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IBM P-Tech: How High Schoolers Are Redefining Their Future

Education

See how the P-TECH 9-14 school model is transforming high school through the eyes of two students, ShuDon and Xzavyen.

3BL Media Webinar to Reveal New Data on Workplace Giving and Engaging with Millennials

Events, Media & Communications

New research on the changing nature of workplace-centered philanthropy and employee engagement, including its role in attracting employees and engaging Millennials, will be released during the next 3BL Media “Best Practices” webinar, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. ET.

Carnival Foundation Awards Full Scholarships to 5 Students

Social Impact & Volunteering

Five of South Florida’s brightest and most promising hospitality students are getting the opportunity to pursue their dream of launching a career in hospitality management with an $80,000 scholarship from Carnival Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Carnival Corporation.

Spotlight on Antea Group Senior Project Manager Wayne Hutchinson

Environment

Let's take a closer look at some of Antea group's most valuable resources--its people! First up is Environmental Liability Management practitioner Wayne Hutchinson out of the Milwaukee office.

If We Want Social Enterprises to Thrive, We Need a New Funding Approach

What will it take to build a thriving social enterprise sector that can lead the way to the next economy?

Trim Tab Magazine | The Conceptual Space Race

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pliny Fisk, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential, invites us to reimagine the way we think about our carbon footprint.

Cox Automotive Presents Ohio Dealer with Community Impact Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

With community service acting as a guiding principle for how it operates its businesses, Cox Automotive presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Joey Huang of Great Lakes Auto (Ashtabula, Ohio) at the 2015 National Remarketing Conference (NRC) this week. Presented by Grace Huang, senior vice president of inventory services, Manheim, this award recognizes a remarketing industry leader for their outstanding contributions to their community and the innovative ways they collaborate with community partners to help further their missions and shape better communities.

TD Securities Expands Environmental Commitment, Assists in Bringing EIB's First Climate Awareness Bond to Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Securities is joint-lead underwriter of a C$500-million five-year Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) issued by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Launched on October 26, this marks the first green bond issuance from an international organization in the Canadian market, and the second Canadian dollar green bond on which TD has acted as a joint lead.

Wynn Resorts Reaches Out to Diverse Communities

Diversity & Inclusion

Wynn Resorts’ commitment to diversity is among the strongest of any gaming company in the U.S.

One Size Does Not Fit All

MetLife Foundation believes that everyone needs the right financial tools to manage life’s risks and seize its opportunities.

KeyBank Recognized by CDP as a National Leader in Transparent Disclosure of Corporate Information Related to Climate Change

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank today was included in the CDP's 2015 S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The index ranks the top 10 percent of respondent companies based on the quality of climate change related information disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through the international not-for-profit. KeyBank's recognition demonstrates its commitment to open reporting and corporate sustainability efforts.

Ingersoll Rand Energy Leader to Join GreenBiz Webcast, Unveil Findings of Climate Change Research

Environment

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, will present an interactive webinar with GreenBiz on Dec. 1 from 1-2 p.m. ET. He will share findings of new research addressing the ways in which companies confront climate change and GHG reduction. Register for free at http://bit.ly/1N6DdxL.

Yum! Brands Raises 18,000 Pounds of Food for Local Community in Celebration of 18th Anniversary

Social Impact & Volunteering

Last month, Yum! Brands reached its goal and raised over 18,000 pounds of food for the Dare to Care Food Bank in the Company’s hometown, Louisville, KY.

To Conserve, Protect, and Eat Healthy

Responsible Production & Consumption

Since 1998, November 21st has been recognized as World Fisheries day. For the past 18 years the discussion on this globally important day has focused on a simple question: how to feed fish to a growing global population while protecting the health of aquatic ecosystems and fish populations.

Bard CEP & Bard MBA COP21 Paris Preview Podcast and Live Report

Environment

For our next episode, Eban Goodstein, Director of BardCEP and the Bard MBA in Sustainability, will call in live from Paris on December 9th at 12pm noon, EST. To join the conversation, dial 845-746-2287 (no login required).

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Karen Zhang

Education

"The collaborative side of science is not always well advertised, but talking to scientists in industry as well as academia has shown me that research does not have to be a one person endeavor."

Fox Film and TV Receive Women's Image Award Nominations for Positive Portrayals of Women

Events, Media & Communications

On November 17, the Women's Image Network (WIN) announced the nominations for The WIN Awards, an annual ceremony honoring outstanding individuals in politics, business, music, and media who promote gender parity through their creativity and leadership. The winners will be announced on February 10, 2016. Several film and television productions from 21st Century Fox businesses received nominations, including HE NAMED ME MALALA, MODERN FAMILY, and EMPIRE.

An Extra Special Tribute

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hall of Fame induction honours how “Goldcorp’s contributions have transformed our organization,” says Dan Howe, President & CEO, Special Olympics British Columbia.

Un Homenaje Muy Especial

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

La inducción a nuestro Salón de la Fama rinde homenaje a la manera en que la que “Goldcorp ha contribuido a transformar nuestra organización", afirma Dan Howe, Presidente y Director General de las Olimpiadas Especiales de Columbia Británica.