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03-10-08
The Reader's Digest Foundation to Donate $1 Million Based on Inspiring Stories From The Public
PLEASANTVILE, NY - March 10, 2008 - The Reader's Digest Foundation announced today that it will donate $1 million to nonprofit organizations through a new initiative called "Make it Matter." Grants will be inspired by individuals who are taking action and giving back to thei...
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03-10-08
Fresh from CNBC's "American Greed," WorldCom Whistleblower Cynthia Cooper Keynotes March 27 CRO Conference
NEW YORK, NY - March 10, 2008 - The March 9 episode of CNBC's "American Greed" showed former WorldCom VP Cynthia Cooper blowing the whistle that brought CEO Bernie Ebbers and CFO Scott Sullivan to justice for stealing billions from shareholders. On March 27, over 200 top Co...
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03-10-08
BetterWorld Telecom Becomes a Founding B Corporation(TM)
BERWYN, PA - March 10, 2008 - B Lab announced today that BetterWorld Telecom, the only nationwide, full-service voice and data telecommunications carrier solely focused on serving businesses and organizations that support social justice and sustainability, was certified as a...
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03-10-08
EcoPinion Survey, "Branding Green But Seeing Red," Highlights Lack Of Consumer Awareness And Acceptance Of Green Brands
WASHINGTON DC - March 10, 2008 - EcoAlign, a strategic marketing agency focused on energy and the environment and an affiliate of DEFG LLC, today released the results of the third EcoPinion survey on green brands and brand messaging.
The third E...
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03-10-08
Alcoa Named to FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired List for 25th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, NY - March 10, 2008 - For the 25th year in a row, Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has been named to FORTUNE Magazine's "Most Admired" list. The annual ranking is the definitive report card on corporate reputations.
For its survey of 622 companies in 6...
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03-10-08
Earth Dinner, Earth Day's Holiday Meal, Grows Deeper Roots Nationwide
LA FARGE, WI - March 10, 2008 "“ Earth Dinners are taking deeper root across the nation as people prepare to gather Earth Day, April 22, to celebrate organic, local and seasonal fare, the health of the planet and each other, and the special meaning behind each dish served.
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03-10-08
Baxter and Its Foundation Contribute Nearly $53 Million in 2007 to Address Critical Needs Locally and Globally
DEERFIELD, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Baxter International Inc. and The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter, today announced their combined 2007 charitable giving, which focused on increasing access to healthcare, helping developing nations a...
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03-10-08
Aflac Officially Gives Shareowners a "Say-on-Pay" - Boston Common Instrumental in Prompting Groundbreaking Vote
BOSTON, MA - March 10, 2008 - Boston Common Asset Management commends Aflac for officially becoming the first U.S. company to give shareholders a "say-on-pay" in its 2008 proxy released Friday. Aflac's decision to adopt an advisory vote on executive compensation, commonly r...
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03-08-08
PepsiCo Donates $1 Million to UNCF
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/08/08 -- PepsiCo has committed $1 million to UNCF -- the United Negro College Fund -- to help provide financial support to UNCF's 39 member institutions and scholarships to students at over 900 colleges and universities around the country...
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03-07-08
Center for Resource Solutions Launches North America’s First Environmental Tracking Network for Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 7, 2008 - In coordination with two regional environmental tracking systems, the Center for Resource Solutions today launched the Environmental Tracking Network of North America (ETNNA) "“ North America’s first network organization for renewable ener...
