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CSX and City Year Team Up with Fairmont City to Improve Rose Lake Park
11 Mai 2012
CSX and City Year team together to transform Rose Lake Park in Illinois, east of St. Louis, Missouri.
Alcoa Among Top Ten Great Places to Work in Mexico
10 Mai 2012NEW YORK
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) operations in Monterrey, Mexico has been recognized by the Great Place to Work® Institute as one of the Top Ten Places to Work in Mexico in the Multinationals category. The facility — part of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products — placed #1 in the Northeast Region. In 2011, Alcoa Monterrey was #12 on the national list; this time it climbed to the 7th spot among the 900 companies that applied. For the first time, The Great Place to Work® Institute als
Chevron Issues 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report
10 Mai 2012SAN RAMON, Calif.
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) achieved one of the best safety records in the industry, reduced flaring and venting in its operations by 33 percent compared with 2003 levels, invested $209 million in communities where it operates, and spent more than $2.1 billion on goods and services from small U.S. businesses, according to the company’s 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report. “Affordable energy is a cornerstone of human progress and economic prosperity,” said
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Gives More Than $6.4 Million to Support Literacy across the U.S.
10 Mai 2012GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than $6.4 million in grants to 593 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. “Literacy is the key for opening doors to new opportunities and better lives,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to help local organizations enhance and expand their literacy programs to make education more accessible to everyone.” The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded gra
HanesBrands and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Deliver Healthcare Services to Children in the Dominican Republic
10 Mai 2012WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
HanesBrands and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center deliver critical ear, nose and throat surgeries to hundreds of children in the Dominican Republic.
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (May 2, 2012 – May 9, 2012)
10 Mai 2012NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of May 2, 2012 – May 9, 2012. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME NEW YORK -- The Central Park Conservancy and Alcoa to Set a New Standard in Waste Removal (May 9, 2012 11:58 AM) Source: Alcoa NEW YORK -- Alcoa Releases 2011 Sustainability Report (May 9, 2012 10:30 AM) Source: Alcoa WESTERLY, R.I. -- Washington Trust Selec
The Central Park Conservancy and Alcoa to Set a New Standard in Waste Removal
09 Mai 2012NEW YORK
The Central Park Conservancy, an internationally recognized leader in park management and restoration, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation and an in-kind donation of aluminum valued at $140,000 from Alcoa (NYSE:AA) to design a sustainable waste management system, to increase recycling and make trash removal in the Park more efficient. The system is expected to set a new standard in how waste is handled in the world’s busiest urban parks. Waste manag
Alcoa Releases 2011 Sustainability Report
09 Mai 2012NEW YORK
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today published its 2011 Sustainability Report which details the company's global environmental, social and economic performance. It is the 11th year in a row Alcoa has produced the report. "Sustainability is not a catalog of processes, nor merely a philosophy at Alcoa," said Chairman and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld. "Rather, it is part of everything we do." Alcoa businesses use a Sustainability Scorecard to align sustainability targets with business strategy a
Washington Trust Selects I Luv RI Photography Contest Winner
08 Mai 2012WESTERLY, R.I.
Washington Trust has selected “Water Ballet”, a surfing photo taken by Ingrid Matthews of Wyoming, R.I., as the I Luv RI photo winner for the May issue of RI Monthly magazine. Visit www.iluvri.com.
Alcoa Named One of China’s Top 100 Green Companies
07 Mai 2012NEW YORK
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has been named one of China’s Top 100 Green Companies by Green Company Magazine in its annual ranking of corporate sustainability practices. It is the second year in a row Alcoa has been recognized by the publication for environmental leadership. The ranking was initiated by Green Company Magazine, Chinese Entrepreneur Association and Daonong Center for Enterprise, a leading Chinese think tank on developing entrepreneurship. Alcoa was recognized for its
America’s Top Ten Youth Volunteers Named in 17th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
07 Mai 2012WASHINGTON
For their extraordinary efforts in serving others through volunteerism, 10 middle and high school students from across the country were named America’s top youth volunteers for 2012 today in a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters, capping the 17th year of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The 10 National Honorees, who range in age from 12 to 17, were selected from 102 State Honorees and more than 26,000 applicants based on the initiative, ef
CSX, City Year and Worcester Tree Initiative volunteers to plant 100 trees in Dodge Park
04 Mai 2012
CSX and City Year volunteers will plant 100 trees in Worcester, Mass., an area where thousands of trees have been decimated by the Asian Longhorned Beetle.
