Corporate Social Responsibility News
Learn about companies that are doing good while turning a profit. This section features news on company and employee initiatives, corporate donations, activities and announcements that benefit the environment, under-represented groups and the community at large.
The Looking Glass Supports The Children’s Hospital of Denver
The Looking Glass (www.thelookingglassonline.com) supports The Children’s Hospital of Denver. Ten (10) percent of each order will be donated to The Children Hospital. Founded in 1908 in Denver, Colorado, The Children's Hospital is a leader in providing the best healthcare outcomes for... - November 18, 2010 - The Looking Glass
Pine Street Carpenters Prepare for 3rd Annual "100 Wheels Project"
50 Bicycles to be Assembled and Given to Underprivileged Children - November 18, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Barney’s Premium Foods Partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Provides over 5,000 Jars of Barney Butter to Families in Need During the Holidays - November 17, 2010 - Barney's Premium Foods
Knowlagent and Local Organizations Build Playground for MUST Ministries
Employees Continue Community Service Initiatives Through Serve@Work Program. - November 17, 2010 - Knowlagent, Inc.
Social Responsibility Integrated in ISG Technology’s Strategy for Development
The Company is setting initiatives to improve the well-being of its staff and communities by incorporating social and environmental issues into their long-term development strategy. - November 17, 2010 - ISG technology
Atmosphere Hospitality Draws on Its Revolutionary Green "DNA" to Unveil New Select Service Prototype Adoba Eco Inn
The Adoba Eco Inn is the latest green offspring from Atmosphere Hospitality Managements socially responsible LEED certified green independent brand concept. - November 16, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
At Ease Boutique to Present Fashion Show for Cary Area Chapter of Hadassah
Raleigh and Cary Boutiques to Provide Clothing for Charity Fashion Show - November 14, 2010 - At Ease
Klohn Crippen Berger Co-Hosts Opening of the North Lecture Theatres at the University of Alberta
Members of the government, public and private sectors came together to celebrate the opening of the North Lecture Theatres at the Centennial Centre for or Interdisciplinary Science on Monday, November 8th, 2010. Klohn Crippen Berger co-hosted the event which included a cocktail reception and a... - November 13, 2010 - Klohn Crippen Berger
Matthew 25: Ministries Passes Historic Milestones in November 2010 International Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Organization Ships Record Amounts of Aid
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Blue Ash, OH will surpass all previous performance goals in November of 2010. On Thursday, November 11, Matthew 25 will ship its 11 millionth pound of relief for the year 2010. On Friday, November 12, Matthew 25 will ship its 500th forty-foot sea-going container for the year 2010. Both numbers are record-setting single year totals. - November 13, 2010 - Matthew 25: Ministries
NuU Unlimited Contribute to Chicago’s Bottomless Closet, “Design & Conquer”
Bottomless Closet, a Chicago organization that aid low-income women dress for success and provide business professional guidance, gathered for “Design and Conquer” with the help of NuU Unlimited on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM at DIRTT Environmental Solutions on Wells Street. - November 12, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Hazel Blackmore, Executive Director of ITAM, Exposes the Important Influence of Green Technology
In the November issue, read about important green influences and why green technology has become a necessary tool. In an interview with LBR, Professor Hazel Blackmore, Executive Director of the Center for Interamerican Studies and Programs ITAM, talks about the growth of green technologies in... - November 12, 2010 - WDM Group
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Supporting Ohio’s Troops Overseas
Yost Engineering sends care packages to Ohio-based canine unit - November 11, 2010 - Yost Engineering
Midland Information Resources Receives FSC Certification
Midland Information Resources (MIR), a global provider of information distribution solutions, has furthered their dedication to decreasing their impact on the environment by becoming a FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified printer. “We are very proud and excited to have become FSC... - November 10, 2010 - Elanders Americas
The Worlds #1 Internet Consulting Franchise WSI, Takes a Moment of Silence and Thankful Reflection for November 11th and All Veterans
WSI the #1 Internet Marketing Company, shows gratitude to all surviving veterans and stands at attention for those who never came home. - November 10, 2010 - WSI Internet
Scs Hardwood Floors Lends a Helping Hand to Building Homes for Heroes
SCS Hardwood Floors, Orlando, Florida has just finished donating their time on the installation of hardwood flooring in a home makeover in Orlando for wounded Iraq War veteran Army Staff Sergeant William Castillo. - November 10, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
Amazing Spaces Invites Community to Join Together for Celebration and Goodwill
Amazing Spaces®, will be hosting a Community Appreciation Weekend December 10-11 at all three of its locations in The Woodlands, Spring, and Cy-Fair to thank local residents for their support, collect donations for Toys for Tots and celebrate the company’s recently achieved WomenCertified Seal. Free refreshments will be served and every guest who donates a new, unwrapped toy will receive a $15 coupon which can be used toward renting a space or a current account. - November 09, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Employee Provides Environmental Education to Cedar Lane Elementary School Students
