CSR News

May 5, 2008 -

What: Rob Thomas, president of Social(k), the nation's most diverse socially responsible retirement platform, will speak on the "Socially Responsible Investing: To Profit with Principles" panel at a seminar hosted b...

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on Foundations today launched Philanthropy's Vision: A Leadership Summit - the largest-ever gathering of leaders in philanthropy from the U.S. and around the world - to consider ways philanthropy can best se...

LOS ANGELES, CA - May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Gold Group, Inc. announced today that it is a new sponsor of C5 Youth Foundation, whose mission is to change the odds for high-potential youth from risk-filled environments, inspiring them to pursue personal success, and prepar...

Dear Reader, Microcredit has been growing at double-digit rates over the last few years, but lately there have been concerns that it creates new burdens on the poor. Is microcredit really a blessing or a debt trap? Read our top story and decide for yourself.

HARTFORD, Conn., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Engineering and Green Technology, opening at Hartford Public High School in August 2008, has received a $74,000 grant from United Technologies Corporation (UTC), allowing the Academy to meet start-up requirements set by t...

IRVING, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/02/08 -- VHA Inc., the national health care alliance, today released its first Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability Scorecard. This new tracking tool moves beyond traditional financial reporting to discuss VHA's progress in other focu...

NEW YORK, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today launched its first corporate responsibility program at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) mid-year meeting, where Visa was recognized as the first CGI "commitment to action" of 2008.

ATHENS, GREECE - May 2, 2008 - In an era, marked by climate change and other environmental problems, safeguarding the planet and combating global warming is presenting a raft of practical challenges to businesses, governments and the general public.

TEMPE, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/01/08 -- The Dow Chemical Company was selected as winner of the "Best of the Best" 2008 ESS Excellence Award for leveraging innovative information technology to eliminate more than $2 million in redundant legacy reporting systems and achieve...

COLD SPRING, NY - May 2, 2008 - The Glynwood Center is calling for nominations for their sixth annual Harvest Awards. The Awards recognize farmers, organizations, and businesses across the United States who demonstrate innovation and leadership in support of regional agric...