SOURCE:Arrow Electronics

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Arrow Electronics’ global headquarters campus located just outside Denver was one of five stops on the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Counsel’s (MPMSDC) annual bus tour event last month.

Arrow representatives welcomed 20 MPMSDC tour participants from various regional industries and businesses, providing them with a tour of the Fortune 500 global technology company’s facilities, including its Engineering Solutions Center and SAM Car racing simulator. Tour participants even tried their hands, or rather their heads, at racing around a track in the simulator, which is modeled on the semi-autonomous vehicle that Arrow helped create for quadriplegic former racecar driver Sam Schmidt.  

“It was a great opportunity to demonstrate the positive and practical impacts that diversity can have on technology and innovation,” said Denika Dwyer, contracts and proposals manager at Arrow, who helped to organize the event. “This was a great opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded business leaders in the community through a supplier diversity lens.”

Currently, Arrow’s efforts to expand diversity are demonstrated in three primary areas: recruiting and talent development; community engagement and sponsorships; and partnering with diverse suppliers to fulfill the needs of customers. Arrow’s Corporate Social Responsibility program helps foster these initiatives. Learn more by visiting https://www.arrow.com/en/about-arrow/corporate-social-responsibility.

About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 125,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 465 locations serving over 90 countries. Learn more at www.fiveyearsout.com.

Tweet me:.@ArrowGlobal hosts Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Counsel http://bit.ly/2y3tSEr #fiveyearsout @MPMSDC

KEYWORDS: Innovation & Technology, Arrow Electronics, Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Counsel

SOURCE:Caterpillar

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Inclusion drives business results, and Caterpillar knows that when it focuses on having the best talent – including a more gender-balanced workforce – everyone benefits.

Click here to read more about how Caterpillar plans to succeed in reaching its ambitious goal to increase the mix of qualified, capable females across our enterprise to industry benchmark levels by 2022. 

Tweet me:.@CaterpillarInc is focused on having the best talent, including a more gender-balanced workforce http://3bl.me/5zh6m5

KEYWORDS: Research, Reports & Publications, Diversity & Inclusion, sustainability, Caterpillar

SOURCE:Booz Allen Hamilton

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Booz Allen Hamilton’s Chief Legal Officer Nancy Laben joined Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts as co-chair of the 2017 Wolf Trap Ball, held Saturday, September 23 in Vienna, VA. The annual event raises funds to ensure Wolf Trap Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, can continue to offer a wide variety of performance and education programs for people of all ages.

“Booz Allen’s support for the education efforts of Wolf Trap Foundation is part of our commitment to passionate service in our communities,” Laben said. “The arts help us to understand the world around us and embrace cultural diversity.  Wolf Trap’s arts education programs enrich kids’ lives, and prepare young professionals to be innovative thinkers and creative problem-solvers, which are essential skills for the region’s growing technology sector.” She added, “That’s particularly true at Booz Allen, where our employees’ creative thinking and collective ingenuity are critical to our success, and we are proud to support programs that help develop our future leaders.”

Booz Allen Hamilton has supported Wolf Trap Foundation since 1986, and has completed three pro bono projects that assisted the organization with disaster planning, sustainability programs, and a membership strategy. 

Tweet me:.@BoozAllen EVP Nancy Laben chairs @Wolf_Trap Ball, raising funds for #arts #education http://bit.ly/2z1fn27

KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Innovation & Technology, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Booz Allen Hamilton, Nancy Laben

SOURCE:Freeport-McMoRan

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October 6, 2017 /3BL Media/ - Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford copper mining operations were recently honored by the Arizona Mining Association with the 2017 Sustainability, Preservation and Diversity in Environment award in recognition of environmental excellence.

The site received the award for a habitat restoration program to construct artificial burrows, or underground homes, for owls displaced by land development and construction.

Safford started working with Wild at Heart on the burrowing owl program in 2011 to bolster the local burrowing owl population and encourage owl breeding in the new habitat. Safford employees and volunteers helped construct artificial nesting burrows and relocated owls displaced by development.

Safford’s burrowing owl habitat restoration program has previously received an award from the Wildlife Habitat Council.

For more information about how Freeport-McMoRan protects the environment where it operates, see fcx.com.

Visit the 2016 Working Toward Sustainable Development Report for more information on all of their social, economic and environmental efforts.

