Global stressors — from water scarcity to modern-day slavery — are reinventing traditional business models across heavy industries that support a more secure, sustainable future. As one of the largest engineering, procurement and construction companies in the world, Bechtel is uniquely positioned to be part of this transformation.

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 09:15

Back in June, 1963 when President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, there was a clear goal: Make it illegal to pay a woman less than a man for doing the same job, under the same conditions, with the same level of experience, requiring the same skill, effort, and responsibility. Despite its good intentions, the law still hasn’t solved the problem—even after 54 years.

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:15

Last fall, Net Impact invited passionate students across the county to lead a real world action project with the Net Impact Fellowship program. “Net Impact is thrilled to offer the connections, skills, and experiences to support the next generation of change agents through our fellowship program,” says Liz Maw, CEO, Net Impact.

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 10:00

Today’s shopper expects seamlessness and efficiency — and new technologies are helping retailers deliver on these expectations in new ways.

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 16:00

Recently, the CITGO Lemont Refinery held their annual United Way campaign – raising $206,087 in support of the 46 partner agencies that receive funding and guidance from the United Way of Will County.

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 10:30

According to NASA, current carbon dioxide levels in the air are at their highest in the past 650,000 years. With a growing demand for energy coupled with unprecedented emissions of this greenhouse gas, we’re trending toward a precarious future.

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 11:00

The importance of UN Sustainable Goals in Corporate Strategies and Reporting (CSE Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program)

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:45

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) with a 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency. This marks the tenth consecutive year that CBRE has been recognized for ENERGY STAR performance.

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 09:05

De Beers’ Big Hole Mine museum is seeking to add to its trophy cabinet by entering South Africa’s premier travel and tourism awards this year.

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 15:00

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 11:30