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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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BASF, Cargill, P&G and Giz Collaborate to Drive Production of Sustainable Certified Coconut Oil in the Phillippines and Indonesia
BASF, Cargill, P&G and Giz Collaborate to Drive Production of Sustainable Certified Coconut Oil in the Phillippines and Indonesia
Published on June 28, 2017
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BASF, Cargill, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have joined together in a development partnership under the develoPPP.de programme by the German Federal Ministry for Economic ... View More

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AT&T Announces New Initiative to Combat Cyberbullying and Unveils AT&T-produced Film, ‘There’s A Soul Behind That Screen’
AT&T Announces New Initiative to Combat Cyberbullying and Unveils AT&T-produced Film, ‘There’s A Soul Behind That Screen’
Published on June 23, 2017
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AT&T* is launching a new education effort to help students, parents and educators tackle the cyberbullying crisis. The effort shares valuable tools and resources and encourages parents to stay involved in their children’s online lives. ... View More

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DuPont Wins 2017 European Bio-Based Materials Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan
DuPont Wins 2017 European Bio-Based Materials Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan
Published on June 23, 2017
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DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) is the  ... View More

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Sustainable Brands Corporate Members Named Among Top 50 Community-Minded Companies
Sustainable Brands Corporate Members Named Among Top 50 Community-Minded Companies
Published on June 22, 2017
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The Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light, recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year. Civic 50 companies are putting communities at the center of change to create more enduring and sustainable business models. The... View More

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Caesars Entertainment Honored as Most Community-Minded Consumer Discretionary Company
Caesars Entertainment Honored as Most Community-Minded Consumer Discretionary Company
Published on June 22, 2017
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Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), the world's most diversified casino-entertainment provider, was recognized as the most community-minded company in the consumer discretionary industry today by Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative. T... View More

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Sustainable Brands Corporate Members Recognized with GS1 US Excellence Awards
Sustainable Brands Corporate Members Recognized with GS1 US Excellence Awards
Published on June 22, 2017
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GS1 US® has recognized six companies with GS1 US Excellence Awards for their achievements in implementing GS1 Standards to transform business processes and drive innovation during a ceremony at the GS1 Connect® conference on June 20, 2017 at the Co... View More

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UPS Recognized As Top Community-Minded Company On 2017 Civic 50 List
UPS Recognized As Top Community-Minded Company On 2017 Civic 50 List
Published on June 21, 2017
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US 06/21/17 Atlanta, GA Points of Light Honors UPS for Humanitarian Relief & Resilience Program, Global Volunteerism, Sustainability and Community Safety Initiatives ... View More

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Chick-fil-A Introduces New Gluten-Free Bun
Chick-fil-A Introduces New Gluten-Free Bun
Published on June 20, 2017
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Chick-fil-A® announced today the addition of a new Gluten-Free Bun. The addition comes in response to customers’ requests for more gluten-free/sensitive options on the menu. The new bun, which is now available in restaurants nationwide, comes indi... View More

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Latest Hershey CSR Report Highlights Shared Goodness Promise With Progress in Social, Environmental And Workplace Programs
Latest Hershey CSR Report Highlights Shared Goodness Promise With Progress in Social, Environmental And Workplace Programs
Published on June 16, 2017
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The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) issued its latest annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, outlining progress made during 2016 toward the company's commitment to "Shared Goodness." Hershey continues to demonstrate its corporate r... View More

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Caesars Entertainment's CodeGreen Challenge
Caesars Entertainment's CodeGreen Challenge
Published on June 15, 2017
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Timberland Recognized for Innovative Partnership with Thread, Combining Sustainability and Social Impact
Timberland Recognized for Innovative Partnership with Thread, Combining Sustainability and Social Impact
Published on June 14, 2017
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In spring 2017, global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland released a new collection in partnership with Thread, a Certified B Corporation that crafts fabric from plastic bottles littering the streets and landfills of Haiti. The Timberland X Thread co... View More

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