Compassion is Essential for Climate Mitigation

The notion of empathy as weakness is being subverted as mainstream America develops a reverence for gentleness and compassion. You see it everywhere.

Charities@Work Fall Forum: Common Understandings, Better Partnerships

Are you accountable for your company’s employee engagement, corporate responsibility, or philanthropy program? Then join us on Thursday, September 24 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus in Mountain View and hear from leading experts about the trends and opportunities available to drive greater ROI from your charitable and employee engagement programs. Participate in a business and society hackathon to achieve greater impact.

Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) recognizes that energy management equals cost savings and has therefore released an Energy Management Guidance section to their website. This Guidance was developed ‘by Energy Managers for Energy Managers’ and further reinforces the Beverage Sector’s leadership on sustainability and commitment to sharing practical knowledge and expertise in support of all sectors.

Fox's 'Xploration Station' Announces Winner of #StudentAstronaut Contest

'Xploration Outer Space', one of the four series comprising the Fox Television Stations' two-hour block of STEM-focused children's programming entitled Xploration Station, recently partnered with project PoSSUM to launch the #StudentAstronaut Contest. On Friday, September 11, through a special video message, 'Xploration Outer Space' host Emily Calendrelli announced Ohio State University senior Jillian Yuricich as the winner of the competition.

Remembering 9/11 Through Pro Bono Service

John Kiker’s pro bono story began on September 11, 2001.

John was serving as the Vice President of Marketing Communications for United Airlines at the time of the attacks. His responsibilities included leading a crisis communications team – and coordinating its work with the airline’s humanitarian, operational, and investigative teams – in the event of an accident or other emergency. The communications effort undertaken by his team in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has been cited as being among the most compassionate and comprehensive in the history of the industry.

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The UPS Foundation Funds Critical UN Relief Shipments to Aid in Global Syrian Refugee Crisis

The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS® (NYSE: UPS) is working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critical relief shipments to thousands of refugees in Greece and along the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia border.

This Week Only: Get 20% Off Your 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Registration

Are you on the fence about attending the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit, to be held this December in Oakland, CA?

Jason F. McLennan to Become Chair of Board, Appoints Executive Director Amanda Sturgeon as New CEO

After a decade as CEO of both the Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Future Institute (the Institute), Jason F. McLennan is now shifting his role from CEO to Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his leadership the organization has grown exponentionally and registered Living Building Challenge projects have grown to over 10 million square feet in 13 countries around the world.

TD Only Canadian Bank listed on the DJSI World Index

For the second consecutive year, TD Bank Group was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World Index, which reflects the top 10 percent of leading companies in corporate sustainability worldwide.

Aquisitions In Emerging Markets Also Pose As A Significant Corruption And Bribery Threat

For any sized company, stepping into an emerging market is tempting and can offer many open-ended opportunities.