Environment

General Motors Sustainability Newsletter - September/October 2017

Oct 4, 2017 10:30 AM ET

GM announced how it is executing on a major element of its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, recently announced by GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. In the next 18 months, GM will introduce two new all-electric vehicles based off learnings from the Chevrolet Bolt EV. They will be the first of at least 20 new all-electric vehicles that will launch by 2023.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability on the Move

Oct 4, 2017 10:20 AM ET

Advancements in sustainability require advancements in how we move people and products. In the near future, there will be even more opportunity for sustainability as transportation infrastructure —whether for air, rail, road, or sea—undergoes radical transformation through technological advances. Exciting developments can be seen for land, sea, and long-haul air travel.

Research, Reports & Publications

USCIB-GAN-CITI Rountable on Apprenticeships Report

Oct 4, 2017 10:15 AM ET

​Apprenticeships play a crucial role in supporting the development of business-ready skills for youth and in realizing goals of inclusive economic growth and an equitable transition to a more sustainable world. As U.S. policy makers’ attention increasingly turns to apprenticeships as an important tool in addressing the challenges of matching skills with jobs, many companies are already exploring initiatives to create apprenticeship programs to support the development of business-ready skills for youth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Innovation in Gender-Lens Investing

Oct 4, 2017 10:10 AM ET

In a research report developed by BNY Mellon and the UN Foundation called “Return on Equality: Investment Opportunities to Help Close the Global Gender Gap,” we highlight a $300 billion market opportunity in taking a products-and-services approach to gender parity.

Environment

An Entrepreneurial Model to Protect America's Private Forests

Oct 4, 2017 10:05 AM ET

There is a frequently-held misconception in our society that protecting the environment and having a robust, growing economy are fundamentally at odds with one another. Nothing could be further from the truth, as evidenced by the role that responsibly managed forests play in sustaining local economies, protecting our climate and serving as a source of forest-based products like paper, packaging and timber for construction.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Report Provides Blueprints for Global Business to Navigate SDG Risks and Opportunities

Oct 4, 2017 10:05 AM ET

The Earth Security Group launched today the Earth Security Report 2017, providing valuable insight for global business on how to align long-term growth to the specific demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are prevalent in the countries in which they operate, while navigating the risks and opportunities encapsulated within the wider Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

INFOGRAPHIC: How Sustainability Can Be Tracked by Results

Oct 4, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Schneider Electric is proud to be #3 on Corporate Knights CarbonClean 200! Discover why, in our Sustainability Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Distributed Generation Still Part of the Plan as Technology Adoption Matures

Oct 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Distributed energy resources (DER) continue to drive change within the electric industry as both energy consumers and electric service providers are diversifying how electricity is generated and delivered. Spawned by the public embrace of clean energy, falling prices, and regulatory subsidies, solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage, and microgrids are being deployed in more places across the electric system.

Events, Media & Communications

Six Ways to Invest in Personal Sustainability at BSR17

Oct 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The countdown begins—it’s less than three weeks until the BSR Conference 2017! This year will feature a wide variety of valuable networking and self-development opportunities. These are some of the activities that we are most excited about.

Diversity & Inclusion

De Beers' Evelyn Mervine Thinks It Is Time for the Climate to Change for Women in Diamond Mining

Oct 4, 2017 9:35 AM ET

Dr Evelyn Mervine, a Climate Change Specialist, wants to help prevent the climate changing, but she does want to change the ‘subtle sexism’ in diamond mining.

Research, Reports & Publications

2017 Taiwan CSR Overview and Trends

Oct 4, 2017 9:15 AM ET

This year, CSROne's research covers 458 CSR reports published in Taiwan, including qualitative and quantitative analyses such as GHG emissions, renewable energy usage, compliance and 149 GRI G4 indicators.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Employees Have Spoken: Voya has Been Named a Great Place to Work Once Again

Oct 4, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Unreasonable Impact | How Richcore is Solving the World's Biggest Problems

Oct 4, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Last week, Barclays and the Unreasonable Group hosted the first Unreasonable Impact World Forum, bringing together 27 innovative companies from Asia, the US and Europe working to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. In the second of three profiles of those taking part, we hear from Subramani Ramachandrappa, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Richcore, about the entrepreneurial drive, conserving the world’s resources – and working towards “better living for everyone”.

