Accenture Releases 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report; Skills to Succeed Initiative Equips More than 1.2 Million People with Job Skills

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 09:00

Accenture has released its 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Making a Measureable Difference,” which explores the company’s progress, performance and goals across its global operations.

Living Cities Launches New $31 Million Blended Catalyst Fund for Social Impact Investment in US Cities

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 11:30

MetLife Foundation and Verb Announce Global Competition to Improve Financial Services for the Underserved

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 14:40

T. Rowe Price: Parents Show No Reluctance to Overspend on Kids But are Reluctant to Discuss Money With Them

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 15:00

T. Rowe Price’s 2016 Parents, Kids & Money Survey found that parents’ reluctance to discuss money with their kids has not translated to a reluctance to spend it on them. Nearly half of parents (46%) have gone into debt to cover something their kids wanted, and many say they spend too much on things their kids do not need (57%). Yet most worry about spoiling their kids (58%), and many kids have come to expect their parents to buy them what they want (57%).

That's A Lot of Water! Emory University Recycles 400,000 Gallons Per Day

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:30

Emory University’s WaterHub is able to treat wastewater on-site and meet nearly 40% of the University’s water needs, which should save it millions of dollars over the next 20 years.

Championing Women in the Social Impact Sector

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 09:00

Since launching The Wakeman Agency in 2003, Vanessa Wakeman has been recognized as a champion for nonprofits and progressive organizations at the forefront of innovation and social change.

Gary, the "Resourceful Recycler"

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 10:00

GSK is targeting a carbon neutral value chain by 2050 and has ambitious goals to reduce carbon, water and waste in the meantime. We’ve made significant progress in the last five years. In fact, we turned a corner in 2014 and by the end of 2015, 60% of GSK sites globally sent no waste to landfill. To better understand what zero waste to landfill means in the US, I spoke with Gary, GSK Shipping Coordinator at our Marietta, PA vaccine manufacturing and packaging site. Gary has worked with GSK for nearly ten years and has led the Waste Management Committee for this site to achieve this remarkable environmental milestone. Below is a summary of our recent conversation.

George, the "Science Liaison Leader”

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 10:00

An interview with George, GSK Medical Science Liaison Director. George has his Pharm.D., is based in Dallas, TX, has worked for GSK for fourteen years, and manages of a team of eight other MSLs.

EPA Recognizes CBRE with 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 09:05

Putting Responsible Business Principles into Practice

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 10:00

GSK released our Annual Report and Responsible Business Supplement, which outlines our progress against 23 bold commitments to be a better business. I invite you to go on this journey with me. Below, you can click through to learn what it’s like and what it takes for four GSK US “intrapreneurs” to build healthier communities, transform our commercial model, reduce our environmental footprint, and create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.