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Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Publishes 2016 Global Citizenship Report

Mar 29, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The FedEx 2016 Global Citizenship Report, "Deliver It Forward," is now available at csr.fedex.com. The report, in its eighth year of publication, highlights the FedEx commitment to connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully, and tracks goals and progress across three aspects of citizenship: economy, environment and people. Highlights from the report include:

Education

T. Rowe Price: Parents Show No Reluctance to Overspend on Kids But are Reluctant to Discuss Money With Them

Mar 29, 2016 3:00 PM ET

T. Rowe Price’s 2016 Parents, Kids & Money Survey found that parents’ reluctance to discuss money with their kids has not translated to a reluctance to spend it on them. Nearly half of parents (46%) have gone into debt to cover something their kids wanted, and many say they spend too much on things their kids do not need (57%). Yet most worry about spoiling their kids (58%), and many kids have come to expect their parents to buy them what they want (57%).

Education

Empowering Educators and Students to Lead

Mar 29, 2016 2:15 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Mar 29, 2016 2:10 PM ET

Arrow Electronics has once again partnered with US FIRST. This organization includes 71,000 high school students, in the U.S. as well as China and Mexico. FIRST treats robotics like a varsity sport, holding regional and global competitions based on a new game and technology kit every year. Arrow sponsors the Western Regional Finals competition at the University of Denver, as well as teams in Colorado and other states

Innovation & Technology

Return of the NetSuite.org Hack(athon 4Good)

Mar 29, 2016 2:00 PM ET

This year, NetSuite.org's 3rd Annual Hackathon 4Good brings together employees, developers and customers to create innovative solutions for NetSuite's nonprofit partners Ashoka and Juma Ventures. The event takes place on the first day of SuiteWorld, NetSuite's annual customer conference in San Jose.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Corporate Volunteerism Can Change the World

Mar 29, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Please allow me to make an obvious statement: We live in a society of impatience. We don’t want to wait in line to pay for our groceries. We don’t want to wait in line at the bank or the car wash or the taxi stand. We want that email response now. We want those results immediately. We want an answer yesterday. We’re whirling dervishes of spastic fidgeting and incessant internal monologues. We’re a collective tornado, tearing through life and work and play at a blistering pace.

Health & Healthcare

Amway Mexico Combats Double Burden of Malnutrition

Mar 29, 2016 1:15 PM ET

In 2015, Amway, in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), initiated Malnutrition mapping studies conducted in more than 30 countries around the world, including Mexico. These studies highlight country-by-country statistics and insights on nutritional challenges – specifically as they relate to the survival and the healthy development of children.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics Marlborough Lab Earns LEED Green Building Certification

Mar 29, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced that its state of the art clinical laboratory in Marlborough, Mass., has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Environment

Corporate ‘Toilet Coalition’ Takes Care of Business of Sanitation

Mar 29, 2016 12:40 PM ET

Environment

More than $90M Awarded to Promote Sustainable Supply Chains

Mar 29, 2016 12:20 PM ET

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, one of the world’s largest conservation funders, announced more than $90 million in grants designed to advance conservation by decoupling food production from negative environmental impacts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Marcone Servicers Association Extends Business Training to Military Families

Mar 29, 2016 12:05 PM ET

Today, Marcone Servicers Association (MSA), a St. Louis-based trade organization of appliance installers, announced collaboration with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) to expand business-building education and training for military families.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Video: All-Electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Pre-Production

Mar 29, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Watch the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV coming together on the Orion Assembly line. Pre-production is underway for the all-electric vehicle that will make affordable efficiency an everyday reality. The Bolt EV will be available in late 2016.

Environment

That's A Lot of Water! Emory University Recycles 400,000 Gallons Per Day

Mar 29, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Emory University’s WaterHub is able to treat wastewater on-site and meet nearly 40% of the University’s water needs, which should save it millions of dollars over the next 20 years.

Innovation & Technology

Expanding Opportunities for People of All Abilities

Mar 29, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Education

FOX Sports University Gives College Students Immersive Experience in Sports Marketing

Mar 29, 2016 11:00 AM ET

In spring 2015, FOX Sports partnered with Seton Hall University for the FOX Sports University program, a unique initiative that gives college students the chance to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry. The program pairs teams of students with FOX Sports executives to work on a real-world challenge facing the business. The initiative is part of 21st Century Fox's broad commitment to support new education pathways and create avenues into the industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Second SASB Partner Report

Mar 29, 2016 10:35 AM ET

CSRHub has just released The SASS (Sustainable Accounting Standings Series) Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Industry Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Janice Roberts

Mar 29, 2016 10:30 AM ET

In celebration of Women's History Month, female leaders from across Cox Enterprises are sharing insights from their experience throughout the month of March. Janice Roberts is Cox Communications' senior vice president of field services.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Marcone Aids Heroes Restoring Power and Water to Flood Victims

Mar 29, 2016 10:00 AM ET

During the recent Missouri River flooding throughout the Midwest, Marcone, a St. Louis-based organization, supplied the National Guard with over 300,000 dollars in technology to ensure sustained communications while crews worked to service devastated areas.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Behavior In Focus: “The Ethics and Compliance Academy”

Mar 29, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Our values dictate how we behave and guide the decisions we make. Our Global Ethics and Compliance team play a major role in embedding a values-based culture by providing tools to establish robust internal controls and create an ethical culture where people feel comfortable raising concerns

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Recognizes CBRE with 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

Mar 29, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Top 7 Sustainability Challenges in 2016

Mar 29, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Each year, the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) outlines annual Sustainability Challenges based from a group of select business leaders. This year's report, Business Challenges for Sustainability, synthesizes the top seven sustainability issues facing business in 2016.

Health & Healthcare

LIVESTRONG Fertility: Know Your Options

Mar 29, 2016 8:00 AM ET

LIVESTRONG Fertility is dedicated to providing educational information and access to resources that support cancer patients and survivors whose cancer and its treatment present risks to their fertility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Last Call for Public Social Media Votes to Determine the “Community Choice Winner” in Samsung’s $2M* Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Mar 28, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Only five days are left to cast a vote for one of the National Winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Fifteen public schools across the country are competing for a piece of the $2 million* grand prize.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Launches “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign, Encouraging the Public to Take Action Against Hunger in Three Simple Ways

Mar 28, 2016 6:20 PM ET

Today, Walmart launches its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging the public to join the fight against hunger.

Responsible Production & Consumption

World’s First Social Experiment in Renewability Says Renewable Living Is the Key to Happiness

Mar 28, 2016 5:00 PM ET

We’re constantly bombarded with messages about what makes for a happy life: advertisers and brands tell us it comes from owning and consuming their products.