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.
Winery Insider and Humanitas Support Gulf of Mexico Response on World Oceans Day
Winery Insider (wineryinsider.com), the first members-only, private sale company to focus exclusively on the wine category, and Humanitas Wine Company are teaming up on World Oceans Day – June 8th – in support of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response effort. 100% of the profits of Humanitas wines sold by Winery Insider during the one-day sale, which will feature the winery’s Signum and Good Earth wines at up to 40% below suggested retail prices, will be donated to Ocean-related organizations. - June 05, 2010 - Cronin Communications
AXIS Foundation, Inc. Receives Sponsorship from Morongo Band of Mission Indians
As the Morongo Band of Mission Indians acknowledges the goals and objectives set forth by Axis Foundation, Inc (AFI), AFI look forward to addressing the IT and IS needs of the “at-risk” youth and the concerns they have in the Riverside County community. - June 02, 2010 - AXIS Foundation, Inc
Atelier Aveda Salons Join Efforts to Clean Up the Gulf Coast After BP Spill
Following the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast on April 20th, Atelier Aveda Salon Spa founder Karie Bennett decided to take action. Once again, Atelier Aveda Salon Spa and Atelier Aveda Studio at Santana Row is helping the San Francisco Bay-based organization Matter of... - May 28, 2010 - Atelier Aveda
Charter Builders Breaks Ground on the Largest Zero Energy Public School in the United States
Charter Builders and Irving Independent School District recently celebrated the official groundbreaking for the largest “net zero” public school in the United States. The first of its kind in Texas, the school district’s Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is designed to produce as... - May 27, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility Executive, John Wilkerson Earns Breakthrough Global Financial Credentials
John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain, Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Practice Leader achieved senior accreditation, similar to former Kraft, Albertson’s, Mckinsey, Grant Thornton Executives. - May 25, 2010 - Bellwether Services
Queensboro Shirt Company on Why It is Difficult to Go Green and Make Green
How one small business is finding ways to make environmentally-friendly products and money at the same time - May 25, 2010 - The Queensboro Shirt Company
Business Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Giving to Charity
Cosmetic Promotions Donates Money and Time to Different Charities - May 20, 2010 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
iReuse Announces New B Corporation Status
iReuse becomes a Certified B CorporationTM. iReuse and B Lab announced today that iReuse is now certified as a B Corporation, joining a network of over 280 leading companies in a movement to build a new corporate standard for social and environmental performance. B Corporations use the power of... - May 19, 2010 - iReuse
Internship Program, Helps Downturn in Job Market
GreenReady! internship program helps new graduates enter the job market were the traditional fails to address critical issue. - May 18, 2010 - GreenReady Sustainability
Cooking Teens to Feature Hottest Farm-to-School Efforts
The online daily magazine Cooking Teens will send live dispatches from the Taking Root conference in Detroit to teen foodies and their families - May 17, 2010 - Cooking Teens
$900B in Retail Purchasing Power Seeking Greener Products
New research by Five Winds uncovered over 50 retailer programs, representing $900B in purchasing power, seeking greener consumer products from suppliers and including “green” as a selection criteria for stocking products on retail shelves. - May 17, 2010 - Five Winds International
NPSA Offers Help to Tennessee Flood Victims
The National Portable Storage Association is encouraging members to donate portable storage containers to charitable organizations in the wake of the Tennessee floods. - May 16, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! May 20, Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, 5:30 Reception, 6:30 Dinner
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! recognizes nine outstanding women, one woman who has distinguished herself by overall commitment to the wellbeing of Philadelphians and two women in each of the four areas of LSH’s work: bilingual domestic violence; community education and employment training; senior services, and homeless services - one woman who has been an advocate in the area and one who has received services, overcome challenges, and given back. - May 15, 2010 - Lutheran Settlement House
Geo-Logical CEO, Chad Dudeck, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2010 Award Finalist in Florida
Dudeck, an award-winning entrepreneur, has spent five years building a successful Inc. 500|5000 company, and now, in the spirit of giving back, he is committed to raising $1 million for charity this year. - May 14, 2010 - Geo-Logical, Inc.
