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Energy

Unreasonable Impact | Turning Carbon Waste Into Usable Fuel

Jun 16, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Unreasonable’s CEO Daniel Epstein is joined at the fireside by Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech and an alumnus of the Unreasonable Impact accelerator.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics SAM Car Technology Featured at 2017 No Barriers Summit

Jun 16, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The No Barriers organization was co-founded by Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person in history to conquer Mount Everest. The innovative group focuses on unleashing the potential of the human spirit to help people contribute their absolute best to the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America and Lambs Farm Plant a New Set of Skills in Non-Profit Participants

Jun 16, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced support of Lambs Farm, a premier non-profit organization whose mission is helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives. The support is part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative and Subaru funded the development of Lambs Farm’s first-ever sustainable garden, located outside of the organization’s Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, providing a “farm-to-table” experience with the restaurant as well as providing healthy produce to the participants.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CEO Guide to the Sustainable Development Goals Highlights Competitive Advantage for Sustainable Businesses

Jun 16, 2017 9:50 AM ET

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today launched the CEO Guide to the SDGs - a new resource aimed at galvanizing engagement from global business leaders in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Assists in House Construction

Jun 16, 2017 9:25 AM ET

Building a world-class vehicle demands attention to detail, commitment and plenty of hard work. That same energy and passion is being applied by employees of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama to our partnership with the not-for-profit organization "Habitat for Humanity". They are helping to build houses for homeless families in Alabama.

Diversity & Inclusion

Patti Poppe in Record Group of Women Leading Fortune 500 Companies

Jun 16, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Environment

Xylem’s Ozone Treatment Provides Cleaner Water in Vietnam

Jun 16, 2017 9:15 AM ET

The Vietnamese government has ambitious goals for providing cleaner drinking water to its citizens. With Xylem’s ozone treatment technology now installed at a plant in Ho Chi Minh City, 1.5 million people have access to cleaner water.

Innovation & Technology

This App Will Help Restaurants Donate the Insane Amount of Food They Usually Waste

Jun 16, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Americans toss out, on average, 72 billion pounds of safe, edible food each year. Around 52 billion of those pounds flow from manufacturers, restaurants, and grocery stores into landfill. Feeding America, a nationwide network of over 200 food banks, has developed a new tech platform called MealConnect to intercept some of that trash-destined food and divert it toward the one in eight food-insecure people in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Is Evaluation the Key to a Successful Collaboration?

Jun 16, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Rebekah Levin, director of evaluation and learning at Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and FSG’s Hallie Preskill discuss the benefits of evaluating collaborative efforts and how developmental evaluation helped the McCormick Foundation turn a struggling collaboration into an effective learning experience.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Marketing Can Encourage Saving

Jun 16, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Marketing makes us want to buy all kinds of stuff. But can marketing magic make saving more appealing, fun, or even cool? Virtually everyone would like to retire comfortably and to be free from financial worry on a daily basis. Yet, many people don’t save enough even for unexpected expenses—a proposition that’s even more challenging for low-to-medium income people. Look to a U.S. Federal Reserve Board survey published in May 2016, in which 46 percent of respondents said they couldn’t cover even a $400 emergency expense without selling something or borrowing money.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech’s STEM Program Wins 2017 EDR PRISM Award

Jun 16, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Environmental Data Resources (EDR) presented Tetra Tech with the 2017 Property Risk, Insights, Strategy & Markets (PRISM) Award for Community Service at the second, annual PRISM Industry Awards in Charlotte, North Carolina, in May. EDR’s PRISM Awards honor high-level project work, leadership, recent business growth, innovation, and community service.

