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Ameriprise Financial to Match Donations to Feeding America During Hunger Action Month
31 August 2010MINNEAPOLIS
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced that it is launching the Ameriprise Financial Challenge – a program that will double match all online contributions to Feeding America made during the month of September.* The public is encouraged to visit hungeractionmonth.org starting tomorrow to make a contribution. “The fact that one-in-six Americans – or 49 million people, including nearly 17 million children – face hu
VoIP Provider FeatureTel is Ace Sponsor for Tennis Tournament to Benefit Hospice of Wake County
31 August 2010APEX, N.C.
VoIP provider FeatureTel for the third consecutive year supports the Western Wake Tennis Association's Tennis Charity Classic to benefit Hospice of Wake County
Rent-A-Center Donates $250,000 Through National Hunger Relief Program
31 August 2010PLANO, Texas
In challenging economic times when many companies are reducing or curtailing community service initiatives, Rent-A-Center (RAC) is donating $250,000 to food banks across the country in September, national Hunger Action Month. This is part of the national Rent-A-Center Soup to Nuts campaign, designed to help food pantries across the nation continue to meet the increasing demand for their services. Regional food banks receiving $20,000 donations are located in major
ExxonMobil Foundation Donates to Pakistan Flood Relief, Recovery Efforts
31 August 2010IRVING, Texas
ExxonMobil Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Red Crescent for flood relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan.
Staples Foundation for Learning Awards $640,000 in Grants to Support Youth Development Programs Nationwide
30 August 2010FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc., (NASDAQ: SPLS) today announced it has awarded 31 grants totaling $640,000 to non-profit organizations serving at-risk youth throughout the country. These organizations were selected for their commitment to providing educational programs that provide youth with the skills and resources needed to become responsible and caring citizens. “Staples Foundation for Learning’s missio
Burger King Corp. Named One of “40 Best Companies for Diversity” by Black Enterprise Magazine
27 August 2010MIAMI
Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity."
UnitedHealthcare to Host “Do Good. Live Well.” Community Events in Chicago
27 August 2010CHICAGO
UnitedHealthcare to host "Do Good. Live Well." community events in Chicago. Free health screenings, cooking demonstrations and volunteer activities are part of the day-long celebration.
Alcoa Executive Serves as Mentor in Young Leaders Program for College STEM Students
26 August 2010HOUSTON
Mary Zappone, President of Alcoa Oil and Gas, was one of the leading female executives from FORTUNE 500 companies who served as mentors this year to a promising group of young college women participating in the intensive, National Math and Science “Young Leaders Program.” The program is designed to provide role models for students majoring in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), and is a collaboration among FORTUNE magazine, the National Math and
Lime Energy Partners with 4tell™ to Deliver Integrated Energy Solutions
26 August 2010CHICAGO & PORTLAND, Maine
Lime Energy and 4tell™ Solutions, LLC have formed a strategic partnership to deliver a cost effective solution to reduce facility energy costs and improve environmental performance.
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 18 – August 25, 2010)
26 August 2010NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 18 – August 25, 2010. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. & HARRISON, N.Y. & CASTLE ROCK, Colo. -- Premier Power & REgeneration Finance Develop 3.0 MW of Solar Projects for Douglas County Schools (August 25, 2010 11:24 AM) Source: Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. EL SEGUNDO
Medtronic Response to Pakistan Flooding Relief Efforts
25 August 2010MINNEAPOLIS
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it has pledged $100,000 through the Medtronic Foundation to support flooding relief efforts in Pakistan. The $100,000 will be directed to the American Refugee Committee (ARC) to support mobile health teams working in the affected regions. Medtronic employees worldwide also are offered five days of paid leave to assist in relief efforts. This donation is in addition to an existing five-year, $500,000 grant to the Inter
Premier Power & REgeneration Finance Develop 3.0 MW of Solar Projects for Douglas County Schools
25 August 2010EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. & HARRISON, N.Y. & CASTLE ROCK, Colo.
Premier Power & REgeneration Finance develop 3.0 MW of solar projects at a cost of $18.3 million for Douglas County School District, one of the biggest solar projects ever built in Colorado.
