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Social Impact & Volunteering

CEMEX Expects To Benefit Over 10 Million People By 2020

Sep 29, 2015 10:30 AM ET

CEMEX announced today that, after reaching close to 7 million beneficiaries through its social programs, it has set the goal of benefiting more than 10 million people by the year 2020. CEMEX made the announcement during the United Nations Private Sector Forum 2015 meetings held in New York City, attended by Fernando A. Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of CEMEX.

Events, Media & Communications

Lord Foster and Michael R. Bloomberg Host Topping Out Ceremony for Bloomberg’s New European Headquarters in the City of London

Sep 29, 2015 10:25 AM ET

Environment

Brown-Forman Works with The Nature Conservancy to Restore Native Vegetation

Sep 29, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Survey: Millennials Most Optimistic About Finances, Future

Sep 29, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Americans feel optimistic about their finances and the future, according to the third “How America Buys and Borrows” survey by Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and Ipsos. The findings show millennials, ages 18-35, are the most optimistic about their finances and report being most likely to buy a home in the next three years.

Environment

Mike Bloomberg: Why Municipalities Are the Key to Fighting Climate Change

Sep 29, 2015 9:10 AM ET

Although history is not usually taught this way, one could argue that cities have played a more important role in shaping the world than empires. From Athens and Rome to Paris and Venice to Baghdad and Beijing, urban ideas and innovators have left indelible marks on human life. By concentrating the brainpower of humanity in relatively small geographic areas, cities have promoted the kinds of interactions that nurture creativity and technological advances. They have been the drivers of progress throughout history, and now—as the knowledge economy takes full flight—they are poised to play a leading role in addressing the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prudential Financial Opens New Office Tower in Downtown Newark

Sep 29, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Prudential Financial, Inc., officially opened its new office tower at a ribbon cutting attended by John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential, Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from N.J., Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, Donald Payne, Jr., U. S. Representative from New Jersey, Kim Guadagno, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State of N.J., and many more dignitaries from the surrounding Newark area.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Japanese Companies and ADB Plan $750M Green Energy Fund in Asia

Sep 29, 2015 9:00 AM ET

The rapid economic growth enjoyed by many of the Asian countries has brought with it acute power shortages and given rise to serious environmental issues. Large amounts of capital investments in alternative energy projects are required to address these challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions Loaned to Small Business Owners Around the World Through Matter to a Million

Sep 29, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions Loaned to Small Business Owners Around the World Through Matter to a Million

Sep 29, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions Loaned to Small Business Owners Around the World Through Matter to a Million

Sep 29, 2015 8:15 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NS: Proactive Approach to Managing Risks

Sep 29, 2015 7:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

5-Part Webinar Series: Bring Net Positive Energy to Your Next Building Project

Sep 28, 2015 7:30 PM ET

You can bring Net Positive Energy solutions to your next building project! Learn how to design and create Net Zero Energy Buildings in our new 5-part Energy Petal Webinar Series.

Environment

Change is in the Air

Sep 28, 2015 5:30 PM ET

As further testament to Honda’s commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of its operations, its wind turbines erected at Honda Transmission Mfg. of America last year are the subject of Honda’s latest entry in its Environmental Short Film Series, called Change Is In The Air.

Environment

The Four Biggest Challenges Facing UST Operations and What To Do About Them

Sep 28, 2015 4:25 PM ET

The current trend towards consolidation in the retail petroleum marketplace is creating momentum for companies to acquire assets much more rapidly than ever before. Strong asset valuations are driving smaller portfolio sell-offs, and the industry continues to see an influx of capital from companies who wish to invest in the US.

Events, Media & Communications

Laura Asiala of PYXERA Global Presents at Blanchard Summit 2015

Sep 28, 2015 3:50 PM ET

Laura Asiala, Vice President of Public Affairs at PYXERA Global, will present at the Blanchard Summit 2015: People Centered Leadership, September 29 in San Diego, California.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Global Sourcing Council Appoints Louis Coppola to Board of Directors

Sep 28, 2015 3:45 PM ET

The Global Sourcing Council (GSC), a global non-profit organization focused on promoting sustainable, socially responsible sourcing practices through research, publications, education and dialogue, today announced the appointment of Louis Coppola to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Supply Chain Slavery Is Quickly Becoming An Issue That All Companies Need To Tackle

Sep 28, 2015 3:40 PM ET

Is human trafficking and modern day slavery becoming an increasing issue within supply chains? We are seeing it more in the media that larger corporations, that typically have vastly larger supply chains, are finding issues with human trafficking and slavery. Companies handle compliance related issues, such as conflict minerals and corruption, within their supply chains, and have to be aware if any issue arises. Those same supply chains that have the potential risk also carry with it the possibility of slavery and human trafficking.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm Credit Devotes Resources to Young Farmers, Beginning Farmers and Small Farms

Sep 28, 2015 3:10 PM ET

Farm Credit’s mission is to support rural communities and agriculture with dependable, consistent access to credit, today and tomorrow. That includes providing support for the next generation of farmers – the young farmers, beginning farmers and small farms across the nation. According to the most recent Ag Census, of the nation’s 3.2 million farmers, 22 percent are beginning farmers, defined as having been in operation for fewer than ten years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tyreke Evans & VSP Vision Care Provide Eye Exams and Glasses to Community of Chester, Pa., for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Sep 28, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

TUI Group Launches New ‘Better Holidays, Better World’ Sustainability Strategy

Sep 28, 2015 3:00 PM ET

TUI Group, the world’s number one tourism business, has launched its new sustainability strategy, ‘Better Holidays, Better World’. The ambitious 2020 strategy is built around three core pillars to help shape the future of sustainable tourism and continue to lead the tourism industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Legg Mason Supports Bottom Line College Students via Unique “Dorm Registry” Collection Drive

Sep 28, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Legg Mason is pleased to announce its success with the Bottom Line “Dorm Registry” Collection Drive, a fundraising initiative that took place this past summer, for the third consecutive year, in New York.

Environment

One Million Pandas Urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Protect Elephants from Slaughter

Sep 28, 2015 2:30 PM ET

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today that more than one million Americans signed the organization's public comment petition in support of a new proposed rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to prevent illegal African elephant ivory from being imported and sold in the United States. This news comes at the heels of the joint statement made by the Chinese and U.S. governments on Friday signaling their commitment to close their ivory markets and curb illegal ivory trade.

Education

Subaru Partners with Google Expeditions to Help Excite, Educate and Engage Students Around the Globe

Sep 28, 2015 2:05 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Video: Bloomberg's Data for Good Exchange 2015

Sep 28, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

New Report: Rise of the Real-Time Traveler

Sep 28, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Today, AT&T and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America released a report investigating trends in mobility that are shaping the future of transportation in a more connected world.

At AT&T, we’ve been working with auto manufacturers for years to help improve vehicle safety and performance by integrating wireless connectivity. These efforts have resulted in exciting next-generation voice solutions, enhanced diagnostics and maintenance capabilities, on-board infotainment and more. Still, we recognize that larger trends are fundamentally changing how people get from Point A to Point B. As part of our ongoing commitment to create a more mobilized world, we want to understand these trends and maximize the opportunities they create.