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Marcone Aids Our Little Haven in Creating Record-Setting Gala Event

Social Impact & Volunteering

Our Little Haven, a St. Louis-based nonprofit, raised a record-setting 200 thousand dollars at their annual dinner auction thanks in part to the support of Marcone, a St. Louis-based appliance parts distributor.

Republic Services Recognizes International Compost Awareness Week

Environment

May 1 - 7 2016 was #InternationalCompostAwarenessWeek. DYK? 95% of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities and could be composted instead (EPA). Our Pacific Region Compost facility is one of the largest in the northwestern United States.

Understanding the Business Value of Sustainability Initiatives

Environment

Antea Group consultant Francisco Cordero presented at the 2016 ILTA conference on strategic sustainability, including challenges and opportunities, and practical tactics to build your business case and measure your results.

UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2016)

Events, Media & Communications

Get the latest news, events, engagement opportunities & more from the UN Global Compact in the May 2016 bulletin.

Newmont Named Leading Mining Company by CR Magazine

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Corporate Responsibility Magazine (CR Magazine) recently listed Newmont in its 17th Annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the fifth time. Coming in at number 69, Newmont is the highest ranking mining company on the list.

Corporate World Moves Forward with Human Rights Transparency

Responsible Production & Consumption

​Supply chain transparency regarding human rights ​is becoming an increasingly important CSR issue.

SABIC Launches its Fifth Sustainability Report, Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

SABIC announced its fifth Sustainability Report, Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions.

The report is a summary of the successes SABIC achieved in many areas of its business in 2015 on the journey to a more sustainable future.

Corporate Giving & Engagement: Increasing Employee Participation

One of the hallmarks of a strategic CSR program is emphasis on Increasing Employee Participation.

Africa Has a New Health Challenge, and We Need a Plan to Fight It

Health & Healthcare

While the headlines might focus on Ebola or yellow fever, Africa is slowly winning the fight against infectious diseases. They will remain a challenge for decades to come, but the real threat of the future is expected to come from elsewhere: non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. We must find creative new ways to tackle these health challenges, which will call for us to pool resources and expertise from all those involved in the delivery of healthcare.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Releases 11th Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE/ Euronext Paris: CCE) has today launched its 11th annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) report, providing an opportunity to reflect on CCE’s 10-year sustainability journey.

Electronic Payments Allow Charities to Focus on the Things That Matter

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When was the last time you sent someone a letter in the mail? Has it been a while? By contrast, when did you send your last email just by pushing a button? Technology and its ability to automate routine tasks is not only changing our lives, but also transforming the way we support meaningful causes. Writing a check is like writing a letter when there’s email. It’s wildly less efficient than using electronic payments. The global movement toward electronic payments is far more than just a “flavor of the day.” According to the latest survey done by the AFP (Association of Finance Professionals), 80% of North American companies are transitioning their B2B payments from paper checks to electronic payments, and several large countries have already ceased using checks completely.

CTU and AT&T 2016 V4 Hackathon Winners Celebrate

Education

Team Babble won the US$10,000 grand prize at the CTU and AT&T* 2016 V4 Hackathon. The team created the winning mobile app during the 24-hour development contest.

National Grid Congratulates Boston for Ranking as Nation’s Top Start-Up Community

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Innovation That Matters 2016 report, released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Chamber’s FreeEnterprise.com, and 1776, builds out a one-of-a-kind index comparing key statistics in 25 cities to show how well they are turning capital into successful tech industries.

Bliss Dance: A Message of Women Empowerment

Diversity & Inclusion

She is a breathtaking, 40-foot-tall sculpture at The Park, indeed, but also a powerful statement about female strength. Learn about the story and message behind Bliss Dance at www.mgmthink.com.

Geophysicist Ole Kaven on Man-Made Earthquakes

Environment

Apparently things are moving and shaking in Oklahoma, literally. In the past 8 years earthquakes in the “Sooner State” have increased from 2 a year to 2 a day. Is the expansion of gas and oil exploration during that same period of time a mere coincidence?

GM Strengthens Business, Communities Through Mobility

Research, Reports & Publications

The rules of vehicle use and ownership are changing rapidly, according to GM’s latest Sustainability Report (gmsustainability.com) released Tuesday. Connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles are key elements toward a future of safer, cleaner and more efficient mobility options for customers.

Honda Canada Foundations Raises $200,000 For Alberta Fire Relief and Recovery

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Honda Canada Foundation along with Honda Canada Dealers combined to raise $200,000 to aid in the relief and recovery for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Canada

A One-Stop-Shop for Grants & Employee Engagement Isn’t What Corporate Philanthropy Needs

Innovation & Technology

There is an argument being made by many in the industry that corporate grants and employee engagement should be fully integrated and from one vendor.

From Weapon of War to Beacon of Hope

Innovation & Technology

Roads were the biggest problem. So what if you could get around roads altogether?

The people at Zipline have backgrounds in building reliable robotics systems. They’ve seen first-hand how technology can make the impossible, possible. They knew there had to be a better way to deliver medical care to a region where lives depend on finding a better solution.