Building a Culture of Service: Altria and Valero Put Local Communities First

Crafting a mission statement is a chance for a company to put into words what truly drives the organization: what are the values it holds above all others? For many, success and profit come to mind. For Civic 50 sector leaders Altria and Valero Energy, community is consistently held as the organizations’ driving force.

Improving America’s Health Starts with Measurement

More than 80 years ago, Blue Cross Blue Shield conceived the very idea of health insurance. Ever since, we have provided Americans with high-quality health coverage and led new innovations to transform the health care system.

How A Fishing Village In Senegal Taught Me About Life

As we pulled up to the fish-processing center, the rancid smell of fish seeped in through the closed windows and began to permeate my space and clothes. We stepped out of the van and walked around piles of dead fish lying in the sun to dry. I was appreciative of the breeze, although not so fresh, coming from the sea to save my lunch.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Celebrates Final Day of National Adoption Night with a Success Story

Nicole (pictured left) is a former Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter from Wisconsin who had worked with Arasia (pictured right) since 2013. The two had a strong bond, so strong in fact that Nicole thought she might be the forever family Arasia needed.

General Mills, NRCS and the Xerces Society Announce Multi-Year, $4 Million Investment in Pollinator Habitat

General Mills, NRCS and the Xerces Society Announce Multi-Year, $4 Million Investment in Pollinator Habitat

General Mills, the Xerces Society, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announce a major milestone in their partnership to restore and protect pollinator habitat across hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland in North America.

When OSHA Visits, Part 2

On Monday, we took a closer look at the first few steps of an on-site OSHA visit, including the opening conference and records review. (Refresh your memory on that post here.) As a new plant safety manager, being prepared in a situation like this is key, and we want to make sure you have the tools and information you need.

Now, on the Antea Group blog, we take a look at the remaining two portions of the visit—the walk-around inspection and the closing conference

Domtar’s Bennettsville, SC Mill Implements Wildlife Habitat Management Plan

A few years ago, Domtar’s Bennettsville, SC mill recognized the benefit that a habitat management plan would provide for the approximately 1800-acre site, helping increase the health of native wildlife and vegetation.

Food for Good: Serving Up Nutritious Meals Across the Country

Food for Good was founded in 2009 by a group of PepsiCo employees who wanted to make a positive impact on childhood hunger. Fueled by the company’s vision of Performance with Purpose, the program has grown from a summer meal plan in Dallas, Texas, to a year-round service offering healthy, pre-packed meals to underserved children in 14 U.S. cities—and counting.