Xylem Selected to Participate in Smart Cities Business Development Mission to India

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 08:35

Xylem (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, recently announced that it has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India, taking place from February 8 – 12, 2016.

Penn. Students Develop Low-Cost Water Filtration System, Earn State-Wide Recognition

Tue, 02/09/2016 - 14:00

An engineering class from Burrell High School in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania was recently recognized for their efforts using STEM education to treat contaminated water in their community.

Amy Springsteel Appointed to AccountAbility AA1000 Standards Board

Tue, 02/09/2016 - 12:30

AccountAbility is pleased to announce that Ms. Amy Springsteel, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Responsibility for Voya Financial, has been appointed to the AccountAbility AA1000 Standards Board. Ms.Springsteel is currently the Director of Corporate Responsibility for Voya Financial, which rebranded from ING U.S. in 2014, a leading provider of retirement, investment management and insurance products and services. AccountAbility CEO, Sunny Misser, stated, “Amy is a very valuable addition to our Standards Board – she brings strong subject matter expertise, a sound understanding of the business world and an impressive network within the US, and globally. We look forward to working with Amy and the rest of the Standards Board.”

Lockheed Martin Recognizes Small Business Suppliers Making Big Achievements

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Republic Earns High Marks on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index

Mon, 02/15/2016 - 08:45

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) earned a score of 80 out of 100 on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation administers the annual scorecard. This was the first year Republic participated with the Corporate Equality Index.

Creating Jobs and Economic Growth for Canadians

Thu, 02/04/2016 - 15:15

Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce recognizes TransCanada’s contribution of valuable jobs and $1 billion in investments in northern Alberta’s Strathcona County with 2015 Investment: Job Creation, Growth & Expansion award.

Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies in 2016

Fri, 02/05/2016 - 08:00

A growing number of companies around the world are aiming to get the most out of their capital, maximize employee performance, and make a judicious use of resources to make the world a better place.

Q&A with Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs at Bloomberg

Thu, 02/04/2016 - 12:35

Q&A with Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs at Bloomberg

Comcast NBCUniversal to be Recognized for Support of National Service

Thu, 02/04/2016 - 11:00

Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state service commissions and individual champions, who work to ensure Americans of all ages have the opportunity to serve and volunteer in their community, will present Comcast NBCUniversal with the Corporate Service Award for its extraordinary and longstanding dedication to the national service movement, including its ongoing support of City Year, which enables AmeriCorps members to help put at-risk students on a path to success.

PR News to Hold Spring Awards Luncheon on March 15 in D.C. to Celebrate CSR and Nonprofit Awards

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 10:05

PR News is thrilled to announce the finalists of its CSR and Nonprofit Awards programs. The winners and honorable mentions of these annual awards will be saluted at PR News' Spring Awards Luncheon on March 15, 2016 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.