Environment

INFOGRAPHIC: 94 percent of Americans Believe Trees Make Happier Communities

Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

TransCanada Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

TransCanada has released its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, providing a comprehensive update on the company’s performance on environmental, social and governance topics that matter most to the communities, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved with or affected by our business across North America.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ASEAN Foresters Need Closer Integration

Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

The representatives from Indonesia, Thailand and Viet Nam discussed the achievements and challenges of their respective national social-forestry programs at a seminar organised by the ASEAN Working Group on Social Forestry in Jakarta as part of a social-forestry festival hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Eckrich®, Operation Homefront, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Former Professional Beach Volleyball Player Christopher “Sinjin” Smith Partnered to Honor Local Military Family

Oct 4, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Eckrich®, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and perfectly seasoned deli meats, partnered with Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, former professional volleyball player Christopher “Sinjin” Smith, and Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that serves America’s military

Environment

TD Bank Group Participates in Largest Transaction Involving Forest Carbon Capture in Quebec

Oct 4, 2017 8:30 AM ET

On September 19, 2017, TD Bank Group and Just Energy announced the purchase of 140,000 tonnes of voluntary carbon credits from Solifor Perthuis. As the largest transaction in Quebec involving forest carbon capture, the offsets were acquired from established plantation forests just west of Quebec City, in the Portneuf region.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Paper Doesn’t (Just) Grow on Trees: Rolland Innovates Smarter Paper

Oct 4, 2017 8:20 AM ET

It is arguably counter-productive to think our modern business world will ever be entirely “paperless.” Focusing instead on production, consumption, and the supply chain connecting all stakeholders can lead to a sustainable “Less Paper” society. Though “Smarter Paper” may be a more accurate moniker.

Sustainable Development Goals

SC Johnson Accelerates Pace to Meet Zero Waste to Landfill Goal

Oct 4, 2017 7:00 AM ET

SC Johnson is poised to do at most of its manufacturing facilities what for many families seems impossible to do at home – throw nothing out. The company announced today that it is ahead of schedule in meeting a goal to send zero manufacturing waste to landfill from its factories by 2021.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Transforming Business and Industries to Deliver Long-Term Impacts

Oct 4, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Increasingly businesses are realising that small sustainable impacts are no longer enough. To meet the UN Global Goals and 2 Degree target requires a wholesale shift in thinking and operations across both the business and industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat for Humanity Prepares Long-term Hurricane Recovery Plan for Puerto Rico

Oct 3, 2017 7:05 PM ET

In response to the overwhelming destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Habitat for Humanity has expanded its Habitat Hammers Back initiative to aid impacted families and individuals on the island.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Indiana University, Kelley School and Whirlpool Partnering on 2017 Habitat for Humanity Campus Build in Bloomington

Oct 3, 2017 5:55 PM ET

Whirlpool Corporation is sponsoring a home building project in Bloomington, IN, as part of a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Indiana University and the university's Kelley School of Business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Honored with Employer of the Year Award

Oct 3, 2017 5:15 PM ET

Hormel Foods was recently recognized with a silver Stevie Award in the Employer of the Year – Food and Beverage category. Stevie Awards recognize the world’s best employers and the human resources professionals, team achievements and HR-related products and suppliers who help create and drive best places to work.

Sustainable Development Goals

Supply Chain Management at Sappi North America

Oct 3, 2017 5:00 PM ET

We approach environmental responsibility from a holistic perspective grounded in life cycle thinking—looking carefully at raw material use, energy generation, manufacturing and the end of life of our products. We work across the supply chain to drive change within our spheres of influence.