National Life to Reduce Carbon Footprint with Biomass Heating System
Biomass Energy Project Will Meet 90% of Heating Needs at National Life Group Headquarters in Vermont. - May 14, 2010 - National Life Group
Financial Services Firm Gets Muddy for the Military
Financial services company, Coastal Credit Solutions, is sponsoring 25 people for the upcoming Camp Pendleton Mud Run on June 5, 2010. - May 13, 2010 - Coastal Credit Solutions
Bellwether Services Green Purchasing Program Drives Out Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Georgia based Supply Chain, Energy Audit and Climate Change firm, Bellwether Services reduces Supply Chain Emissions via Green Purchasing program. - May 11, 2010 - Bellwether Services
LAN Systems Participates in Gwinnett Relay for Life on the Toners for Life Team
LAN Systems partners with Print Green USA, Benevox and Freeland Painting to support the Toners for Life team. The Gwinnett Relay for Life event starts today at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer. The... - May 09, 2010 - LAN Systems
VoicePulse Joins the Battle Against Breast Cancer
VoicePulse customers can help raise money for Susan G Komen for the Cure this Mother’s Day weekend. - May 08, 2010 - VoicePulse
Ronald McDonald House Benefits from Home-Tech Sponsorship and Customer Purchases
Non-profit organization selected as “Charity of the Month” - May 08, 2010 - Home-Tech
Bellwether Services Releases 2010 Green Purchasing Program Operating Principles
Supply Chain, Energy Audit and Climate Change firm, Bellwether Services reduces Supply Chain Emissions via Green Purchasing program. Global Supplier Operating Principles are key to reducing Carbon Emissions in 2010. - May 07, 2010 - Bellwether Services
EFA Processing™ is a Proud Sponsor of Frisco Family Services Center Salsa Nights Gala 2010
EFA Processing, LP™ was a Cha Cha Cha Sponsor of the Frisco Family Services Salsa Nights Gala this past April 17th. - May 06, 2010 - EFA Processing, L.P.
Ecocyn Building a Greener Technology City with ecoCity
Ecocyn today unveiled a new energy efficient platform designed to fundamentally change the way that local, state and national governments manage and deliver services to the public. - May 04, 2010 - Ecocyn Energy, Inc.
Mercy House's Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala "Living With Heart" Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Mercy House will host its sixth annual fundraising gala, "Living With Heart," at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. - May 03, 2010 - Mercy House Living Centers
Haddonfield Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service
On Friday, April 23, 150 Haddonfield residents gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Haddonfield Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at a beautiful home on Lane of Acres. Guests then proceeded to one of eight fabulous... - May 02, 2010 - Family Service
Family Gateway Announces 2010-11 Board Officers
Family Gateway, Inc., a Dallas area non-profit providing homeless families with children with supportive housing, transitional housing, rapid re-housing (HPRP), children’s services, job services, culinary arts training and community transition services, has announced that Ruth Ann Firestone, a vice president at Comerica Bank in Dallas, has been elected as Chair. Serving as Vice Chair is Pam Blankenship, as Secretary, Joe Vickrey and as Treasurer, Kelly Harris. - May 01, 2010 - Family Gateway, Inc.
WSI Donates $8,000 to Help Restore Grace Children’s Hospital After the Earthquake in Haiti
WSI Makes a Donation towards ‘Hockey for Haiti’ through its Make Child Poverty History Program - May 01, 2010 - WSI Internet
Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
RedVector & Care2Learn Staff and Habitat for Humanity Build Together for 4th Consecutive Year
RedVector, the leader in online continuing education for the design and construction fields, and its subsidiary Care2Learn, the top provider of online CE for the post-acute healthcare sector, focused their efforts outside and offline on Thursday, April 15 to help a deserving family achieve home ownership through a Habitat for Humanity Corporate Day. - April 29, 2010 - RedVector
Former Hughes Aide and World Recognized Environmentalist John Meier Releases Book for Earth Day
John Meier re-releases the book he wrote for the 1st Earth Day, Speaking for the Earth, for Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary so the environmental movement can look back at what has and hasn’t been done with environmental issues. - April 22, 2010 - Speaking For the Earth
Bake Hand Car Wash Keeping It Clean and Green
Lake Forest based car wash continues its effort to educate Orange County residents about the eco-friendly benefits of its professional car wash service and facility. - April 22, 2010 - Bake Hand Car Wash
Hamper and Gift Supplier Virginia Hayward Ltd Works to Reduce the Company's Carbon Footprint
Dorset based Virginia Hayward Ltd (VH), supplier of hampers and gifts to John Lewis, Waitrose, Selfridges and Interflora, are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint by expanding what is now known as the 'Millennium Wood' with the introduction of 3,300 native British trees. "The... - April 21, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
FEECO Proudly Sponsors “Green Innovations 2010” on Earth Day
FEECO proudly supports the 2nd annual Green Innovations 2010 hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on April 22-23, 2010. - April 21, 2010 - FEECO International, Inc
Shirtworks to Support Earth Day's 40th Anniversary with a 10% Discount on Organic, Fairtrade and Recycled Promotional Products Bought on 22nd April
