Domtar's 'Paper Trail' Wins Environmental Strategy of the Year Award

Fri, 10/02/2015 - 19:45

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) has been awarded the Pulp and Paper International (PPI) 2015 Environmental Strategy of the Year Award for The Paper Trail®, its newly revitalized digital transparency tool. When using the tool, customers are able to learn where their paper comes from and track the gate-to-gate environmental impact of their paper purchase across five categories: fiber, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water, renewable energy, and waste.

Major Leaguers Announce Players Choice Awards Finalists

Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:00

Major League baseball players today announced the finalists for their highest honors – the Players Choice Awards – in which the players themselves recognize excellence on and off the field. Vying for top honor as 2015 Player of the Year are Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays, Zack Greinke of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals.

Panel Of Agriculture And Industry Experts Announced To Evaluate Outstanding Rural Leaders

Fri, 10/02/2015 - 14:00

Farm Credit has identified 21 individuals to serve on the selection panel for Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives — a nationwide search to identify and honor 100 leaders who are changing the future of rural communities and agriculture for the better. The initiative is part of Farm Credit’s efforts to commemorate its upcoming centennial in July 2016.

GFNorte’s 2014 Annual Report Recognized on a Global Scale

Fri, 10/02/2015 - 10:00

The Academy Awards of Annual Reports sets the highest standards for evaluations of annual reports spotlighting excellence, awarded GFNorte with 2 awards this year highlighting the quality of its 2014 Annual Report.

MGM Resorts Named One of America's Most Reputable Companies for Corporate Social Responsibility by Reputation Institute

Thu, 10/01/2015 - 16:00

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has been named one of America’s top 100 most reputable companies for corporate social responsibility (CSR), according to research by Reputation Institute, a leading global source on corporate reputation.

CORRECTION: Sodexo Leads Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 11 straight years

Thu, 10/01/2015 - 14:15

The previous news release issued on September 30th included information about last year's DJSI announcement. This correction is for the current year's award.

NAFE’S 2015 Women of Excellence Awards Announces Top Women In Business Achievement

Thu, 10/01/2015 - 17:05

The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) today announced the 2015 Women of Excellence Award recipients. Betty Thompson, executive vice president and chief personnel officer of Booz Allen Hamilton, was honored for her business accomplishments and leadership.

CR Magazine Announces 2015 Responsible CEO of Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Finalists

Thu, 10/01/2015 - 15:00

Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine announced today the finalists for both the eighth annual Responsible CEO of the Year Awards and the fifth annual Lifetime Achievement Award. These awards will be presented to CEOs that visibly exceed standards in the areas of employee relations, environmental impact and sustainability, human rights, philanthropy, and corporate responsibility practices.

Cox and The Trust for Public Land Name Patrick Armstrong as Louisiana’s 2015 Cox Conserves Hero

Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:00

In Indonesia, Novo Nordisk is Diabetes CSR Company of the Year

Fri, 10/02/2015 - 12:50

For the second straight year, the global research company Frost & Sullivan has named Novo Nordisk Indonesia the Diabetes CSR Company of the Year. The acknowledgement recognises the company’s commitment and collaboration to improve care for the six million people with diabetes living in major cities across Indonesia.