Cereplast, Inc. Strikes Deal with RI.ME. Masterbatch to Supply Bioplastics Resins for European Market
25 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Italian plastic masterbatch manufacturer RI.ME. Masterbatch strikes multi-million dollar contract with Cereplast to provide bioplastic resin for the European market.
General Mills Foundation Donates $250,000 for Relief in Pakistan
24 August 2010MINNEAPOLIS
The General Mills Foundation announced today a contribution of $250,000 to CARE International’s Livelihood Rehabilitation efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan.
Sodexo and Mike Burton Partnership Appointed for Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2019
24 August 2010ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France
Rugby Travel & Hospitality Limited (RTH), a joint venture between Sodexo UK & Ireland and the Mike Burton Group, has been awarded the contract to exclusively create, implement and market ...
City of Los Angeles and Magic Johnson Confirmed to Participate in Program Helping Inner City Companies Secure Investor Capital
24 August 2010LOS ANGELES
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) today announced participation from the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Economic & Business Policy (OEBP) and entrepreneur Magic Johnson for this fall’s Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, which educates investment-ready inner city companies about equity and other sources of growth capital, and matches them with potential investors. Johnson will be the keynote speaker at the sixth annual ICCC, hosted in
Advance Auto Parts Launches 2010 National “Sneaker” Sales Campaign to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
24 August 2010ROANOKE, Va.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, and the number one corporate partner of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), is proud to announce the launch of its 2010 “sneaker” sales campaign to benefit children with diabetes. This year marks Advance’s 17th consecutive year of support for JDRF in the search to find a cure for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. In the p
TSYS Among Top 20 Percent of Sustainable Businesses in Southeast
24 August 2010COLUMBUS, Ga.
TSYS (NYSE: TSS) announced today that it has been named among the top 20 percent of publicly held companies throughout the Southeast region for corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Dell Eliminates Use of 18.2 Million Pounds of Packaging Since 2008
24 August 2010ROUND ROCK, Texas
In its effort to make product packaging more convenient for customers and less impactful on the planet, Dell has eliminated the use of more than 18.2 million pounds of packaging material since 2008. For perspective, that’s approximately the same weight as 226 fully-loaded 18-wheelers or almost 4,184 small pick-ups. The reductions, reported yesterday in Dell’s 2009 Corporate Responsibility report, result from the company’s “three Cs” packaging strategy, which f
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Staples Foundation for Learning Reaffirm Commitment to America’s Future Leaders
24 August 2010ATLANTA
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced today it has been awarded a three year, $3 million grant from Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc. The grant is part of SFFL’s renewed commitment to supporting Torch Clubs, which are chartered, small groups of Boys & Girls Club members – ages 11 to 13 – that focus on character development and leadership skills through civic engagement activities. Torch Clubs promote p
City of Dallas, Oncor Launch Mayor’s Youth Fitness Initiative
23 August 2010DALLAS
Today the City of Dallas and Oncor launch the Mayor’s Youth Fitness Initiative. Together they will work towards a long-term plan to develop programs for kids to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Supports Schools and Organizations with $3 Million in Grants
23 August 2010GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.
Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced that it has awarded more than $3 million to 812 schools and nonprofit organizations. The Back-to-School and Youth Literacy grants support literacy and reading programs for young people throughout Dollar General’s 35-state market area. “Grasping the fundamentals of reading at an early age is critical to a successful education,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “The Dollar General
JAFRA® Cosmetics International, Inc. Supports SOS Children’s Villages in Vietnam
23 August 2010WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.
JAFRA® Cosmetics International, a leader in direct-sales, has donated a portion of product sales, totaling more than $100,000, to help SOS Children’s Villages construct a new village in Vietnam.
