Heart & Stroke Foundation and Goldcorp Bring Life-saving Programs to Remote Communities

Goldcorp continues to support efforts by the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) to promote stroke awareness, prevention and treatment in communities surrounding the company’s Red Lake, Porcupine and Musselwhite mines in Ontario and Éléonore mine in Quebec. In 2014 Goldcorp pledged $605,000 towards programs that support vital regional care and health professional training.

Loophole In Tariff Act Closed: Will Evolving Regulations In Modern Day Slavery Affect Your Company?

“If we know cocoa is being produced on plantations in West Africa using slave labor and then being imported into the US, we still have to allow it in because the US cannot produce enough cocoa to meet the US demand.”

When Star Wars and EHS Cross Lightsabers

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been in the news this week for reasons beyond breaking box office records. Due to an accident on-set in 2014 that resulted in a broken leg for Harrison Ford, charges have been filed against the film's production company.

Film production companies and executives need to be aware of EHS issues and know when to call in for backup. Stakes are high, with a great deal of money and publicity on the line, not to mention the safety of the cast and crew.

Is There Child Labor In Your Chocolate?

Over 2 million children still work in the West African cocoa industry.

Impact of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

I’m continually amazed by the impact we have in the lives of people affected by cancer. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is one of the best examples of how we directly change the lives of cancer survivors. I recognize we have talked about this before, but the impact is amazing and cannot be understated. As of this year, this program has served more than 34,500 survivors recovering from the damage cancer has done to their body and spirit. This program is available in 461 locations all over the United States – from California to New York and Iowa to Florida.

How Can Your Cause Marketing Ad Stand Out in the Sea of Super Bowl Commercials?

The Super Bowl has become a strong platform for companies to showcase their cause efforts, and this year was no different. On the heels of the Super Bowl 50 Committee's "Play Your Part" initiative, a number of brands chose to lead with social issues, shining a spotlight on just how far CSR has come as a core business and marketing strategy.

Corporate Water Stewardship 101

On Wednesday, February 3rd, Antea Group Senior Consultant Nick Martin facilitated a webinar on "Water Stewardship 101" in partnership with CDP. The presentation provides a practical overview of the basics of water stewardship and some of the tools and strategies successful organizations are implementing, and is the culmination of Antea Group's experience serving global clients.

Read more on the Antea Group blog. Download the slides from the presentation or listen to the full recorded webinar here.

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: David Price

Home was where David Price’s heart was last week when he announced he was donating $300,000 toward a baseball field designed to accommodate disabled kids at the same park he began his ascent as a player.

Dr Pepper Snapple Announces Two Partnerships in Pursuit of Goal to Boost Beverage Container Recycling

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) today announced it will work with industry, government and community partners to achieve a U.S. beverage container recycling rate of 60 percent by 2030. As part of this commitment, the company is entering into a new partnership and continuing another to improve access to recycling across the country.