Tweet me:Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford Operations Receives Award for Burrowing Owl Habitat Restoration Program http://bit.ly/2h5Arjs #copper #ICMM

KEYWORDS: Awards, Ratings & Rankings, Sustainability Awards, Freeport McMoRan, Wild at Heart, Arizona Mining Association, 2017 Sustainability Preservation and Diversity in Environment award

A partnership involving De Beers Group has brought free wifi to the Oppenheimer Park in Kimberley to help scores of young South Africans without access to the internet.

SOURCE:De Beers Group

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Tweet me:Our sponsorship of free wifi will ensure that young people have access to information & education https://t.co/SWQRDM8n6b

KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Education, De Beers

SOURCE:Essity (Formerly SCA)

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"Water conservation is important to Essity, and teaching students about this topic is something we are proud to support. We know that educators have limited money available to do everything they would like to do with their students and we are proud to support their commitment to sustainability and provide extra funds to make their projects a reality. Getting students and young people involved in environmental learning is a key part of ensuring a life-long commitment to sustainability. Thank you to the city of Flagstaff for instilling this behavior in our young citizens. We are honored to support the cause."

- Diane Engler, Communications Director of Essity NA

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Tweet me:Kids in Arizona dive into water education with support from @Essity_US http://bit.ly/2fNJ12N

KEYWORDS: Education, Essity, Arizona, WaterConservation, sustainable development goals

SOURCE:Arrow Electronics

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CENTENNIAL, Colo., October 5, 2017 /3BL Media/ - Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) launched a new Surface-as-a-Service offering today that will help companies strategically manage their technology assets throughout the entire device lifecycle—from optimized procurement all the way through sustainable, end-of-life retirement.

Tweet me:.@ArrowGlobal launches 'Surface-as-a-Service' to help companies sustainably manage tech Assets http://bit.ly/2y25L8V #fiveyearsout

KEYWORDS: Innovation & Technology

SOURCE:Barclays

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As the UK marks National Work Life Week, we hear how dynamic ways of working have become embedded in Barclays’ culture, empowering colleagues to work in the way that suits their lives – and leaving the bank better able to serve customers’ needs.

Mark Campbell is an Assistant Branch Manager at a London branch of Barclays. He also cares for his wife, who has a disability.

Earlier this year, he found himself struggling to meet his commitments at work and home. “I was working long hours, leaving work early and getting home late at night, and then having to do the household chores,” he says. Meals were late and he had no time to spend with his family.

When his branch moved to another location – with extended opening hours – his manager Jackie Carter suggested that he compress his five working days into four, giving him an extra day off during the week to spend with his family.

“He is much less stressed,” says Jackie. “He looks and feels lighter in his approach, and that’s very nice to see.” Not only that, the new arrangement has benefited the branch in Woolwich, south east London, with Mark available to open up first thing in the morning and help customers at the end of the day.

News ways of working

Mark is one of thousands of Barclays colleagues who have adopted dynamic ways of working, whether compressing or reducing their hours, job sharing, working remotely or having different start and finish times.

Just under 60% of Barclays staff work flexibly, whether to help with childcare or other caring responsibilities or pursue other passions outside work. Those who adopt this approach express greater satisfaction with their jobs and with the organisation.

Barclays introduced a formal dynamic working campaign in 2014, and has since trained more than 3,500 managers in Dynamic Working, to help them understand its impact on the bank’s working culture. Any Barclays employee, no matter what their role is or how long their service, can request dynamic working.

“Dynamic Working is a critical lever for us to engage and help enhance the productivity of the five generations working at Barclays,” says Mark McLane, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion. “By offering colleagues an opportunity to design their own work patterns, it enables a better integration between work and personal commitments and readies us to be a great workplace of the future, today.”

Give and take

Asset Manager Chris Burrell adjusted his working hours to allow him to fulfil his role as a Trustee for a charity. He now starts earlier four days a week and uses the time accrued to free up one afternoon a week.

“Having an afternoon when I am not working has enabled me to have meetings with auditors, charity advisers and other stakeholders within the working week, and it’s enabled me to be more visible to the trust employees,” he says.

On top of that, Chris says being able to organise his work around other commitments has made him more motivated and focused at Barclays. “It means I am in the office earlier, when it is usually quieter and when I work best. I usually start the day doing something which needs a clear head.”

