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SCS Global Services Launches Its First Corporate Blog

Environment

SCS, a trusted leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development, has launched its first corporate blog. The blog will serve as a content hub for individuals, corporations and organizations with an interest in sustainability in relation to Forestry, Climate, Food and Agriculture, Environmental Certifications, Auditing and more.

Amway Malnutrition Efforts Featured in USCCF Healthy Returns Report

Health & Healthcare

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized Amway and several other companies and organizations this month for their efforts to address community health.

Alliance Data Uses Data for Good

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance Data is changing the face of big data. From AMBER Alerts to tornado warnings to helping out non-profits, we are “using data for good”. Watch this video to learn more about our responsible use of data in 2015.

Cerro Verde, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Sponsors Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of Arequipa, Peru

Environment

Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. financed the construction of a new wastewater collection and treatment plant. The Enlozada water resource recovery plant recycles wastewater, which protects the Chili River and provides water resources for the Cerro Verde mine.

General Mills, SDSU Partner for Oats Research

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Mills, the maker of Cheerios cereal, Nature Valley bars and Yoplait yogurt has chosen South Dakota State University as its partner in an effort to improve the quality of oats and make the crop more sustainable.

Reshaping Federal Training | The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Research, Reports & Publications

In the U.S., most federal funds for workforce training are distributed through a network of 600 regional workforce investment boards (WIBs). But these funds are rarely invested in training or upskilling for the retail sector.

Taming in the Wind: An Interview with the Head of Aerodynamics Mercedes-Benz

Innovation & Technology

Teddy Woll is an aerodynamics engineer through and through. In the following interview, he explains.

Responsible NASCAR Fans Rewarded at Kentucky Speedway

Health & Healthcare

Responsible NASCAR fans earned valuable rewards at the Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts at Kentucky Speedway on July 9, 2016. The track, Jack Daniel’s and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition partnered with NASCAR to promote responsible drinking and traffic safety at Kentucky Speedway.

Bacardi Beautifies South Florida with Tree Planting Initiative

Social Impact & Volunteering

For the second year in a row, Bacardi, Million Trees Miami and American Forests joined forces to plant trees in Miami-Dade County at as part of American Forests’ Community ReLeaf program to help beautify and restore urban neighborhoods.

Site Selection Magazine Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Analysis

Environment

Do some states attract more progressive companies while others receive investment from companies who are thought to be less socially progressive? If so, why might this occur?

Chris Froome wins record third Tour de France as Team Sky continues to inspire

Health & Healthcare

With Chris Froome's record-breaking win at the final stage of the Tour de France on July 24, 21st Century Fox-sponsored Team Sky once again delivered on its reputation as the U.K.'s premier professional cycling team. Yet for Team Sky, the work doesn't end when the race is over. Its riders are committed year-round to use their platform as major sports stars to encourage cycling fans toward active, healthy lifestyles.

Republic Services Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event in Tampa

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services was pleased to receive a positive shout out on social media from a valued customer in the Tampa, Florida area in early July.

Sodexo Executive Chef at Georgia Tech Earns Silver Award in National Culinary Competition

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, has long been known for its foodservice expertise at more than 850 higher education campuses throughout North America, improving the on-campus experience for students, faculty, staff and the community. That expertise was on full display as Chef Jonathan Elwell, Sodexo’s executive chef with Georgia Tech Dining Services on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga., won the silver medal at the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Culinary Challenge.

Customized vs. Configurable Software Solutions: Which Should You Choose?

Innovation & Technology

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on online—or cloud-based—software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized software has arrived at the main stage. In many instances, the two words are used interchangeably, however, there are significant differences between the two.

'Natural Gas is at the Forefront'

Energy

Stan Chapman, TransCanada’s senior vice-president and general manager, U.S. natural gas pipelines on how the industry’s past and future growth translates into benefits for all Americans.

Restaurant Corridor at The Park Earns LEED® Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

Green Infrastructure

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED® Gold certification to the restaurant corridor at The Park, MGM Resorts International’s newly-opened outdoor dining and entertainment district.

AT&T Challenges Students in the Netherlands to Gain Business Experience

Social Impact & Volunteering

In the Netherlands, AT&T works with Junior Achievement to mentor local students. During the 2015-2016 schoolyear, our employees impacted 229 students!

Making a Global Difference: Stop Hunger Turns 20

Social Impact & Volunteering

In 1996, the Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act was passed to protect organizations from liability when they give good faith donations of food for charitable causes. For most people, this might not seem like a milestone event, but for Steve Brady it was all the motivation needed to put his plan into action.

British Columbia Salmon Farmers are Committed to Growing the World’s Best Fish

Responsible Production & Consumption

Salmon farmers in British Columbia are committed to growing the world's best fish and are continually improving their environmental practices.

Ecocentricity Blog: Telling the Story of Climate Change

Environment

These stories are tragically real, regardless of the cause. But with climate change looming as the probable cause, or at least a probable contributor, it means that more stories like these are likely coming.

Chevy Bolt EV Plant Ranks 8th Among Green Power Users

Energy

The General Motors Orion Assembly plant that builds the Chevrolet Bolt EV ranks as the eighth largest user of green power generated onsite in the United States among the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership Partners. Over half of the plant is powered by methane captured from decomposing trash in a nearby landfill.

Hispanics in STEM: Pathways to Success

Diversity & Inclusion

Javier Moya, a Bechtel project controls engineer, initially became interested in a STEM career because of his father. “Colleagues call my father an engineer amongst engineers,” he says. “He is passionate about the engineering field and about working with people. He enjoys the technical aspect of his professional above all else.