CEMEX Achieves Significant Progress in Sustainability Priorities
04 Mai 2012MONTERREY, Mexico
Please review CEMEX’s 2011 Sustainable Development Report at http://www.cemex.com/SustainableDevelopment/GlobalReports.aspx
Rentech Announces Conference Schedule for May 2012
04 Mai 2012LOS ANGELES
Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:RTK) today announced its conference schedule for May 2012. May 23, 2012 12th World XTL Summit Presentation Group: Strategies for a Sustainable Future Advancements in 2nd Generation Biofuels Production London, UK Presenter: Michael Corwin, Senior Director of Licensing and Business Development Speaking Time: 4:30 p.m. (BST) May 24, 2012 NDIA Environment, Energy Security & Sustainability Symposium & Exhibition Presentation Group: Ener
P&G Beauty Brands Pledge to Donate $400,000 to Youth Sports in Support of Partnership with Team USA for London 2012 Olympic Games
03 Mai 2012CINCINNATI
Through its beauty brands, Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) announced today its pledge to donate $400,000 to the P&G|Team USA Youth Sports Fund, enriching and supporting youth sports programs across the country. P&G's commitment to youth sports expands on its partnership with USA Gymnastics, Alicia Sacramone and Natalie Coughlin for the London 2012 Olympic Games and global marketing partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through the 2020 Oly
Hasbro Named to Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes
03 Mai 2012PAWTUCKET, R.I.
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) was recently ranked No. 137 on the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes (CII) Benchmark, which is part of the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes (CII). According to the organization, the Maplecroft CII is the single most exhaustive study of the 360 largest U.S.-based multinational companies and how they manage and adapt to climate change, with a special focus on innovation. Examples of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initi
NIKE, Inc. Introduces New Targets Elevating Sustainable Innovation Within Business Strategy
03 Mai 2012BEAVERTON, Ore.
NIKE, Inc. released its FY10-11 Sustainable Business Performance Summary which introduces its new targets and outlines its progress against key business, labor and environmental goals.
Children’s Medical Grants Now Available from the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
03 Mai 2012MINNETONKA, Minn.
Children's medical grants are now available from the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation.
FedEx, NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin and The Salvation Army Welcome Home Tuscaloosa-Area Family after Home Was Destroyed
03 Mai 2012MEMPHIS, Tenn.
FedEx Corp., The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, and NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin are working together to bring awareness to the ongoing recovery efforts in the Tuscaloosa, Ala., area in the wake of the devastating tornadoes that hit the area in April 2011. Today, the two organizations and Hamlin are welcoming a local family into its newly built home at a special event in Tuscaloosa. “FedEx is proud to be in Tuscaloosa and contribute to the on
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (April 18, 2012 – May 2, 2012)
03 Mai 2012NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of April 18, 2012 – May 2, 2012. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME DALLAS -- TXU Energy Joins ‘Green Button’ Initiative (May 2, 2012 03:21 PM) Source: TXU Energy CHICAGO -- Wesley Korir Targets His Fifth Consecutive Bank of America Chicago Marathon After Stunning Victory in Boston (May 2, 2012 11:00 AM) Source: Bank of A
TXU Energy Joins ‘Green Button’ Initiative
02 Mai 2012DALLAS
TXU Energy has joined the Green Button initiative to provide electricity customers with standardized data that helps them better understand their energy usage, use less of it and save money.
Wesley Korir Targets His Fifth Consecutive Bank of America Chicago Marathon After Stunning Victory in Boston
02 Mai 2012CHICAGO
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that Wesley Korir, the newly crowned Boston Marathon champion, will return to run Chicago’s fall classic for the fifth consecutive year. Korir is the first elite athlete announced for the 35th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 7. Korir, a native of Kenya who attended the University of Louisville in Kentucky and still lives and trains there, was runner-up at the 2011 Bank of America Chi
UnitedHealthcare and IronKids Team Up to Help Youths Stay Active and Healthy
02 Mai 2012MINNETONKA, Minn.
UnitedHealthcare will serve as the title sponsor for a dozen IronKids races nationwide this year to help inspire and motivate youths to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
Spring Into Action This Season
01 Mai 2012MOORESVILLE, N.C.
It’s time to start taking advantage of those extra hours of daylight and start digging into your to-do list. Lowe’s has a wide range of springtime projects to fit any timeframe.
