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11-16-07
A Green Christmas: Deloitte Survey Says One in Five Consumers Will Purchase More "Eco-Friendly" Products This Holiday Season; Many Willing to Pay More
NEW YORK - November 16, 2007 "“ The environment is increasingly on consumers' radar screens, according to the 22nd Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending and trends, commissioned by Deloitte.
The survey reports that almost one in five consumer...
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11-06-07
IBM World Community Grid Squeezes Decades of Cancer Research Into Two Years
TORONTO - November 6, 2007 - Canadian researchers expect to accelerate the war on cancer by tapping into a global network of hundreds of thousands of people who volunteer their idle computer time to tackle some of the world's most complex problems.
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11-05-07
Sodexho, Inc. Announces New Leader for Corporate Citizenship
GAITHERSBURG, MD - November 5, 2007 - In a move to enhance its leadership in sustainability and corporate citizenship, Sodexho, Inc. today announced the appointment of Arlin Wasserman as the company's Vice President for Corporate Citizenship. Wasserman is a Kellogg Foundatio...
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11-02-07
Sodexho Recognized by Maryland Governor for Leadership in Corporate Citizenship
GAITHERSBURG, MD. - November 2, 2007 - Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley issued a proclamation recognizing Sodexho, Inc.'s commitment to corporate social responsibility - most notably its efforts through its philanthropic arm, the Sodexho Foundation, for leading the fight ag...
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10-24-07
IBM's New Children's Health Rebate for Employees Helps Families Attain a Healthy Lifestyle
ARMONK, NY - October 24, 2007 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new wellness incentive for U.S. employees that encourages healthy living for families and children. The Children's Health Rebate, which is being offered as part of IBM's annual benefits enrollment, is to rewar...
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10-01-07
Product Recalls Sound Wake-up Call for Consumer Products Companies; Supply Chain Risks Can Compromise Your Brand
NEW YORK - October 1, 2007 - Recent recalls of pet food, toothpaste, toys and tires have demonstrated the need for consumer products companies to fortify their supply chains and are a wake-up call to these companies about how they will compete in a transparent future.
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09-27-07
Survey Reveals Fragmented Governance, Risk and Compliance Efforts Can Thwart Companies From Achieving Business Goals
NEW YORK - September 27, 2007 - Most companies acknowledge the high cost and risks of fragmented governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) efforts, yet few have taken action, according to the
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09-26-07
IBM and Smithsonian Open the National Museum of African American History and Culture -- Virtually
ARMONK, NY and WASHINGTON, DC - September 26, 2007 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Smithsonian Institution today announced the virtual opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian's ...
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09-26-07
Deloitte Named to Working Mother's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" List for Fourteenth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK - September 26, 2007 - Deloitte & Touche USA LLP has been named one of Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies" for the fourteenth consecutive year. Deloitte emerged from a field of hundreds of companies that scored highest in key categories that a...
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09-26-07
Western Business and Nonprofit Executives Will Learn to Collaborate at Companies & Causes Day: LA on October 3
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2007 - The masters of building "win win" alliances will share their success strategies at Companies & Causes: LA, a one-day workshop and networking event at the Hilton LA at Universal City on October 3.
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