Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (June 18 - June 25, 2008).

NEW YORK -- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 18 - June 25, 2008.

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LONDON -- zouk Solar Opportunities Limited Raises [euro]52M to Invest in Solar Infrastructure Projects (June 25, 2008 01:30 PM) Source: zouk

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Milpitas Unified School District Partners With Chevron and Bank of America on 3.4MW Solar and Energy Efficiency Program Expected to Save $12 Million for Education (June 25, 2008 01:03 PM) Source: Chevron Energy Solutions

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- CSL Behring Awards LEAD Grants to Support Patient Group Advocacy Efforts (June 25, 2008 09:04 AM) Source: CSL Behring

ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell First to Achieve 80 PLUS Gold Energy Efficiency (June 25, 2008 09:00 AM) Source: Dell Inc.

NEW YORK -- Scotsmen Set Out to Raise Awareness of Rare Syndrome on a Journey Across America (June 24, 2008 03:05 PM) Source: Kilts Across America

CARY, N.C. -- SAS Greenlights 1-Megawatt Solar Power Farm (June 24, 2008 03:01 PM) Source: SAS

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Associated Responds to Midwest Flooding (June 24, 2008 01:18 PM) Source: Associated Banc-Corp

NEW YORK -- Univision and 'Ya es Hora' National Partners Join Mayors from Top Hispanic Cities on Voter Registration and Mobilization (June 24, 2008 11:22 AM) Source: Univision Communications Inc.

BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa Contributes $50,000 and Clean-up Supplies to the Iowa Flood Relief Efforts (June 24, 2008 09:57 AM) Source: AAA Minnesota/Iowa

NEW YORK -- Alcoa Chairman Alain Belda Among Global Executives Calling for G8 to Lead on Climate Change (June 24, 2008 09:47 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Planet Make-Over Kicks Off Year Long Environmental Initiative at Launch Event and Endowment Fundraiser in Austin (June 24, 2008 09:00 AM) Source: Planet Make-Over

LONDON -- Arthur D. Little: Harnessing the Power of Sustainable Procurement (June 24, 2008 05:18 AM) Source: Arthur D. Little

LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil Adopts Cascading Production Process to Attain Dramatic Increase in Algae Growth (June 24, 2008 05:00 AM) Source: OriginOil, Inc.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- Divers Direct Goes Green - Eliminates Summer Paper Catalog for Their Scuba Gear Retailing Business (June 23, 2008 04:39 PM) Source: Divers Direct

LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- EcoCentre, the "Living" Building is Born (June 20, 2008 11:45 AM) Source: Romano Law Group

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- Health Net Sponsors Disabled Sporting Event in Sacramento (June 20, 2008 08:30 AM) Source: Health Net Federal Services

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- BE&K Encourages Cedar Rapids Flood Relief with $10,000 Donation (June 20, 2008 08:00 AM) Source: BE&K

CHICAGO & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eBay Giving Works Celebrates Milestone of $150 Million Raised and Unveils New Program Enhancements (June 20, 2008 08:00 AM) Source: eBay Inc.

SALINAS, Calif. -- Comprehensive Organic Herb and Vegetable Program Takes-Off at Rocket Farms (June 19, 2008 05:33 PM) Source: Rocket Farms

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. Demonstrates Breakthrough Technology to Reduce Air Pollution at Ports (June 19, 2008 04:45 PM) Source: Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Unum and Employees Give More Than $8 Million to Charity (June 19, 2008 01:00 PM) Source: Unum

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP Offers Solutions Contributing to 1 Billion Tonnes of CO2 Emissions Reductions (June 19, 2008 12:09 PM) Source: HP

DENVER -- Hogan & Hartson Leads Conservation Groups in Pro Bono Effort to Create Historic Settlement in Black Canyon of the Gunnison Water Dispute (June 19, 2008 10:00 AM) Source: Hogan & Hartson

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Principal Financial Group Recognized as One of "World's Most Ethical Companies" for Second Consecutive Year (June 19, 2008 09:58 AM) Source: Principal Financial Group

MINNETONKA, Minn. -- UnitedHealth Group Donates $100,000 to Flood Relief Efforts (June 19, 2008 07:00 AM) Source: UnitedHealth Group

The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Corporate Social Responsibility.