The head of the team, Susie Ralph, says rearranging Chris’s working pattern “was all about thinking how we could make it work, rather than why it won’t”. She says the “give and take mentality” is embedded in her team’s culture – and that it benefits the business as well as the employee.

“We don’t even need to talk about it,” she says. “If one of my team has a child’s sports day to go to, I won’t ask them to make that time up, because I know if we have a day that’s really busy, they will stay until that transaction is finished.

“It’s our job to provide an end-to-end experience for our customers. That means having motivated, loyal staff who can respond to their changing needs. By offering my team dynamic working options, I know they’ll be motivated to step up when I need them, without me needing to ask.”

Family planning

When Craig Watterson and his partner found themselves without childcare, he spoke to his manager Donna Butler about rearranging his hours. Now Craig, who has a position in Data Operations, still works full-time, but spreads his hours over split shifts and weekends so that he can look after his children and his partner can attend college.

“If I hadn’t been able to work dynamically, I probably would have had to leave Barclays or reduce my hours considerably. So, it’s really good.”

Barclays named one of “most family friendly employers”

Barclays was this week named as one of the Top 10 Employers for Working Families in the annual benchmark compiled by work life balance charity Working Families. Hundreds of companies from across the UK compete to gain a place on the list, which looks at how integrated and consistent their flexible working policies are across the business. Sarah Jackson, Chief Executive of Working Families, said: “Congratulations to Barclays whose flexible, agile approach has earned them a much-coveted place on [our list]. Flexibility is not just good for families, it makes perfect business sense.”

Tweet me:#VIDEO | #DynamicWorking is a Win-Win at @BarclaysUK http://bit.ly/2geuYmU @Barclays_cship #flexibleworking #WorkLifeWeek

KEYWORDS: Responsible Business & Employee Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, Barclays, Dynamic Working, Flexible Working, Work Life Week

SOURCE:World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

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A global initiative committing major international food producers to tough new targets on food waste has been unveiled at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s Climate Week in New York.

A voluntary resolution from the Global Agri-Business Alliance (GAA) calls on private sector members to halve their own food and agricultural losses by 2030, and work with suppliers and customers to do the same. It is aligned with one of the targets of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

In prioritising food loss, the GAA is underscoring its ambition to address sustainability across global agricultural supply chains, it said.

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Tweet me:Major Food Alliance Commits to Halving Members’ #FoodWaste http://bit.ly/2xMirks via @FoodBev @WBCSD #sustainability #SDGs

KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), FoodBev Media, Food Waste, Global Agri-Business Alliance (GAA)

SOURCE:Schneider Electric

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Renewable electricity purchasing in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sector (C&I) has exploded, bolstered by rapidly falling prices and improvements in technology. NGO mandates, such as the Scope 2 protocol, have further driven market development around the world.

This Guide will provide you with helpful direction on global Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), one of the most commonly used, and widely accepted, forms of renewable electricity purchasingworldwide, and a key component of any integrated clean energy strategy.

Download the guide here.

About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.

In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.

We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. Visit our website.

Tweet me:.@SchneiderElec's Definitive Guide to Global #Energy Attribute Certificates: Save Money Being Responsible http://bit.ly/2xZSTjU #CSR #SDGs

KEYWORDS: Research, Reports & Publications, Energy, Schneider Electric, Global Energy Attribute Certificates

SOURCE:LIXIL

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PISCATAWAY, N.J., October 6, 2017 /3BL Media/ ― American Standard, part of the LIXIL Corporation, has been recognized with a 2017 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year Award for the brand’s ongoing efforts to increase awareness about water conservation and the use of WaterSense labeled products. A two-time winner of this distinction from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American Standard demonstrated the importance of looking toward the future through its research and development of new water-efficient technologies.

The WaterSense program, sponsored by the EPA, supports product certification and encourages consumers to reduce their water usage through water saving products and services, as well as by making simple changes in behavior to help conserve water. The WaterSense Partner of the Year awards recognize organizations that are on the cutting edge of water efficiency, innovation, collaboration and outreach.

“It is a sincere honor for American Standard to be recognized as a 2017 WaterSense Partner of the Year by the EPA for our conservation-minded innovations and commitment to ongoing research and public education around the critical issue of saving water,” said Steven Delarge, president and CEO of LIXIL Americas, the division under which American Standard operates. “Helping to raise awareness about the importance of reducing water use by supporting the WaterSense program is a natural fit for American Standard, and it’s a mission that we’re privileged to pursue.”

