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SC Johnson to Receive World Environment Center's 2015 Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development Achievements
Press Release from World Environment Center
December 9, 2014 /3BL Media/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that its 31st Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to SC Johnson. The company is being recognized for its comprehensive, company-wide focus on sustainability and transparency initiatives, capped off by its rigorous Greenlist™ process …

Texas No Kid Hungry Receives $38,000 Grant From Tom Thumb/Randalls To Fight Childhood Hunger
Article from Albertsons Companies
The Texas No Kid Hungry Campaign has received a $38,000 grant from Hunger Is to help solve childhood hunger. Texas No Kid Hungry, a statewide branch of the campaign led by Baylor University’s Texas Hunger Initiative, was nominated by the managers of Texas Tom Thumb and Randalls stores, and funds were made possible by their customers who contributed generously during a month-long in-store …

The Fair Trade Holiday Gift Guide
Blog from Fair Trade USA
A great gift is fun yet mindful. A gift that tells a story. A gift that truly gives back. This year think outside the (100% post-consumer recycled) box and give a gift that will bring holiday cheer to your loved ones while empowering the people and communities behind the products. View Fair Trade USA's 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

FOX Sports University Teaches Students the Business Behind the Game
Blog from 21st Century Fox
After years of building relationships with top universities and their sports teams, FOX Sports saw an opportunity to become more involved in the classroom. In 2008, the company launched FOX Sports University, an academic program that gives college students hands-on experience in the sports business. The current academic year is the largest yet for the program, which now offers courses at 27 …

Why Giving Back is Good for Business
Blog from CBRE Group, Inc.
Published by Sarah FisherCause Marketing: “A relationship that bridges commerce and cause in ways that benefit both parties.”According to a Social Impact Study by Cone Communications, 89% of consumers say they are very likely to switch from one brand to another that is associated with a good cause. And when price and quality are almost the same, nearly the …

#3BLchat Recap: Responsible Investing in a Complex Market - How ESG Limits Risk
Blog from 3BL Media
Read the original press release.Read the Storify archive.Why should stock exchanges join the @SSEinitiative and why should their listed company care? #3BLchat #ESG #SRI – 3BL Media (tweet)In 2014, numerous studies were released that revealed a common denominator for publicly traded companies; stocks with higher Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) ratings deliver superior returns and …

#GivingTuesday is About Time and Talent Too
Blog from Taproot Foundation
It’s #GivingTuesday, and we’re excited.We’re excited for all the usual reasons: good nonprofits getting attention; people giving back; holiday cheer meaning more than Cyber Monday deals; and hey, it’s December 2 and not yet sleeting in New York! (At least not until this afternoon.)But this year, we’re also excited because giving means more than money, to more people. …

Charter Communications Launches National Philanthropic Initiative, Charter Our Community
Press Release from Rebuilding Together
Stamford, Conn., December 2, 2014 /3BL Media/ - Today, Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced the launch of its first national philanthropic initiative, Charter our Community, a program that will seek to improve 25,000 homes in the Charter footprint by 2020. The program is designed to impact 10 percent of the 250,000 low-income families in Charter communities living in homes deemed …

Rebuilding Together and NAFRA Partner to Launch "Celebrate Safely" Campaign to Improve Holiday Fire Safety
Press Release from Rebuilding Together
WASHINGTON, D.C. December 1, 2014 /3BL Media/ —Rebuilding Together, a national organization devoted to safe and healthy housing, and the American Chemistry Council’s North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA), a group that represents manufacturers of flame retardants, today jointly launched a campaign to improve home fire safety over the holidays. The month-long …

CSR Professionals Give Back on #GivingTuesday
Blog from Boston College Center For Corporate Citizenship
The third annual #GivingTuesday is happening on December 2, 2014. Started in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, #GivingTuesday is working to institutionalize a day of giving back. According to a Guidestar report, more than 50 percent of nonprofits receive the bulk of their contributions during the holiday season. More than 70 percent of these …

TWC Shares Stories on How It Makes Connections that Matter for Customers and Communities
Blog from Time Warner Cable
Everyday at Time Warner Cable, we make Connections that Matter. From community partnerships to diversity and inclusion to green initiatives, TWC is connecting with customers and the communities it serves in meaningful ways. There are so many great stories to tell that fit under a connections strategic narrative. To highlight all these connections, TWC launched the MakingConnectionsThatMatter.com …

Jane Lynch and Hilary Swank to Co-host FOX's Animal Rescue Special
Blog from 21st Century Fox
On Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, FOX Broadcasting will present Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular, a two-hour special from executive producer Michael Levitt and two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank. The special will raise awareness for dog shelters and rescue groups around the U.S. and will feature appearances from top Hollywood talent. Viewers will also receive …