Cigna Establishes First-of-its-Kind Customer Referral Program with Achilles International
01 Mai 2012PHILADELPHIA
Disability Insurance Awareness Month doesn't mean much to most people. This year, Cigna joined up with Achilles International in a unique collaboration for customers.
While Signs of Economic Recovery Persist, Domestic Violence on the Rise Nationwide
01 Mai 2012DALLAS
While economy improves, outlook for domestic violence survivors worsens nationwide – according to new national survey of U.S. shelters.
Hershey’s Second CSR Report Shows Substantial Progress on Sustainability Initiatives
30 April 2012HERSHEY, Pa.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today issued its second Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, “Listen, Learn, Act,” providing updates on its substantial progress against the sustainability goals the company announced in its first report in 2010. The new report highlights how Hershey has met or exceeded nearly all of its original sustainability targets. The report, which can be found at www.thehersheycompany.com/social-responsibility, also sets new targets f
Eighteen North Suburban High School Graduates Named 2012 Medtronic Scholars
30 April 2012MINNEAPOLIS
The Medtronic Foundation today announced that 18 students have been selected as 2012 Medtronic Scholars. Each will receive a four-year scholarship totaling $16,000, as well as support services to assist them in their collegiate studies. Comprised of students representing nine Twin Cities’ north suburban high schools, the class of 2012 Medtronic Scholars will be honored at a May 7, 2012 celebration at Medtronic World Headquarters in Fridley. Medtronic Scholars are ch
Applebee’s® Delivering 1,200 Pounds of Thanks to Vets on May 1
30 April 2012
Applebee's: WHAT: Applebee’s team members are delivering 101,000 thank you cards from guests at its 1,900 U.S. restaurants to the nation’s military as part of the Thank You Movement and in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans headquarters on May 1 will be the first to receive the 1,200 pounds of thanks from Applebee’s guests. To date, Applebee’s Thank You Movement has collected more than 2.6 million texts, posts and video
State Street Highlights Commitment to Corporate Citizenship and Local Communities Worldwide with New Interactive Website
30 April 2012BOSTON
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, today announced the launch of statestreet.com/better, a new interactive website highlighting the company’s commitment to corporate citizenship. Commenting on the site, Alison Quirk, executive vice president and Chief Human Resources and Citizenship Officer at State Street said, “We believe that global companies should be held accountable for drivin
Raising Money for At-Risk Youth Continues Business Wire’s Charity Initiative at the 2012 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
30 April 2012OMAHA, Neb.
Business Wire will be selling commemorative pins at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Dow Corning and the Centre for Vision in the Developing World Achieve Major Milestone in Child ViSion™ Initiative
30 April 2012OXFORD, England
Dow Corning and the Centre for Vision in the Developing World have developed prototype self adjustable eyewear designed to assist with the vision needs of children in the developing world.
Aetna, Aetna Foundation Join Forces with Pittsburgh Organizations to Fight Childhood Obesity
27 April 2012HARTFORD, Conn.
Aetna Inc. and the Aetna Foundation, are lending support to two Pittsburgh organizations, the Sarah Heinz House and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, to help reverse childhood obesity.
Prudential jumps into top 10 on DiversityInc "Top 50 Companies for Diversity"
27 April 2012NEWARK, N.J.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) earned a top 10 spot on DiversityInc's “Top 50 Companies for Diversity" for the 12th consecutive year, moving from No. 16 to No. 9. A mainstay on the DiversityInc Top 50 list, the magazine recognized Prudential for showing leadership in diversity in many ways, including community outreach, talent development and recruiting through its Business Resource Groups. “Prudential’s move up into the top 10 this year is well deserved. T
Arbonne Launches Official Charitable Foundation
27 April 2012IRVINE, Calif.
Arbonne International, LLC (Arbonne) has announced the launch of its official company charitable foundation in the U.S.: The Arbonne Charitable Foundation™. The U.S. foundation will be a 501(c)(3) registered charity and registrations are pending for foundations in the other three countries where Arbonne currently does business – Canada, Australia and the UK. Together, the four entities will operate collectively as the Arbonne Charitable Foundation and will work t
