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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Shareholders Achieve Major Corporate Sustainability Improvements

Oct 15, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Following another record-breaking season for climate-related shareholder resolutions and company engagements, Ceres released a report on the implementation of corporate commitments made to shareholders. The analysis found that shareholder resolutions and company dialogues helped spur over 100 corporate commitments in 2014 and 2015 to address critical sustainability challenges.

Energy

More Companies Monitor Emissions with Internal Carbon Pricing

Oct 15, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Internal carbon pricing allows a company to charge its business units on the basis of their energy usage. This provides the units with a real incentive to reduce their energy consumption, and changes behaviors. A growing number of companies and investors are embracing internal carbon pricing as they believe it makes sense ethically and economically.

Social Impact & Volunteering

107 Safeway Stores Join Statewide Food Rescue Program

Oct 15, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Oregon Food Bank’s new grocery rescue partnership with Safeway is increasing the amount of healthy food available to people struggling to make ends meet. By early 2016, 107 Safeway stores in Oregon and Clark County, Washington will be part of the Fresh Alliance program, which cap

Events, Media & Communications

STAR India's New Talk Show 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi' Will Celebrate Social Impact

Oct 15, 2015 8:00 AM ET

At 8PM on Sunday, October 18, Star Plus will debut 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi,' a new talk show hosted by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan that aims to celebrate the people across India making a difference in their communities. Star Plus is the flagship channel of 21st Century Fox's STAR India, and the new series represents the latest in STAR's long history of using the power and reach of media to tell compelling, socially relevant stories that spark conversation and drive change.

Environment

Small and Medium Enterprises Adopt Sustainable Business Practices in Morocco

Oct 14, 2015 7:55 PM ET

The World Environment Center (WEC) announced today the successful completion of a U.S. Department of State funded project to expand the sustainable development commitments of Moroccan businesses by Improving operating costs, reducing materials, energy and water consumptions, and minimizing solid waste, wastewater and e air emissions. WEC has partnered with the Casablanca-based firm RIO (Reduce-Invent-Optimize) to implement the local activities and provide advanced technical expertise for the project. The partnership is the fifth of its kind between the State Department and WEC which, together, span seven countries.

Research, Reports & Publications

Environmental Benefits of Reduced Emissions at Domtar's Wisconsin Mill

Oct 14, 2015 7:05 PM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Environment

Cutting Edge: Knives + Politics

Oct 14, 2015 6:00 PM ET

Energy

New Strategic Investment Firm to Focus on Innovation in Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Generation

Oct 14, 2015 5:30 PM ET

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation's RENEWW House Turns Existing Home Into Sustainable Living Showcase (VIDEO)

Oct 14, 2015 5:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Booz Allen and SMGA Host 6th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament

Oct 14, 2015 4:55 PM ET

On Monday, October 12th, Booz Allen Hamilton volunteers hosted the 6th Annual Booz Allen-SMGA Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament at Bethesda Country Club.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named One of Top 40 Companies for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE

Oct 14, 2015 4:15 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the $15 billion global provider of award winning services in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was once again named one of the Top 40 Best Companies for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE.

Research, Reports & Publications

MGM Resorts Honors Veterans on its Workforce and in the Community

Oct 14, 2015 3:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

How The Bloomberg Terminal Made History—And Stays Ever Relevant

Oct 14, 2015 3:15 PM ET

By definition, any computing platform invented in the first half of the 1980s that has survived until 2015—and is an enormous business—has accomplished something remarkable.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives U.S. EPA 2015 SmartWay® Excellence Award

Oct 14, 2015 3:00 PM ET

Environment

GM’s Clean-Streams Dream Team Adds Dealer to Roster

Oct 14, 2015 2:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Do Good, For Goodness’ Sake… and Watch Your Company Thrive in the Afterglow!

Oct 14, 2015 1:20 PM ET

General wisdom - and the occasional ‘feel good’ stories covered by local news channels about corporations that went above and beyond to serve their local communities - tell us that a company garners a lot of goodwill when it champions local causes, fair business practices and responsible environmental stewardship… and now, a 2015 Community Involvement survey by Boston College’s Center for Corporate Citizenship shows that corporate philanthropy programs that include local community oriented development projects provide a huge boost to a corporation’s business goals.

Events, Media & Communications

9 Reasons to Attend the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit

Oct 14, 2015 1:00 PM ET

In December 2015, CSR professionals, employee engagement enthusiasts, VolunteerMatch clients, and national nonprofits will come together at the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit. If you haven’t registered yet, or you’re on the fence about attending, here are 9 reasons you absolutely should.

Environment

A Call For Climate Action In Paris

Oct 14, 2015 12:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Foundation's Financial Inclusion Challenge Winners and Projects Profiled in Video Essay

Oct 14, 2015 12:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Seabourn Honored with Nine 2015 Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly

Oct 14, 2015 11:35 AM ET

Seabourn, the leading small-ship, ultra-luxury cruise line, was honored with nine 2015 Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly. Judged by an expert industry panel, the annual awards celebrate the best in travel and salute outstanding travel professionals.

Education

Solving for Tomorrow: An Education Focused TweetChat on October 14

Oct 14, 2015 11:30 AM ET

Join @SamsungTweets, @PLTWorg, @EEWeek @USNewsEducation and @BrainPop for a discussion about how teachers and parents can help to engage students to use science, technology, engineering and math to improve their communities.

Environment

Secretary Kerry and UN Special Envoy Bloomberg Welcome International Mayors for Our Cities, Our Climate

Oct 14, 2015 11:25 AM ET

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Michael R. Bloomberg, U.N. Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, will welcome mayors from major global cities to the State Department at 12:30 p.m. on October 8 for the “Our Cities, Our Climate” working sessions and luncheon.

Social Impact & Volunteering

To Thrive, Your Company Needs a Soul – Find It in Volunteer Service

Oct 14, 2015 11:15 AM ET

In my 25-plus-year career, one thing has become abundantly clear to me. Companies with an engaged employee base are the companies that tend to thrive.

Environment

Ascension Health Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Oct 14, 2015 11:10 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ascension to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB), a role intended to help the council set priorities and steer the agenda towards its mission of inspiring and enabling sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO and PAPCO Inc. Give Back to Virginia Beach Community

Oct 14, 2015 11:05 AM ET