American Standard is being recognized for substantially increasing media coverage for the WaterSense program, garnering more than 273 million impressions in 2016, which is a 50 percent increase over the previous year. The brand’s social media channels also touted the water conservation message, particularly with their successful Facebook contest conducted during the EPA’s Fix a Leak Week.

Additionally, American Standard demonstrated a commitment to water conservation by celebrating the brand’s newest WaterSense labeled showerheads, faucets, and ultra-high efficiency toilets through the Beauty in Motion truck tour, launched in May 2016. These mobile showrooms toured the country and made a total of 136 stops during 2016, reaching more than 6,000 professionals and consumers with their exhibits that showcased water efficient plumbing products.

American Standard’s research included a partnership with the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) to complete a joint study about the effect of slope, size, toilet paper choice, and flushing characteristics on drain line carry in plumbing systems.

The brand also continued their support for Plumbers Without Borders (PWB) in 2016, helping the group promote their mission to increase access to safe water and sanitation worldwide by connecting volunteer plumbers with international aid organizations.

Accepting the award on behalf of American Standard at the WaterSmart Innovations 2017 show in Las Vegas today were Jay Londhe, vice president of engineering, and C.J. Lagan, senior manager of compliance and testing, LIXIL Americas.

“Since 2006, utilities, manufacturers, retailers, builders, communities, states, and other organizations have voluntarily supported WaterSense program’s efforts to protect and preserve our nation’s water supply for future generations,” said WaterSense Program Manager Veronica Blette. “By saving water together, these award winners and all of our partners help consumers and businesses realize the environmental and economic benefits of water efficiency.”

Over the past decade, American Standard and nearly 2,000 other WaterSense partners have helped consumers save more than 2.1 trillion gallons of water, or more than the amount used by all U.S. households for 75 days. In addition to water savings, WaterSense labeled products and homes have helped reduce the amount of energy needed to heat, pump, and treat water by 284 billion kilowatt hours — which is enough to power more than 26.3 million homes for a year — and save $46.3 billion in water and energy bills.

For more information on WaterSense labeled American Standard products, visit www.americanstandard.com or call (800) 442-1902. For more information about WaterSense, visit www.epa.gov/watersense.

ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD
American Standard makes life healthier, safer and more beautiful at home, at work and in our communities. For more than 140 years, the brand has innovated and created products that improve daily living in and around the bathroom and kitchen for residential and commercial customers. It has been recognized with more than 35 product innovation and design awards in the past five years. American Standard is part of LIXIL, a global leader in housing and building materials products and services. Learn more at americanstandard.com, or follow us at facebook.com/AmericanStandardPlumbing, twitter.com/AmStandard, youtube.com/AmericanStandard01, Pinterest.com/amstandard, Instagram.com/american_standard.

About LIXIL Corporation
LIXIL is a global leader in the housing and building industry. Our unique portfolio spans everything from technologies that revolutionize how we interact with water in our daily lives, to a full lineup of products and services for housing and major architectural projects. Delivering core strengths in water, kitchen, housing, and building technologies, our brands including LIXIL, American Standard, GROHE, DXV, INAX, and Permasteelisa are leaders in the industries and regions in which they operate. LIXIL operates in more than 150 countries and employs more than 70,000 people, bringing together function, quality, and design to make people’s lives better and more delightful – wherever they are.

Learn more at www.lixil.com, facebook.com/lixilgroup and www.linkedin.com/company/lixil-group.

WaterSense® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Tweet me:American Standard wins 2017 WaterSense Partner of the Year http://bit.ly/2y2Y3f0 @AmStandard #WSAwards #WSI2017

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KEYWORDS: Awards, Ratings & Rankings, Water, LIXIL, American Standard, WaterSense Partner of the Year, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Watersense, Water Conservation

Cash and in-kind product donations to support Unidos por Puerto Rico, Rebuild Texas Fund and the Florida Disaster Fund

SOURCE:CVS Health

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., October 6, 2017 /3BL Media/ - CVS Health [NYSE:CVS] today announced that its customers and colleagues donated nearly $4 million to support the Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico communities that were devastated by recent hurricanes, during a 10-day in-store fundraising campaign. The company also announced that it will donate more than $6 million of critical products and supplies to these communities, bringing CVS Health’s total support to $10 million.

