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Target Dethrones Wal-Mart as US Business Using the Most Solar Energy
Target Dethrones Wal-Mart as US Business Using the Most Solar Energy
Published on October 25, 2016
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Retailers and shopping centers are prevalent in the top businesses installing solar energy because their big-box retail and warehouse infrastructure is ideal, according to the SEIA. But the organization also said retailers could do much more: While e... View More

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Timberland Supports Next Generation of Sustainable Business at NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge
Timberland Supports Next Generation of Sustainable Business at NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge
Published on October 24, 2016
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For the past three years, Stratham, NH-based Timberland has partnered with the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to encourage and support the next generation of sustainable business through the university’s annual New Hampshire Social Venture Innov... View More

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UPS Mobilizes Global Logistics Network For Hurricane Matthew With $1 Million In Financial And In-Kind Support
UPS Mobilizes Global Logistics Network For Hurricane Matthew With $1 Million In Financial And In-Kind Support
Published on October 24, 2016
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US 10/24/16 Atlanta, GA Company Collaborating with American Red Cross, CARE,  Salvation Army, UNICEF and WFP to Provide Life Sustaining Relief Supplies and Logistics Expertise ... View More

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Energy-Efficient Operations Save GM $73 Million in 2016
Energy-Efficient Operations Save GM $73 Million in 2016
Published on October 24, 2016
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DETROIT — The installation of 186,000 LED bulbs and fixtures is one of many steps helping General Motors save $73 million in energy costs in 2016. Global efforts to increase energy efficiency play a significant part in GM’s goal of meeting the e... View More

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Braskem, Peel Plastics and Petcurean Partner to Bring More Sustainability to Pet Food
Braskem, Peel Plastics and Petcurean Partner to Bring More Sustainability to Pet Food
Published on October 22, 2016
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Philadelphia, PA (October, 2016) – Braskem, the leading producer of biopolymers in the world, is partnering with Peel Plastics, a leader in innovative flexible packaging solutions, and Petcurean, a family-owned Canadian company that creates premium... View More

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Nestlé Providing Nutritionally Sound Products Specifically Designed for Children
Nestlé Providing Nutritionally Sound Products Specifically Designed for Children
Published on October 21, 2016
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By the end of 2015, nearly 100% of our children’s (0–12 years old) products met the NF criteria for children. Gerber achieved this milestone for 100% of its infant, toddler and preschooler products in 2014. In addition to this milestone, Gerber i... View More

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Provides $500,000 Grant to GivePower Foundation to Help Provide Solar Energy to Communities in Developing Countries
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Provides $500,000 Grant to GivePower Foundation to Help Provide Solar Energy to Communities in Developing Countries
Published on October 21, 2016
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GivePower Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses solar energy technologies to deliver essential community services to the developing world, was awarded a second $500,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, totaling $1 milli... View More

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The Hasbro Children's Fund Provides $100,000 to Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
The Hasbro Children's Fund Provides $100,000 to Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
Published on October 20, 2016
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The Hasbro Children’s Fund, the philanthropic arm of global play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), announced today that it is making two grants totaling $100,000 to provide shelter and hunger relief for children and families in H... View More

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Hasbro Ranks No. 1 Most Responsible Company in the Consumer Items Industry
Hasbro Ranks No. 1 Most Responsible Company in the Consumer Items Industry
Published on October 20, 2016
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Hasbro, Inc. announced today that for the second straight year, it has been named the #1 Most Responsible Company in the Consumer Items Industry Sector for 2016, according to Corporate Responsibility Magazine. "It is a true honor and we are incr... View More

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Sustainable Brands Corporate Members Engage in Campaign to Promote FSC
Sustainable Brands Corporate Members Engage in Campaign to Promote FSC
Published on October 19, 2016
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New campaign promotes FSC as one simple action with a profound impact. For the first time, six publicly traded companies – some of which are competitors – have come together to promote the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) directly to consumers. T... View More

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EPA Honors Jackson Family Wines With Green Power Leadership Award
EPA Honors Jackson Family Wines With Green Power Leadership Award
Published on October 19, 2016
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Jackson Family Wines announced on Monday that it has received a 2016 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA’s annual Green Power Leadership Awards recognize the country’s leading green power users fo... View More

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Amazon Wind Farm to Help Power Iron Mountain’s Underground Data Centers
Amazon Wind Farm to Help Power Iron Mountain’s Underground Data Centers
Published on October 19, 2016
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Iron Mountain, the company best known for its document storage and data center facilities in underground caverns, has become the fifth major US data center provider to make a big direct investment in renewable energy to power its operations. The comp... View More

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Goodwill Works with Ray Products to Launch Textile Recycling Solution
Goodwill Works with Ray Products to Launch Textile Recycling Solution
Published on October 19, 2016
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A series of Goodwill goBINs, thermoformed by Ray Products, are being deployed to Goodwill chapters around the country. The goBINs make it easier and more convenient than ever for city dwellers to recycle clothing and textiles. "Convenience is th... View More

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Why a Lens on Diversity is one of the Most Critical Skills for Tomorrow’s Impact Professionals
Why a Lens on Diversity is one of the Most Critical Skills for Tomorrow’s Impact Professionals
Published on October 18, 2016
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This post was orginially published October 13, 2016 on Net Impact's Blog in advance of the 2016 Net Impact Conferece. By Cecily Joseph, VP Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer and Ruha Devanesan, Manager, Global Diversity and Inclusio... View More

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Kohler Partners with LavaMae to Bring Mobile Showers to Homeless Community
Kohler Partners with LavaMae to Bring Mobile Showers to Homeless Community
Published on October 17, 2016
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KOHLER, Wis. – October 6, 2016 – Based on the most recent Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, there are more than 46,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County on any given night. Living on the street means not only finding a... View More

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Kohler’s Water Conservation Efforts Earn EPA WaterSense® Recognition
Kohler’s Water Conservation Efforts Earn EPA WaterSense® Recognition
Published on October 17, 2016
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KOHLER, Wis. – October 6, 2016 – Kohler Co. has earned its fourth Sustained Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Kohler, the leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath plumbing products in the U.S., has long been dedicat... View More

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Success in Addressing Childhood Malnutrition Leads Amway to Set New Goals
Success in Addressing Childhood Malnutrition Leads Amway to Set New Goals
Published on October 16, 2016
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Amway announced today that the Nutrilite™ Power of 5 Campaign has exceed its 2016 goal of providing nutrition to more than 14,000 malnourished children by distributing more than 5 million servings of Nutrilite™ Little Bits™. By year’s end, th... View More

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Rwanda Launches World’s First National Drone Delivery Service Powered By Zipline
Rwanda Launches World’s First National Drone Delivery Service Powered By Zipline
Published on October 14, 2016
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US 10/13/16 Atlanta and Kigali, Rwanda Up To 150 Emergency Medical Drone Flights a Day ... View More

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Friendly Skies Goes Eco-Friendly With Travel Bags
Friendly Skies Goes Eco-Friendly With Travel Bags
Published on October 12, 2016
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At United, we are committed to environmental sustainability and believe that the actions we take today shape our path towards a more sustainable future. We aim to minimize the environmental impacts associated with our operations and are continuously ... View More

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Ford Field Green Team Amps Up its Environmental Game
Ford Field Green Team Amps Up its Environmental Game
Published on October 12, 2016
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Energy efficiency, lower costs and spectator experience were all factors that led Ford Field to make plans for a greener future. From recycled water to LED lighting, new initiatives at the Detroit Lions stadium should make everyone a fan. Transitioni... View More

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