Corporate Social Responsibility
BD and Heart to Heart International Collaborate on Second Volunteer Service Trip to Help Improve Healthcare in Haiti
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. and OLATHE, Kan., May 21, 2012 / 3BL Media / PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, and Heart to Heart International, a humanitarian medical aid nonprofit organization, are teaming up for their second joint volunteer initiative to strengthen healthcare in Haiti. A team of 16 BD employees from around the world will build upon the progress made b...
Chrysler Group Named “Corporation of the Year” by the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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- Award cites Company’s contribution to the economic advancement of Asian Pacific Americans
(3BL Media) Auburn Hills, MI - May 21, 2012 - The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) presented Chrysler Group LLC with its Corporation of the Year Award at APACC’s 11th annual dinner celebration Saturday evening in Rochester, Mich.
Chrysler Group received the award for its long history of work “in facilitating resourceful and f...
Youth Social Entrepreneurs Hold The Key to Sustainable Change in Africa
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Rules are made to be broken, so some say. But unlike skipping school or sneaking into the house after the curfew, some rules bind our hands so tightly that the chain leaves a scarring tattoo.
We have tried to break the invisible links of poverty in Africa for decades with aid, relief, and development but as Sabrina Natasha Premji described in a recent blog post, such interventions to “save Africa” more often than not, spark a dis...
Hale Celebrates Its First Anniversary: Women’s Rights, Health, Education and of Course…Mobile
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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This month, Beth and Zoe celebrate the official one-year anniversary of Hale Advisors, inc. – a partnership that stemmed from shared savvy business acumen and a similar vision for company growth and success.
As a way to commemorate, it was decided that a company off-site was in order. And what better way for a women owned and operated business to celebrate than to attend the Women for Women International* Annual Luncheon in New York City?
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Cause Marketing: How Much is Enough?
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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$10,000, $100,000 or $1 million – how much is enough for a company to invest in a cause?
It's a question Cause Marketing Forum president, David Hessekiel, broaches in his "Marketing:causes" column this week, among other cause marketing complexities. The answer, of course, is it depends. The moment marketers try to ascribe a cause marketing "formula" from one company, product or issue to the next may be the moment authenticity goes out...
Start the Path to Your Career at Keystone Human Services’ Job Fair
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Make a difference in people’s lives by becoming a Direct Support Professional. Join Keystone Human Services for their job fair on May 23, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. at 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Full-time, part-time and casual positions are available.
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(3BL Media) Harrisburg, PA - May 21, 2012 – Want to help change the world? Become a Direct Support Professional with Keystone Human Services and support people with d...
NHL Offsets Power Usage in Stanley Cup Playoffs; Alcoa Links Pay to Sustainability Performance; Eastman Chemical Wins Energy Efficiency Awards - CSR Minute for May 21, 2012
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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The CSR Minute is your daily video digest of the most relevant Corporate Social Responsibility news of the day. Our team of 3BL Media correspondents tracks the global world of corporate social responsibility to bring you coverage of the most important announcements, initiatives, issues, trends, ideas, and breaking news.
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The NHL has teamed up with Sterling Planet, a provider of environmental assets, to mitigate the...
Accenture Grants Youth Business International US$4.95 Million to Equip Young People with the Skills to Start their own Businesses
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Award is part of Accenture’s global corporate citizenship focus, Skills to Succeed
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(3BL Media) London - May 21, 2012 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Youth Business International (YBI) today announced that Accenture and the Accenture Foundations have awarded YBI a grant of US$4.95 million to give thousands of 18 – 35 year olds the skills and support they need to start their own businesses. This grant brings Accenture’s direct support to YB...
A Sustainable Development Goal for Rio+20: Zero Net Land Degradation
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Press Briefing - Launch of UNCCD Policy Brief on 23 May in Berlin
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What: Policy brief launch by UNCCD Executive Secretary Mr. Luc Gnacadja
When: 10:00-11:00 CET, Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Where: Albrechtshof Hotel (Salon Theodor Fliedner), Albrechtstraße 8, 10117 Berlin
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(3BL Media) May 21, 2012 - Agreeing on a sustainable development goal on land-use at Rio+20 is a prerequisite for ensuring future...
Ecolab Recognized For Its Commitment To Sustainable Operations And Workplace Safety
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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(3BL Media) St. Paul, MN – May 21, 2012 – Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) has been recognized by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for energy efficiency initiatives at two manufacturing facilities and for employee safety at several of the company’s manufacturing sites across the United States.
Energy efficiency projects at Ecolab plants in Bedford Park, Ill., and Ellwood City, Penn., were among seven initiatives that received ACC...