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09-22-14
Global Impact Announces Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action, Syrian Refugee and Resiliency Fund
Today, at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, Global Impact announced the launch of the Syrian Refugee and Resiliency Fund to provide CGI members with access to a neutral platform to raise funds Commitments to Action related to the Syrian refugee crisis, with ...
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09-22-14
Calling for a life-course approach in post-2015 development agenda
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are not just a health issue, but a critical and cross cutting development issue that threatens social and economic progress in many parts of the world. The post-2015 development agenda is an opportunity to steer a healthier course for both current and future g...
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09-22-14
TE Connectivity Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the Third Consecutive Year
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the third consecutive year. The Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index is part of a family of indices offered jointly by S&P D...
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09-19-14
World’s Leading Institutional Investors Managing $24 Trillion Call for Carbon Pricing, Ambitious Global Climate Deal
Days before UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convenes the Climate Summit at the United Nations to spur climate action and facilitate a global climate agreement in 2015, nearly 350 global institutional investors representing over $24 trillion in assets have called on government leaders to provide ...
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09-19-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Two-Year, $35 Million Commitment to Improve Consumer Financial Security
JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced a two-year, $35 million commitment to help individuals and families save money, build credit and improve economic opportunities in communities around the world. The grants will provide best-in-...
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09-19-14
Novo Nordisk advocates for health on the post-2015 development agenda
Eight million people below the age of 60 die each year in low- and middle- income countries from preventable causes, including unhealthy diets, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity leading to non-communicable diseases (NCDs).[1]
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09-19-14
BRINGING MUSIC PROGRAMS BACK TO LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS: Playing For Change partners with Celerity Schools to create a powerful educational program utilizing the power of music to make positive social change.
In an effort to support students in underserved urban areas, Celerity Global Development and Playing For Change will be hosting “Playing For Change Day” (www.PlayingForChangeDay.org), at various Ce...
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09-18-14
MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership Invites Corporations to Take the Corporate Mentoring Challenge
MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) will recognize select corporations for their outstanding contributions to advancing quality mentoring opportunities for young people during the 2015 National Mento...
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09-18-14
National Business Alliance Names Third Cohort of Localists Leading the New Economy
BALLE (the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) today announced its third cohort of BALLE Local Economy Fellows – 17 leaders from across North America chosen as the top pioneers of the Local Economy Movement. BALLE Local Economy Fellows participate in an intimate and rigorous 18-month...
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09-18-14
Hawkins Named Dow Chief Sustainability Officer
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is proud to announce that Dr. Neil C. Hawkins has been named Corporate Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective October 1.
In this global role, Hawkins has global responsibility for the Company’s Environment, Health a...
