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Health & Healthcare

Buckle Up for Life Dispels Top Five Myths About Car Seats

It’s no secret that driving with small children can be full of challenges – from battles over whose turn it is to pick the music to making sure you’re fully stocked with snacks and supplies. But one thing that should not be a puzzle is how to keep them safe.

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomenExcel: Are You Aware of Your Unconscious Bias?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Don't Miss Your Chance to Save on the BSR Conference 2015

Diversity & Inclusion

365 Days: Embrace the Chaos, Says Khayr Barry of Bloomberg LP

When we last caught up with Barry, we could barely keep up. Since his start at Bloomberg’s ADSK mid-January, he’s found his strength as an equities specialist, a specialization which he’ll start training for in the next few months.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Risky Business of Corporate Culture

The following is based on a speech given by Myron Gray, president of U.S. Operations for UPS, at the Seattle Rotary Club on September 2, 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Adopting the Iron Belle Trail

Michigan is known as the trail state because of its 12,000 miles of recreational trails. The state kicks of Trails Week on Saturday, September 19. The celebration is special one this year with the opening of the newly developed Iron Belle Trail – a 2,000 mile state-wide looped trail, half of which is a hiking trail and the other half a cycling trail.

It’s also a special opening because TransCanada has committed to being the first corporate sponsor of the trail.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nestlé Waters North America kicks off community efforts to help improve the nation’s waterways

As people across the country gear up to participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19, hundreds of Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) volunteers are rolling up their sleeves at more than 20 locations around the United States to help remove litter and debris from local rivers and streams.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Health and Wellness Emphasized at Mary's Center on Aramark Building Community Day

At Mary's Center in Washington D.C. Aramark volunteers taught the importance of eating healthy during Aramark Building Community Day.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The CSR Scoop - 9/18/2015

Common Impact is buzzing this Friday in advance of our 15th Anniversary celebration next week and that launch of Pro Bono Perspectives, a new resource to support companies and nonprofits in working together to solve complex community challenges. Stay tuned for the pro bono party!

In the meantime, check out what’s newsworthy this week: from Deloitte’s deep dive into Purpose Driven Talent, to new measurements of employee engagement, to an important perspective on the role of companies in addressing social challenges. This week’s Scoop gives you the lowdown you need as you head into the weekend.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Jazzin' It Up' for a Cause

As jazz music filled the halls of Posh at the Scranton Club, friends of VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur celebrated a successful fundraiser that will donate more than $200,000 to local charities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Caterpillar Turns Fast Fail Into Sustainable Success

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Tool Integrates Water Risk Considerations in Equity Valuation Process

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Nashville, Aramark and Martha O'Bryan Center Teach Workforce Readiness

Aramark and the Martha O’Bryan Center teamed up in Nashville to create a hub for ongoing workforce education and training as part of Aramark Building Community Day.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Students Kick off the School Year With Brand-New Books Through Support From Astoria Bank

Through its participation in CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program, Astoria Bank is funding 5,000 brand-new books for New York City schools. In partnership with education nonprofit First Book, Astoria Bank is providing the books to help students from Central Queens Academy Charter School and P.S. 361 The East Flatbush Early Childhood School start the school year off strong.

Events, Media & Communications

An Emerging Gold Standard in Community Investment

There is a growing consensus on the needs of standards of proactive of how community investment, employee volunteering and giving programs are managed. This includes executive support, program planning, communications with key stakeholders and measurement.

Responsible Production & Consumption

VIDEO: Farm Credit's Structure

An overview of Farm Credit's cooperative structure and unique funding model.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Residential Heating and Cooling Leadership on Display at Comfortech Expo

Trane is showcasing its leadership in home heating and cooling products and technology at Comfortech, the national HVACR, Hydronics and Plumbing Conference and Expo in St. Louis, Sept. 16-17.

Events, Media & Communications

New Sustainability Webinar Series from SGS

The Webinar Series is composed of webinars which are designed to help organizations succeed in developing winning sustainability strategies and to support them in every step during the implementation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Take it From an Action Team Captain, Teens: Planning a Successful Volunteer Project is Only 7 Steps Away

Planning your own community service project can seem daunting. Whether you’re developing a project to meet a college requirement, or simply doing so out of a love for volunteering, take a deep breath; it’s a lot easier when you know that you’ve got a great team to help you hit a home run! Try following these easy steps to move your community service around the bases.

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