Cereplast to Ring Opening Bell at NASDAQ Stock Market on August 26, 2010
23 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Bioplastics pioneer Cereplast, Inc (NASDAQ: CERP) to ring the NASDAQ opening bell on August 26, 2010. Cereplast is an industry leader in sustainable and compostable plastics.
From Education to the Environment, Dell’s Latest Corporate Responsibility Report Spotlights Progress Against Company’s CR Initiatives
23 August 2010ROUND ROCK, Texas
Dell announced the progress it’s made against its social responsibility, philanthropic and environmental stewardship initiatives today with the release of its fiscal year 2010 corporate responsibility summary report. Dell defines corporate responsibility as achieving business objectives in a way that honors ethical values, respects the dignity of people and preserves the natural environment. Such responsible operations are integral to the company’s purpose of
Office Depot Foundation Donates 5,000 Backpacks to Mayor Bloomberg’s Absenteeism Task Force
23 August 2010NEW YORK
The Office Depot Foundation donated 5,000 backpacks to support New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's efforts to reduce truancy and absenteeism in NYC schools.
OneCalifornia Bank to Acquire ShoreBank Pacific and Provide Growth Capital To Extend Beneficial Banking From California to the Pacific Northwest
21 August 2010OAKLAND, Calif.
ONECALIFORNIA BANK TO ACQUIRE SHOREBANK PACIFIC AND PROVIDE GROWTH CAPITAL TO EXTEND BENEFICIAL BANKING FROM CALIFORNIA TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Bank of the West Launches Philanthropy Awards; Accepting Nominations of California Non-Profits
20 August 2010SAN FRANCISCO
Bank of the West today announced the launch of the inaugural 2010 Bank of the West Philanthropy Awards and is now accepting nominations of emerging nonprofit organizations that are advancing innovative solutions and demonstrating outstanding commitment to California communities. The Bank of the West Philanthropy Awards were created to recognize and honor individuals and nonprofit organizations who demonstrate meaningful progress in helping to improve the quality o
Aetna Reminds Members in Tennessee Affected by Flooding Where to Call for Help
20 August 2010HARTFORD, Conn.
Aetna (NYSE: AET) is making it easier for members impacted by the flooding in Tennessee to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs. The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them access care in the flood-impacted areas in Middle Tennessee, where many people face evacuations from their homes. Aetna members who need help in find
Bluegreen Communities Supports NAPE Expo, Operation FINALLY HOME to Honor Wounded War Heroes
20 August 2010DALLAS
Dallas-based Bluegreen Communities® (NYSE:BXG), a developer of premier master-planned communities, will be providing land and two custom-built homes in The Bridges at Preston Crossings.
Stockholm Seminar to Feature Six Industry Thought Leaders
19 August 2010WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.
As part of the upcoming World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, six water/wastewater industry experts will present a ground-breaking seminar that explores future sustainable solutions to the world’s water problems. The seminar, titled “The Future of Global Water Technologies,” will focus on how creating successful, sustainable solutions depends on anticipating the most efficient and effective ways to overcome social, financial or environmental hurdles. In addi
New Aetna Study Finds African Americans and Hispanics Use Emergency Room for Asthma Incidents More Often Than Whites