Lisa Ashford, Associate Director, Head of Commercialisation, Europe, EcoSecurities, works with clients to help them formalise and execute effective carbon management strategies, which can often underpin larger CSR and sustainability goals. In particular, her focus is on helping organisations to assess their overall environmental impact; developing innovative solutions for reducing CO2 emissions and finally helping clients to offset their unavoidable emissions with credits that align with their brand values and geographic operations.

In addition, Lisa has extensive expertise in the European energy markets, heading up both Operations and later Business Development teams in the exchange and clearing house environment and prior to joining EcoSecurities, she worked for Amsterdam Power Exchange and for seven years with UKPX, based in London. Lisa holds a BSC in Environmental Geology from the University of London and an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, London.

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Dave Stangis worked to create the CSR function at Intel in the late 90's and is currently Intel's Director of Corporate Responsibility. He works across Intel business units (Environmental Health & Safety, Legal, Govt. Affairs, Human Resources, etc) to coordinate strategy in line with external Social Responsibility/Sustainability drivers. He manages Intel's relationship with the social investment universe, coordinates reporting, public affairs and external engagement in the area of Corporate Responsibility. Dave is a member of Intel's Ethics and Compliance Oversight Committee and facilitates the Company's Corporate Responsibility Management Review Committee. Dave is on the advisory boards of Net Impact, The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship and Ethical Corporation Magazine. He was recently named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics by Ethisphere Magazine. Dave has been with Intel for 11 years and has worked in one way or another in the EHS or CSR fields since 1985. He has his MBA from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational and Environmental Health from Wayne State University in Detroit.

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Dr. Gregory Unruh, of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, is guiding students as they develop and administer a global climate survey among worldwide corporations, assessing their impact on global warming. The goal of the exercise, Unruh explains, is to create a comprehensive strategy that Thunderbird can use to tackle its own climate impacts. The project allows students to consult with companies, helping them understand the climate impacts of their organizations and develop strategies for reducing those impacts. As a student consultant on Unruh's team, you will work with for-profits in the U.S. who are actively trying to manage and reduce climate change. You also will work with international Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are partnering with multinational corporations on environmental and sustainability issues. "We're trying to build contacts with leaders in the field of corporate social responsibility" says Unruh, who admits his moral compass and interest in the environment developed as the result of his upbringing in California, where hiking and environmental issues topped local interests. "The effort is working" he continues. "During our first summer, students had offers from Timberland, Grameen Foundation and Ashoka."

After earning an undergraduate degree in earth and environmental science, Unruh completed environmental consulting projects with companies ranging from Shell, Chevron and Texaco to Apple, Intel and Sun Microsystems, helping them manage hazardous wastes generated by their operations. Unruh was soon frustrated working with companies at the back-end, cleaning things up. "I realized the biggest impact would be on the front-end, helping companies develop innovations that would eliminate toxic wastes in the first place," he explains. "I wanted to bolster government policies and smart, strategic business decisions," he explains of his own decision to continue his education, ultimately earning a Ph.D. in international technology and environmental management. Unruh's success is evident through his professional accomplishments. Not only did he help establish a master's program for Columbia University at the Biosphere 2 Center - an Arizona-based, closed ecological system - but he also founded The Centre for Eco-Intelligent Management in Europe with world-renowned designer William McDonough. The Centre researched a variety of companies on the cutting edge of sustainability innovation, including Herman Miller, Shaw Industries, S.C. Johnson and Camper. "Thunderbird considers climate change and the larger issues of sustainability an important global problem," says Unruh of his current employer. "And President Cabrera believes Thunderbirds should do their part and demonstrate what effective climate change management is." Unruh couldn't agree more.

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