Timberland Cuts Over Half of Emissions Since 2006

Following the release of data compiled for its Q2 CSR report, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland shared that the company has met and exceeded its 2015 goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This achievement is a part of the company's commitment to innovate and operate in an accountable and responsible manner in terms of its products, the outdoors and communities around the world. Timberland reports the company has reduced GHG emissions by 53 percent, exceeding its target of 50 percent for 2015.

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge® Raises $3.75 Million for Domestic Violence Programs

Nearly 200 nonprofits stepped up as part of The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse® Challenge to raise $3.75 million through online public donations and Allstate Foundation grants for domestic violence survivors around the country. The effort coincided with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, a key fundraising time for domestic violence programs.

Grant Brings Science of Stormwater Pollution to Businesses

Thanks to a $95,000 grant from Boeing, the Washington Stormwater Center will help businesses understand stormwater runoff regulations and why they’re essential to good stormwater management.

Pipeline Remediation Portfolio Management for a Global Oil and Gas Company

Antea Group was contracted by the owner/operator of a 400-mile interstate pipeline system to manage legacy environmental liabilities, and provide ongoing environmental support for active pipeline operations. The pipeline runs along a 299-mile corridor from Washington to Oregon transporting 1.3 billion gallons of refined petroleum products annually to terminals located at Seattle's Harbor Island, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Portland Oregon. The legacy liabilities are located along the pipeline right-of-way, and at operating pipeline delivery, distribution and bulk storage facilities.

It’s a Big Deal – National Adoption Month

November is the Anniversary of the founding of The Wendy's Company as well as National Adoption Month. Founder Dave Thomas was instrumental in helping cut the red-tape barriers to adoption on a national level.

Civic 50 Honorees AT&T and Hasbro Made a Difference by Mentoring Youth

Maya Angelou. Quincy Jones. Sting. Tom Brokaw. President Bill Clinton. What do all of these people have in common? Their successes in life would not have been possible without the guidance and advice of a mentor. Civic 50 sector leaders AT&T and Hasbro Inc. recognize the importance of mentorship – especially in the lives of underserved youth who may lack the resources or individuals in their lives to guide them through tough decisions such as college, career, and more.

JetBlue Focuses on Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue customers come from different backgrounds and life experiences. A diverse workforce helps us to better understand and respond to their needs. In 2015, we reaffirmed our commitment to recognize the many aspects of diversity at JetBlue. We held activities throughout the year including our annual Respectful Workplace Week, diversity trainings for JetBlue leadership and celebration of traditional heritage and awareness months.

Novartis Wins Two Prestigious Prix Galien Foundation Awards

Novartis has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Biotechnology Product for Cosentyx® (secukinumab), as well as the Prix Galien Foundation “Discovery of the Decade” Award for Best Pharmaceutical Product for the drug Gleevec® (imatinib mesylate). The awards were presented at a ceremony in New York City.