The funds will be split evenly between Unidos por Puerto Rico, Rebuild Texas Fund and the Florida Disaster Fund to help support rebuilding efforts in these affected communities over the coming weeks and months. Products will be distributed to communities where they are needed the most.

“We are incredibly grateful to our colleagues and customers who have demonstrated our values of caring and integrity over the past few weeks during these historic storms,” said Helena B. Foulkes, executive vice president, CVS Health and president, CVS Pharmacy. “The rebuilding process for many of these communities will take a long time, and we will continue to do our part by providing support during this difficult time.”

To ensure patients and customers received the medications and information they needed during the recent hurricanes, CVS Health mobilized an enterprise-wide effort to help with preparations and accommodations prior to and after the storms.

The company’s proprietary messaging platform enabled rapid and urgent communications to patients who were in the path of hurricanes. Text messages were sent to tens of thousands of patients, reminding them to plan ahead for any potential disruption from the storm. The messages also helped ensure delivery of specialty and other medications for patients in transition between home and safe shelter locations.

Additionally, the catastrophic impact and wide-spread power outages in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria posed particular challenges in coordinating resources for colleagues, customers and patients. In response, CVS Health transported much-needed specialty medications and essential equipment to support store operations in Puerto Rico and, in some cases, delivered medication directly to individual patients who were in need.

“While it is never easy to manage through storms of this magnitude, hundreds of our colleagues have gone above and beyond to ensure that our patients, customers and communities are being served, despite the devastation impacting their own personal lives,” added Eileen Howard Boone, president of the CVS Health Charitable Foundation. “Their generosity, compassion and dedication to serving others – whether it be patients, residents or co-workers – is truly amazing.”

In addition to the funds raised through the in-store campaign, CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation, colleagues and customers had previously donated nearly $800,000 in cash and in-kind product donations to the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, Salvation Army, Florida Disaster Fund, Unidos por Puerto Rico, Rebuild Texas Fund, the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the CVS Health Employee Relief Fund, a public charity designed to help CVS Health employees during unanticipated and unavoidable financial hardships and emergencies.

About CVS Health

CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its nearly 9,700 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 90 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com

Tweet me:.@CVSHealth Announces $10 Million Donation Following In-Store Fundraising Campaign For Hurricane Rebuilding Efforts http://bit.ly/2y49sv0

KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Disaster Relief, CVS Health, hurricane relief

Agency honors Kohler with fifth Sustained Excellence award for its commitment to action and consumer education

SOURCE:Kohler Co.

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KOHLER, Wis., October 6, 2017 /3BL Media/ - Kohler Co. has earned its fifth consecutive Sustained Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Kohler, the leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath plumbing products in the U.S., has partnered with the EPA’s WaterSense® program since 2007 and was recognized again in 2017 for its leadership in water-saving product innovation and consumer advocacy.

In 2008, the EPA named Kohler the first recipient of its WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year Award. In each year since, Kohler has earned additional recognition from the EPA, including the agency’s first Sustained Excellence award in 2013.

“Kohler is honored to be recognized as a Sustained Excellence Award winner again this year,” said Rob Zimmerman, Director – Sustainability and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH). “The WaterSense program delivers value on many levels, creating efficiency targets for manufacturers, measurable and significant gains in water use that utilities and regulators can count on, and a recognizable label consumers can look for when purchasing products. Kohler offers more than 700 models of toilets, urinals, bathroom faucets, and showerheads that carry the WaterSense label and promotes the program through a promise of saving water without sacrificing performance.”

In recognizing Kohler this year, the EPA highlighted Kohler Co.’s success in promoting WaterSense nationwide, donating WaterSense-labeled products to various events and charitable causes, and releasing an industry-leading, water-efficient toilet. The 1.0 gallons per flush Highline toilet combines gravity with precision-engineered design that creates a stronger flush with less water.

The Highline toilet was featured prominently in Kohler’s Sustainability Campaign, which produced 4.8 million impressions. The campaign used Instagram and Facebook to target customers in states plagued by droughts in 2016, including California, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona.