19 August 2010LITTLETON, Colo.
Aetna (NYSE: AET) leaders will present the findings of a new study today at the Academy for Health Equity Conference in Littleton, Colorado. The study looked at the differences in the use of the emergency room (ER) by minority populations suffering from asthma and the potential to improve health outcomes and cost savings by addressing disparities in asthma ER visits. Results of the research showed that African American members had significantly higher rates of
From Local Contributions to Global Grants, The Western Union Foundation Helps Build Futures
19 August 2010ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
The Western Union Foundation today announced more than 50 grants totaling over $2 million to be distributed across the US and around the world to a diverse group of non-profit organizations. Despite this diversity, the Foundation’s quarterly grants focused on one overriding cause: building futures through economic empowerment and education. Some examples of organizations supported this quarter by the Foundation include: LOCAL At the local level, California-base
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 11 – August 18, 2010)
19 August 2010NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 11 – August 18, 2010. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME LOS ANGELES -- Brookfield Office Properties Earns LEED® Gold Certification at Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles (August 18, 2010 12:01 PM) Source: Brookfield Office Properties MOBILE, Ala. -- ExxonMobil Foundation and Employees Donate More Than
EARN Receives Levi Strauss Foundation Funding, Appoints Communications Fellow
19 August 2010SAN FRANCISCO
EARN, a leading provider of microsavings for low-income workers, received a $100,000 grant from the Levi Strauss Foundation to share stories of low-income people overcoming financial barriers
Brookfield Office Properties Earns LEED® Gold Certification at Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles
18 August 2010LOS ANGELES
Brookfield Office Properties (BPO: NYSE, TSX) announced today that its Bank of America Plaza office tower in Los Angeles has achieved the prestigious LEED EB:OM (Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification signifies environmental excellence in real estate in five key areas: carbon emissions reduction, water efficiency, energy savings, sustainable materials selection and indoor air qualit
ExxonMobil Foundation and Employees Donate More Than $429,000 to Three Alabama Universities
18 August 2010MOBILE, Ala.
ExxonMobil and its employees donated more than $429,000 to three Alabama universities through the ExxonMobil Foundation’s 2009 Educational Matching Gift Program.
UnitedHealthcare Commits $1.95 Million to the American Heart Association to Help Get People Walking
18 August 2010MINNETONKA, Minn.
UnitedHealthcare commits $1.95 million to the American Heart Association to help get people walking. Funding to establish 150 new walking paths in one year.
Cereplast Cites Impact on Bioplastics Growth as European Commission Focuses on Bio-Based Initiatives
18 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, today cited that the bioplastics industry in Europe could experience even stronger growth rates when economic and policy measures are put in place. According to a report from the “European Bioplastics Association,” the European branch association representing industrial manufacturers, processors and users of bioplastics and biodegradable polymers (BDP) and t
Bank of America Chicago Marathon to Help Set Opportunity in Motion for Chicago; “10-10-10: The Date to Motivate” Campaign Launches Today
18 August 2010CHICAGO
Bank of America today launched a new integrated marketing campaign for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and released results of the latest economic impact report, which found that the event generates nearly $150 million for the local economy. Additionally, more than $10 million is expected to be raised in connection with the 2010 event, benefitting more than 150 nonprofit organizations, the largest charity field in race history. This year, the Bank of America C
The Coca-Cola Company’s Haiti Hope Project Momentum Continues with Investment from United States Government
18 August 2010PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and the United States Government, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced that USAID will provide an initial contribution of $1 million to the Haiti Hope Project, a public-private initiative that aims to develop a sustainable mango industry in Haiti. In March 2010, The Coca-Cola Company launched the Haiti Hope Project with the introduction of its Odwalla Haiti Hope Mango Lime-Ai
Injured Veterans to Ride 430 Miles from Edina, Minn., to Milwaukee in Fundraiser for Rehabilitation Programs
17 August 2010EDINA, Minn.
Injured veterans to ride 430 miles from Edina, Minn., to Milwaukee in fundraiser for rehabilitation programs. More than 150 cyclists will participate in the Ride 2 Recovery Great Lakes Challenge.
CharityHappenings.org Launches Free Online Event-Ticketing for Nonprofits in Time for Fall Gala Season
17 August 2010NEW YORK
CharityHappenings.org Launches Free Online Event-Ticketing for Nonprofits in Time for Fall Gala Season. Nonprofits Gain Direct Exposure to 75,000+ Community of Event-Going Philanthropists.
