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Environment

Trump on Energy: A Collection Of Contradictions

Even the most astute followers of the news may have missed that the Trump Administration is touting a series of self-proclaimed focal areas. With compelling revelations of lying, collusion, and treason coming out almost daily, it's understandable if absurd, toothless initiatives like "Energy Week," or "Workforce Development Week" flew under your radar.

Energy & Infrastructure

​D​.light ​L​aunches ​A​ffordable ​S​olar ​Bundle ​Iin Nairobi

Nairobi​ in​​ Kenya​ was the setting where​ d.light, a global solar kit maker, launched its off-grid solar syste​m​ X850. The launch took place June 27 at the company’s headquarters in ​the African capital​ and is its first offering of a platform-based solar system for customers.

Corporate Responsibility

3 Business Benefits of an Employee Giving Program

When employee benefits and perks are discussed today, much of the conversation is focused on ones that are unique. It might be catered lunch, an on-site gym, student loan repayment, a game room, or a dog-friendly office. Whatever it is, unusual perks and benefits are getting their fair share of attention with companies like Glassdoor covering the Top 20 Employee Benefits and Perks. And given that 57 percent of job seekers consider perks and benefits to be a top factor when deciding to accept a new job, it isn’t too surprising that companies are focusing more and more on them.

Corporate Responsibility

Shape the Future of Sustainable Business at the BSR Conference 2017

BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer takes a look back at the past 25 years of the BSR Conference and how this year's Conference—at a new venue in Huntington Beach—comes at a time when technology, economics, and politics are rewriting the sustainability playbook.

Philanthropy

Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Help Build 150 Homes Across Canada with Habitat for Humanity

The first day of building kicked off July 10 and will continue through July 14. Projects during the week include: 75 homes in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan, 25 homes in Winnipeg and 50 homes in territories and provinces across Canada.

Education & Workforce Development

Connecting Students to Their Dreams

AI & Technology

Ashok Vaswani on How to Make Innovation Culture "Stick"

“Culture is more important than spend,” says Ashok Vaswani, CEO of Barclays UK. “Ultimately, people who are excited by technology want permission to do things. If you can give them that permission, that’s when exciting things happen. And who has that authority? It has to start at the top. The role of senior management is to make sure that folks like me don’t hold them up or create trouble for them. My job is to make sure that people get out of the way.”

Education & Workforce Development

Teach for America Teachers Reflect on Their First Year in the Classroom

In August 2016, Las Vegas Sands hosted a group of new teachers through Teach for America Las Vegas Valley for a meet-and-greet with local executives from Las Vegas Sands.

Environment

News from Energy-Saving Trees July 2017

Health & Healthcare

The Office Farmer: Grow Your Lunch at Work

Some innovative companies have discovered the calming benefits of letting their employees to tend the fields while on the clock. Gardening encourages team building, helps them de-stress, and even helps them engage in some light physical activity.

Education & Workforce Development

Launching Flight Plans for High School Students

Many students dream of becoming pilots, but are often deterred by economic or social barriers. Partnerships like this allow us to bring our mission of inspiring humanity to life and fuel the talent pipeline into the next generation – especially with those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity, access or awareness of the breadth of careers within an airline.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Planting the Seeds Podcast

As the world’s largest food company, and one that connects farmers to consumers, how can Nestlé help shape the future of food systems?

Research & Reports

The ESG Factor

In the last three years, there has been an expanding role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in the decision-making of investors worldwide. At the crux of this year’s discussion was a simple question: “Is investor appetite for more integrated, predictable and strategic ESG disclosure being met by businesses?”

Corporate Responsibility

When Disaster Strikes

Global Impact has learned through more than a decade of disaster relief fundraising that having a decision-making process in place before disasters occur is critical to mobilizing and allocating resources effectively, and maximizing their impact. Here are key questions companies should ask themselves when considering a disaster response strategy.

AI & Technology

The First Intelligent Truck Axle

In addition to the weight savings, the New Final Drive (NFD) particularly benefits from the actively controlled oil regulation in the final drive, the heart of the axle. This technology and type of construction is without parallel worldwide: the lubricating oil is supplied as needed depending on the speed, torque and temperature. Intelligent oil management minimises the swirl of liquid in the final drive and thus reduces the friction loss from the gears turning in the oil bath. The New Final Drive axle completes the second generation of the Integrated Powertrain from Daimler Trucks and results in fuel savings of up to 6.5 percent for the Mercedes-Benz Actros compared with its predecessor.

Research & Reports

Impact Reporting: BASF, Crown Estate, Philips Lighting and Natural Capital Coalition Share Ideas

Reporting on the true value of social and environmental impacts is a challenge many corporates are tackling in 2017

Inclusion & Opportunity

Barclays ‘Reserves’ Opportunities for Graduates through Innovative Entry Programme

Until recently, graduates wanting to serve in the Armed Forces have often had to put a civilian career on hold while they pursue their military career. Now Barclays Armed Forces Transition, Employment and Resettlement (AFTER) programme is championing a third option, doing both, with a bespoke entry process for university students who want to apply to the Barclays Graduate Programme and at the same time be part of the Reserves.

Research & Reports

Pearson Releases 2016 Sustainability Report Showing Progress Towards 2020 Plan

Pearson, the world’s learning company, today published its 2016 Sustainability Report, which highlights the progress made in implementing its 2020 Sustainability Plan and a continued vision for driving alignment between business and sustainability strategies.

Education & Workforce Development

Sustainability in Action: Education in Peru

Our Yanacocha operation is located in the province of Cajamarca, a region in Peru known for its agricultural communities. As part of Newmont’s commitment to be a catalyst for long-term socio-economic development, Yanacocha has invested in improving access to basic education for many living in the rural communities close to the mine.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi North America's 2016 Sustainability Goals: Our People

At Sappi North America, we are committed to operating our businesses in a sustainable manner. Together with the 2020Vision, Sappi’s global growth strategy, we use our sustainability goals program to set targets, initiate improvement actions and monitor progress.

Inclusion & Opportunity

A Sign of the Times: How the Finance Industry is Embracing STEM Professionals

Bloomberg's Jeanette Bashford (Engineering HR/Recruiting) and Jonathan Charlery (Engineering) were interviewed for an article about how the finance industry is embracing STEM professionals in the July/August issue of Diversity in Action.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Aflac President Teresa White Discusses How To Find Your Work Nirvana

In 2015, Teresa White became the first woman, and the first African-American, to hold the title of president at Aflac in its nearly 60-year history. She credits her success with her ability to write computer code, not only because it’s an unusual skill for an African-American woman but because, she says, it gave her confidence.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

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