As recognition of its efforts to develop and promote water-saving products and educate consumers on water conservation issues, Kohler Co. has earned its third Sustained Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
The learning experience of today has evolved as we have moved to a more connected and tech-savvy society – so much so that the global education technology and smart classroom market is forecasted to grow by more than $50 billion over the next five years, according to a recent study by Research and Markets. Educators believe that technology enables a more hands-on experience that allows students to better understand concepts and test theories, and 90 percent of U.S. teachers say modern technology in the classroom is important for students' success, according to a recent Samsung-sponsored GFK survey. Samsung's Director of Corporate Citizenship Ann Woo explains why and what the impact will be.
What makes your employee volunteer program special?
Our volunteer program has been a tremendous success over the years. Its formal inception was in 2009, and over 300 thousand volunteer service hours have been tracked. One reason for its success is that it is championed from the very top of the Bank
There are so many brilliant minds working to develop innovative solutions to improve conditions all over the world. But what separates the business ideas that are able to make an impact on millions of lives from the ones that may only reach a few hundred people is an ability to scale.
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"It is a historic day at the United Nations as all Member States come together in the General Assembly to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals – laying out a path over the next 15 years to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet."
