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How 5 Atlanta-based Companies are Leveraging Local Startups to Foster Innovation

Innovation & Technology

Five Atlanta-based companies are shrinking the gap between startup entrepreneurs and established businesses.

Xylem: Let's Solve Water

Environment

The demand for water will increase 5 times by 2050 but the amount of fresh drinkable water on Earth always stays the same. Xylem finds ways to efficiently save, protect and control water. It's what we do every day.

Sustainability Report Outlines GM’s Efforts to Strengthen Business, Communities through Mobility

Research, Reports & Publications

The 2015 Sustainability Report, Accelerating Ahead, uncovers how GM is sustainably moving the world through connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles.

3 Steps on the Path to More Sustainable Palm Oil

Environment

Palm oil is a versatile ingredient, found in many household and food products, including from General Mills.

Laura Asiala of PYXERA Global Will Give a TEDx Talk in Traverse City, Michigan

Events, Media & Communications

Listen, learn, link, and prepare to leave in order to be an effective leader and global citizen. Laura Asiala, Vice President of Client Relations and Public Affairs at PYXERA Global will give an inspirational TEDx talk May 11 in Traverse City, Michigan entitled The Five Habits of Effective Global Citizens, drawing on these five principles.

Prudential’s Lata Reddy receives Salute to the Policy Makers Award from Executive Women of New Jersey

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lata Reddy, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and president of The Prudential Foundation, was honored on Thursday, May 5 at the Executive Women of New Jersey’s “Salute to the Policy Makers” award dinner. The award recognized the contributions of 38 of the most accomplished and influential women leaders who live and/or work in New Jersey.

KeyBank Reaffirms Commitment to Western New York with Grants of More Than $1.7 Million to Lift Low- to Moderate-Income Communities

KeyBank today reaffirmed its commitment to helping communities thrive in Western New York with several major philanthropic announcements for Buffalo. KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Beth Mooney said today’s announcements are further examples of KeyBank’s investment in New York as part of the pending merger with First Niagara Financial Group.

Climbing the Mountain of Food Waste

Responsible Production & Consumption

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

At K-C Argentina, Sustainable Management is Based on Innovation, Quality and Service to Communities

Research, Reports & Publications

K-C Argentina has published its Sustainability Report which provides an overview of its economic, social and environmental performance from January to December 2015.

Boise City Enjoys the Benefits of Investing in Safety and Compressed Natural Gas

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services of Idaho recently presented the City of Boise with a check for $117,000 to launch the City’s first electric vehicle fleet. During the presentation, David Bedford was also recognized as NWRA’s National Driver of the Year (Industrial LOB).

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation Bring VGo Robots to Rush Children's Hospital

Health & Healthcare

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation are partnering to advance children's health and education through technology with the placement of two VGo robots at Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Patients, staff and representatives from Astellas USA Foundation gathered at the facility today to officially unveil and celebrate the new technology.

Seven Creative Ways to Convey the Value of EHS to Tech Execs

More than one environment, health, and safety (EHS) manager – when frustrated about their tech companies' wavering focus on EHS – has warned executives that they might go to jail for insufficient attention to regulations. This "stick" approach may be needed on occasion, but today the strategic and creative "carrot" approaches to garnering full-company commitment to safe and responsible behaviors are winning out.

Paving the Way for Economic Development

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sanofi Pasteur executive Phil Hosbach volunteers his time and expertise toward responsible economic development in the Poconos.

10 Ways the Arts Can Enhance Your CSR Program

Diversity & Inclusion

Engaging employees through volunteerism and the arts is key to fostering a desirable work environment, increasing efficiency and morale, and doing good in the community as well as the company. You can bridge the employee engagement gap by using the arts as a vehicle for driving positive change in a company’s culture.

Here are 10 ways the arts can boost employee engagement throughout various facets of your company.

British Columbia Salmon Farmers Make Significant Research Investment

Environment

The BC Salmon Farmers Association is helping to bridge knowledge gaps on B.C.’s wild stocks and coastal environment by developing collaborations on seven research projects, with over 30 researchers from 10 organizations, providing almost $420,000 in funding.

Rise, in Partnership with Barclays, is Inspiring the Next Generation of Women into Tech Roles

Innovation & Technology

A hackathon weekend aimed at challenging 50 young women to code and build groundbreaking apps has been hosted by Rise, in partnership with Barclays.

The DSI Thesis App

Education

Download the new DSI Thesis app today, and see thesis projects past and present on important issues of our time including health, education, food security, democracy, sustainable fashion, and much more.

NECO Presents the 30th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey (Ret.), Former U.S. Army General Ann E. Dunwoody, Former Sandy Hook First-Grade Teacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, Ali Torre, Co-Founder of the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, TV Host Padma Lakshmi, Former NFL Player Mike Utley, Entertainer Tony Orlando, WPIX News Anchor Tamsen Fadal, WABC Meteorologist Bill Evans, Philanthropist Lorraine Thomas, And Ten Members of the U.S. Military Among the More than Ninety Honorees who received the 2016 Ellis Island Medals of Honor

Compliance Spending Is Increasing

Responsible Production & Consumption

Compliance spending is on the rise. A recent survey done by Pinsent Masons law firm revealed that 73% of compliance professionals in the UK predicted spending associated with regulatory requirements would increase over the next 5 years. This survey gained insight into predictions and trends on compliance spending to come in the next few years.

Chris Archer, Paul Goldschmidt Help Student Athletes Reach Their Goals

Education

All-Stars Chris Archer of the Rays and Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks are the first two Major Leaguers to co-produce unique and original video content with STACK Media.

SiMPACT Strategy Group Founder & CEO, Stephanie Robertson, to Speak at Volunteer Canada's In Good Company Forum

Events, Media & Communications

SiMPACT Strategy Group is pleased to announce that its Founder and CEO, Stephanie Robertson, will be speaking at Volunteer Canada's In Good Company Forum this June on the evaluation and impact of employer-supported volunteer programs.