Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (April 23 - April 30, 2008).NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of April 23 - April 30, 2008. ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--FedEx Corp. Donates $1 Million to Teach For America Teach For America (TFA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to close the academic achievement gap between children from different socio-economic backgrounds. (April 30, 2008 01:00 PM) Source: FedEx Corp. OMAHA Omaha, city, United States Omaha (ō`məhä, –hô), city (1990 pop. 335,795), seat of Douglas co., E Nebr., on the west bank of the Missouri River; inc. 1857. , Neb.--Business Wire to Raise Funds for Abused Children by Selling Trading Cards to Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA, NYSE: BRKB) is a conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. Annual Meeting Attendees (April 30, 2008 09:08 AM) Source: Business Wire NEW YORK--Live from New York - It's Finance Park (April 30, 2008 08:00 AM) Source: Capital One Financial Corporation WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Dole Nutrition News Wins Web Marketing Association's Outstanding Achievement Award (April 29, 2008 04:50 PM) Source: Dole Food Company Dole Food Company, Inc. is an American-based agricultural multinational corporation headquartered in Westlake Village, California and is the leading grower and packer of such food items as bananas, pineapples (fresh and packaged), grapes, strawberries, and other fresh and frozen , Inc. LONDON--SAS Helps Drive Sustainable Business A business is sustainable if it has adapted its practices for the use of renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities. Strategies (April 29, 2008 02:30 PM) Source: SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. SEATTLE--Safeco Insurance Foundation Announces Puget Sound Puget Sound (py  `jĕt), arm of the Pacific Ocean, NW Wash., connected with the Pacific by Juan de Fuca Strait, entered through the Admiralty Inlet and extending in two arms c. Area
Grants Totaling More Than $1 Million (April 29, 2008 01:21 PM) Source:
The Safeco Insurance Foundation
WASHINGTON--New Solar Energy System Makes It Possible to Produce Wholesale Electricity at a Cost Competitive with Fossil Fuels (April 29, 2008 08:01 AM) Source: SUNGRI MINNEAPOLIS--United Health Foundation Grant to the American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians, n.pr a national medical organization established in 1947 to promote the practice of family medicine. to Help Doctors Improve Care Delivery Through Patient-Centered Medical Homes (April 29, 2008 08:00 AM) Source: United Health Foundation IRVING, Texas--ExxonMobil & Employees Donate $36 Million to Colleges & Universities (April 28, 2008 11:14 AM) Source: ExxonMobil Foundation SAN DIEGO--On Call Employee Solutions, Inc. Embarks on Mission Possible (April 28, 2008 11:00 AM) Source: On Call Employee Solutions, Inc. SAN DIEGO--Premier Healthcare Alliance Launches National Search for Leading Community Health Programs (April 28, 2008 10:46 AM) Source: Premier Inc. PITTSBURGH--Alcoa Foundation Announces Three Strategic Partnerships: "Partners for Pittsburgh's Future" (April 28, 2008 10:30 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc. BOSTON--Energy Planning Network Recognizes J. Craig Venter Institute The J. Craig Venter Institute is a non-profit genomics research institute founded by J. Craig Venter, Ph.D. in October 2006. (Venter first announced the existence of the Institute on 29 September 2004. for Innovative Energy Procurement Initiative Powered by EnerNOC (April 28, 2008 08:30 AM) Source: EnerNOC, Inc. SEASIDE, Calif.--Benefits of Green Schools Emerge as Officials Discuss State and National Efforts While Recognizing Chartwell School (April 28, 2008 08:01 AM) Source: Chartwell School AZUSA, Calif.--Rain Bird and The American Public Gardens Association The American Public Gardens Association (formerly the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta) is an association of public-garden institutions and professionals primarily in the United States and Canada. Release Series of Outdoor Water Conservation PSAs Featuring This Old House Landscape Contractor, Roger Cook (April 28, 2008 08:00 AM) Source: Rain Bird Corporation VISTA, Calif.--New Natural Product from Earth Care Products Able to Save Noses of Flood Victims (April 25, 2008 02:08 PM) Source: Earth Care Products WESTERLY, R.I.