Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (December 3, - December 9, 2009)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of December 3 - December 9, 2009.

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PHILADELPHIA -- ACE Group Makes $200,000 in Grants to Feeding America-Network Food Banks for Hunger Relief Programs in Four American Cities (December 9, 2009 - 02:13 PM) Source: ACE Group

WASHINGTON -- Organizations Announce Plan to Channel Funding to Economically Distressed Communities (December 9, 2009 - 12:00 PM) Source: Promontory Interfinancial Network and Community Development Bankers Association

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Southern Wine & Spirits of Kentucky and Pernod Ricard USA Partner to Battle Hunger across Kentucky (December 9, 2009 - 09:51 AM) Source: Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.

PALO ALTO, Calif.-- Snapfish by HP and “The Rachael Ray Show” Bring Holiday Cheer, Long-lasting Memories to Ohio Town, Show Viewers (December 9, 2009 - 07:00 AM) Source: HP

MONTERREY, Mexico -- CEMEX Announces Progress in its Efforts to Address Climate Change (December 8, 2009 - 05:30 PM) Source: CEMEX

TORRANCE, Calif.-- Honda’s “Ship of Dreams” Rose Parade Float to Set Sail with Seven Youth Philanthropies on Board (December 8, 2009 - 05:18 PM) Source: Honda

NEW YORK & CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Doctors Without Borders Takes Audiences behind the Scenes of the Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Organization with December 14th Big Screen Event Featuring Documentary and Live Panel Discussion (December 8, 2009 - 11:54 AM) Source: National CineMedia

IRVING, Texas -- ExxonMobil Presents $50,000 Holiday Gift to Irving Cares (December 8, 2009 - 11:00 AM) Source: Exxon Mobil Corporation

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- 'You In?' — Yahoo! Launches Campaign to Inspire Kindness Around the World (December 8, 2009 - 08:30 AM) Source: Yahoo! Inc.

NORTHGLENN, Colo.-- Anythink Brighton Becomes First Carbon-Positive Library in U.S. (December 8, 2009 - 08:27 AM) Source: Anythink

AUSTIN, Texas -- Freescale Takes Steps to Further Green Vision (December 8, 2009 - 08:00 AM) Source: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany and SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina -- Promoting Responsible Finance: A Key Response to the Financial Crisis (December 8, 2009 - 04:10 AM) Source: European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE)

LONGMONT, Colo. -- Contractor Flatiron Celebrates Success by Giving Back Across North America (December 7, 2009 - 04:18 PM) Source: Flatiron

AUSTIN, Texas-- Healthy Consumer Choice in Texas Retail Electric Market (December 7, 2009 - 11:29 AM) Source: Texas Consumer Association

PITTSBURGH -- Heinz Micronutrient Campaign Expands to Africa for the First Time to Combat Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Children (December 7, 2009 - 11:00 AM) Source: H.J. Heinz Company

PHOENIX -- UnitedHealthcare of Arizona Donates $1,000 for New Sports Gear and Playground Equipment at Phoenix Elementary School (December 7, 2009 - 10:00 AM) Source: UnitedHealthcare

AIEA, Hawaii -- ClearFuels and Rentech Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Integrated Bio-Refinery Grant (December 7, 2009 - 09:00 AM) Source: ClearFuels Technology Inc.

LOS ANGELES -- Rentech and ClearFuels Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Integrated Bio-Refinery Grant (December 7, 2009 - 09:00 AM) Source: Rentech, Inc.

BOSTON -- Economic Woes Deepen for Nonprofits: Bridgespan Survey Shows 80% Affected by Funding Cuts Despite Signs of Strengthening Economy (December 7, 2009 - 01:00 AM) Source: The Bridgespan Group

NEW YORK -- Alcoa 2009 Worldwide Month of Service: Alcoa Employees Rally in Record Numbers for Their Communities (December 5, 2009 - 08:00 AM) Source: Alcoa Inc.

EDMONTON, Alberta -- BioWare Introduces ‘Gift of the Yeti’ Facebook App (December 4, 2009 - 02:15 PM) Source: Electronic Arts Inc.