Campbell Soup Company Named a Leader in the Maplecroft Climate Innovators Index
26 April 2012CAMDEN, N.J.
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) was ranked among the top 100 companies in the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes (CII), designating it for the first time as a "Leader" among the best performing companies in Maplecroft's report covering the year 2011. Campbell raised its index score to 96 over 2010, when the company index ranking was 112. Companies that are included in the Maplecroft Leader index have been selected from among 360 surveyed U.S. companies based up
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Announces Launch of Investing with Impact Platform
26 April 2012NEW YORK
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney today announced the launch of a new investment platform designed to help clients align their financial goals and their personal values. The Investing with Impact Platform offers clients and Financial Advisors a broad range of investment options. The concept of integrating social and environmental impact into investment decisions is not new, but its growing importance has led to a greater opportunity set for investors. Nearly one in eight dol
Time Warner Inc. Named on Diversity Inc.’s 12th Annual Top Companies for Diversity List for 3rd Consecutive Year
26 April 2012NEW YORK
Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX) was recognized once again by Diversity Inc. for its continued commitment to promoting diversity. The list of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity drew from a wide range of industries including consulting, retail, manufacturing and banking. This is the 3rd consecutive year that Time Warner Inc. has made the list. “At Time Warner, we know that talent is not exclusive to one gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation,” said Lisa Garcia Quiro
Jamba Juice and the National Gardening Association Announce Annual Grant Awards for Community and Youth Garden Programs Across the Nation
26 April 2012EMERYVILLE, Calif.
Jamba Juice and the National Gardening Association Announce Annual Grant Awards for Community and Youth Garden Programs Across the Nation
American Diabetes Association Teams Up with Inspirato to Stop Diabetes®
26 April 2012DENVER
Inspirato’s new online Inspired Giving platform, www.inspiredgiving.com, was designed to help charitable organizations like the American Diabetes Association raise funds in a new way.
Accenture Ranks Number 12 on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® List
25 April 2012NEW YORK
Accenture has been named to the 2012 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, rising to number 12, up from number 23 last year.
OtterBox & OtterCares Promote Giving with Quarter-Million Dollar Donation
25 April 2012FORT COLLINS, Colo.
Over the span of just 24 days, OtterBox® employees donated more than a quarter of a million dollars and pledged over 1,000 hours of volunteer work during a giving challenge coordinated by the OtterCares® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Colorado case company. On March 21, 2012 OtterBox employees each received a $200 grant certificate to kick off the “OtterCares Get it, Grow it, Give it Challenge” or the “G3 Challenge.” Employees were challenged to rise
Séché Environnement: Consolidated results as of December 31, 2011
25 April 2012CHANGÉ, France
Regulatory News: Séché Environnement (Paris:SCHP): Lower operating performance offset by financial performance Robust activity of businesses (excluding treatment of PCBs): revenue of €424.2m (+5.5%) Operating margin penalized by change in activity mix and exogenous and/or non-recurring expenses: COI of €57.4m (13.5% of revenue) Net income from consolidated companies of €44.0m (10.4% of revenue) Robust investments: Capex of 11.8% of revenue for cash flow of 20.5%
Generation Rescue Teams up with Inspirato’s Inspired Giving to Help Children with Autism
25 April 2012DENVER
Inspirato’s new online Inspired Giving platform, www.inspiredgiving.com, was designed to help charitable organizations like Generation Rescue raise funds in a new way.
Burger King Corp. Makes Industry-Leading Commitment to Enhance Animal Welfare Standards in its U.S. Supply Chain
25 April 2012MIAMI
Burger King Corp. today announced two industry-leading commitments that will enhance the animal welfare standards in its U.S. supply chain.
