Education & Workforce Development
Education & Workforce Development
10 Schools Named Finalists in the $2 Million* Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest for Using STEAM to Improve Their Communities
Today, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the 10 national finalists in the 8th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a nationwide competition that challenges students in grades 6-12 to creatively use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) skills to address real-world issues and inspire change in their local communities. The 10 national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest will receive a minimum of $50,000* in Samsung technology for their school and a trip to the final pitch event in New York City.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Corporate Responsibility
Corporate Responsibility
Diverse Sustainability: The Mahindra Group Joins WBCSD
The Mahindra Group, one of India’s leading business houses, today joined nearly 200 forward thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Health & Healthcare
Health & Healthcare
Welltower Announces Stock Ticker Change to “WELL”
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) today announced the New York Stock Exchange has approved a change of its stock trading ticker symbol to “WELL,” effective with the opening of trading today. The previous trading ticker symbol was “HCN.” In celebration of this milestone, Thomas J. DeRosa, chief executive officer, will ring the Opening Bell® of the NYSE alongside Chris Winkle, CEO of Sunrise Senior Living, and representatives of three premier institutions focused on meeting the health and wellness needs of the greater New York metropolitan region: NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and Citymeals on Wheels. Mr. DeRosa also will be joined by Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, the CEO Force for Good.
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP)
Education & Workforce Development
Education & Workforce Development
UNCF Announces Partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb to Launch the UNCF Bristol-Myers Squibb E. E. Just Postgraduate Fellowship in the Life Sciences
UNCF today announced a partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) to launch an innovative fellowship program in the life sciences that will transform the postgraduate training experience for African American scientists pursuing research careers in academic or biopharmaceutical industry research and development (R&D).
Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Awards & Rankings
Awards & Rankings
SC Johnson Recognized for Environmental Leadership at 7th Annual Climate Leadership Conference
SC Johnson today announced it has received a Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (GHG) Goal Setting. The company has set an aggressive goal of further reducing GHG emissions 15 percent by 2020 from the base set in 2015. This could result in a reduction of more than 15,000 metric tons of emissions over five years.
SC Johnson
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
General Mills Helps Transition 34,000 Acres Into Organic Farmland
General Mills today announced a strategic sourcing agreement with Gunsmoke Farms LLC to convert 34,000 acres of conventional farmland to certified organic acreage by 2020. The farm, located west of Pierre, South Dakota, will grow certified organic wheat and other organic rotational crops. General Mills will use wheat grown on the farm to make Annie’s pasta products, including its signature Mac and Cheese.
General Mills
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Looking Beyond Next Quarter’s Results, 5 Global CEOs Share Long-Term Strategic Plans
CEOs from some of the most prominent companies in the world--including Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Merck, Unilever, and UPS -- came together to share their long-term business plans to an audience of more than 275 major institutional investors at the third CEO Investor Forum (CIF) organized by the CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative (SII).
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP)
Energy & Infrastructure
Energy & Infrastructure
Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100 Now Green-e Certified
As of 2018 Peninsula Clean Energy's (PCE's) ECO100 option is now certified by Green-e Energy, the leading renewable energy certification and verification program in North America administered by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). Fourteen cities, the County of San Mateo, and the social media company Facebook have chosen to power their operations with PCE's 100% renewable electricity product, which is available to all San Mateo County residents and businesses.
Center for Resource Solutions
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Retired NBA Player, Anthony Avent, Joins iCause Advisory Board
“Professional athletes have a major impact on our youth today and Anthony’s passion to empower the younger generation to make wiser choices is infectious. We are excited to work with Anthony on sports-related initiatives in the iCause community, bridging the gap between individuals, nonprofits, and causes. ” CEO Kevin McAhren stated.
iCause
Environment
Environment
Visa Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by End of 2019
Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its commitment to use 100 percent renewable electricity across its global operations by the end of 2019.
Visa

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