Diageo's Miami Office Awarded LEED Certification

Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, announced that its Miami office has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Miami location is Diageo’s fifth building in North America to receive LEED certification, joining the company’s Chicago, New York and Norwalk offices, and a facility in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The LEED rating system, developed by the USGBC, is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.

Republic Services Participates in El Segundo Shred Day

Republic Services participated in the Shred Day in El Segundo, CA over the weekend of January 16-17. We were able to capture over 12,810 lbs. of shredded material and over 380 lbs. of cardboard boxes.

Openings for Global Health Corporate Champions in Accra Ghana

Global Health Corporate Champions is making pro bono experiences more accessible and affordable for companies interested in exploring pro bono in a critical emerging market. PYXERA Global is fielding a multi-corporate, cross functional team of 10-12 professionals for a four-week assignment in Accra, Ghana in June, 2016, under the USAID Global Health Fellows Program II.

Johan Rockström: A Swedish Perspective On Climate Change

Given its northern latitude, Sweden is warming more rapidly than many other places in the world.

What’s Next for ESG Metrics?

Several groups have written predictions about the future course of the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) measurement space.

Illuminating the Best Cancer Treatment Options

The best cancer treatment options vary because individual cancers vary. This is especially true when it comes to advanced, hard-to-treat solid tumors in areas such as the colon, lungs and breasts. That’s why Quest is partnering with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the largest and most renowned private cancer center in the world, to give hope to patients nationwide who have come to the end of standard treatment options for rare or recurring tumors.

Key Issues that Affect Healthcare Cost and Revenue

Balancing the needs of patients, government requirements, expanding services and maintaining a safe work environment, against financial goals can leave healthcare providers stretched thin and at risk. Learn more about how to eliminate environment, health, and safety risks that impact your people, your brand, and your customers so you can focus on growing your business. Protect your most important assets.

How Driverless Cars Will Shape Cities of the Future

Truly “smart cities,” in which transportation systems all communicate with each other (think cars with traffic signals, for example), may seem far off, but futurists and economists alike say it will happen sooner than you think.