Optum Provides Free Mental Health Support Help Line for Tornado Victims in Midwest, South; Supports Red Cross Efforts in Region
25 April 2012THURMAN, Iowa
Optum, a leading health services company, is offering a free emotional-support help line for people in the Midwest and South affected by the recent tornadoes. The company’s toll-free help line number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained mental health specialists from the company’s OptumHealth business help people manage their stress and anxiety s
UnitedHealthcare Takes Action to Help People Affected by Iowa Tornadoes
25 April 2012DES MOINES, Iowa
UnitedHealthcare is taking immediate action to help people affected by the deadly tornadoes that recently struck a number of Iowa communities. Actions include support for American Red Cross relief efforts and special measures to help ensure UnitedHealthcare plan participants residing in counties that have declared a state of emergency have ongoing access to care and prescription medications – and extensions if needed for paying premiums, filing claims or appeal
ExxonMobil Foundation Marks World Malaria Day with More Than $10 Million to Combat Malaria
24 April 2012IRVING, Texas
On the eve of World Malaria Day, the ExxonMobil Foundation today announced more than $10 million in grants to fight malaria, bringing its total commitment to more than $110 million since 2000.
Alcoa’s “Smog-Eating” Technology to Bolster Sustainability at New Electronics Recycling Hub in North Carolina
24 April 2012BADIN, N.C.
Today, Alcoa (NYSE: AA) unveiled one of the first commercial building installations of Reynobond® with EcoClean™, the architectural panel that cleans itself and the air around it, at the new Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) facility in Badin, N.C. The product is installed at ERI’s Southeast regional electronics recycling hub, which is expected to create up to 200 new jobs in central North Carolina. “Sustainability is at the core of Alcoa’s practices and prod
Samuel Adams’ Brewing the American Dream Expands Nationally To Support Small Business Growth
24 April 2012BOSTON
The Boston Beer Company today announced the national expansion of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream® program. With a focus on helping small businesses related to food, beverage, craft brewing and hospitality, Brewing the American Dream provides loans and industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and educational resources to business owners who find it difficult to access the capital and guidance needed to sustain and grow their businesses. While in the past only a
Western Union Reaches 500,000 Agent Location Milestone
24 April 2012ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
Western Union announced the opening of its 500,000 Agent location in New York on April 24, and a $500,000, five-year commitment to fund economic development and entrepreneurship programs.
Medtronic Named One of America’s Best Corporate Citizens
24 April 2012MINNEAPOLIS
Medtronic, Inc. is one of America’s best corporate citizens, according to the rankings recently released by Corporate Responsibility magazine. Medtronic made the top 50 list, moving up 16 spots from its 66th ranking in 2011. “Being a good corporate citizen is an important part of our Mission,” said Omar Ishrak, Medtronic chairman and chief executive officer. “We are proud of our accomplishments in Corporate Citizenship, in particular the significant steps we’ve take
NTT Communications and Vigilent Win 2012 Green Enterprise IT Award
24 April 2012NEW YORK & EL CERRITO, Calif.
NTT Communications and Vigilent jointly won the prestigious 2012 Green Enterprise IT (GEIT) Award, presented by Uptime Institute.
UnitedHealth Group Joins 100,000 Jobs Mission
24 April 2012MINNETONKA, Minn.
UnitedHealth Group is joining the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition of major U.S. corporations that share the goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.
World Malaria Day is April 25; Malaria No More Teams Up with Inspirato’s Inspired Giving to End Malaria Deaths
24 April 2012DENVER
Inspirato’s new online Inspired Giving platform (www.inspiredgiving.com) was designed to help charitable organizations like Malaria No More raise funds in a new way.
Mouser Electronics Takes Lead in Environmental Sustainability and Distribution of Green Technologies
23 April 2012DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today underscores its commitment to responsible environmental practices
Humana Publishes Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlighting 2010-2011 CSR Activity
23 April 2012LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Humana has released its 2010-2011 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report -- the first such publication among major U.S. health insurers to use Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines.
World’s Largest Student Science/Technology Competition Announces its 20th Anniversary National Winners
23 April 2012ARLINGTON, Va.
The young inventors and scientists of tomorrow, now in Kindergarten through 12th grade, look forward to a time when kids will be smarter – because the building where they learn will literally be a “S.M.A.R.T. School!” That is just one of the winning student projects announced today by the 20th anniversary Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Competition. The program’s eight National Winners for 2012, including four First Place and four Seco
Olay Invites Women to Declare Moms Their “Beauty By Example” This Mother’s Day
23 April 2012CINCINNATI
Join Olay in recognizing one million moms by Mother’s Day. Visit Olay’s Facebook page and sign our online declaration to acknowledge your mom as your “Beauty By Example."