Cereplast, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
16 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Second Quarter 2010 Highlights: Second quarter sales totaled $684,431 compared to $900,598 a year ago. Gross profit rose 157.3% to $199,211, versus $77,421 for the same period last year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 30.8% from 8.6% for the same period
Build-A-Bear Workshop® Supports Youth Education Through DonorsChoose.org
16 August 2010ST. LOUIS
Build-A-Bear Workshop and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation support DonorsChoose.org, students, and teachers.
Cereplast, Inc. Appoints Heather Sheehan as Chief Financial Officer
16 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP) a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, today announced that it has appointed Ms. Heather E. Sheehan to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 16, 2010. Ms. Sheehan is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of financial leadership in public companies and ‘Big Four’ accounting firms. She joined Cereplast in 2008 and has served in increasingly imp
NASCAR® Star Tony Stewart and Office Depot to Auction Race-Worn Firesuit and Helmet to Benefit The Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program
13 August 2010BOCA RATON, Fla.
Office Depot® (NYSE: ODP), the Official Office Products Partner of NASCAR®, is teaming up with Tony Stewart, a two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ champion and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy, for a special online charity auction accessible via the all-new www.OfficeDepotRacing.com. Starting today through August 23, fans can bid on the actual Office Depot Foundation firesuit and helmet worn by Stewart during the July 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
BBR Management Reorganized, Renamed Ginkgo Residential
12 August 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C.
BBR Management has reorganized and changed its name to Ginkgo Residential. Following the reorganization, certain members of the management team now control the company. This management team, led by Philip Payne, is the same team that led the former BNP Residential Properties, a very successful multifamily REIT formerly listed on the American Stock Exchange. Having worked together for almost 20 years, the team has significant experience and expertise in virtually
Western Union Commits $100,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan
12 August 2010ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
The Western Union Foundation will contribute $100,000 towards Pakistan disaster relief efforts to provide victims with basic necessities such as safe drinking water, shelter and clothing.
UnitedHealth Group Pledges Additional $3 Million to Make-A-Wish Foundation®
12 August 2010PHOENIX
UnitedHealth Group has renewed its commitment to help bring hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions by pledging $3 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Terra Global Capital’s VCS Mosaic REDD Methodology Completes the First Validation
12 August 2010SAN FRANCISCO
Terra Global Capital, in collaboration with Community Forestry International, completes the first validation of a mosaic REDD methodology for the Voluntary Carbon Standard.
Eaton Electric Vehicle Charging Station to Support Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour
12 August 2010BURLINGTON, Ontario
Eaton Corporation will support Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada’s Clean Across Canada tour with a quick charging station and other critical Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment product support.
Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business Announces 2010 Bergeron Scholarship Recipients
12 August 2010ATLANTA
Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business today announced the recipients of the 2010 Bergeron Women in Technology Leadership Scholarship.
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 4 – August 11, 2010)
12 August 2010NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 4 – August 11, 2010. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Medicaid Help a Potential Lifeline for State Breast Cancer Programs (August 11, 2010 02:12 PM) Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreens Launches Expanded Food Selection in 10 Chicago Stores to Ad
Medicaid Help a Potential Lifeline for State Breast Cancer Programs
11 August 2010WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance thanked Congress and the Administration for a six-month extension of enhanced federal funding for Medicaid, which was signed into law Tuesday night. The additional federal aid will help stave off potential cuts to programs that provide breast cancer screening and treatment for underserved women. “Komen advocates have been fighting tirelessly across the country to protect vital state breast cancer screening and
Walgreens Launches Expanded Food Selection in 10 Chicago Stores to Address Food Desert Issue
