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Environment

BIER Further Evolves Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has made further enhancements to the Beverage Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Chicago Housing, Education and Neighborhood Revitalization

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $500,000 in donations to four local nonprofits to support housing, education and neighborhood revitalization for Chicago residents.

Environment

We Don’t Live on 1.75 Earths—but We Act Like We Do

We live on 1.75 Earths, yet we just have one. More precisely, humanity’s current demand on Earth is 1.75 times what our planet’s ecosystems regenerate each year. We are depleting our natural capital at a frantic pace.

Events, Media & Communications

Call to Action for Event Industry to Collaborate in Initiative As Part of United Nations Sustainable Goal Summit

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”

Education

Duke Energy Teams up With Clemson University to Bring Mobile Engineering Lab to SC Middle School Students

Duke Energy and Clemson University are hitting the road this summer behind the wheel of the Explore Mobile Lab, an innovative approach to educating middle school students across the Palmetto State about the critical and growing field of engineering.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Connections Newsletter: Capacity Commons Edition

Check out Common Impact's latest newsletter for details on the launch of Capacity Commons, social impact projects at work, new Board members and more!

Environment

Hanesbrands Submits Data for 2019 CDP Climate Change Report, Including Progress Toward 2020 Goals for Energy Use and Carbon Emissions

HanesBrands, a socially responsible leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, has voluntarily disclosed its carbon emissions and related information for the CDP 2019 Climate Change Report.

Environment

How Global EHS Managers Can Improve the Reliability of Facility Compliance Data

Antea Group's EHS FleX can help you improve the reliability of your organization's EHS compliance data.

Research, Reports & Publications

Utilities Industry Benchmark Infographic

Understanding how peer Utility companies are performing or managing their CSR programs can be useful to ensure you are on the right path for success.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alliance Data’s Commitment to Fair and Responsible Banking

We work with top companies and some of the best-known retailers to extend their brands with their customers through innovative private label, co-brand and commercial credit card programs.

Sustainable Development Goals

HP Unveils Revised Science-Based Targets, 100% Renewables Aim and 35% Sustainable Revenue Growth

According to HP’s 2018 sustainability report, “Sustainable Impact” programmes drove more than $977m (£770m) of new revenue last year, representing a 35% increase on 2017 levels.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Airlines Named to Indeed.com's List of Top 50 Workplaces

United Airlines was recently recognized by the popular job search site indeed.com as a Top 50 Workplace for 2019, placing United among the best and most innovative Fortune 500 companies when it comes to corporate culture and employee engagement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond Reporting: Focus on Waste

GRI has launched a new podcast series – with the first episode looking at waste now available.

Research, Reports & Publications

ITV Announces New Social Purpose Targets, and Creates Award-winning Campaigns

ITV has developed a new Social Purpose strategy and set ambitious targets to drive meaningful change, which are published in our report released this week.

Research, Reports & Publications

Freeport-McMoRan Publishes 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development Report “Proven Assets. Fundamental Value.”

Freeport-McMoRan’s 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development report, titled “Proven Assets. Fundamental Value.” provides information on the company's sustainability programs – including approach, focus areas and performance– and highlights the progress made on key issues affecting the company and its stakeholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Launches Website Featuring Advanced Air Quality Systems

Carnival Corporation & plc the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced the launch of a new dedicated Advanced Air Quality Systems website.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade USA Certifies Multi-Species Fishery in Mozambique

Fair Trade USA® has certified an Afritex Ventures fishery in Mozambique, Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Consumers Energy Foundation Seeks Applicants for Prosperity Awards, Supporting Economic, Neighborhood Development With $500,000

The Consumers Energy Foundation is highlighting its commitment to Michigan’s businesses and communities by providing $500,000 to nonprofit organizations through its first Prosperity Awards.

Environment

Sustainability in Detroit, Part 1: The City Steps Up

The city recently released its Sustainability Action Agenda, which aims to achieve four main outcomes: healthy, thriving people; affordable, quality homes; clean, connected neighborhoods; and an equitable, green city.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carnival Corporation Releases Annual Sustainability Report for 2018

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, recently released its ninth annual sustainability report, detailing the key initiatives and progress made in 2018 toward its 2020 sustainability performance goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Evolving Your Preferred NPO Strategy for More Employee Choice

Over $5 Billion is raised through workplace giving annually. But today’s workforce has evolved to expect more options and transparency from your corporate giving programs. When charitable choice is given, employee participation increases. But how do you align your preferred causes with current NPO partners such as the United Way, with expanded choices employees are looking for? How can you offer the greatest choice, maximize matching opportunities, and still align preferred causes?

Energy

ENGIE North America Acquires Genbright

ENGIE North America Inc. announced the acquisition of Genbright LLC of Hingham, MA, a company pioneering the integration of distributed energy resources into wholesale electricity markets. The purchase enables ENGIE and its DER businesses, including ENGIE Storage, to further the adoption and growth of DERs within markets throughout the United States.

Health & Healthcare

The Heart of Summer Calls for Heart-Healthy Grilling Tips

We tapped the culinary expertise of our Aramark certified chefs to create a list of proven summer tips to make healthier and more plant-forward meals that will have your guests asking for more.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caesars Entertainment Announces Release of its 10th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Marking a Decade of Positive Impact

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), one of the world’s most diversified gaming and entertainment companies, today published its annual PEOPLE PLANET PLAY corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, marking a decade of positive impact in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Green Infrastructure

Iveco Bus to Deliver 250 More Buses, Including Natural Gas Power Solutions, to the Ivory Coast

Following the order of 450 buses in January 2018, the Government of the Ivory Coast and the Abidjan Transport Company SOTRA confirm a new investment with CNH Industrial’s global bus brand for a total running fleet of more than 750 city buses.

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