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Drive to Survive 2003 to Promote Alternative Fuels and "Drive Hydrogen Home

Posted: Mar 04, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 04 /CSRwire/ - RIDGWAY, CO - This spring, the Institute of Ecolonomics (IOE) will embark on the Drive to Survive, an ambitious cross-country journey from Los Angeles to Washington DC to demonstrate the viability and availability of hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles and...

Developing countries must profit from current interest in corporate governance

Posted: Mar 04, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 04 /CSRwire/ - Corporate governance and corporate social responsibility are currently enjoying an unprecedented level of debate, as the private sector acknowledges its critical duty towards shareholders and wider society. These terms apply to enterprises all over the world and are set...

UPS Again Recognized for Efforts with Minority and Women Businesses

Posted: Mar 04, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 04 /CSRwire/ - ATLANTA, GA -In recognition of its continued success in building relationships and providing increased opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses, UPS recently was named "Corporation of the Year" by the Native American Business Alliance (NABA), the premier business organization...

2003 SBC Excelerator National Grant Recipient Improves Nonprofit Technology Capabilities

Posted: Mar 03, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

NPower Network to Use $500,000 SBC Excelerator Grant to Give Hands-On Technology Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations Serving Local Communities in 13 States

Kraft Foods’ Support of Brazilian Coffee Industry Honored by Brazilian Exporters

Posted: Mar 03, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 03 /CSRwire/ - SAO PAULO,BRAZIL Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT: NYSE), a global leader in branded foods and beverages, announced today that its international coffee business was honored by Brazils Council of Green Coffee Exporters [Conselho dos Exportadores de Café Verde do Brasil...

CEO of Major Corporation Makes Multi-Million Dollar Donation to Support Education of College Students in Accounting Integrity

Posted: Mar 03, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

$5 Million Gift Includes the Endowment of a Chair in Accounting With Ethics Emphasis at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles

Education Telecom and Global Nomads Join Forces to Foster Cross-Cultural Exchange Between Our Youth

Posted: Mar 03, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Companies Leverage Corporate Advertising and Philanthropic Donations to Bring Global Connectivity Technology to the Classroom

'Marcal Helping The Hungry(TM)' Launched to Raise Money For Local Food Banks and Food Rescue Organizations

Posted: Mar 03, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 03 /CSRwire/ - ELMWOOD PARK, NJ - As local food banks, food rescue organizations, pantries and soup kitchens work frantically to meet a growing demand for services, Marcal Paper Mills, Inc. in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, has launched a new partnership program,...

State Street Global Philanthropy Program Makes Grants Totaling $3.2 million in 4th-Quarter 2002

Posted: Mar 03, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 03 /CSRwire/ - BOSTON, MA - State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), the world's leading specialist in meeting the needs of sophisticated global investors, announced today that its Global Philanthropy Program made 269 grants totaling over $3.2 million during the fourth quarter of 2002....

Assistant Secretary John F. Turner to Headline GEMI Conference, 'Sustainability Through Strategic Partnerships'

Posted: Mar 02, 2003 – 11:00 PM EST

Mar. 02 /CSRwire/ - WASHINGTON, DC - The Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) announced today that John F. Turner, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) at the Department of State, will present the opening plenary address...