Kohler also sponsors a mobile marketing campaign in key states to showcase working models of WaterSense-labeled toilets, faucets and showerheads. In 2016, the company added a new semi-trailer unit to its water-saving fleet and visited 175 home shows, conferences, and professional plumbing supply stores to tout the performance and benefits of WaterSense-labeled plumbing fixtures. Overall, more than 36,000 plumbing professionals and other visitors toured the trailers, a 90 percent increase from the previous year.

Kohler exhibited its WaterSense labeled products at major trade shows such as Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas and Dwell on Design and Greenbuild in Los Angeles. Kohler donated WaterSense-labeled products to homes for disabled veterans through the Homes for Our Troops organization. The company also continued its partnership with the Lavamae mobile showering project for homeless residents in California by donating WaterSense-labeled toilets, faucets, and showerheads.

Since the first WaterSense-labeled KOHLER products were introduced, those products have empowered consumers to reduce water use by more than 140 billion gallons and save more than $2.3 billion in water, sewer and energy costs. The labels make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase products that save water while maintaining the performance excellence and sophisticated design for which Kohler has long been renowned.

Related Links

Kohler.com/WaterSaving

Sustainability & Stewardship Report

About Kohler Co.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of 35,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; premier furniture, cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two of the world’s finest five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin and St Andrews, Scotland.

Aligning with organizations and programs like EPA WaterSense, Alliance for Water Efficiency, and U.S. Green Building Council, Kohler has positioned itself as a sustainability leader in the plumbing industry with educational programs, awareness campaigns, and water-saving products. Whether specified to earn LEED® green building water-efficiency points, reducing facility operating costs, or meet homeowner needs, KOHLER water-saving fixtures and faucets are designed to conserve natural resources while remaining true to a singular quality level of performance and design. Visit KOHLER.com for information on water-saving plumbing products or believe.kohler.com for stories on Kohler's sustainability mission.

About WaterSense

WaterSense, the EPA’s voluntary public-private partnership program, seeks to protect the future of the nation’s water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs and practices. Since the program began in 2006, WaterSense has helped consumers save a cumulative 2.1 trillion gallons of water and more than $46.3 billion in water and energy bills.

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KEYWORDS: Awards, Ratings & Rankings, Environment, Kohler Co.

SOURCE:SiMPACT Strategy Group

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Over the past two years, Cenovus has intentionally supported organizations and causes that have experienced increased demand during the downturn - focusing on basic needs, mental health and vulnerable populations with more philanthropically-motivated donations.

When the price of oil was around the $100 mark, the community investment team at Cenovus was carefully investing millions of dollars in three strategic areas that aligned with both the integrated oil company's focus areas (learning, safety and well-bring, and sustainable communities) and their business values.

And then, in 2014, the price of oil plummeted to $27.

Alberta was thrown into a brutal recession. Tens of thousands of people lost their jobs across the province. The community investment team at Cenovus - itself drastically reduced in both number of employees and budget - started looking more at refocusing their strategy on what people in the community needed to survive.

In 2016, they committed nearly $300,000 to 25 organizations including food banks, breakfast, lunch and nutrition programs, and community kitchens. Over $340,000 was invested into eight organizations providing mental health services across Alberta.

"We weren't caught up with 'this has to be part of our long-term strategy'," says Vicki Reid, Cenovus Director of Community Affairs.

While the community investment strategy adapted with the economic circumstances, the Cenovus team stayed true to its values. One of the team's first principles was to honour existing agreements and continue open and honest communications with community partners. The team also developed exit strategies for agreements that were due to end and looked for other ways to support organizations.

Staff giving/volunteering activities were encouraged through matching programs, and non-monetary donations like office space, computers and kitchen equipment.

"In the same way we adapt our business to the current economic conditions, we also respond to our communities' changing and evolving needs. The challenging economic times for the oil and gas industry mean our communities have an increased need for support since they're also feeling the impact."

"People have appreciated our honesty and understood this shift in focus," says Reid.

"They've also appreciated that we are still looking at other ways we can support their work beyond just financial contributions."

The community investment team at Cenovus, which have been part of the LBG Canada network since 2011, sees business benefit and community benefit on a spectrum. "Sometimes it's on the other side more heavily and sometimes it's on the other side more heavily," says Reid. "And sometimes there is a sweet spot where they are perfectly balanced."

