CSRwire Press Releases

McDonald’s(R) Celebrates 35 Years of Helping Children and Families in Need Through Nationwide McHappy Day(R) In-Restaurant Fundraiser

2009-11-10 13:00:15 -0500

This November, McDonald's® restaurants across the U.S. will host McHappy Day®, the company's signature fundraising event for children and families in need. By visiting participating McDonald's restaurants from November 10-20, supporters ...

Kanal Consulting Launches Sustainability Practice; Best Practices Study Identifies Value Creation Opportunities

2009-11-10 12:40:36 -0500

Kanal Consulting (www.kanalconsulting.com), a boutique management consulting firm, announced the formation of an expanded practice focused on sustainability, which builds on the firm's bu...

Killeen & Georgetown - Genghis Grills to Donate All Profits to the Families of the Ft. Hood Shooting Victims

2009-11-10 11:58:59 -0500

Join Hands with Genghis Grill of Killeen and Georgetown this Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Veteran's Day to aid the families of the Ft. Hood shooting victims as Genghis Grill will donate ALL PROFITS. We do expect to be very busy, so certificates...

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Submits Comments to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the SEC’s Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2015

2009-11-10 11:40:46 -0500

The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) today announced it has filed comments with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to its Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2015. The SCCE filing addresses both the Commiss...

Video: Mars Chocolate North America Unveils State-of-the-Art Headquarters and Solar Garden

2009-11-10 10:59:25 -0500

Yesterday Mars Chocolate North America associates celebrated with government officials, company executives and project partners to unveil two monumental projects: the state's largest solar garden installed by a food manufacturer and the renovated,...

Aspen Institute Celebrates 26th Annual Awards Dinner at Plaza Hotel

2009-11-10 10:45:24 -0500

On Thursday evening, November 5, the Aspen Institute held its 26th Annual Awards Dinner at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Institute proudly presented Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, with the Aspen Institute Henry Crown Leadership Award, and Judi...

Largest National Gathering on Volunteering and Service to be Held in New York City, June 28-30

2009-11-10 10:20:39 -0500

Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service announced today that the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be held in New York City, June 28-30. This event is the nation's largest convening...

Investors Representing Over $580 million in Cisco Shares Are Urging Cisco to Respond to Human Rights Risk in its Global Operations

2009-11-10 10:09:01 -0500

In a shareholder proposal led by Boston Common Asset Management, 17 investors representing over 24 million shares of Cisco Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: CSCO) totaling over $580 million USD are urging the company to adequately manage human rights related ...

Walmart and CARE Launch New Initiative to Empower Marginalized Women in India

2009-11-10 08:24:01 -0500

As a part of their commitment to women's empowerment, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and CARE announced the launch of a Cashew Value Chain Initiative. As part of the Walmart Foundation's $1 million grant to CARE, a leading humanitarian organiza...

Help Change Lives With a Cookie

2009-11-10 08:16:51 -0500

Baking homemade treats is a holiday tradition for many Americans, and this year you can let your goodies do more than satisfy someone's sweet tooth. Turn your holiday cookie exchange or neighborhood party into a bake sale to support pediatric canc...

Latest news from the Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield School of Management

2009-11-10 08:00:47 -0500

The third in the series of 'How to do Corporate Responsibility' guides is now available. The latest guide entitled; A guide to 'How-to' Guides reviews over 60 practical, relevant and timely guides for practitioners in the field of...

IBM Recognizes Top Environmental Solutions Developed in 2009

2009-11-10 07:32:38 -0500

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has selected five solutions developed within the company for recognition under its new Corporate ...

Transurban releases fourth Sustainability Report

2009-11-09 19:00:26 -0500

International toll road owner-operator Transurban has released its fourth Sustainability Report. The 2009 report outlines the company's major initiatives, performance and commitments in four areas - Employees, Environment, Community and Market...

Birkenstock Founder and Former Vermont Bread Co. CEO Address the Unusual Challenges of Running a Socially Responsible Business in New Book

2009-11-09 16:43:47 -0500

Socially responsible business leaders face issues that other business leaders never have to grapple with-problems that are never anticipated or addressed in MBA textbooks. In fact, the whole experience of running a vales-oriented business can be i...

The Mosaic Company Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

2009-11-09 16:33:02 -0500

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) today announced it has completed a thorough, company-wide sustainability assessment and published an inaugural sustainability report summarizing key economic, social, agricultural, and environmental initiatives. T...

Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards(R) of Excellence Honors Alonzo Mourning, Dr. Philip A. Pizzo and Jonah and Lynn Kaufman

2009-11-09 13:45:06 -0500

In honor of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) hosted its 25th Annual Awards of Excellence celebration on Saturday, November 7, in Rosemont, Ill. ...

AEP is Honored as Military-Friendly Employer for Seventh Consecutive Year

2009-11-09 13:24:09 -0500

G.I. Jobs magazine has named American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) one of the nation's 100 most "military-friendly" employers for the seventh consecutive year. G.I. Jobs helps provide training and career opportunities for veterans and those in tr...

Nicor Gas and Jewel-Osco Unite to Help with Heating Assistance

2009-11-09 12:55:23 -0500

Today starts the second week of this year's partnership between Nicor Gas and Jewel-Osco's Shop & Share program to help raise funds for heating assistance. Through the program, when customers at any Jewel-Osco in Illinois make a purchase and prese...

FedEx Delivers Holiday Cheer to U.S. Armed Services Members and Their Families

2009-11-09 12:43:49 -0500

For the fifth consecutive year,

Travis Pastrana Joins Race 4 Change in Drive to End Poverty!

2009-11-09 10:09:04 -0500

Nine-time X Games Gold Medalist and Rally legend, Travis Pastrana, is ready to rev up the movement to race to end poverty on this planet. Pastrana, who is already a Rally Racing Champ in Ame...

Indigo Books & Music Offers Environmental Insight on Thousands of Titles

2009-11-09 09:49:44 -0500

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX: IDG), Canada's largest bookseller is the first book retailer to require their suppliers to report on the environmental qualities of the paper their books are published on. Specifically, Indigo has asked suppliers t...

Mathematics and Biochemistry Research Earn Top Prize at Nation's Premier High School Science Competition

2009-11-08 12:16:58 -0500

Tim Kunisky Wins Top Individual Prize; Benjamin Song and Quan Chen Win Top Team Prize Research projects in the areas of mathematics and biochemistry scored top marks this evening, as Tim Kunisky of Livingsto...

North Carolina Students Sweep Regional Finals of Nation's Premier High School Science Competition for Research in Biochemistry and Computer Science

2009-11-08 12:03:18 -0500

Lanair Lett Wins Top Individual Prize; Neil Shah and Katie Shpanskaya Win Top Team Prize Research projects in the areas of Biochemistry and Computer Science scored top marks this evening, as Lanair Lett of Henderson, North Caro...

Companies Prepare to Share Water Efficiency, Engagement, Labelling and Footprinting Strategies

2009-11-06 11:01:32 -0500

Sustainable water stewardship is helping business save money and energy as well as prepare for future freshwater shortages, according to participants of the upcoming Corporate Water Footprinting conference. Sustainability experts from top companie...

Cadbury Delivers 5,000 Bicycles to Ghana, Africa

2009-11-06 10:03:25 -0500

Cadbury Canada announced this week the delivery of 5,000 bikes to children in Ghana, Africa as part of its innovative consumer promotion called The Bicycle Factory. The bikes will reach more than 200 communities in central and southern Ghana and ...