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02-26-07
Mattel Joins World Environment Center to Advance Corporate Sustainability Objectives
El Segundo, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2007 --Mattel, Inc., the world’s largest toymaker, today announced that it has joined the World Environment Center (WEC), a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization that is a leader in advancing corporate sustainability business practices.
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02-26-07
Leading Fortune 500 CEOS and Chairpersons Convene to Discuss Coporate Giving
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2007--More than thirty five CEOs from Fortune 500 companies convened today to discuss the Imperatives for Corporations Investing in Society. As part of the annual meeting on National Corporate Philanthropy Day, CEOs representing companies ...
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02-26-07
GlaxoSmithKline, salesforce.com and National Academy Foundation Win Prestigious Corporate Philanthropy Award
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2007--GlaxoSmithKline and salesforce.com are presented awards for excellence in their corporate philanthropy initiatives today on National Corporate Philanthropy Day. In addition, the Na...
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02-26-07
Innovest Releases New Ratings for North American Insurance Sector
New York--Innovest Strategic Value Advisors has released updated Intangible Value Assessments for the Insurance-North America sector. The Winter 2007 rating cycle for the 37 companies in the sector includes various rating changes based on relative social, environmental and ...
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02-26-07
Microsoft Donates $1.7 Million to Support Rebuilding of Gulf States
NEW ORLEANS, LA - February 26, 2007 - The Gulf Coast region’s economic revitalization after Hurricane Katrina was boosted by an announcement today by Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer of $1.7 million in donations of cash, software and specialized curriculum to several nonpro...
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02-26-07
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Founder Gives $25 Million to Create New Institute for Renewable Fuels at Danforth Center
ST. LOUIS, MO - February 26, 2007 "“ The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced that Jack and Susan Taylor have given a $25 million gift to create the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels. The Institute is named for the company founded by Jack Ta...
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02-26-07
Microfinance Investment Comes of Age: Credit Suisse and ACCION Sponsor Capital Markets Conference
BOSTON, MA - February 26, 2007-ACCION® International, a pioneer and leader in microfinance, today announced that Credit Suisse, the global financial services group, will partner with it to sponsor its annual investor conference on microfinance.
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02-26-07
QSR Magazine Asks How Green is Your Fast Food?
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2007--QSR magazine, the
leading trade publication for information on the $180 billion quick-serve restaurant industry, announced today that it is devoting the majority of its March 2007 issue to sustainable restaurant practices....
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02-26-07
Accenture Gives $1.5 Million to Aidmatrix to Support Expansion of Global Relief Network
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2007--Accenture(a) (NYSE:ACN) today announced a $1.5 million grant from the Accenture Foundations to Aidmatrix to further the non-profit organization's innovative Global Relief Network. Aidmatrix leverages the power of technology and relat...
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02-26-07
Qwest Named to Hispanic Magazine's 'Corporate 100' List
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2007--Qwest Communications
International Inc. (NYSE: Q) has been recognized by Hispanic Magazine in the publication's list of the 100 companies that contribute most to the Hispanic community.
According...