11 August 2010DEERFIELD, Ill.
Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG) today will unveil its new expanded food selection in several Chicago communities identified as food deserts, or areas that lack access to basic foods necessary to maintain a healthy diet. Walgreens has redesigned 10 of its stores on Chicago’s South and West Sides to include more than 750 new food items including fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and fish, pasta, rice, beans, eggs, whole grain cereals and other healthy meal c
Staples Foundation for Learning Appoints Mike Miles President
11 August 2010FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) today announced the appointment of Mike Miles as president of Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), the charitable arm of Staples, Inc. Since its inception in 2002, SFFL has provided educational opportunities and job skills for millions of young people around the world. Miles, Staples’ president and chief operating officer, succeeds Ron Sargent, Staples’ chairman and chief executive officer, as head of the Foundation. “As we cont
Dole Banana Farm in Costa Rica Receives Sustainability Award from Marks & Spencer
10 August 2010WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.
Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that Bananito, a Dole farm located in Costa Rica has received a ‘Plan A’ farming award from British retailer Marks & Spencer. The Marks & Spencer’s Plan A farming award recognizes and promotes farmers and growers who are taking steps to improve the sustainability of their business. “Many customers who visited Bananito have been impressed by the farm’s housing, medical, education, environmental
Aetna Appoints Wayne Rawlins, M.D., to New Role Addressing Disparities in Health Care
10 August 2010HARTFORD, Conn.
Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that Wayne Rawlins, M.D., has assumed a new position focused on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care. Reporting to the company’s chief medical officer, Dr. Rawlins will serve as the lead clinician focused on identifying areas where disparities exist among minority members and spearheading programs that lead to more equitable health care. “The appointment of Dr. Rawlins to this important new role as our nationa
APS to Develop Largest Solar Power System on U.S. Government Property
10 August 2010PHOENIX
Arizona Public Service Co. will own and operate a new 15-megawatt photovoltaic power plant to be built at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Ariz.
Photo of David Novak, Chairman and CEO, Yum! Brands, Inc., Preparing and Serving Meals at the El Hular Abajo Community School in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
09 August 2010LOUISVILLE, Ky.
David Novak, Chairman and CEO, Yum! Brands, serves meals to children in Nicaragua as part of the Company’s World Hunger Relief effort which raises funds for WFP and other hunger relief agencies.
An Exercise in Style: UnitedHealthcare, U.S. Surgeon General and the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show Launch Fashion-Friendly Fitness Initiative for African American Women
09 August 2010MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.
UnitedHealthcare today launched an innovative collaboration with the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show to enroll 60,000 stylist attendees in the fight against obesity. Recognizing that data show many African American women avoid certain fitness activities in order to maintain their hairstyle, the initiative will feature the first-ever exercise-friendly hair competition, designed to remove hairstyle-related barriers to physical activity for w
National Search for Retailers That Give Back
09 August 2010DALLAS
A search for retailers that are giving back in their communities.
Cereplast, Inc. to Conduct a Webcast to Discuss Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
09 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ:CERP) (“Cereplast,” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced today that it will conduct a conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Monday, August 16, 2010, to discuss its second quarter 2010 financial results. Participating in the call will be Mr. Frederic Scheer, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Cereplast, Inc. The Company plans to issue an earnings release pri
P&G Professional’s “Business Cleaning Sustainability Study” Finds Businesses Value Environmental Responsibility but Suffer from “Green Confusion”
09 August 2010CINCINNATI
P&G Professional conducts "Business Cleaning Sustainability Study" and finds businesses value environmental responsibility, but lack information and credible resources in the industries surveyed.
Clayton Homes to Help in Haiti
06 August 2010KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
Clayton Homes will soon be shipping classrooms to Haiti as part of an agreement with the Clinton Foundation…all part of an incredible humanitarian effort spearheaded by former President Bill Clinton.
