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Timberland Employees Pull on Their Boots During 25 Days of Service Challenge
Timberland Employees Pull on Their Boots During 25 Days of Service Challenge
Published on July 12, 2017
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Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland believes in activating people to transform the world with powerful tools like community service. Through the company’s award-winning Path of Service™ program, first launched in 1992, employees receive up ... View More

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Dow Launches Grant Program to Increase Plastics Recycling
Dow Launches Grant Program to Increase Plastics Recycling
Published on July 12, 2017
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The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today it has teamed up with national nonprofit, Keep America Beautiful, to award two $50,000 grants for organizations to establish Hefty® EnergyBag™ programs in their communities. The program is an in... View More

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You Need Wheels to Deliver Meals
You Need Wheels to Deliver Meals
Published on July 11, 2017
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Meals on Wheels America is a household name —people know that the organization helps seniors access healthy meals without having to leave their homes. Ten million seniors nationwide struggle with hunger, so Meals on Wheels has a big (and important!... View More

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HPE Inspiring Progress Blog: Our Power is in Collective Action
HPE Inspiring Progress Blog: Our Power is in Collective Action
Published on July 10, 2017
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The mobilization of businesses, governments, and individuals in response to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has been heartening and inspiring. Within just days of President Trump’s announcement, businesses contributing $6.2 trillion to... View More

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The UPS Foundation Awards Tree Planting Grants to 21 Keep America Beautiful Affiliates Nationwide
The UPS Foundation Awards Tree Planting Grants to 21 Keep America Beautiful Affiliates Nationwide
Published on July 7, 2017
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Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced the distribution of 21 grants totaling $120,000 from The UPS Foundation for the 2017 Keep America Beautiful/UPS Community Tree and Recovery Tr... View More

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Amway Charity Foundation Showcases “Mompreneur” Program at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
Amway Charity Foundation Showcases “Mompreneur” Program at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
Published on July 7, 2017
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Russia’s Amway Charity Foundation recently presented the results of its highly popular “Mompreneur” program at the prestigious 2017 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Over the past two decades, the Forum has transformed into a... View More

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Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2017 Recognize Bank of America for Global Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility and Advisory
Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2017 Recognize Bank of America for Global Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility and Advisory
Published on July 7, 2017
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Euromoney magazine this week named Bank of America the World’s Best Bank in two key areas: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Advisory. Best Bank for CSR: This award goes to the firm that demonstrates excellence in its initiatives, achieveme... View More

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Kimberly-Clark Reports Year One Results of Sustainability 2022 Program
Kimberly-Clark Reports Year One Results of Sustainability 2022 Program
Published on July 6, 2017
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation today published its annual report on sustainability, providing the first update on the company's global progress toward its Sustainability 2022 goals. Introduced last year, Sustainability 2022 is the company’s framework t... View More

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Standing Up for The Science of Sustainability
Standing Up for The Science of Sustainability
Published on July 6, 2017
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Yes, science matters. It sure is refreshing and motivating to see the herds of public and private leaders standing up for science. These leaders are the ones that are getting the data necessary to make good decisions for their business, brands and st... View More

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GM Intensifies Push to Train Young People for Jobs of the Future
GM Intensifies Push to Train Young People for Jobs of the Future
Published on July 5, 2017
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GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra and nonprofit leaders today introduced new, innovative programs designed to encourage young people to go into technology and engineering professions and improve teacher training in STEM-related subjects. Noting rapid te... View More

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Announcing the Inaugural Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winners
Announcing the Inaugural Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winners
Published on July 5, 2017
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Tae Yoo, SVP of Corporate Affairs, reveals the winners of Cisco's GPS Challenge. As part of our work to positively impact one billion people by 2025, Cisco seeks to inspire and empower a generation of global problem solvers to thrive in the digital e... View More

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How the Scouts' 2017 National Jamboree Will Spotlight Local Agriculture
How the Scouts' 2017 National Jamboree Will Spotlight Local Agriculture
Published on July 5, 2017
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Those attending the 2017 National Jamboree are in for a delicious treat! As part of a new partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture will bring locally sourced food to campers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve... View More

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Transforming a Business Starts with Employees
Transforming a Business Starts with Employees
Published on June 30, 2017
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GM’s chief talent officer, Michael Arena, knows the power of culture and employees. In an industry that is poised for radical disruption, like automotive, it is critical to disrupt the way employees work to not only keep pace with start-ups, but to... View More

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BioMar Group Reports Below 1 FIFO Ratio
BioMar Group Reports Below 1 FIFO Ratio
Published on June 30, 2017
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Advances in innovative technology by BioMar and a high priced fish oil and fishmeal market enabled the BioMar Group to average a below one FIFO ratio (Fish-In:Fish-Out) for its raw material usage in 2016 for the first time in its history. This is one... View More

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Unilever Suspends Sourcing from Indonesian Palm Oil Supplier Amid Deforestation Allegations
Unilever Suspends Sourcing from Indonesian Palm Oil Supplier Amid Deforestation Allegations
Published on June 29, 2017
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Global consumer goods firm Unilever has suspended sourcing from an Indonesian-based palm oil supplier which was found to be in breach of policy on deforestation and peatland clearance. Ongoing deforestation and peatland clearance by Sawit Sumbermas S... View More

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Shaw Clear Path Recycling Honored with Two GE Ecomagination Environment Awards
Shaw Clear Path Recycling Honored with Two GE Ecomagination Environment Awards
Published on June 29, 2017
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GE Water & Process Technologies has honored Clear Path Recycling with its prestigious Ecomagination Leadership and Return on Environment (ROE) awards to recognize the plastic bottle recycling operation for its noteworthy reductions in chemical us... View More

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Kohler Wins US Water Prize
Kohler Wins US Water Prize
Published on June 29, 2017
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Kohler Co. was awarded the US Water Prize for its water conservation efforts by the US Water Alliance yesterday during its One Water Summit in New Orleans. The Water Prize is presented annually in five categories, including a private sector organizat... View More

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Las Vegas Teams With Cisco to Become Smart City
Las Vegas Teams With Cisco to Become Smart City
Published on June 28, 2017
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The US city of Las Vegas has announced a partnership with networking giant Cisco aimed at speeding its progress towards becoming a smart connected city. Cisco’s Smart+Connected digital platform will bring real-time Internet of Things (IoT) device a... View More

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SAP Alumni Network: Making a Difference with Your Old Laptop
SAP Alumni Network: Making a Difference with Your Old Laptop
Published on June 28, 2017
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Your laptop is a bit slow. The display could be better, and it’s too heavy anyway. It still works, but you feel it’s time for a new one. So you add the old one to the pile of discarded gadgets in your basement and wonder whether there isn’t a b... View More

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The Aim is Set on Paper Batteries in Collaboration Between BillerudKorsnäs and Uppsala University
The Aim is Set on Paper Batteries in Collaboration Between BillerudKorsnäs and Uppsala University
Published on June 28, 2017
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BillerudKorsnäs and Uppsala university have initiated a multi-annual collaboration to develop paper-based electrode materials. Based on achievements at Uppsala university in combination with BillerudKorsnäs competence in industrial production and p... View More

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