Target Plans to Give More Than $12 Million to Support Education
23 April 2012MINNEAPOLIS
Today, Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) announces plans to impact 150 elementary schools through its 2012 Target School Library Makeover program. The retailer will renovate libraries at 32 elementary schools and revisit each of the 118 schools that previously received a Target School Library Makeover to provide additional reading resources for students and teachers. This initiative represents an investment of more than $12 million and is part of Target’s plans to give $1 bil
IHS Named to Maplecroft CII Benchmark Index
23 April 2012ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analytics, today announced it has been named to the Maplecroft CII Benchmark Index (Bloomberg ticker: CICOMP), part of the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes (CIIs), which evaluate corporate performance in climate-related innovation and carbon management. The Maplecroft CIIs provide investors and stakeholders with insight into the activities of leading U.S. companies and address the compellin
Wells Fargo: $30+ Billion in Environmental Investments by 2020
23 April 2012SAN FRANCISCO
Wells Fargo invests invests in environmental solutions for stronger communities.
AECOM publishes first corporate Sustainability Report
23 April 2012LOS ANGELES
AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 130 countries around the world, announced today that it has published its first corporate Sustainability Report covering the period October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2011. The 2011 Sustainability Report underscores AECOM’s commitment and strategic approach towards sustainability. Highlights of the 2011 Sustainability
Alcoa Named a Leader in Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes; Top Performer in Basic Materials Category
23 April 2012NEW YORK
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today it was the top performer in the Basic Materials category and #2 in the overall ranking of 360 U.S. companies in the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes (CII) Leaders Indexes compiled by risk analysis company Maplecroft. This is the third year in a row Alcoa was among the top five performers. The rating recognizes Alcoa as a leader in the innovation of clean-tech solutions and new products, the mitigation of climate change related risks
RSC Equipment Rental Releases Third Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report
20 April 2012SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
RSC Equipment Rental, Inc., the operating company of RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE:RRR), today announced the release of its 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility report, The Right Way, Every Day, available at www.RSCrental.com/csr. The report outlines the evolution and maturation of RSC’s sustainability management strategy and the competitive advantage RSC has realized through specific environmental, social, and governance initiatives. The report also highlights the
CSX, City Year Join in Annual Earth Day Anacostia River Cleanup and Picnic for the Planet
20 April 2012
For the fifth time, CSX Corporation and City Year will join thousands of volunteers in a massive cleanup of the Anacostia River and its tributaries at 40 sites in honor of Earth Day.
CORRECTING and REPLACING Green Mountain Energy Company Releases 2010 - 2011 Sustainability Report
20 April 2012AUSTIN, Texas
The Green Mountain Energy 2010-2011 Sustainability Report shares data on the company's positive environmental impact to date through an interactive Web format. Paul Thomas introduces it with a video.
Antea Group Global Corporate Consultancy Publishes Sustainability Measures: Five Essentials for Effective Data Collection
20 April 2012ST. PAUL, Minn.
Learn the Five Essential elements for managing sustainability metrics used by leading global corporations to measure the value of their social and environmental initiatives
Walgreens Affirms its Commitment to Environmental Sustainability, Innovative Technology and Renewable Energy Initiatives During Earth Week 2012
20 April 2012DEERFIELD, Ill.
Recognizing the important role retailers play in corporate responsibility and as stewards of the environment, Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG) today affirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, innovative technology and renewable energy initiatives during Earth Week 2012. Walgreens has a long-standing commitment to reducing energy usage and creating ways to reduce its carbon footprint. Currently, the drugstore chain has 134 solar panel installations at
Phoenix Energy Technologies Named Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association’s Vendor of the Year
20 April 2012IRVINE, Calif.
Phoenix Energy Technologies wins PRSM's most prestigious award, Vendor of the Year. PhoenixET's innovative enterprise energy management software and services cater to the retail market.
Quintiles Grants $10,000 in Scholarships to City of Medicine Academy Graduates
20 April 2012RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.
Quintiles will grant four scholarships to 2012 graduates from the City of Medicine Academy in Durham, North Carolina as the biopharmaceutical services company celebrates its 30-year anniversary.
UnitedHealthcare Celebrates Global Youth Service Day and UnitedHealth HEROES
20 April 2012MINNETONKA, Minn.
Hundreds of events addressing childhood obesity are planned for Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22. These UnitedHealth HEROES events are funded by grants from UnitedHealthcare and YSA.
