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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GSC Launches its 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Program

Mar 21, 2016 4:00 PM ET

In this first week of Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDG, we explore examples of how to take action on Goal 1 which calls to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Health & Healthcare

Spring Support for Pediatric Care

Mar 21, 2016 3:55 PM ET

With the warm days of spring around the corner, now is the time of year people reflect on ways they can grow their support of the community. BJ’s Wholesale Club is challenging the Bay State to help increase the Boston Children’s Hospital’s (BCH) registered donor base by 5,000 donors through the end of 2016. Anyone in the Commonwealth can join BJ’s and BCH in raising awareness of the significant role blood donation plays in pediatric care by registering as a blood donor.

Events, Media & Communications

CSR Certificate Program - Faculty / Course Update

Mar 21, 2016 3:20 PM ET

Rutgers Business School's Institute for Ethical Leadership and G&A Institute joined forces to develop and offer a Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate Program for corporate professionals.

Energy

Ingersoll Rand Shares Smart Building Insights at 2016 Building Energy Summit

Mar 21, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, shared insights at the 2016 Building Energy Summit in Washington, DC on March 16 to help building owners understand and maximize the benefits of smart buildings.

Energy

How GM Used Renewable Energy to Save $80M

Mar 21, 2016 2:00 PM ET

A decades-long approach to sourcing renewable energy has produced lessons learned that helped GM further reduce its environmental footprint and save $80 million along the way.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Key to Relevant Leadership is Continuous Learning

Mar 21, 2016 12:45 PM ET

The business world is changing so quickly that it’s often hard to know how to keep up and help your employees cope with the pace of change. For leaders, it’s crucial to remain relevant in order to be heard and valued. Even if you have great ideas, a great mission and a vision of the future, if you’re not relevant, no one will listen, and you won’t be successful as a leader.

Innovation & Technology

Supporting the UK to Be One of the Most Digitally Savvy Nations on Earth

Mar 21, 2016 12:05 PM ET

The digital revolution signals an era of huge opportunity. It is already affecting us all – changing the ways in which we interact as individuals and societies. It is providing us with more opportunities and greater choice but it is also disruptive and is changing the ways we live our lives. To truly benefit – it also requires us to develop new skills and confidence constantly.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Global Site Decommissioning

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 AM ET

A global oil and gas company required final decommissioning at a former terminal and blending facility that had been idle for almost a decade. The 2.5 acre site, located in South Africa, required the removal of all above and below ground structures, underground utilities, process equipment, buildings, concrete slabs and foundations.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth at Cox Enterprises: Get to Know Jennifer Hightower

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 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. Jennifer Hightower is Cox Communications' senior vice president and general counsel of law and policy.

Environment

Honey Nut Cheerios Creates More Buzz for Bees

Mar 21, 2016 11:20 AM ET

Canadian consumers might notice something missing from their Honey Nut Cheerios boxes in grocery aisles. Buzz, the tiny mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios, has flown the cereal box to raise awareness for the plight of the bee. Buzz’s absence is just part of the cereal’s #BringBackTheBees campaign.

Environment

The Farm That Grows Clean Energy

Mar 21, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Working for Pattern Energy, I have a front row seat in the global push to renewable energy. My rush comes when I see a new wind farm being erected on the horizon, because I know that translates into improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, preservation of natural resources – even affordable long-term energy pricing.

Events, Media & Communications

Something to Look Forward to at BCCCC

Mar 21, 2016 11:00 AM ET

This week I have the pleasure of attending Boston College’s 2016 International Corporate Citizenship conference. Our friends at BCCCC have asked me to speak about ratings, rankings and data analytics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox and The Trust For Public Land Launch Virginia’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Mar 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, today launched Virginia’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes program to honor local environmental volunteers.

Innovation & Technology

Green Means Go

Mar 21, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Health for All in Focus: “Responding to Ebola and Zika"

Mar 21, 2016 10:05 AM ET

2014 saw a critical public health emergency with the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, which demanded an urgent response and the impact continued in 2015. As well as providing humanitarian support to affected regions, GSK accelerated the development of our candidate vaccine for Ebola at an unprecedented rate, with trials now underway.

Environment

In the Wake of Development

Mar 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Storytelling for Sustainability – It’s Time for Corporate Leaders to Gather ‘Round the Campfire

Mar 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The term ‘greenwashing’ might be officially outdated. In 2016 the number of companies making unmerited PR splashes over sustainability is far outweighed by those who are taking significant strides forward and not talking about it. When faced with the science of climate change and transparency into corporate accountability in 2016, sustainability is simply part of doing business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amway Network 21 Distributors Provide 10,000 Wheelchairs…and Counting

Mar 21, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The Rezidor Hotel Group Publishes its 2015 Responsible Business Report

Mar 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Leading green hotel chain The Rezidor Hotel Group publishes its Responsible Business Report. Included since 2010 in Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies List, Rezidor is committed to being the most innovative and responsible hotel company with leading sustainable hotel brands such as Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson.

Innovation & Technology

13,000-Year-Old Clovis Artifacts Unearthed in B.C.

Mar 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

A rare find of prehistoric artifacts in remote backcountry B.C. has been unearthed through cooperative efforts between First Nations communities and TransCanada.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing Our 2016 SuiteImpact Ambassadors

Mar 21, 2016 7:00 AM ET

NetSuite.org is thrilled to announce our 2016 SuiteImpact Team Ambassadors, a passionate group of NetSuite employees who will spearhead volunteer activities in their local office.

Education

AT&T Launches CLETeenHack for Civic Engagement

Mar 21, 2016 1:35 AM ET

Recently, AT&T and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) launched CLETeenHack, a 9 week programming contest for high school students in northeast Ohio. We’ve all heard about “hackathons” in our local communities, but the CLETeenHack is different. Like last year’s CBusStudentHack which engaged students to develop an app focused on health and wellness, CLETeenHack encourages students to use coding to benefit their community.

Environment

HP Supports Earth Hour to Bring Awareness to Climate Change

Mar 19, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Senator Applauds TransCanada’s Support of Joliet Junior College Program

Mar 19, 2016 10:00 AM ET

“This program is huge for our district.” — Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GMN 2016: Let’s Talk Outcomes

Mar 18, 2016 7:05 PM ET

We just returned from the 11th annual Grant Managers Network (GMN) Conference held in New Orleans! The conference offered 50+ individual and plenary sessions on a vast range of topics relevant to the grantmaking community.