Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (January 21 - January 28, 2009).

NEW YORK -- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of January 21 - January 28, 2009.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Intel Science Talent Search Finalists Announced (January 28, 2009 03:00 PM) Source: Intel Corporation

MINNEAPOLIS -- Ludacris Lends Support to @15 (January 28, 2009 02:04 PM) Source: Best Buy Co., Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO -- StubHub Trading "Tickets for Trees" to Help Restore Florida's National Forests (January 28, 2009 02:01 PM) Source: StubHub

PHOENIX -- Orlando-based Health Initiative Wins National Award for HIV Prevention and Continuum of Care to Individuals (January 28, 2009 12:17 PM) Source: Premier Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Humane Society of the United States and Experience Project Team up to Save Animals via Social Networks, Ask Pet-Lovers to Help (January 28, 2009 12:03 PM) Source: Experience Project

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Travelers Steps up Investment in Saint Paul Public Schools (January 28, 2009 11:30 AM) Source: Travelers Companies, Inc.

MINNEAPOLIS -- ecoEnvelopes Announces First US Postal Service Approved 2-Way Postage Indicia for Direct Mailers (January 28, 2009 09:59 AM) Source: ecoEnvelopes LLC.

CANTON, Mass. -- Reebok to Produce First Eco-Friendly Super Bowl Championship Locker Room Tees (January 27, 2009 02:54 PM) Source: Reebok International Ltd.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Western Union Foundation Awards First Scholarships under the Family Scholarship Program Pilot (January 27, 2009 12:00 PM) Source: The Western Union Foundation

CYPRESS, Calif. -- UnitedHealth Group/PacifiCare Awards More Than $5.7 Million in Grants to Help Improve Health Care in California (January 27, 2009 11:00 AM) Source: UnitedHealthcare

WASHINGTON -- The Coca-Cola Company to Receive 2009 World Environment Center Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development (January 27, 2009 10:01 AM) Source: The Coca-Cola Company

SEATTLE -- Bill Gates Publishes First Annual Letter (January 26, 2009 03:06 PM) Source: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

NEW YORK -- Alcoa Continues Leadership Position in International Ethical Reputation Ranking (January 26, 2009 09:53 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Sun Microsystems Supports European Code of Conduct for Data Centers (January 26, 2009 09:15 AM) Source: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD Foundation and Games for Change Unveil Online Toolkit to Help Organizations Create Games on Social Issues (January 26, 2009 12:01 AM) Source: AMD

MINNEAPOLIS -- Freshmen to Seniors, Teens Nationwide Invited to Apply by Feb. 15 for a 2009 Best Buy @15 Scholarship (January 23, 2009 03:32 PM) Source: Best Buy

MINNEAPOLIS -- Best Buy Electronics Recycling Program Launches Feb. 15 in All U.S. Stores (January 23, 2009 11:27 AM) Source: Best Buy Co., Inc.

PALMYRA, Wis. -- Standard Process Honors Parker Chiropractic College with $1 Million Dollar Gift (January 22, 2009 08:50 PM) Source: Standard Process Inc.

JUCHITAN, Oaxaca, Mexico -- Mexican President Inaugurates First Phase of EURUS Wind Farm (January 22, 2009 02:15 PM) Source: CEMEX

NAPA, Calif. -- ReCORK America Teams With WTN Services[R] and The Winetasting Network[R] in Cork Recycling Initiative (January 22, 2009 01:33 PM) Source: WTN Services

HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- Cereplast Receives Society of Plastics Engineers' 2009 Environmental Award (January 22, 2009 01:20 PM) Source: Cereplast, Inc.

LOS ANGELES -- Sears to Demonstrate New Home Energy Audit Service at Go Green Expo Jan. 24-25, 2009, at L.A. Convention Center (January 22, 2009 09:00 AM) Source: Sears

LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil CEO to Address Leaders of Global Biofuels Industry at World Biofuels Markets 2009 (January 22, 2009 05:00 AM) Source: OriginOil, Inc.

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 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: Allyson Marcus

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Chuck Pappalardo is Managing Director of Trilogy Search Non+Profit, a retained executive recruiting firm headquartered in California's Silicon Valley. A 25-year veteran of the retained search industry, Chuck specializes in C-level searches and building executive management teams for venture, private equity, technology and life sciences, as well as nonprofit organizations and foundations. Chuck is available to talk about economic conditions, specifically as they relate to hiring trends and hot employment opportunities, as well as such topical issues as corporate governance, character/ethics assessments, compensation/severance packages, succession planning, etc. He is quite intelligent, spirited, and opinionated!

PR Contact: Renay Weissberger Fanelli

Phone Number: 415-457-7180

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Joseph Perkins is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Northern California (HBANC), a non-profit trade group of nearly 1,000 member companies. As an advocate for home builders, contractors, and suppliers, Perkins is a noted source for commentary on legislative and public policy issues that affect the residential construction industry, and the home buying public. Perkins initiated the association's support for mandatory sustainable green building standards - using Build It Green's "Green Point Rated" program - in all Bay Area cities and counties, aimed at reducing new home energy consumption by 50% and carbon emissions by 30% of 1990 levels. Perkins authors "The Bay Area Housing Report" at hbanc.org/blog, wrote a nationally-syndicated real estate column, and served on the White House staff of former Vice President Dan Quayle as his Deputy Assistant for Domestic Policy.

PR Contact: Joe Graceffo

Phone number: 415-434-0303 ext. 29

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