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. employees believe in giving back throughout their local communities by volunteering with local schools to educate youth about the environment and their impact upon it. - November 06, 2010 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Nike’s Director of Stakeholder Mobilization Speaks on the Democratization of Innovation and Strategy for Sustainable Business in November’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, speaks to Sarah Severn, Director of Stakeholder Mobilization, Sustainable Business and Innovation for Nike. She speaks on the company’s Sustainable Business and Innovation thought process and what the company is... - November 05, 2010 - WDM Group
NaturCert Announces Workshops Across South Africa Over the Next Six Months
First NaturCert workshop in Durban on the 10th of November 2010 - November 05, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces Chik-fil-A Spirit Night Nov. 16
Smithfield’s Chik-fil-A to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to Nonprofit Organization - November 04, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Click Consult Celebrate Month of Movember with SE-MO Campaign
Internet marketing firm Click Consult today launch their in-house SE-MO campaign to help raise awareness of men’s health through the medium of Movember. Many men across the planet are donating their faces throughout the month of November to raise awareness about issues regarding men’s... - November 03, 2010 - Click Consult
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill
On November 17, 2010, Tigerlily Foundation will hold its annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill. Held on Capitol Hill, this event will bring to the forefront issues that affect young women’s breast health. - November 03, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
Virtual Data Room Provider, Firmex Joins Movember to Raise Funds for Prostate Cancer
Movember, the month formerly known as November, has successfully achieved focus and participation on a global level and Firmex has created their first official team, Team Firmex, for the cause. Firmex employees will show their support both as Mo Bros and Mo Sistas. Participants on Team Firmex will... - November 03, 2010 - Firmex
Envoy Mortgage Presented Green Originator of the Year Award
Envoy Mortgage was recently awarded the Green Originator Award by Mortgage Technology magazine for its electronic, paperless loan origination process at the 12th Annual Mortgage Technology Awards 2010 at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 97th Annual Convention & Expo 2010 in Atlanta. The award is granted annually to a mortgage lender that uses technology to create efficiencies, both from a business perspective as well as to help the environment. - October 29, 2010 - Envoy Mortgage
AltaTerra Online Conference on Interactive Sustainability Reporting Features Practitioner from SAP
On November 18, AltaTerra Research will present an online conference that describes leading practices in interactive sustainability reporting, and highlights the experiences of SAP in producing their A+ GRI-rated 2009 Sustainability Report. This is the second in a series of online conferences on sustainability reporting by AltaTerra. - October 27, 2010 - AltaTerra Research
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities joined Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize... - October 26, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Pay-It-Forward: Gap Adventures Staff Inspired, Launch Spontaneous Global Employee Fund-Raising Initiative for Cambodia Eye Care Centre
Global adventure travel company Gap Adventures’ employees pay-it-forward. Staff video contest on company Core Values takes an interesting direction. Contest prize: VIP tix to Neil Young’s Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Contest winner launches spontaneous, global employee fund-raising initiative. Staff raises more than $2k in donations donations for Planeterra’s “Ignite the Nite” event, a fundraiser to establish a permanent eye care centre in rural Cambodia. - October 23, 2010 - G Adventures
Pinstripe Marketing Wins Historic Preservation Award
Pinstripe Marketing was presented with a Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Commercial Rehabilitation from St. Petersburg Preservation on October 19, 2010. The award was presented for Pinstripe’s role in initiating the rehabilitation of the historic Crislip Arcade and 600 Block of... - October 23, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
So Cal Love… Online Designer Consignment Boutique with a Twist
Designer Consignment Boutique with a Focus on Doing Good for Animal Welfare. - October 21, 2010 - So Cal Love Boutique
Expert, Mercedes Konin, Shares Points of View About Corporate Social Responsibility in This Month’s Issue of Latino Business Review
In the October Issue of Latino Business Review, learn about the progress in social responsibility in Latin America and find out why in the past 15 years, CSR has gained importance in the global climate. - October 20, 2010 - WDM Group
Ford Motor Company Gives an Exclusive Look Into Their Business Strategies and Lean Manufacturing Programs in October’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, speaks to Bennie Fowler, Group Vice President of Global Quality and New Model Launches for Ford Motor Company. He discusses the company’s need to focus more attention on customer needs, while driving a Global... - October 19, 2010 - WDM Group
Minnesota Companies Launch Employee-Centric Web Portal Focused on Sustainability
Educational Content Combines with Social Media to Offer Organizations an Innovative Platform for Increasing Environmental Awareness and Action - October 19, 2010 - Paydirt, LLC
Vincent Roa Selected as WWPR 2010 Woman of the Year Finalist
