By focusing on the hows, Southern Company is bringing safe and reliable power to its customers through the use of natural gas, solar, wind, biomass, and advanced coal and nuclear units. A new coal plant in Mississippi and nuclear plants in Georgia provide an environmental and economic boost by polluting less and creating tens of thousands of construction jobs.

Growth comes at a time when nearly 3.6 billion people -- about half the world's population -- lack proper energy. The Peabody Plan advances society's goals of energy security, economic growth and environmental solutions through the greater use of coal.

Very high standards are a core component of Macy's supply chain to ensure its products are ethically sourced, and aggressive goals for energy efficiency and consumption and paper use continue to be part of its construction projects.

MasterCard is creating a foundation for greater economic opportunity through electronic payments, growing economies further through public-private partnerships and sustaining economic growth by fostering financial empowerment for all.

DIRECTV is committed to reducing, reusing and recycling in its business practices. It's reduced the amount of energy its television receivers consume, reused and refurbished old receivers, and recycled millions of pounds of electronic waste.