Syrian Violinist Turns Passion for Music into an Inspiring Message of Peace...
SOURCE:Points of LightDESCRIPTION:From a young age, Mariela Shaker was a gifted violinist. At the age of 10, she joined the Arabic Institute of Music in Aleppo, Syria, graduating in 2004 with...
View ArticleBloomberg Leaders Trained in Diversity and Inclusion Principles
SOURCE:BloombergDESCRIPTION:Originally posted on https://www.bloomberg.com/bcause/people/. Bloomberg is committed to developing inclusive leaders and integrating diversity & inclusion principles...
View ArticleSacramento Staff Member Gives Back
SOURCE:Amgen FoundationDESCRIPTION:Tina, INBU Biopharmaceutical rep in Sacramento, California, volunteered by providing food for the hungry and relief for people in crisis at Day of Hope.Amgen...
View ArticleTuna 2020 Traceability Declaration Launched
SCS Global Services Supports Commitment Through CertificationsSOURCE:SCS Global ServicesDESCRIPTION:Congratulations to The Nature Conservancy, Marine Stewardship Council, Tri Marine, and the others...
View ArticleWelcome to Essity!
SOURCE:Essity (Formerly SCA)DESCRIPTION:Essity, formerly SCA, is a leading global hygiene and health company that develops, produces and sells Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene...
View ArticleHP Creates Social and Environmental Impact in Haiti with Launch of Ink...
Collaboration with Thread International and the First Mile Coalition reflects HP’s strategy outlined in the company’s new 2016 Sustainability ReportSOURCE:HP, Inc.SUMMARY:HP releases first Original HP...
View ArticleAbbott's Green Efforts Are Boosting Business
Abbott’s 2020 Environmental Goals are ambitious – and they’re helping the planet while reducing costs around the globeSOURCE:AbbottDESCRIPTION:At Abbott, sustainability isn’t a destination, but an...
View ArticleProviding Food, Basic Needs, and Self-Sufficiency Programs in Fairfax County, VA
SOURCE:America's CharitiesDESCRIPTION:The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) serves the southeastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in our...
View ArticleNew Report: U.S. Power Sector Emissions Decline as the Generation Mix...
SOURCE:CeresDESCRIPTION:Media Contacts:Sara Sciammacco, Ceres – (617) 247-0700 | sciammacco@ceres.org Jake Thompson, NRDC – (202) 289-2387 | jthompson@nrdc.org Brett Kerr, Calpine – (713) 830-8809 |...
View ArticleAmerica’s Small Landowners: One Forest at a Time
By Jan LeeSOURCE:TriplePunditDESCRIPTION:Small landowners are the unsung heroes of the U.S. forest industry. We often think of public forests as the key source of the U.S. wood supply, but in fact,...
View ArticleAnimal Welfare and the Food Service Industry
By: Jim PazzaneseSOURCE:Sodexo, Inc.DESCRIPTION:How do we decide what to eat every day? Most of us would probably say that we consider our health when we’re selecting food. But our food choices are...
View ArticleKitchenAid, Community Volunteers Pitch in on Day of Caring
By Tony WittkowskiSOURCE:Whirlpool CorporationDESCRIPTION:BENTON HARBOR — Chris Ball and his colleagues spent the better part of his workday pushing mulch on a playground.This workday was different for...
View ArticlePartnerships Drive Progress Toward a Trachoma-Free World
SOURCE:PfizerDESCRIPTION:Pfizer and its incredible network of partners dedicated to the fight against trachoma recently came together at the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Summit 2017 in Geneva,...
View ArticleMerck Joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
SOURCE:Merck & Co., Inc.DESCRIPTION:Merck joined more than 175 corporations in a commitment to diversity and inclusion.Merck’s CEO Ken Frazier, along with numerous other CEOs, signed a pledge,...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Cost of Climate Change
SOURCE:Newmont Mining CorporationDESCRIPTION:We remain committed to mitigating impacts of climate change by managing our emission intensity through improvements in energy efficiency and portfolio...
View ArticleMotivated by Tragedy, Tim Anderson of the White Sox Launches Charity to Guide...
This Major League shortstop is #GoingToBat to help develop young leadersSOURCE:Major League Baseball Players TrustDESCRIPTION:Tim Anderson, the 17th overall pick in the 2013 draft, is already well on...
View Article4 Ways Businesses Can Be Year-Round LGBTQ Supporters
SOURCE:Cone CommunicationsDESCRIPTION:Consumers increasingly want companies to address issues active in the news, with nearly two-thirds of respondents citing LGBTQ rights as an issue they would like...
View ArticleEdison International Continues Support for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts
The company signs “We Are Still In” statement supporting the Paris Climate AgreementSOURCE:Edison InternationalDESCRIPTION:Edison International joined a growing list of U.S. businesses, universities,...
View ArticleYWCA Women of Distinction Awards
SOURCE:GoldcorpDESCRIPTION:At Goldcorp we respect and value the perspectives, experiences, cultures and essential differences our employees possess. We are committed to diversity in our workplace, and...
View ArticleGuest Post: Timberland Explores Sustainable Raw Material Sources In South Africa
By: Allison Spahr, Director of Material Development, TimberlandSOURCE:TimberlandDESCRIPTION:At Timberland, our focus on sourcing the best, most responsible materials goes hand in hand with our drive to...
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