Donna Vincent Roa, Managing Partner & Chief Strategist at Vincent Roa Group, a Maryland-based eco-communications firm, has been shortlisted for the 2010 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award by the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR). Dr. Roa is among the three finalists for the award,... - October 18, 2010 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Crime Stoppers Annual Report Issued
The FY2010 Annual Report shows that Crime Stoppers of Minnesota is valuable to the fight against crime by helping Law Enforcement agencies. With tip level tripling “Our work to provide statewide access for the public to submit crime information anonymously, has been useful collecting facts they would not otherwise have access to in their work to solve crimes,” said Nick Luciano, Board Chair, who continued “Our report intends to share this good news with all in Minnesota.” - October 17, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota
Venture Capital Continues to Grow in Latin America
In October’s edition, Latino Business Review presents an interesting article about the growth of venture capital in Latin America as a model for emerging business financing. In this article, Norma Hernández, EGADE professor gives her opinion about this phenomenon in the region and... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
New Jersey Landscape Designer Makes Commitment in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Grandview Outdoor offers donation to fight breast cancer with every signed contract during the month of October. - October 10, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
KeepCalling Supports Mosoj Yan
In May 2009 KeepCalling through LlamaBolivia.com began a CSR project. - October 10, 2010 - KeepCalling
NEMEA Security Services’ Compliance Center is Now Accessible to Small and Medium Sized Businesses
An SMB can conduct the same audits as an Enterprise for less than the cost of a consultant. The small to medium sized business can access over 40 regulated authority documents like PCI, SOX, HIPAA, BSA/AML, BASEL II, etc. Total time for audit creation and distribution can be less than 10 minutes. - October 09, 2010 - NEMEA Security Services, LLC
NaturCert Upgrades the Network of International Partners
Today NaturCert announces the new structure of the NaturCert partnership model for the international network of partners. - October 08, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
The Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Flying the Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag is one way everyone can show support for the fight against the vicious disease that affects women, men and families throughout the world. - October 07, 2010 - Men For A Cause, United Against Breast Cancer
Families of Fallen Colorado Soldiers Receive Financial Support; SEAKR Foundation Hosts Gala and Silent Auction 10/08/10 at the Curtis Hotel to Raise Awareness and Funds
The SEAKR Foundation announces the induction of five new Colorado families now supported by the SEAKR Foundation at their annual dinner and silent auction on October 8, 2010 at the Curtis Hotel, Denver. Yearly, the Foundation disperses from $192,000 - $350,000 to families of Colorado soldiers who have given their lives in the support of freedom. - October 03, 2010 - Exodus Moving and Storage
Verde Lifestyles Celebrates One Year Selling Quality Eco-Friendly Home Decor
Verde Lifestyles celebrates 1 year of operation and offers a coupon code. - October 02, 2010 - Verde Lifestyles
Interface, Inc. Featured in Product Life Cycle Innovation Online Conference
Interface, Inc. and AltaTerra Research will address life cycle analysis and environmental product declarations in AltaTerra Research online conference on October 20. - September 29, 2010 - AltaTerra Research
FRP Advisory Supports Macmillan Cancer Support
Hornchurch baking competition raises over £200 for Macmillan Cancer Support - September 29, 2010 - FRP Advisory LLP
LifeSpan Achieves R2/RIOS and ISO 14001:2004 Certifications
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that it has achieved R2/RIOS and ISO 14001:2004 certifications at all of its North American processing facilities, making it one of only four companies nationwide to achieve both of these rigorous designations. LifeSpan was audited for compliance with... - September 28, 2010 - LifeSpan
Boston Law Firm Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. Donates School Supplies to Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. connects with its community, organizes an employee fundraiser for the purchase and delivery of school supplies for first grade students at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School in Boston's Chinatown. - September 24, 2010 - Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.
New Green Teams Report Presents Framework for Delivering Value
Green Teams Value Contribution Framework in AltaTerra Research’s new report on green teams and value, helps organizations understand and realize green team potential. - September 24, 2010 - AltaTerra Research
March of Dimes Benefits from Being Home-Tech "Charity of the Month"
Home-Tech and its customers donated $1,250 to the March of Dimes in August as part of its Charity of the Month program. This program donates a portion of the price of each new air conditioning unit purchased to a designated charity each month, in customers’ names. “We applaud... - September 23, 2010 - Home-Tech
Social Innovators Gather Worldwide to Connect an Emerging Global Sector This November
During the first week in November this year, Connecting Social Innovation 2010 (cosi10) is calling social innovators together at events in a dozen cities around the world, with the aim of strengthening and moving the social innovation sector forward. - September 23, 2010 - Evolutionize It, ASBL