Diversity & Inclusion

When It Comes to Employment, Perseverance Pays Off

Nov 30, 2015 12:15 PM ET

Inclusive employment is possible. Melissa Holt shares how she used personal discovery and perseverance to find a job she loves.

Energy

National Grid Stands Up Microgrid in Potsdam NY with Clarkson University

Nov 30, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainable Finance Brief: UN Climate Conference Special Report

Nov 30, 2015 10:45 AM ET

From November 30 through December 11, Bloomberg is providing dedicated coverage of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 21) conference under our Sustainable Finance Brief newsletter. Subscription to the Brief is complimentary and subscribers will receive all of the latest news from the conference, including in-depth analysis on G-20 nation pledges, what to watch for in terms of carbon markets, China's 5 year plan, impact on the 2016 U.S. presidential election, emerging markets, renewable targets, and more.

Health & Healthcare

Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam Earns Ninth Consecutive Perfect Score of 100 on United States Public Health Inspection

Nov 30, 2015 10:25 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Fresh Start for a New Country

Nov 30, 2015 10:00 AM ET

A new coffee from Nespresso has provided a much-needed boost to South Sudan’s farmers and, says agronomist Jennifer Poni, given women a stake in the country’s economy

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pioneering Barclays and UNICEF Global Youth Employment Programme Leaves Impressive Ongoing Legacy, Says Independent Evaluation Report

Nov 30, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Building Young Futures, a partnership programme between UNICEF UK and Barclays, has reached more than 90,000 young people across six countries. Over three years, the programme has helped to create 11,000 new businesses and has delivered sustainable long term change for young people. According to an independent evaluation of the programme by C&E Advisory, “Building Young Futures has been highly effective in achieving impact at scale and in depth.”

Events, Media & Communications

A Video Interview with Jerald Barnes, with the UPS Foundation, Discussing the Impact of the Corporate Citizenship Film Festival

Nov 30, 2015 10:00 AM ET

The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Film Festival is an opportunity to tell your company’s story and be recognized for your achievements in corporate citizenship. The mission of the Film Festival is to honor excellence and recognize the hard work of corporate citizenship programs. Learn more about the Film Festival entry process and how the impact of telling your story through video can benefit your company from Jerald Barnes, director of global employee engagement at the UPS Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kingspan Insulated Panels Releases its 2015 Divisional Sustainability Report

Nov 30, 2015 9:50 AM ET

Kingspan Insulated Panels today releases its 2015 Sustainability Report, which sets out the division’s environmental, social and economic performance for the period 2012 to 2014. ‘Walk the Talk – Our Responsibility and Performance’ uses the GRI reporting framework and has been third party verified. This comes weeks after the parent company, Kingspan Group plc, was one of only 113 companies awarded a position on The Climate “A” List 2015 by the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Antea Group Accounting for Sustainability: AA4S

Nov 30, 2015 9:25 AM ET

For every dollar spent on sustainability, AA4S can demonstrate the impact on your company’s strategy--let us help you effectively build the business case for sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Top Reasons to Attend RI Americas 2015

Nov 30, 2015 8:40 AM ET

Top reasons to attend RI Americas 2015

Environment

Industry Can Lead on Climate Change

Nov 30, 2015 7:45 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving a Circular Economy: Featuring an Article from Jamie Bohan with Republic Services

Nov 27, 2015 1:45 PM ET

Education

Arizona Students Get Real-Life Tech Experience from Avnet and Junior Achievement

Nov 27, 2015 1:40 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Future of Reporting

Nov 27, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

HAL Celebrates National Philanthropy Day with Awards, Community Giving & Events

Nov 27, 2015 10:10 AM ET

November 12 is National Philanthropy Day, and we’re proud to celebrate by recognizing a successful season of community giving in our homeport and headquarter city of Seattle. While the company’s giving goes beyond Seattle, during the Alaska season many of our efforts are concentrated in this area through sponsorships, board representation and employee volunteerism.

Environment

COP 21: A Catalyst to Move Beyond Reports

Nov 27, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Energy

U.S. Green Building Industry Generates 2.3M Jobs in 2015

Nov 27, 2015 8:00 AM ET

Buildings use nearly 40 percent of all energy in the U.S. today. With the growing need of corporate real estate buyers and tenants across the spectrum to reduce their carbon footprint, construction of new energy-efficient buildings as well as retrofitting of existing buildings offers an unprecedented opportunity to the real estate sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Bank Group Recognized for Climate Leadership

Nov 26, 2015 3:20 PM ET

Environment

#TBT What Does Climate Change Have To Do With Pumpkin Pie?

Nov 26, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Video Interview with Melanne Verveer at the BSR Conference 2015

Nov 25, 2015 7:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

MGM Resorts Employees Raise Food for Three Square Food Bank

Nov 25, 2015 6:30 PM ET

Employees of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) donated more than 154,000 pounds of food to Three Square Food Bank in the continuous effort by MGM employees to extend the staff of life to food insecure residents this holiday season.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Adam Ottavino and Steven Souza, Jr. Help Players Trust Brighten Birthdays

Nov 25, 2015 5:00 PM ET

Adam Ottavino and Steven Souza, Jr. made appearances this month at birthday parties that Volunteers of America and the Players Trust hold for disadvantaged kids living in VOA facilities for low-income, transitional and homeless people.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Beneficially Reused 69% of its Byproducts in 2014

Nov 25, 2015 4:25 PM ET

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Health & Healthcare

More than 380,000 Deaths and Serious Injuries Could Be Prevented in Brazil if Basic UN Vehicle Regulations Were Adopted

Nov 25, 2015 4:15 PM ET

A new report commissioned by Global NCAP has revealed that 34,000 Brazilian lives could be saved and 350,000 serious injuries prevented by 2030, if UN vehicle safety regulations were adopted and car manufacturers sought to achieve higher ratings in the Latin NCAP crash test programme.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Beyond GSK: 2015 Philadelphia IMPACT Award Winner: Philadelphia City Rowing

Nov 25, 2015 2:00 PM ET

Each year, GSK gives IMPACT Awards to nonprofits who address pressing community health needs in innovative ways and achieve sustainable outcomes.