Tweet me:#LBGCanada company @cenovus spotlight: Giving Adapted to Economic Times. http://bit.ly/2ghYubJ #CIMatters

KEYWORDS: Responsible Business & Employee Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, LBG Canada, Cenovus Energy, Community Investment

SOURCE:Kimberly-Clark Corporation

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Kimberly-Clark is proud to join Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best Companies” for 2017, which recognizes companies for leadership in creating progressive programs to help employees balance work and family. The magazine cited Kimberly-Clark’s support for flexible work arrangements, paid leave and child care programs, and advancement opportunities for women.

“As a working mom, I am proud to work for a company that enables people to build strong careers while caring for their families,” said Rose Van Himbergen, Commodity Manager at Kimberly-Clark. “Kimberly-Clark’s unique culture helps employees be their best and achieve their goals in their personal and professional lives.”

Working Mother recognized Van Himbergen as a Working Mother of the Year for her efforts leading the Parents Interactive Network, one of Kimberly-Clark’s employee resource groups, which assists parents and guardians in their efforts to balance work-home life, enhance their careers, and add value to the business. 

Inclusion in Working Mother's "100 Best Companies" list is the latest in a series of honors the company has received. Earlier this year, Kimberly-Clark was ranked #1 in the consumer packaged goods category on Forbes' 2017 list of America's Best Large Employers.

Read more in Working Mother magazine: http://www.workingmother.com/kimberly-clark  

Tweet me:.@KCCorp named top 100 Best Company by @_workingmother_ for #leadership in work-life balance http://bit.ly/2yN5kxu #careers

KEYWORDS: Awards, Ratings & Rankings, Great Place to Work, Kimberly-Clark, Working Mother Magazine, working mother of the year, Corporate Social Responsibility, maternity leave, Child care

SOURCE:Timberland

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Congress is back from its August recess and will debate budget appropriations for fiscal year 2018 in the coming months. Thankfully, both the Senate and House Appropriations committees have approved maintaining funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that runs AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, and funds other national service programs. At Timberland, we believe strongly in the power of service, and we applaud this bipartisan support for national service. We hope this support continues to benefit national service program participants and the communities they serve.

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SOURCE:Keep America Beautiful

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The landscape at Flint, Michigan's Sarvis Park recently changed for the better to include a brand new playscape, thanks to the work of Keep America Beautiful Affiliate Keep Genesee County Beautiful, its loyal volunteers, and many community organizations.

Keep Genesee County Beautiful (KGCB) Adopt a Park Program and the Sarvis Park Adopters, Reviving Our City’s Communities, Lowe's Heroes volunteers of Burton, Michigan, and volunteers from Central Michigan University gathered to lead the installation of the new playground and park restoration on Sept. 29-30. The more than 300 volunteers participated in what was the largest park cleanup/playground build KGCB has ever conducted.

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SOURCE:Ingersoll Rand

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DAVIDSON, N.C., October 6, 2017 /3BL Media/ - Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will participate in Manufacturing Day at its facilities around the world. During a month-long schedule of events, Ingersoll Rand is inviting students to tour their facilities and learn about career opportunities in modern manufacturing.

The company and its family of brands – Club Car^®, Ingersoll Rand^®Thermo King^® and Trane^®– is committed to engaging the next generation of skilled workers in the opportunities and benefits that come with a career in manufacturing.

“The future of the manufacturing industry relies on the ability of tomorrow’s workforce to address global trends like climate change and exponential technologies that impact the way we live, work and move,” said Michael W. Lamach, chairman and CEO of Ingersoll Rand. “By showing the next generation of manufacturers the importance of thinking bigger and acting bolder to solve these global challenges, we are doing the right thing for our communities, our environment and the future of manufacturing.” 

Ingersoll Rand sites around the United States are participating, including Hastings, Nebraska; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Fort Smith, Arkansas; St. Paul, Minnesota; Trenton, New Jersey; Vidalia, Georgia; Augusta, Georgia; Mocksville, North Carolina; and Davidson, North Carolina. Internationally, participating facilities can be found in Galway, Ireland, and Vignate, Italy. Students will learn about the manufacturing process, pathways to manufacturing leadership and how sustainability is integral to the future of the manufacturing industry.