Shirtworks, a keen supporter of environmental and Fairtrade causes, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by offering a 10% discount on any organic cotton garments, Fairtrade garments or recycled promotional products bought on Earth Day (22nd April). - April 21, 2010 - Shirtworks
EarthBinder Announces Scholarship Program
Applications for EarthBinder Scholarship Program are now being accepted. Mr. Jeff Miller, President of EarthBinder announced today the launch of EarthBinder's Scholars, a scholarship program designed to support high school students in the Omaha, Nebraska metro area who display strong potential for... - April 21, 2010 - SpeedBinder
Help Bring Earth Day Back to Its Roots
Population Media Center encourages environmentalists to stop ignoring population - April 21, 2010 - Population Media Center
Boulder Based Custom Software Development Company, Amadeus Consulting Honored for Ethics
Amadeus Consulting, a Boulder-based custom application developer, was honored at the 2010 Colorado Ethics in Business award, for its outstanding achievement in not only business ethics, but also corporate sustainability - April 21, 2010 - Amadeus Consulting
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Registration is Open for Eco Friendly Expo NYC, May 25-27, 2010; Green at a Grand New Level
The Eco Friendly Expo in partnership with 7W New York, will be held May 25th-27th in the heart of New York City at the prestigious 7 W New York, a state of the art venue in the heart of Manhattan, across form the Empire State Building. This Trade show offers a Boutique style setting, showcasing the best in high-end Eco innovation, art and design The Eco Friendly Expo 2010 is devoted to bringing green to a grand new level. - April 20, 2010 - Eco Friendly Expo LLC
GreenEmployers.net Job Board Partners with the Las Vegas Review Journal
Both companies to support Carbonfund.org. - April 20, 2010 - GreenEmployers.net
TotalFranchise Celebrates International Women’s Day
Female Franchise, the leading online franchise resource is celebrating International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, with a day full of celebrity interviews including Sarah Beeny. - April 20, 2010 - TotalFranchise
PioMu Donates 1% of Earnings to the Planet
In time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the online store PioMu, which specializes on eco-friendly and non-toxic toys, announces that it is the first company from Puerto Rico to affiliate with the prestigious 1% for the Planet organization. - April 20, 2010 - PioMu
The Tsunami Mommy Announces a Mother’s Day Promotion to Help Mompreneurs Gain a Few Extra Hours
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Stephanie Lee of The Tsunami Mommy and Scratchpad Secretaries is helping Mompreneurs gain a few more hours in their day. For the next three weeks she is having a contest to win a virtual assistant for a day, “The Tsunami Mommy Babysits Your Business.” - April 20, 2010 - The Tsunami Mommy
“Do-Give Back to Mother Earth” - a DoJiggy Earth Day Campaign to Restore Hetch Hetchy Valley
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, announces a new campaign “Do-Give Back to Mother Earth.” In honor of Earth Day, the Company will support environmental conservation by donating twenty percent of all sales made on April 22, 2010 towards a fundraising initiative to restore Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite Park. - April 20, 2010 - DoJiggy
Heartland Energy of Colorado Announces Otto Hansmeyer #1
Heartland Energy Colorado announces the inception of Otto Hansmeyer #1 in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The well was spudded this morning and is scheduled to be drilled to a total depth of 7,500 feet to test the Simpson Sands. - April 19, 2010 - Heartland Energy Development Corporation
AVST and NEC Corporation of America Expand Global Footprint for Unified Communications
Integration of NEC Active Voice Division into AVST Strengthens Unified Communications Market Position for Both Companies - April 19, 2010 - AVST
Local Vision, Global Action. Tackling One Ghetto at Time, Through Education for Life Program.
On Sunday April 25, 2010 the team of Coiffeur Inga' Salon will participate in the 3rd annual A.M.F. (Always Moving Forward) Show founded by Scott Bentley of Bentley Salon in Tampa. A.M.F. is a local, progressive and educational event for hairdressers in which they come together in creative unity. As well as presenting artistic work with Bentley's B-Concept Team, Inge Handing and her team will be touching on the importance of the magnificent program that is, Education for Life. - April 19, 2010 - Coiffeur Inga' Salon
Surfspots-GPS Teams Global Oceans' Campaign with Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
WDCS expands Global Oceans’ Worldwide Conservation Campaign; Surfspots-GPS delivers a unique blend of hot breaking news, big-wave surfing sports coverage equally balanced with and devoted to an 'urgent call-to-action', we're raising the bar...Global Oceans' Worldwide Conservation Campaign. Educational awareness of the importance of preserving our global oceans, coastal beaches and precious marine life. Everyone can help, that's really the good news. - April 19, 2010 - Surfspots-GPS
Access Hosts Companywide Shred Day to Promote Greener Records Management
Earth Day document destruction event scheduled to demonstrate practices that promote both data privacy and a greener environment - April 18, 2010 - Access Information Management
Logistic Dynamics Raises $1,265 for American Cancer Society
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider specializing in freight management and freight broker related services has raised $1,265 in The American Cancer Society's 2010 Daffodil Days for the Western NY Region. This marks LDI's third year of participation and... - April 18, 2010 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.