be, because they’re getting smarter. Street lights in cities like San Diego are turning off, and conserving energy, when vehicles and pedestrians aren’t nearby.

Doing More With Less: Three Trends Shaping the Future of Packaging

Sustainable Development Goals

One of the most rewarding things about working for Avery Dennison is being part of a company that has, for over eight decades, created many of the label and packaging industry’s landmark innovations. To be sure, our inventiveness has been driven by a love of materials science that started with Stan Avery and persists to this day. But it also stems from our equally longstanding commitment to anticipating and meeting our customers’ needs.