Manufacturing
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11-06-08
Bayer to Host STEM Education Diversity Forum for Business Leaders on the West Coast
BERKELEY, CA. - November 6, 2008 - Bayer Corporation will host a STEM Education Diversity Forum in December, the second such forum the company has held in the last three years. (STEM = science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
The purpose of the f...
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10-30-08
Bayer and UN Environment Programme Launch International Painting Competition in Elementary and Middle Schools
PITTSBURGH,PA. - October 30, 2008 - To help raise environmental awareness and foster science literacy among elementary- and middle-school students, Bayer Corporation and the United Nations Environment Programme's Regional Office for North America (UNEP RONA) have kick...
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10-27-08
Merck & Co., Inc., Announces New Disclosures in Just-Released Corporate Responsibility Report
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. - October 27, 2008 "“ Starting today, Merck will begin disclosing grants provided by its Global Human Health Division to U.S. organizations in support of independent accredited educational programs for health care professionals, the portion of...
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10-09-08
Greg Babe Named Chairman of Bayer USA Foundation
PITTSBURGH,PA. - October 9, 2008 - Greg Babe has been named Chairman of the Bayer USA Foundation in addition to his new role as President and CEO of Bayer Corporation, both effective October 1, 2008.
The Bayer USA Foundation is one of thr...
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10-08-08
Cadbury's Climate Change Commitment Recognised As UK 'Best In Class'
- October 8, 2008 - Cadbury has been recognised as "Best in Class" in its approach to climate change in a report released today by the Carbon Disclosure Project which is a survey of the UK's FTSE 350 on the issue of climate change. This year, Cadbury is the only confe...
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10-02-08
PepsiCo Marks Progress Toward Sustainability Goals: Advancing on Water, Electricity and Fuel Conservation Initiatives
PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) announced today that it has made significant progress toward its long-term environmental sustainability goals, which include reducing water consumption by 20 percent, electricity consumption by 20 percent a...
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10-02-08
Merck & Co., Inc. Awards Five Grants to Humanitarian Aid Partners
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. - October 2, 2008 - Merck & Co., Inc., today announced that it has awarded five grants totaling $250,000 to AmeriCares, Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), Direct Relief International, IMA World Health and MAP International in commemora...
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09-25-08
PepsiCo Foundation Announces Innovative New Initiatives to Drive Sustainable Water Practices
PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PepsiCo Foundation announced today two major new grants to WaterPartners and Safe Water Network programs to provide access to safe water and sanitation for individuals and communities in developing countries.
Th...
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09-25-08
P&G Announces Three Commitments for 2008 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
CINCINNATI, Sept. 25, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced a multi-million dollar program to save and change the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and mothers across the globe. At the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual...
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09-23-08
Bayer Honored for Sixth Time as a Top Company for Working Mothers
PITTSBURGH,PA. - September 23, 2008 - Bayer Corporation has been recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of the 100 best companies across the nation for working mothers. This selection marks the sixth time Bayer has appeared on the annual list.