WASHINGTON -- Organizations to Announce Plan to Channel Funding to Economically Distressed U.S. Communities (December 4, 2009 - 10:40 AM) Source: Promontory Interfinancial Network and Community Development Bankers Association

JUNO BEACH, Fla. -- FPL Group Named Power Company of the Year (December 4, 2009 - 08:36 AM) Source: FPL Group, Inc.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance Applauds Adoption of Mikulski Amendment Ensuring Access to Breast Cancer Screenings (December 3, 2009 - 01:28 PM) Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Commits to Climate-Friendly Refrigeration Through Engagement with Greenpeace (December 3, 2009 - 12:05 PM) Source: The Coca-Cola Company

AUSTIN, Texas -- A Glimmer of Hope's Donna and Philip Berber Better Givers Than Bill and Melinda Gates, Says Barron’s (December 3, 2009 - 07:55 AM) Source: A Glimmer of Hope

AUSTIN, Minn. -- Hormel Foods Continues Reductions in Product Packaging (December 3, 2009 - 07:30 AM) Source: Hormel Foods

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Snapfish by HP Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation by Donating Customizable Photo Books (December 3, 2009 - 07:00 AM) Source: HP

LONDON -- "Tomorrow’s Value Rating" Identifies EDF and Centrica as Sustainability Leaders (December 3, 2009 - 04:30 AM) Source: Two Tomorrows

ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France -- Sodexo Accelerates Sustainability Commitment with Launch of the "Better Tomorrow Plan" (December 3, 2009 - 02:30 AM) Source: Sodexo

The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Corporate Social Responsibility.

Bev Dribin, vice president, community relations for ARAMARK, is a resource for obtaining expert commentary on: Large-scale company-wide employee engagement/volunteer initiatives, including: How to develop strategic programs that engage employees in company-sponsored and personal volunteer events; Employee volunteerism, skills based volunteerism; Community programs and public/private partnerships, including: How to develop, implement and manage programs and partnerships, philanthropy and product donations, in-kind donations, employee volunteerism and community response; Building employee moral, by involving employees in their local business markets help to engage them around the company, which can result in a positive business environment; Integrating community involvement and corporate social responsibility into your business and aligning with core business strategy.

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Phone number: 619-533-7974
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Pat Tiernan, Executive Director of Climate Savers Computing Initiative since 2008, has more than 15 years' experience in technology, most recently driving sustainability strategy and execution at Hewlett Packard as the vice president of Social and Environmental Responsibility. Tiernan is a recognized expert in green technology, and media and industry leaders and conferences often seek his opinion, particularly about computer sustainability issues and the future of IT energy efficiency and its impact on climate change. He has spoken at important industry conferences such as Corporate Eco Forum (2009), ITU Telecom World (2009), Interops Energy Camp (2009), Virtual Energy Forum (2008), Interop (2007), and many others.

He also leads Climate Savers Computings Webinar series that the organization conducts in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program. At Climate Savers Computing, Tiernan drives forward the organizations mission to promote the adoption of energy-efficient computers and power management tools worldwide. Under his leadership, the organization has topped 500 members, launched a chapter in India, and expanded its partnership with the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR program. Launched in 2007, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a nonprofit group of eco-conscious consumers, businesses and conservation organizations dedicated to reducing the energy consumption of computers. The Initiative is led by CSC, Dell, Google, HP, Intel, Microsoft and World Wildlife Fund. Sponsors include 1E, Acer Inc., Faronics, Fujitsu Limited, Hitachi Ltd., Intuit, Lenovo, NEC Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Symantec and Verdiem Corporation.

Tiernan joined HP in 1995 and held a number of senior management positions in sales, marketing, product development/R&D and operations. Prior to joining HP, he helped launch a successful networking and software company and managed a global device business with an industrial technologies company where he developed and launched new products for automotive emissions compliance, patient monitoring and other commercial and consumer products. Tiernan holds a Masters in Science from California State Polytechnic University.

Mr. Tiernan's organization, Climate Savers Computing, was selected to be a recipient of donations made through Google's Free Holiday WiFi program. (press release: http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org/news/press-releases/november-10-2009) This is part of Google's CSR efforts.

PR Contact: Stephanie Kruczek
Phone number: 512-476-4368
Email: skruczek@enviromedia.com

With over 21 years of expertise in packaging, David Luttenberger, CPP, VP, Packaging Strategist, leads Iconocultures Global Packaging Advisory Service. David has been a student of the global business of packaging, covering the entire supply chain from raw materials to design to printing to converting to brand ownership to the changing retail environment and even the institutional investment/financial communities. He has a broad base of experience across such end-use categories as food, beverage/spirits, pharma/medical, health/beauty, consumer electronics, ag/chem and toys/games. David has consulted on corporate social responsibility and holistic approaches to environmentally responsible package sourcing, design, production, and distribution. He is credited as being the first to use the term eco-nomics to describe the point where the business of packaging, innovation, and sustainability converge. Through observation and analysis he puts the business and technologies of packaging in context with consumer behaviors, lifestyles, and the motivators and drivers of consumers purchasing decisions. David provides insight into how and why consumer values and macrotrends influence, and are influenced by, packaging.

Phone Number: 612-642-2222
Email: dluttenberger@iconoculture.com

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