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Diversity & Inclusion

Women of Color Lead Volkswagen’s Diversity Programs

Feb 21, 2017 2:00 PM ET

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

The job of a lifetime is something most aspire to but, for some, the fantasy simply is much too difficult to even comprehend.

Brown is a 21-year veteran of the automotive industry, and she has spent 18 of those years at Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA). There she found the “job of a lifetime,” despite being a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Today, as Brown serves as Volkswagen’s Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, her passion for diversity and inclusion is fulfilled daily.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Quality of Lifehacks for Recognizing the All-Stars at Your Organization

Feb 21, 2017 1:30 PM ET

You may have watched this weekend’s NBA All-Star game, but do you know why those players were picked to play? It’s not about points scored or minutes played, and it’s not about the dollars they earn for team owners. They’re chosen by the people most touched by their work. The NBA lets fans pick half of the starting players — and the rest are picked by fellow players and the media who cover them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What Employers and Their Employees Can Do to Address the Global Refugee Crisis

Feb 21, 2017 1:20 PM ET

While the politics and policy surrounding refugees continues to be disputed between governments, companies and their employees can play a significant role in supporting the individuals and families impacted by the refugee crisis. Here's how your team can get involved in just two steps.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Tests Residential Delivery Via Drone Launched From Atop Package Car

Feb 21, 2017 1:00 PM ET

UPS announced today that it has successfully tested a drone that launches from the top of a UPS package car, autonomously delivers a package to a home and then returns to the vehicle while the delivery driver continues along the route to make a separate delivery.

Research, Reports & Publications

Our Waste Doesn't Go To Waste

Feb 21, 2017 1:00 PM ET

From construction projects to daily meals in our cafeterias, we’re committed to making sure the waste we create around the world is reused, recycled or composted. Our efforts are paying off.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Grameen America Partners with Citi and Mastercard to Launch Transformative Digital Finance Platform for Low-Income Women Entrepreneurs

Feb 21, 2017 12:30 PM ET

Citi and Mastercard today announced a collaboration with Grameen America, a leading nonprofit microfinance organization, to introduce financial technology solutions that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to promote digital financial access and inclusion for more than 86,000 low-income minority women entrepreneurs across the United States.

Environment

Climate Change and Women’s Rights: The Opportunity for Action

Feb 21, 2017 12:15 PM ET

Are you a millennial? I have bad news and good news for you. The bad news is that climate change and gender equality — two key issues you care about — will cost our generation over $30 trillion; that is the equivalent of the American, Chinese and Japanese economies combined. The good news is that, while scary, we can use our voices and investable assets to create real change, quickly!

Diversity & Inclusion

Indigenous Communities Initiative Combines Traditional Knowledge with University-Based Research to Address Social and Economic Issues

Feb 21, 2017 11:50 AM ET

The Mitacs Indigenous Communities Engagement initiative is developing new models of collaborative research by combining traditional knowledge and Indigenous research methods with university-based research. This is being done through partnerships with Canada’s Indigenous peoples, and evaluating the models through a limited series of pilot projects.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter Finds Joy in Most Challenging Cases

Feb 21, 2017 11:00 AM ET

It’s funny how life takes twist and turns and before you know it you end up in a place you never could have imagined. As a newly licensed counselor, my plan was to work within the field of marriage, family therapy and domestic violence issues. I never applied for a job as an adoption recruiter, and yet somehow, my resume landed on the desk of someone who thought I might be perfect for the job. There have been countless moments of joy in the last few years as a Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption recruiter.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hergün, üretiminde Atlas Copco dokunuşu olan ürünlerle karşılaşıyorsunuz

Feb 21, 2017 10:55 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month: Lisa Egbuonu-Davis and Tanisha M. Sullivan are Building Legacies

Feb 21, 2017 10:55 AM ET

Lisa Egbuonu-Davis: Supporting Gifted Students from Underrepresented Minorities and Socioeconomic Disadvantaged Groups

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Atlas Copco Türkiye tarihçe

Feb 21, 2017 10:55 AM ET

Education

Sustainability at Our Alma Mater, Harvard Business School

Feb 21, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Two of CSRHub’s founders went to Harvard Business School. (Cynthia and I were in the same study group!) So we remain interested in the affairs of our alma mater—especially as they relate to sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Engagement: New FCA US Supplier Diversity Initiative Strengthens Ties with Minority Business Associations

Feb 21, 2017 10:00 AM ET

FCA US LLC supplier diversity kicks off 2017 with a new initiative aimed at connecting its purchasing organization with minority, women and veteran business associations by providing customized training, learning and development, and networking opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rowers Conquer the Atlantic in 3,000-Mile Race

Feb 21, 2017 9:50 AM ET

Londoner Becky Charlton today described how she and her three crewmates battled mountainous waves to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in one of the world’s toughest races.

Education

CITGO and Girlstart Partner to Bring Afterschool Programming to Houston Students

Feb 21, 2017 9:30 AM ET

Girls in elementary schools in Houston’s Alief Independent School District (ISD) will now have more opportunities to access afterschool programming that will expand their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and career opportunities, thanks to a new partnership between CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the nonprofit organization Girlstart, which is part of the CITGO STEM Talent Pipeline initiative.

Environment

Hospital Recycling Training Tools and Templates

Feb 21, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Providing adequate training is vital to the successful implementation of a healthcare plastics recycling program. Specifically, providing context and instruction will help ensure that staff clearly understand what materials are and are not part of the program and how the program will be managed. To help streamline things, HPRC has developed two customizable templates to serve as a guide for organizations in need of training support for their staff.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Names Aflac to Most Admired Companies List

Feb 21, 2017 9:10 AM ET

Environment

Sustainable Energy in America 2017 Factbook

Feb 21, 2017 9:10 AM ET

The 2017 Factbook provides an update through the end of 2016, highlighting a number of key developments that occurred as the long-term transformation of US energy continues to unfold.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HP Inc. to Receive World Environment Center’s 2017 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

Feb 21, 2017 8:45 AM ET

The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that its 33rd annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to HP Inc. (HP). HP will accept the Gold Medal Award on Thursday, May 11, 2017, during the Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Innovation & Technology

National Entrepreneurship Week: How Cox Enterprises Energizes Entrepreneurship as it Evolves

Feb 21, 2017 8:30 AM ET

Every company starts with a spark of entrepreneurship. For Cox Enterprises, it started with James M. Cox, a former schoolteacher and news reporter, who, at the age of 28, set out to own a newspaper. Over a century later, that family business earns more than $20 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 60,000 worldwide.

Innovation & Technology

Xylem Rental Pumps Provide Fast Solution for Dewatering

Feb 21, 2017 8:15 AM ET

A large construction project in Mainz, Germany, recently used Xylem rental pumps for a drainage solution. The pumps were quickly delivered and provided reliable service.

Environment

#NowOrNeverglades Movement Gains Momentum

Feb 21, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Receives Industry Awards from Environmental Business Journal

Feb 21, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Achieving excellence in our business performance, project execution, and technological innovation

Research, Reports & Publications

Parker 2016 Sustainability Report Demonstrates Local Impact of Global Commitment to Responsible Operations

Feb 21, 2017 8:00 AM ET

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, recently formalized a sustainability framework focused on three key areas where the company has an opportunity to maximize the impact of its efforts: people, planet and products.