Walgreens Launches New Social Responsibility Website
05 August 2010DEERFIELD, Ill.
It’s now easier for socially-conscious consumers, investors and employees to find information about Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) commitment to community, diversity, supplier diversity, disability inclusion and the environment on its newly designed website, Walgreens.com/responsibility. Users will find new articles, personal stories, videos and interactive features about the company’s benefits to the communities it serves. The new site showcases video clip
Get Caught ‘Green Handed’ and Get Rewarded
05 August 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Coca-Cola and Harris Teeter are joining the City of Charlotte in an effort to promote new recycling bins in the Center City—and those ‘caught’ recycling can win cash, food and drinks. Building on their successful curbside Recycle and Win program, Coca-Cola and Harris Teeter are launching a Get Caught Green Handed campaign to highlight Charlotte’s 15 new recycling bins in the Center City. An incognito prize patrol will ‘catch’ a person using the new recycling bin
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (July 28 – August 4, 2010)
05 August 2010NEW YORK
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of July 28 – August 4, 2010. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Children’s Foundation Receives $17.5 Million Gift from UnitedHealthcare to Support Creation of a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center (August 04, 2010 11:30 AM) Source: UnitedHealthcare DALLAS -- 5th Annual Texas Louisiana Camp
Children’s Foundation Receives $17.5 Million Gift from UnitedHealthcare to Support Creation of a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
04 August 2010MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.
Children’s Foundation announced it has received a $17.5 million philanthropic gift from Minnetonka-based UnitedHealthcare – the largest single gift the foundation has ever received.
5th Annual Texas Louisiana Camp Provides Educational and Social Opportunities for 700 Dallas Youth
04 August 2010DALLAS
Nearly 700 children and teens of low-income families have gathered today at Skyline Ranch to celebrate the final day of the 5th Annual Texas Louisiana Camp for Youth (TLC). More than 70 volunteers from the Energy Future Holdings (EFH) family of companies, including employees from subsidiaries Luminant and TXU Energy, are pitching in to help campers enjoy an afternoon of hands-on educational and socially enriching activities. TLC is a special United Way of Metropolitan Da
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for Waiting List Reduction Grants
04 August 2010GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for a new grant program, the waiting list reduction grant. “Adult literacy organizations across the country are facing increased demands for service, while struggling with a decrease in available resources,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “Through the waiting list reduction grant, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation helps organizations
USG Corporation Furthers Commitment to Green Practices with First Annual Corporate Sustainability Report
04 August 2010CHICAGO
USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) today announced the availability of its first annual Corporate Sustainability Report. The voluntary report, titled Building in Harmony, introduces and describes USG’s approach to sustainability and the company’s commitment to responsible business practices. USG’s 2009 Corporate Sustainability Report can be accessed at USG’s Web site, www.usg.com Sustainable development can be described as the practice of efficiently using energy and natural r
Dole South Africa Commemorates Nelson Mandela Day with Former President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
04 August 2010WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.
Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that Dole South Africa recently celebrated Nelson Mandela Day by making it possible for 92 children from the Villages of Qunu and Mveso in the Eastern Cape to fly to Johannesburg, South Africa to meet former President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nelson Mandela to celebrate his 92nd birthday at his home. The children were specifically selected from these two villages representing the birth place and home town of
Panasonic Has Just Begun Accepting User Contributions on "ecoideasnet"
04 August 2010OSAKA, Japan
Enjoy videos, photos and stories of unique eco activities from around the world. Share your feelings by writing your comments and voting for the articles you like. Please send us your eco ideas!
Calling All “HEROES”: Youth Invited to Join the Movement to Fight Childhood Obesity
03 August 2010MINNETONKA, Minn.
UnitedHealth HEROES grants are now available to help schools and youth-focused, community-based organizations develop programs to fight childhood obesity in their neighborhoods.
New Rail Spur in Seymour, Indiana Extends Freight Access for Cereplast
03 August 2010EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & SEYMOUR, Ind.
Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP) a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced today that it will soon have access to rail freight service at its recently opened facility in Seymour, Indiana. The rail spur, which is located at Seymour’s Eastside Industrial Park, will enable Cereplast to bulk ship its proprietary biodegradable plastic resins to its growing client base across the United States, and directly to U.