--Washington Trust Collects More Than 13 Tons of Peanut Butter for the RI Community Food Bank (April 25, 2008 10:04 AM) Source: Washington Trust Company ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Xerox Commits $2 Million to RIT RIT, n See therapy, regenerative injection. Targeting Education and Research in Sustainability (April 24, 2008 06:00 PM) Source: Rochester Institute of Technology and Xerox Corporation PRINCETON, N.J.--NRG Energy Funds New Tijuana School Building (April 24, 2008 05:54 PM) Source: NRG Energy, Inc. WEST DES MOINES West Des Moines (də moin`), city (1990 pop. 31,702), Polk co., S central Iowa, a growing suburb W of Des Moines; inc. 1893 as Valley Junction, renamed 1938. Products manufactured there include cement, metal items, and pumps. , Iowa--Aviva USA Breaks Ground for Operations Headquarters in West Des Moines (April 24, 2008 03:00 PM) Source: Aviva USA OMAHA, Neb.--Tag, You're It! Doubletree Hotels Helps Students Kick-Off Environmental Game of Tag Across North America (April 24, 2008 02:47 PM) Source: Doubletree Hotels IRVING, Texas--ExxonMobil Marks First-Ever World Malaria Day (April 24, 2008 01:00 PM) Source: Exxon Mobil Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation U.S.-based oil and gas company formed in 1999 through the merger of Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp. It has investments and operations in petroleum and natural gas, coal, nuclear fuels, chemicals, and ores. MEDIA ADVISORY--Alcoa Foundation Announces "Partners for Pittsburgh's Future" (April 24, 2008 11:35 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc. NEW YORK--Sponsor Direct([R] )Appoints James Cooper New CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. (April 24, 2008 09:20 AM) Source: Sponsor Direct The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Corporate Social Responsibility. Peter Breitstone is the CEO of Aon Environmental Services Group. Breitstone is available to speak on how the insurance industry is being pushed to develop solutions to problems, such as climate change, that are not yet measurable and how this complicated matter will depend not only on the continued participation of private insurers but also on legislative, regulatory and political action. Sustainability is forcing companies in all sectors to shift from a single-minded focus on the financial bottom line to a more holistic business view that encompasses economic, social and environmental impact and considers the changing and multiplying corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. regulations worldwide. The growing emphasis firms now place on sustainability has forced them to closely examine the topic of global warming and how it is emerging as a significant risk factor for their business. In order to reduce their liabilities, corporations should right now be integrating global warming exposures into their risk management programs and directors and officers should make sure that their organizations are aware of climate change issues and responding to them. PR Contact: Raphaele Schnoll Email: raphaele.schnoll@kemperlesnik.com Jennifer Grimwood is the outreach coordinator for Pacific Dental Services. Her role provides oversight to Corporate Social Responsibility programs, General Philanthropy and Community Outreach programs for over 150 dental practices located within three states. Primary thrust is to increase employee involvement within respective local communities and to create opportunities to increase employee engagement in community service. Phone Number: 714-508-3600 Email: grimwoodj@pacden.com Dr. Gregory Unruh, of the Thunderbird School of Global Management Thunderbird School of Global Management is a business school in the United States, and the first and oldest graduate school specializing in international management and global business. , 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 thunderbird In North American Indian mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird that watered the earth and made vegetation grow. Lightning was believed to flash from its eyes or beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent rolling thunder. 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 biosphere, irregularly shaped envelope of the earth's air, water, and land encompassing the heights and depths at which living things exist. The biosphere is a closed and self-regulating system (see ecology), sustained by grand-scale cycles of energy and of 2 Center - an Arizona-based, closed ecological system Closed ecological systems (CES) are ecosystems that do not rely on matter exchange with any part outside the system. Although the Earth itself fits this definition, the term is most often used to describe much smaller ecosystems. - 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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