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Getting Cheesy With Cabot Creamery

Environment

Many consumers out there have made the choice to be vegan. Be it for the humane treatment of animals, or because of the damaging impact of methane, choosing not to eat dairy seems an ecologically responsible choice.

Wells Fargo Brings Holiday Cheer to Four Nonprofits Supporting People with Disabilities; Donates $450,000

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo & Company announced that it has donated $450,000 to four key nonprofits that help empower people with disabilities to succeed financially.

21st Century Fox Supports 16 School Music Programs through 'Give a Note' Grants

Education

As part of its commitment to develop the next generation of artists and visionaries, 21st Century Fox distributed grants to 16 under-funded music programs at schools across the U.S. this fall. The effort kicked off last March to commemorate the end of FOX's groundbreaking music series Glee, which over the course of its six-season run sparked renewed interest and participation in school arts programs. Working with the Give a Note Foundation, a longtime partner of 21st Century Fox, the company organized grant presentation ceremonies at recipient schools, celebrating the faculty and staff that make these programs possible and giving the students the opportunity to showcase their talents. Since 2011, 21st Century Fox businesses have donated more than $1 million in grants to 90 arts programs.

Bloomberg BNA: Employer Altruism and Employee Volunteer Programs

Social Impact & Volunteering

Companies are increasingly recognizing the value that providing service opportunities to employees brings to their business, the employees and communities across the globe.

FCA US Sterling Stamping Plant Earns World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The FCA US Sterling Stamping Plant has been awarded bronze status for its efforts to improve in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and becomes the 12th North American facility to receive this designation.

Sam Fuld, Major Leaguers Come Together to Raise Money for Type1 Diabetes

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Twelve Major Leaguers from eight different clubs played in the 2nd annual Sam Fuld SLAMDiabetes Tampa Classic Wiffle ball tournament at the University of South Florida on Dec. 12 to fund camps for children who have Type 1 diabetes

TD Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Initiative in British Columbia, Canada

Environment

TD announced that it is adding electric vehicle charging stations at seven locations in British Columbia, Canada.

How Companies Can Invest in Sustainable Food Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

One out of nine people on the planet is chronically hungry, while the world faces a humongous challenge to feed an additional two billion mouths by 2050. Companies can turn this challenge into an opportunity by investing and innovating in crop science, livestock growth, water efficiency and supply chain management, to create a sustainable global food system.

A Lesson in Electricity Turns Into a Day of Fun

Education

Explaining electricity to a group of pre-teens could be a tough sell, but My-Quan Hong had a secret weapon: a red ball.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.