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BofA Invests $40M to Support Youth Employment
BofA Invests $40M to Support Youth Employment
Published on July 13, 2016
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Bank of America today announced a $40 million commitment to connect 100,000 teens and young adults to the skills and employment experiences needed for 21st-century jobs. Over the next three years, in partnership with nonprofit organizations across th... View More

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West Basin and Mattel Collaborate to Save Up To Two Million Gallons of Drinking Water Per Year
West Basin and Mattel Collaborate to Save Up To Two Million Gallons of Drinking Water Per Year
Published on July 11, 2016
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Mattel, Inc. and West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) today announced the completion of a joint project to enable the exclusive use of recycled water for irrigation purposes at Mattel’s El Segundo corporate campus. By using West Basin�... View More

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Avery Dennison Enhances CleanFlake Portfolio
Avery Dennison Enhances CleanFlake Portfolio
Published on July 11, 2016
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The expansion has added a selection of paper facestocks, in addition to an expanded film facestock offering. It also improves the adhesive’s convertibility, wash-off performance and waterwhitening resistance. Further, the adhesive is now compliant ... View More

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Shaw Industries Releases 2015 Sustainability Report
Shaw Industries Releases 2015 Sustainability Report
Published on July 11, 2016
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Eighth Annual Report Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Transparency and Progress Toward Sustainability Goals Dalton, GA – July 11, 2016 – Shaw Industries’ 2015 Sustainability Report, released today, continues the company’s legacy of transp... View More

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New Job: Regional SET & Applied Sustainability Manager - BASF Nutrition & Health
New Job: Regional SET & Applied Sustainability Manager - BASF Nutrition & Health
Published on July 11, 2016
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At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical c... View More

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United Marks New Service to Auckland with Green Flight Operated Under ASPIRE Unitiative
United Marks New Service to Auckland with Green Flight Operated Under ASPIRE Unitiative
Published on July 6, 2016
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United Airlines marked the opening of its new route from San Francisco to Auckland last weekend with a ‘green’ flight conducted under the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE). During the inaugural flight, operated with a Boein... View More

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Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Center Opens in Thailand
Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Center Opens in Thailand
Published on July 6, 2016
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Toyota Motor Thailand continues its firm commitment to the environment by launching a new center that is devoted to biodiversity and sustainability called ‘Cheewa Panavet’ at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant. The center’s name is a combination of three... View More

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Ford achieves Zero Waste-to-Landfill Milestone in Europe; 2016 Sustainability Report Highlights Global Achievements
Ford achieves Zero Waste-to-Landfill Milestone in Europe; 2016 Sustainability Report Highlights Global Achievements
Published on July 6, 2016
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Ford of Europe has achieved zero waste-to-landfill at all of its European manufacturing plants. Eliminating 6,000 tonnes of waste per year, that was previously sent to landfill, compared with 2011 – equivalent to the annual waste discarded by a tow... View More

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Timberland Recognized for Global Tree-Planting Milestones
Timberland Recognized for Global Tree-Planting Milestones
Published on July 6, 2016
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As an outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland has a legacy of protecting and restoring the outdoors and supporting the communities in which it operates. Tree planting plays an important role in this commitment. Since 2001, Timberland has planted 8.7 mill... View More

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Strong Water Risk Management Urged by Nestle Waters Sustainability Chief
Strong Water Risk Management Urged by Nestle Waters Sustainability Chief
Published on July 6, 2016
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There is a pressing need for companies to address water risks in their supply chain, according to well-known sustainability innovator Nelson Switzer, chief sustainability officer for Nestlé Waters North America, speaking at a national environmental ... View More

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Caesars Entertainment Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation
Caesars Entertainment Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation
Published on July 1, 2016
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For the second consecutive time, Caesars Entertainment was recognized by the Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative that honors the most community-minded companies in the country. The Civic 50 sets the standard for corporate civic engagement by honor... View More

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BASF Launches New Global Pigments Brand
BASF Launches New Global Pigments Brand
Published on July 1, 2016
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BASF announced today the launch of its Colors & Effects brand, bundling BASF’s global pigments business. The new brand encompasses BASF’s distinct colorants and effect pigments portfolio, and serves customers across five key industries, inclu... View More

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BASF extends its portfolio of innovative foam solutions with ecovio® EA
BASF extends its portfolio of innovative foam solutions with ecovio® EA
Published on June 29, 2016
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BASF is expanding its range of high performance foam products with the innovative, certified compostable particle foam ecovio® EA. The product is predominantly biobased and, like all of the grades under the ecovio® brand, it supports the biological... View More

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thinkstep wins Environmental Leader 2016 Top Product of the Year Awards for BOMcheck Database and EC4P Compliance Management System - BOMcheck is the only three-time award winner
thinkstep wins Environmental Leader 2016 Top Product of the Year Awards for BOMcheck Database and EC4P Compliance Management System - BOMcheck is the only three-time award winner
Published on June 29, 2016
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Caesars Entertainment Honored as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation
Caesars Entertainment Honored as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation
Published on June 28, 2016
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Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), the world's most diversified casino-entertainment provider, was recognized today by Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative that sets the standard for corporate civic engagement by honoring the compani... View More

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Hasbro Ranks No. 1 in Consumer Discretionary Industry on Civic 50 List of Most Community-Minded Companies
Hasbro Ranks No. 1 in Consumer Discretionary Industry on Civic 50 List of Most Community-Minded Companies
Published on June 28, 2016
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PAWTUCKET, RI – June 28, 2016 – Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) was recognized by the Civic 50 as the most community-minded company in the Consumer Discretionary industry. The Civic 50 is an initiative of Points of Light that sets the standard ... View More

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UPS Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies on 2016 Civic 50 List
UPS Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies on 2016 Civic 50 List
Published on June 28, 2016
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Points of Light honors UPS for its community engagement and philanthropic efforts for 3rd year ... View More

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SB Corporate Members amongst the Most Community-Minded Companies on 2016 Civic 50 List
SB Corporate Members amongst the Most Community-Minded Companies on 2016 Civic 50 List
Published on June 28, 2016
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America’s largest corporations are increasingly turning good intentions into sound business practices. That’s the promising bottom-line from an analysis of the 2016 Civic 50, the annual Points of Light initiative that recognizes and honors the 50... View More

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UPS Receives German Excellence Award
UPS Receives German Excellence Award
Published on June 27, 2016
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Hamburg model project for sustainable urban logistics awarded by the German Society for Sustainability DQS ... View More

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Raising the Bar: Interface Unveils Radical 'Climate Take Back' Program
Raising the Bar: Interface Unveils Radical 'Climate Take Back' Program
Published on June 25, 2016
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Twenty two years ago, Ray Anderson - founder of Interface, one of the world's largest manufacturers of carpet tiles - had something of an epiphany. A customer had for the first time asked the firm what it was doing for the environment - and he realis... View More

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