KB Home Publishes Fifth Annual Sustainability Report
20 April 2012LOS ANGELES
KB Home is proud to announce its fifth annual Sustainability Report.
AECOM-led Design and Engineering Team Realizes NASA Vision for Sustainability Base on Earth
19 April 2012SAN FRANCISCO
A design and engineering effort led by AECOM and its high-performance buildings group, along with a team including William McDonough + Partners, has guided NASA's Sustainability Base to LEED platinum.
Campbell Soup Company Inducted Into PRNews Corporate Social Responsibility Hall of Fame
19 April 2012CAMDEN, N.J.
PRNews inducted Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) into its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Hall of Fame at its annual CSR Awards. The honor acknowledges the impact of Campbell’s CSR efforts and the company’s status as an exemplary program. Campbell was joined by Deloitte, The Body Shop and Timberland in the 2012 Hall of Fame class. Dave Stangis, Campbell’s Vice President – Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, said, “Campbell has a long-standing commitm
Aetna, Aetna Foundation, and Employees Gave $24.7 Million to Nonprofits in 2011
19 April 2012HARTFORD, Conn.
Aetna and the Aetna Foundation awarded $19.2 million in 2011 to nonprofit organizations working to improve people’s health and to increase their access to high-quality health care.
Sprint Gives Customers Incentives to Go Green on Earth Day
19 April 2012OVERLAND PARK, Kan.
Sprint's phone recycling discounts, sweepstakes and online offers put “green” back in customer’s pocket
JPMorgan Chase Donates $2.5 Million to Turnaround for Children, Inc. to Improve Education in New York City’s Schools
19 April 2012NEW YORK
The JPMorgan Chase Foundation is helping improve education in New York City by providing $2.5 million to Turnaround for Children Inc. to help open six new public schools, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, in the city’s high-poverty districts using the non-profit’s innovative intervention model. The three-year grant will also support Turnaround’s continued transformation of three schools in Central Harlem, which began in 2009 to help student
Melanoma Research Foundation and Inspirato Join Forces for Good Health
19 April 2012DENVER
Inspirato’s Inspired Giving platform, www.inspiredgiving.com, was designed to help charitable organizations like the Melanoma Research Foundation raise funds in a new way.
Lowe’s Takes Guesswork out of Spring Cleaning Recycling
19 April 2012SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
Earth911 and MyLowe's team up to make recycling easier than ever for homeowners who want to reduce their waste and make a difference.
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (April 11, 2012 – April 18, 2012)
19 April 2012NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of April 11, 2012 – April 18, 2012. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME CAMDEN, N.J. -- Campbell Soup Company Named Top 10 of Best Corporate Citizens for Second Consecutive Year (April 18, 2012 04:30 PM) Source: Campbell Soup Company NEW YORK -- ‘PEOPLE’ Announces “Teacher of the Year” Awards (April 18, 2012 01:09 PM) Sour
Campbell Soup Company Named Top 10 of Best Corporate Citizens for Second Consecutive Year
18 April 2012CAMDEN, N.J.
For the second consecutive year, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) has placed among the Top 10 of all large-cap Russell 1000 companies on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List, regarded as the top corporate responsibility ranking based on publicly-available information. Dave Stangis, Campbell’s Vice President – Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, said, “It is gratifying to have Campbell’s corporate responsibility practi
‘PEOPLE’ Announces “Teacher of the Year” Awards
18 April 2012NEW YORK
PEOPLE Magazine announces its first-ever “Teacher of the Year” Awards (#teacherofyear), honoring 5 extraordinary teachers who are changing the lives of their students.
CORRECTING and REPLACING PR News Announces ‘Firefighters for Safer Communities’ as First Place Winner in the CSR Awards for Social Good
18 April 2012WASHINGTON
Fireman’s Fund Insurance named first place in the CSR awards for Social Good by PR News
Honda Launches New Environmental Leadership Award “Green Dealer” Program for Honda and Acura Dealers in the U.S.
18 April 2012TORRANCE, Calif.
The Honda Environmental Leadership Award goes to Honda automobile dealers who have voluntarily reduced their energy use by 10 percent or more.
