Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (November 12 - November 19, 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 November 12 - November 19, 2008. ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME MINNEAPOLIS -- Magic Johnson “Earvin Johnson” redirects here. For the Milwaukee Bucks center, see Ervin Johnson. Earvin Effay Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan), nicknamed Magic Voices Support for @15 (November 19, 2008 11:52 AM) Source: Best Buy Co., Inc. BOSTON -- American Honda Motor Co. Certifies Five Green Buildings in U.S. This Year (November 19, 2008 09:03 AM) Source: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. SPRING HOUSE, Pa. -- Musicopia Provides the Gift of Music Through $30,000 Grant from Rohm and Haas Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE: ROH), a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based company, manufactures miscellaneous materials. A Fortune 500 Company, Rohm and Haas employs more than 17,000 people in 27 countries. The annual sales revenue of Rohm and Haas stands at about USD 8.2 billion. Company (November 19, 2008 09:00 AM) Source: Rohm and Haas Company LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- WaterStyle Holdings, Inc. and UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Announce an Exclusive License for Certain Advanced Technology for Water Sustainability Invented at UCLA's Water Technology Research (WaTeR) Center (November 19, 2008 08:50 AM) Source: WaterStyle Holdings, Inc. NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Recognized for Global 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. Practices (November 19, 2008 07:00 AM) Source: Xerox Corporation (company) XEROX Corporation - http://xerox.com/. See also XEROX PARC, XEROX Network Services. LOS ANGELES -- Over 100 Farmers Insurance Volunteers Will Join Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. Team in Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. to Help Build Three Homes, Thursday, November 20 (November 19, 2008 06:45 AM) Source: Farmers Insurance Group LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil Named Among Top 100 Clean Energy Technologies (November 19, 2008 05:00 AM) Source: OriginOil, Inc. ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Communications Systems This article is about the current telecommunications company. For the historical "Alaska Communications System", see AT&T Alascom. Alaska Communications Systems, (or ACS) is a telecommunications corporation, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Launches Cell Phone Recycling (November 18, 2008 07:21 PM) Source: Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea, full name Kathleen Alice Mattea (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia), is a female country music and bluegrass performer who often brings celtic sounds to her music, particularly with her release of Love Travels to Ride on the 66(th) Annual Santa Train This Week (November 18, 2008 05:28 PM) Source: CSXT CSXT Civilian Space Exploration Team CSXT Chessie System Railway and Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Transportation (Jacksonville, FL, USA) Corporation LOS ANGELES -- Over 100 Farmers Insurance Volunteers Will Join Habitat for Humanity Team in Simi Valley to Help Build Three Homes, Thursday, November 20 (November 18, 2008 03:11 PM) Source: Farmers Insurance Group AUSTIN, Texas -- Best Friends Host a Unique Baby Shower A baby shower is a party in which expectant parents receive gifts for their expected or born child. By convention, a baby shower is intended to help parents get items that they need for their baby, such as baby clothes. (November 18, 2008 12:48 PM) Source: The Gladney Center for Adoption ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Aluminum Association Announces Recycling Target (November 18, 2008 11:40 AM) Source: The Aluminum Association OAKLAND, Calif. -- Flowers Heritage Foundation "Bridge-the-Gap" Funding Goes to State of Montana for Second Consecutive Year (November 18, 2008 11:01 AM) Source: Flowers Heritage Foundation NEW YORK -- Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008 (November 18, 2008 10:54 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc. DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Office Depot to Recognize Environmental Purchasing Leaders with Second Annual "Green Customer Awards" (November 18, 2008 10:20 AM) Source: Office Depot OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint Continues to Support Youth with National School Grant Program Focused on Character Education (November 18, 2008 08:30 AM) Source: Sprint Nextel WASHINGTON -- Technology and Environmental Leaders Unite to Call for National Strategy on Economy, Energy and Environment (November 18, 2008 08:30 AM) Source: Digital Energy Solutions Campaign CLAREMONT, Calif. -- EcoSecurities to Retire Offsets to Mitigate Emissions Associated With Governor Schwarzenegger's Global Climate Change Summit Nov 18-19(th)(November 18, 2008 07:19 AM) Source: EcoSecurities IRVINE, Calif. -- Metafuse Gives a Heifer International Gift 'Ark' to Customers This Holiday Season (November 18, 2008 05:00 AM) Source: Metafuse, Inc. DENVER -- Qwest and FSN-Sponsored "Winning Attitude" Program Extends to University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 Requirements Early (November 17, 2008 12:51 PM) Source: Dell Inc. ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell Enables Customers to Save $3 Billion in Energy Costs (November 17, 2008 12:39 PM) Source: Dell Inc. NEW YORK -- Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Provides Funding to Launch the ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and Foundation (November 17, 2008 11:08 AM) Source: Deutsche Bank BILLERICA, Mass. -- Millipore Corporation Introduces First Bioplastic Product (November 17, 2008 10:53 AM) Source: Millipore DETROIT -- Aluminum Provides Sustainable Future for Automotive Market (November 17, 2008 09:15 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc. PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Raises Record $18.6 Million for Breast Cancer Research and Prevention During October Campaign (November 14, 2008 12:00 PM) Source: Safeway Inc. NEW YORK -- Alcoa Chairman Alain Belda Honored By Asia Society for Environmental Leadership (November 14, 2008 10:09 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc. HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- Cereplast Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results, Provides Business Update (November 14, 2008 09:00 AM) Source: Cereplast, Inc. LONDON -- Csrnetwork and AccountAbility: General Electric Ranked No 2 in Global 2008 Accountability Rating (November 14, 2008 07:30 AM) Source: Csrnetwork PHILADELPHIA -- Grammy Award Winners Among 20 Notable Artists to Perform in Settlement Music School's "Jazz All-Stars" (November 14, 2008 06:15 AM) Source: Settlement Music School BOSTON -- Doubletree Hotels[R] Connects Students with Their Communities in Celebration of the 'Awesome Colors of Autumn' (November 13, 2008 09:33 PM) Source: Doubletree Hotels SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Sun Microsystems Enhances OpenEco.org to Help Members Track and Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduce Their Environmental Impact (November 13, 2008 09:15 AM) Source: Sun Microsystems, Inc. SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Tech Awards Honor Five Global Innovators With $250,000 (November 13, 2008 02:15 AM) Source: The Tech Museum of Innovation 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 (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. 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: Allyson Marcus Email: allyson.marcus@kemperlesnik.com Lorie Wigle leads Intel's Eco-Technology effort, which is focused on the sustainable manufacturing and usage of Intel's products. This corporatewide function drives Intel's market position across energy-efficient performance and design for the environment. In this capacity, Lorie also drives external programs related to client, server and data center efforts including Intel's participation in Green Grid and the Climate Savers Computing Initiative Launched on June 12, 2007, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative brings together industry, consumers, government, and conservation organizations to significantly increase the energy efficiency of computers and servers. . Prior to this position, Lorie was the Director of Server Technology and Initiatives Marketing for Intel. In that role, she and her team were responsible for Intel Virtualization Technology See VT. offerings as well as Intel Dynamic Power Technology and other advanced platform capabilities. Her organization also drove industry engagement on memory and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output for server platforms. Lorie has been with Intel for 23 years in a wide variety of Marketing and Product Planning roles and was the General Manager of Intel's Internet Imaging Services group. She has an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Portland State University and a BA degree from the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. . PR Contact: Ellen Topp Phone Number: 415-591-4048 Email: ellen.topp@bm.com Julia Wilhelm is an associate director in the San Francisco office of Studley, an international commercial real estate firm specializing in representing tenants. Her expertise in financial analysis as well as her detail-oriented execution style, supports her ability to successfully advocate on behalf of tenants in all types of real estate transactions from site selection and economic modeling to lease negotiation, execution and move-in. Julia specializes in implementing green real estate solutions for her clients and is the first Real Estate Professional in San Francisco to have been awarded the LEED-Accredited Professional designation from the U.S. Green Building Council certifying her expertise in sustainable commercial real estate projects. She is also a member of Studley's National Sustainable Practice. Julia has represented office lease transactions totaling over 1,000,000 square feet in downtown San Francisco. Clients include San Francisco-based firms Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney, New Resource Bank (representing the bank in one of the first LEED-CI office space acquisitions in San Francisco), PAV Investments, Dwell Magazine, MyVest, and the Boys and Girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. Clubs of San Francisco, as well as national and multi-national companies such as the Charles Schwab Corporation, EarthLink, eBay/StubHub, Forest Labs, and Novell. 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