Latest Corporate sustainability Stories
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), a world leader in innovative workforce solutions, has announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the third consecutive year in recognition of the company's standing as a leader in corporate sustainability business practices. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO) "Sustainable business is at the very...
NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PSEG (NYSE: PEG) today released its 2010 Corporate Sustainability Report, maintaining its standing as a leader in environmental, social and economic reporting and transparency. In 2010, PSEG received the industry's most prestigious honor - the Edison Electric Institutes' Edison Award - in recognition of its bold and innovative growth strategy geared toward clean energy, energy efficiency and job creation - thus strengthening the company's...
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Environment Inc., a global leader in environmental evaluation and certification and wholly owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), announces that it is seeking public comment on a new corporate sustainability standard for manufacturers: ULE 880 - Sustainability for Manufacturing Organizations. The comment period will be open for approximately 45 days, ending Tuesday, September 14, 2010. UL Environment and Greener World Media have...
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced the appointment of Julie O'Brien to the position of corporate sustainability manager. In this new role, O'Brien is responsible for developing and managing the company's sustainability initiatives, practices and reporting worldwide. She will work with senior business and functional managers and Air Products' Sustainability Council to drive achievements against the company's sustainability growth...
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A group of major companies, all leaders in their industries, have formed the Sustainability Innovators Working Group -- aiming to define and develop new approaches to environmental management and corporate sustainability. Esty Environmental Partners (EEP), the organizer of the group and a premier sustainable business consulting firm, and IBM (NYSE: IBM), a participant and supporting partner, announced the launch today. (Logo:...
HOPKINTON, Mass., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, announced today availability of the EMC Sustainability Report. Available online, the report highlights EMC's continued focus on and investment in minimizing the impact of its global operations on the environment, cultivating an inclusive and innovative global workforce, and transforming how EMC and its customers apply technologies to further sustainability. "We...
NEW YORK, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Though many companies lack the structural framework to enable proper director oversight of sustainability programs, they rarely consult outside expertise, according to a report released today by The Conference Board. The report, Sustainability in the Boardroom, reveals flaws in how corporate boards oversee their companies' social and environmental initiatives. The research -- based on a survey of corporate secretaries at 50 U.S. corporations -- finds that...
TAMPA, Fla., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of San Francisco (USF) is proud to announce the launch of a new advanced specialized certificate, Corporate and Environmental Sustainability. This 100% online program enhances the acclaimed supply chain management curriculum from USF, a university that has repeatedly been ranked a best national university by U.S. News & World Report. The timing of USF's new corporate sustainability program is advantageous for those seeking employment...
DALLAS, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the year since Comerica Bank opened its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certified banking center, the bank has received recognition for its progress in implementing its commitment to sustainability. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010807/CMALOGO ) "Integrating green practices into the way we do business is a core commitment and allows us to enhance our performance as a company and create long-term...
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, announced today that it ranked 19(th) on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 11(th) annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. This list ranks companies based on their performance in seven categories: Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights, Philanthropy, Employee Relations, Financial and Governance. This year, EMC elevated its position on this prestigious list,...
