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Philadelphia Republic Services Collected Toys for Toys for Tots

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Philadelphia and King of Prussia, PA divisions of Republic Services collected toys for the Toys for Tots program.

Free Computer Recycling? Run Away!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ads for “free computer recycling” make my skin crawl. Free, of course, sounds good to most people. But as with most “free” offers, there’s a catch.

A Look Back as We Race Forward

Innovation & Technology

2015 was a big year.

It’s the year the Internet of Things (IoT) got some ink in the dictionary. It’s the year IoT and the technology that fuels it began truly transforming our daily lives and environment. And it’s the year AT&T established a major goal using that technology to enhance the world we all share.

GM Steps up Recycling with Mexico Shoe Sole Project

Environment

At our Toluca, Mexico facilities, our team works closely with resource management suppliers to find higher uses for their byproducts, such as turning polystyrene foam packaging into footwear.

Wynn Las Vegas Employees Make Spirits Bright This Holiday Season With Record-Breaking Toy Donations City-Wide

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Through a series of fundraising activities, the employees of Wynn Las Vegas made a significant impact while spreading cheer to the children of Southern Nevada in the spirit of the holiday season.

Prosecutorial Dominance in the Plea Process, and a Look at Alternative Principles and Practices

Innovation & Technology

Plea bargaining has radically altered the criminal justice system in the U.S. In most jurisdictions the role of the courts is perfunctory, and the defense bar is almost always overpowered by the prosecution. It's time to look at alternative principles and practices.

Bard MBA to Host Live Podcast on Citizen-Driven Strategies that Drive LOCAL Economic Development

The Bard MBA in Sustainability will host a live discussion on citizen-driven strategies for local economic development with Susan Witt and Alice Maggio on the dial-in podcast, Sustainable Business Fridays, on Friday, December 18th, at 12pm.

Who We Are

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS’s workforce is comprised of more than 424,000 UPSers, operating in more than 220 countries and territories around the world. That number increases by 100,000 during the peak holiday season.

Dollars for Doers Program: What is it and Should You Invest?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whether you know it as Dollars for Doers, Team Volunteer Grants or Community Grants, the benefits are all the same- and now is the time to invest your time and money into these types of programs! See the difference you can make.

Shoe Soles and Rag Washing Helps Drive GM Global Zero Waste Progress

Environment

Making shoe soles and washing solvent-drenched rags instead of discarding disposables are two ways General Motors is approaching its aspirational goal of becoming a zero waste manufacturer.

With the addition of six landfill-free sites in Mexico and England, the company’s industry-leading landfill-free count totals 131 facilities.

Carnival's 'Merry Grinchmas' Celebrations Bring Holiday Cheer to Kids at Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital in Charleston and Baltimore's Ronald McDonald House

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, brought some holiday cheer to kids at the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital in Charleston and The Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, hosting fun-filled "Merry Grinchmas" celebrations with appearances from The Grinch and more.

Building a Stable Future For Our Country’s 48 Million Food-Insecure People

Social Impact & Volunteering

48 million people in the U.S. struggle with hunger – meaning they do not always have access to the food they need to live an active, healthy life. Feeding America aims to get more nutritious food to more people. In this post from our Shape the Future Blog Series, Feeding America shares how they are working to solve hunger in our nation.

CSRHub and Bloomberg - Part 2

The first part of this post described the reasons iCompli and CSRHub decided to create the new ESG Metrics Brief report. We thought it might be helpful to provide a concrete example of the kinds of information—and opportunities for action—that these reports create.

Portioned Coffee: An April Fool’s Attitude - A Critical Look At What Is True

Responsible Production & Consumption

So, here is the question that I want to raise: can single serve coffee be environmentally sustainable?

World Environment Center Elects New Board Leadership for 2016

Events, Media & Communications

The World Environment Center’s (WEC) Board of Directors today announced a new slate of officers and board members to lead and strengthen this global non-profit, non-advocacy organization for 2016 and beyond.

Tetra Pak Signs Paris Pledge for Action at COP21

Environment

Tetra Pak today added its name to the Paris Pledge for Action at COP21, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to take the initiative in helping to tackle climate change.

Food Pioneers: Abbott Partnership to Improve Fortified Rice Profiled on BBC Horizons

Innovation & Technology

Recently the global TV program BBC Horizons profiled how Abbott nutrition scientists helped the international non-profit organization PATH to improve fortified rice – which has the potential to help more than 1 billion people worldwide.

Responsible Investing Practice at Northern Trust

Research, Reports & Publications

Our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is integrated into our core business strategy. This means we collaborate with our clients and acknowledge our responsibility in supporting sustainable business relationships. We proudly advocate corporate citizenship, philanthropy and support for the diverse communities and environments in which we operate.

Wrangler Joins The Sustainability Consortium

The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced today that one of the world’s largest denim brands, Wrangler, has joined the organization in an effort to strengthen supply-chain sustainability for the brand and the apparel industry at large.