Asahi Kasei: Investing in Inclusive Growth
Asahi Kasei, one of Japan’s leading manufactures of fiber products and chemicals, has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA), committing to enhance the skills and productivity of 5,240 employees in the cupro fiber industry, and develop the capacity of 700 young people – especially women – to lead the industry in the future. With its focus on sustainable livelihoods for women and youth, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to building an inclusive cupro-fiber value chain in India by 2020.
Bringing Careers into Classrooms Through Technology
A recent Gallup poll of 1 million students in the U.S. found that only half report feeling engaged in school and one-fifth are actively disengaged. The poll showed engagement levels decline significantly as students get older, bottoming out in 11th grade.
LIVESTRONG Day 2016 Photos
LIVESTRONG Day was such a fun and exciting day Friday. Thank you to the thousands of you around the world who took part by submitting your photos via Instagram and Twitter.
Astellas Teams Up with The Chris Klug Foundation on the Bounce Back Award to Recognize Extraordinary Transplant Recipients
Astellas, in collaboration with the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), today announced its sponsorship of the third annual Bounce Back Award. Nominations are now being accepted for the award, which will recognize two transplant recipients who exhibit a great post-transplant quality of life, whether it is a career accomplishment, participation in a sport or hobby, or simply leading a fulfilling life with family and loved ones.
Human Rights Campaign Recognizes Ingersoll Rand on Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is the nationally recognized benchmarking report for businesses to gauge their performance in adopting inclusive policies, practices and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Ingersoll Rand is one of the record 321 Fortune 500-sized businesses listed in 2015.
EU Conflict Minerals - What Have We Learned?
While the three parties continued to negotiate over mandatory vs. voluntary reporting, the Dutch presidency highlighted their proposed system for a dynamic reporting scheme as a resolution to this disagreement.
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