Sustainable Development Goals

AkzoNobel Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Jun 16, 2017 9:00 AM ET

As featured in the 2016 AkzoNobel Report: In 2015, countries around the world adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Devised by the United Nations, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out a comprehensive list of targets to be achieved by 2030, covering all three dimensions – economic, environmental and social – of sustainable development.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Express Cessna Aircraft Named in Honor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Patient

Jun 16, 2017 9:00 AM ET

FedEx Express joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to honor St. Jude patient, Calvin, the son of a FedEx team member, by emblazoning his name on a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane. For the sixth consecutive year, the Purple Eagle ceremony took place near the driving range at TPC Southwind, home of the 60th Annual FedEx St. Jude Classic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pentair Announces Community Grant Recipients

Jun 16, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Pentair, a global company dedicated to building a safer, more sustainable world, recently announced its eighteenth consecutive year of philanthropic giving by The Pentair Foundation. In its first grant cycle of 2017, community grants totaling more than $250,000 were awarded to 14 organizations focused on providing services related to water, food and education.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Proud to be a Promethean: Inside Prometheus Real Estate Group’s Volunteer Program

Jun 16, 2017 7:05 AM ET

We noticed our client Prometheus Real Estate Group doing some pretty incredible stuff with their volunteer program (known as Our Front POrCH), including their annual “POrCH Challenge”. So, we caught up with Savannah Van Voorhis, Reputation & Cause Marketing Manager at Prometheus and asked her to share what makes Our Front POrCH shine.

Events, Media & Communications

Foreign Trade Association Becoming Amfori in 2018 to Be the Voice of Global Responsible Trade

Jun 16, 2017 5:00 AM ET

The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) announced yesterday, 15 June, during its annual conference that the association will change its corporate name to ‘Amfori’ as of January 2018. The new name will align the identity of the organisation with its new strategic vision for the future, Vision 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Providing Food, Basic Needs, and Self-Sufficiency Programs in Fairfax County, VA

Jun 15, 2017 6:50 PM ET

The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) serves the southeastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing food, basic needs, and self-sufficiency programs through the generous support of our community.

Environment

Abbott's Green Efforts Are Boosting Business

Jun 15, 2017 6:05 PM ET

At Abbott, sustainability isn’t a destination, but an ongoing journey. Abbott’s ambitious 2020 Environmental Goals drive its efforts around the globe. These goals – highlighted in the newly released 2016 Global Sustainability Report – help Abbott protect the planet while boosting efficiency and reducing costs.

Health & Healthcare

Welcome to Essity!

Jun 15, 2017 5:05 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

HP Creates Social and Environmental Impact in Haiti with Launch of Ink Cartridges Made from Recycled Bottles

Jun 15, 2017 5:05 PM ET

Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the launch of Original HP ink cartridges made with plastic from bottles recycled in Haiti. Made possible through close partnership with Thread and the First Mile Coalition, this launch exemplifies HP’s efforts to reinvent how products are designed, manufactured, used and recovered in the shift toward a circular and low-carbon economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sacramento Staff Member Gives Back

Jun 15, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Tina, INBU Biopharmaceutical rep in Sacramento, California, volunteered by providing food for the hungry and relief for people in crisis at Day of Hope.

Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Lauds Announcement of Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration

Jun 15, 2017 4:00 PM ET

Congratulations to The Nature Conservancy, Marine Stewardship Council, Tri Marine, and the others involved in launching the Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration. SCS has provided third party MSC assessments of fishery management and seafood traceability since 2000. As a Conformity Assessment Body that focuses on environmental and social certification, SCS will continue to be an active leader in the industry, supporting this commitment to rid oceans of illegal tuna fishing and forced labor. http://ow.ly/SV7630cxp9a

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Leaders Trained in Diversity and Inclusion Principles

Jun 15, 2017 3:50 PM ET

Bloomberg is committed to developing inclusive leaders and integrating diversity & inclusion principles into all leadership development curricula. We provide tools on how to minimize bias in the workplace and host educational sessions on being an authentic leader, managing across differences and executive presence.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Syrian Violinist Turns Passion for Music into an Inspiring Message of Peace and Cultural Understanding

Jun 15, 2017 3:15 PM ET

From a young age, Mariela Shaker was a gifted violinist. At the age of 10, she joined the Arabic Institute of Music in Aleppo, Syria, graduating in 2004 with distinction. She then began traveling across Syria to perform in various festivals and concerts, eventually returning to the institute to teach music to a new generation of students.

Research, Reports & Publications

Abbott Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

Jun 15, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Today, Abbott released its 2016 Global Sustainability Report, reinforcing its dedication to helping people live fuller, healthier lives around the world. The report details the company's global sustainability efforts and results, including its work to protect the environment, as more than 130 environmental projects in 2016 alone improved waste, water and energy efficiencies globally.