“Over the next decade, modern manufacturing will generate 3.5 million job openings. Through Manufacturing Day, the CreatorsWanted.org campaign and other critical programming, the NAM and The Manufacturing Institute have remained at the forefront of developing workforce solutions to help meet this need and close the skills gap that threatens to leave 2 million manufacturing jobs unfilled by 2025,” said Manufacturing Institute Executive Director Carolyn Lee. “Giving our young people and their parents the chance to see firsthand the promise of a career in modern manufacturing can turn the tide and combat the myths that harm the perception of manufacturing careers in America.”

Ingersoll Rand’s Manufacturing Day celebrations launched on Oct. 2, 2017 and extend throughout the month of October. High school, trade school and university students interested in visiting a facility near them are encouraged to reach out to local leadership to schedule a visit or Shannon Bennett at 704-655-5782 or Shannon.Bennett@irco.com to learn more about participating sites.

Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment
Ingersoll Rand made a commitment to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its products and operations by 2030. The company’s Climate Commitment pledges to:

• Cut the refrigerant GHG footprint of its products by 50 percent by 2020 and incorporate lower global warming potential (GWP) alternatives across its portfolio by 2030;
• Invest $500 million in product-related research and development over the next five years to fund the long-term reduction of GHG emissions; and
• Reduce company operations-related GHG emissions by 35 percent by 2020.

To date, the commitment has supported the avoidance of approximately 6.7 million metric tons of CO2e globally, which is the equivalent of avoiding annual CO2 emissions from energy used in more than 700,000 homes. To support the commitment, Ingersoll Rand launched EcoWise™, a portfolio of products designed to lower environmental impact with next-generation, low-global warming potential refrigerants and high efficiency operation. By 2030, the company expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 million metric tons.

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About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane®—work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. 

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By Nicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President and President of the AT&T Foundation

SOURCE:AT&T

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Applications for the 2018 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships

SOURCE:Sodexo, Inc.

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., October 6, 2017 /3BL Media/ - The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation today announced the opening of the application period for the 2018 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships which will run from October 5 through December 5, 2017. The scholarship program urges students to apply to #Get5Give5 to help end hunger in their communities. Students from kindergarten through graduate school are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship with matching $5,000 grant for the hunger-related charity of their choice. Visit HelpStopHunger.org to apply.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 41 million people living in the United States, including 13 million children, lack the means to get enough nutritious food on a regular basis. As a result, they struggle with hunger at some time during the year.  Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has an 11-year legacy of investing in young leaders and their innovative ideas because we believe they are the generation to end childhood hunger.

“Recognizing that youth-led initiatives provide innovative solutions, we strive to encourage and empower them to help end hunger today and tomorrow,” said Gerri Mason Hall, chair, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and senior vice president, human resources services for Sodexo North America. “These programs really impact the quality of life for children and families which is a core mission for our organization.”

Up to five national scholarship recipients will be selected based on their ongoing work to end hunger. The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation will also recognize up to 20 Stop Hunger regional honorees with a $1,000 donation for their preferred hunger-relief charity.

To date, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has recognized 188 regional honorees and 56 national scholarship recipients with grants totaling $443,000 for their hunger-relief charities and $255,000 in scholarships. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited education institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States and be able to demonstrate an enduring commitment to end hunger in their community.

The deadline for 2018 applications is December 5, 2017. The 2018 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship recipients will be announced on June 11, 2018 at the 19th Annual Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Dinner. For complete details and to apply, please visit HelpStopHunger.org.

Click to hear stories from previous award winners.

Visit Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @StopHungerUSA.

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About Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation:

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, was created with the mission to ensure that every child in the United States grows up with dependable access to enough nutritious food to enable them to lead a healthy, productive life. Sodexo, Inc. funds all administrative costs for Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to ensure that all money raised helps those in need. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted nearly $30 million to alleviate child hunger.

About Sodexo USA

Sodexo USA is an American business that is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence in 80 countries. Delivering more than 100 services across North America that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life, Sodexo is a leading provider of sustainable, integrated facilities management and food service operations. It employs 123,000 Americans at 12,500 sites across the country and indirectly supports tens of thousands of additional U.S. jobs through its annual purchases of $9.2 billion in goods and services from small to large American businesses. In support of local communities across the U.S., the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has contributed close to $30 million over the past 20 years to help feed children in America impacted by hunger.

Learn more about Sodexo at its corporate blog, Sodexo Insights.

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Sodexo USA
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