Starting in the 2025-26 school year, Washington State’s Hockinson School District (HSD) is partnering with Otus and Discovery Education to better track student learning and growth.
Over the past several years, the circular economy — a system that repurposes rather than discards existing goods — has been gaining momentum, driven by a combination of powerful forces.
Technology is not stagnant and keeping up can prove to be a challenge, especially in the education sector. But in the heart of Australia’s capital, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is setting an inspiring example of how education can evolve to meet challenges
The company opened a clinical physiology lab near the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, to conduct its clinical trials not only with a wide array of participants but with more speed and frequency, leading to faster innovation.
FedEx teamed up with the World Vision Foundation of Thailand to help the Pa Deng community in Phetchaburi province. They donated and set up solar-powered water filtration systems to make sure people there have consistent access to clean water.
When disasters strike, timing is everything. The faster Heart to Heart International (HHI) can respond, the more lives we can touch. But speed and impact don’t happen without training and preparation.
This summer marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the groundbreaking civil rights law that transformed access to public spaces, digital tools and employment for the tens of millions of people with disabilities.
At Cisco, packaging sustainability is a key aspect of our strategy to transition to a circular business modelzx. We do this by designing packaging that protects our products while also minimizing environmental impact.
Yum! restaurants donate more than 7 million pounds of food annually to partner agencies in the U.S. and globally.
Since 1992, the Yum! system has contributed more than 190 million pounds of food to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations.
Its partner, Food Donation Connection, conducts training, identifies donatable items and recipients, coordinates donations and provides centralized management and support.
TCS has been recognized as the Sector Leader for Information Technology in ‘The 2018 Civic 50’ by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. This is the second consecutive year that TCS has been honored as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States.
The data revolution is helping us all make better decisions and farmers are no exception. In the same way that we trust fitness trackers to encourage us to exercise more, watch what we eat and get enough sleep, digital agriculture continues to take root and gain wider acceptance with farmers. In fact, digital apps on smartphones and tablets are helping farmers to collect, store and visualize critical field data so they can make the best decisions throughout the year.
The World Federation of Exchanges has today published revised ESG recommendations for their member exchanges, representing the best sustainability practice. The recommendations are fully aligned with the GRI Standards. GRI encourages stock exchanges globally to consider the recommendations for their listing requirements.
Join Amanda MacArthur, Chief Program Officer of PYXERA Global, Thursday June 28, at 2:00 p.m. EST for the webinar How Pro Bon Can Help Fuel Your Mission, produced by the Foundation Center. Register here and get real tools to support any NGO as it identifies its pro bono needs. Walk away from the webinar with a clear pathway to leveraging pro bono for a purpose.
More than 65 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced, a record high since World War II, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency. Only a small number of refugees — less than 1 percent of 17.5 million in 2016 — will ever be resettled. In communities of refugee crisis, we’ve seen technology prove a powerful tool in enabling and empowering refugees to build better, more prosperous lives.
Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, has been recognized for its work serving the United States Marine Corps through the annual W.P.T. Hill Memorial Awards for Foodservice Excellence. Mess Hall 227 at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was selected as the winner of the Best Full Food Service Mess Hall category in the 2018 awards. This is the second consecutive year Mess Hall 227 has been recognized with this prestigious honor.
Sustainability is at the heart of NRG’s mission. It is a business opportunity to meet evolving market demands in a rapidly changing industry. Our sustainability efforts focus on driving business results, reducing risk and enhancing our brand value.
Sustainable design is at the heart of Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s most recent renovation of RISE Restaurant, encapsulating the resort's aspirations to intelligently design sustainability into spaces and elevate the dining experience. From flooring made of 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, to water-conserving taps and energy-efficient oven hoods in resort kitchens, RISE’s dining environment is sustainable from the inside out.
To celebrate Pride month, the rainbow flag will be prominently displayed throughout the month. Each color on the rainbow flag has a meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony, and violet for spirit. You will see the flag displayed not only by individuals to show their pride and support but also by businesses who value diversity in the community and the workplace.
In 2017, Alliance Data evolved its corporate responsibility strategy to better reflect the company today, incorporating feedback received from stakeholders. Specifically, the company articulated its approach to fair and responsible banking; ramped up efforts to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce, supplier base and Board of Directors; and placed greater emphasis on using technology and data analytics capabilities for social good.
HPE’s new Living Progress Report demonstrates how we’re applying the innovation engine of HPE to corporate citizenship and sustainability. At HPE, Living Progress is our plan to create sustainable solutions for our company, our customers, and our world. It’s the way we integrate sustainability into our business strategy, building on a commitment articulated by our founders 60 years ago.
Tetra Tech’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program aims to inspire students to learn about and develop an interest in STEM-related fields. Our program continues to grow, enabling our employees to share their knowledge and to spark a passion for innovation and problem solving with students in our local communities.
A group of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies have launched the Building Responsibly Worker Welfare Principles to promote the rights and welfare of workers across the industry.
A SC Johnson anunciou hoje a doação de R$ 1,2 milhão para o Centro Internacional de Biociência Agrícola (CABI), como parte das iniciativas da empresa em prol da proteção de recursos naturais para as futuras gerações. Esse subsídio ajudará a orientar a pesquisa em gestão e controle da unha-do-diabo (Cryptostegia madagascariensis), uma planta daninha exótica e invasiva que ameaça atualmente o ecossistema único da Caatinga, incluindo a carnaúba (Copernicia prunifera), palmeira nativa do nordeste do Brasil.
C-Suite leaders in responsible supply chain from United Nations Global Compact, H&M, Nestlé, Sodexo, Neal’s Yard Remedies, OHCHR, DSM and Mattel have already confirmed to speak. Access the brochure here to see the unrivalled speaker line-up and agenda topics.
Global fashion retailer C&A reports strong performance towards its 2020 sustainability goals. In its new ‘2017 Global Sustainability Report’, the company announces its achievements and commitments with focus on its products, its supply chain and employees.
Take a look at the shoes you’re wearing right now. You’ve probably logged more than a few miles in them already. But what kind of journey did they take before they ended up on your feet? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to Spencer Wise, an author whose debut novel, The Emperor of Shoes, is set in an international shoe-manufacturing enterprise.
Whirlpool EMEA today announces that it has successfully responded to the EU Commission invitation to come forward with voluntary pledges on reducing plastics waste and boosting the uptake of recycled plastics.
Wells Fargo's NeighborhoodLIFT program will donate $250,000 total to three East Bay Area nonprofits for affordable housing, youth and family initiatives.
UPS’s 16th annual Sustainability Report, published today, highlights the company’s sustainability challenges and accomplishments during 2017, including progress toward its 2020 and 2025 goals in support of the environment, global workforce, and communities around the world.
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