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05-09-13
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has partnered with the GE Foundation and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine...
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04-23-13
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the accelerated growth of its alternative vehicle fleet with plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles and to build four refueling stations by the end of...
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03-28-13
The GE Citizenship Advisory Panel supports, challenges and advises GE (NYSE: GE) on its approach to sustainability, and engages with the Corporate Citizenship team and with business and functional leaders to support the company in understanding social, environmental and economic issues.
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03-06-13
For the fifth time, the Ethisphere Institute has named Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) as one of the “World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies,” a recognition that highlights companies that outperform industry peers when it comes to business ethic...
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02-20-13
GE (NYSE: GE) was recently awarded International Medical Corps’ (IMC) Global Citizen Award, given annually to dedicated supporters who have helped IMC deliver humanitarian relief to communities devastated by conflict or disaster....
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02-19-13
Building on its commitment to increase the use of renewable energy resources in the U.S. and throughout the world, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has invested in two solar power projects at its distribution facilities in Parsippany and Secaucus, New Jersey that showcase the business benefits of owning and opera...
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12-04-12
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) released its first Sustainability Report, entitled "Sustainability+Performance" on November 24, 2012. ...
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11-16-12
A leading U.S. civil rights organization has recognized Rockwell Automation for its exemplary employment practices and policies for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees.
The Human Rights Campaign recognized Rockwell Automation with a perfect score of 100 on the organizat...
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11-02-12
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has pledged $1.5 million in cash and in-kind support to aid in the recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy that struck the northeast corridor of the U.S. earlier this week.
In addition, all UPS package, freight and logistics o...
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10-01-12
Since its founding in 1907, UPS (NYSE:UPS) has established a strong legacy of support to the communities it serves. The company’s commitment is especially evident during its annual Global Volunteer Month, which begins October 1. This year, which marks the 10th anniversary of Global Vol...