Children’s Memorial Hospital and Inspirato Partner to Fund Pediatric Care
18 April 2012DENVER
Inspirato’s new Inspired Giving platform was designed to help charitable organizations like Children’s Memorial Hospital raise funds in a new way.
Vivint Named 2012 Corporate Volunteer Program of the Year
18 April 2012PROVO, Utah
Vivint today announced that it has been selected as the 2012 Corporate Volunteer Program of the Year by the Utah Commission on Volunteers
Infinite Family Teams with Inspirato’s Inspired Giving to Help At-Risk African Teens
18 April 2012DENVER
Inspirato’s Inspired Giving was designed to help charitable organizations like Infinite Family raise funds in a new way.
Hasbro Debuts at No. 23 in CR Magazine’s Annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens” List
17 April 2012PAWTUCKET, R.I.
Global branded play company Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) has been named to CR Magazine’s 2012 “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list, debuting at number 23. The maker of TRANSFORMERS, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY and PLAYSKOOL was recognized for its increasing transparency regarding the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, including product safety, environmental sustainability and manufacturing ethics. Other notable companies making the list this year include Sta
Koch Companies and Employees Donate to Wichita Relief Efforts
17 April 2012WICHITA, Kan.
Koch Industries, Inc. is making an immediate $100,000 donation to support Wichita-area tornado relief efforts.
Allison+Partners Launches Partnership with Adopt-A-Classroom to Provide Pro Bono PR and Cause Marketing Services
17 April 2012SAN FRANCISCO
Allison+Partners announced a partnership with Adopt-A-Classroom, a national nonprofit that supports student success by empowering teachers with the assistance they need to purchase classroom supplies. Rooted in its commitment to education, Allison+Partners will develop and implement a communications plan that elevates Adopt-A-Classroom’s brand among teachers, donors and corporate partners, donating more than $150,000 this year. Allison+Partners and Adopt-A-Classro
Legends Luncheon Presented by Nationwide Insurance Continues to Highlight Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Alliance
17 April 2012DUBLIN, Ohio
Legends Luncheon Presented by Nationwide Insurance | Nationwide Sponsorship
Bob’s Discount Furniture Donates $45,000 to Help Make-A-Wish® Kids
17 April 2012MANCHESTER, Conn.
Bob's Discount Furniture will donate $45,000 in gift cards to Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Citi Releases 2011 Global Citizenship Report
17 April 2012NEW YORK
Citi announces the release of its 2011 Global Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting efforts in financial inclusion, environmental sustainability, and employee training and diversity.
Prudential honored for its support of Branch Brook Park revitalization
16 April 2012NEWARK, N.J.
The Branch Brook Park Alliance and Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. today honored Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) for its support of a multi-million dollar, multi-phase project to revitalize the lakefront area in Essex County Branch Brook Park’s Southern Division. At a special ceremony announcing completion of the restoration of the Southern Division of Branch Brook Park, the music court overlooking the lake was dedicated as the “Prudential Co
Ingersoll Rand Employees Mobilize to Support Earth Day 2012
16 April 2012SWORDS, Ireland
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) continues its legacy of addressing global challenges with local action as thousands of Ingersoll Rand employees worldwide participate in Earth Day 2012 activities April 16-27. Building upon a corporate culture of volunteerism and community concern, employees on six continents will mobilize and expand the number of local Ingersoll Rand employee volunteer groups, called Green Teams. Some activities to take place during Earth week include:
Las Vegas Named Fourth City to Host Wells Fargo’s ‘NeighborhoodLIFT’ Program in Support of Stabilizing Housing Markets
16 April 2012LAS VEGAS
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), one of America’s leading community banks and the nation’s largest home mortgage lender, today announced that its NeighborhoodLIFTSM program is coming to a fourth market, Las Vegas, on May 4 and 5 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center, as it collaborates with officials from the City of Las Vegas and non-profit organizations on helping the city overcome the effects of the country’s housing crisis. The NeighborhoodLIFTS
Goldman Environmental Prize Awards $150,000 to Six Heroes of the Environment
16 April 2012SAN FRANCISCO
The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced the six recipients of the 2012 Goldman Environmental Prize, a group of fearless emerging leaders working against all odds to protect the environment and their communities. The Goldman Environmental Prize, now in its 23rd year, is awarded annually to grassroots environmental heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions and is the largest award for grassroots activism with an individual cash p
