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Research, Reports & Publications

Benchmark Against the Industry Leaders in the North America Region

Experts say that 2015 was the year sustainability measures and CSR activities went mainstream in North American companies. Review some of the key achievements, developments and obstacles with this complimentary & comprehensive report produced by Ethical Corporation.

Environment

Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Can Feed the Planet: Scientists

Could it, or could it not? The perennial discussion as to whether organic food production could actually feed the globe is back at the debate table.

Innovation & Technology

HPE 3rd Living Progress Exchange Spurs ICT Innovation

In December, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), in partnership with Globescan, hosted its third Living Progress Exchange. The LPX has become an incubator of both ideas and collaboration, examining how businesses can improve sustainability and how communication and partnership can make a better product that increases customer engagement.

Events, Media & Communications

Make the Most of Tech Pro Bono: A Twitter Chat with NetSuite.org, Idealware, and Taproot Foundation

Hosted by NetSuite.org, Idealware and Taproot Foundation, this Twitter Chat brings together nonprofit leaders and pro bono program experts for a conversation on how nonprofit organizations can make the most of pro bono technical talent to meet their organization's needs -- from how to prepare for a pro bono project to where to look for talent. For those companies looking to offer pro bono technical expertise to nonprofits, this chat will provide insight on what makes a good project and how to set your volunteers up for success.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Myths About Online Grants Management Holding You Back

Like any habit or process you have become accustomed to, change of adopting a new system or technology with perceived complexity can cause hesitation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DuPont Names Krysta Harden as Vice President of Public Policy and Chief Sustainability Officer

DuPont announced today that Krysta Harden has joined the company as vice president of Public Policy & Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding Linda Fisher who elected to retire last month.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics: Innovating Communities

Arrow Electronics has established partnerships in our metro Denver headquarters’ community out of the fundamental conviction that the creative process in the arts and innovation in technology are intrinsically connected and must be nurtured.

Energy

GM’s CCA Headquarters Shines with Another ENERGY STAR

General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales World Headquarters in Grand Blanc, Michigan is practicing environmental stewardship that recently earned it another star.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The North Face Announces 2016 Explore Fund Grants Open for Applications

The North Face to award $500,000 to nonprofit organizations that connect people to the outdoors.

Environment

Methane Disdain

Along with the Affordable Care Act, the Clean Power Plan may end up being one of President Obama’s signature accomplishments. We learned recently, though, about the US Supreme Court’s potential role in determining the fate of the plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

​List Helps Aspiring Students Find the Most Socially Inclined Colleges

Going through college is much more than acquiring the skills to pursue a career.

Innovation & Technology

Fox Convenes NASA Astronauts, Leading Scientists, and "The Martian" Team to Discuss the Future of a Manned Mission to Mars

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment brought leaders in the space exploration field together with the creative team behind the hit Fox film "The Martian" for "The Journey to Mars 101" forum, where they discussed real-word possibilities of a voyage to Mars. Astronauts, scientists, and engineers revealed how new developments in technology are contributing to Mars exploration and encouraged students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The event took place at the Zanuck Theater on the Fox Studios Lot in Los Angeles and featured panelists such as director Ridley Scott, "The Martian" author Andy Weir, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and several scientists working to make the journey to Mars a reality.

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Living Future Institute Adds $10K Prize Incentive to 2016 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge

Can we design products that function as elegantly as anything found in the natural world? And can those products mimic nature’s design principles?

Diversity & Inclusion

Antea Group Consultant Alison Bryant Named to Environmental Initiative Board of Directors

Antea Group is pleased to announce that Alison Bryant has been elected to the board of directors for Environmental Initiative, a nonprofit organization that builds partnerships to develop collaborative solutions to Minnesota's environmental problems.

Research, Reports & Publications

Barclays Concludes Four Year Citizenship Plan

Barclays has published its annual Citizenship performance in the Barclays PLC Annual Report 2015. Fully integrated with Barclays’ Balanced Scorecard, the Citizenship Plan included 11 targets to deliver by the end of 2015.

Education

EdSurge Research: Forces and Trends Shaping K12 EdTech

We all have a huge stake in education, as parents, as community members and as learners ourselves. The only way we can collectively move education forward is if we start trading lenses and begin building a better understanding of how other communities see teaching and learning. EdSurge has spent months researching the predominant edtech trends, exploring data and engaging many voices including educators, administrators, entrepreneurs, investors, parents and policy-makers. We wanted to share the perspectives, hopes and, at times, frustrations of others as we all move forward to shape the future of teaching and learning.

Events, Media & Communications

Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Teams Up with Living Future Institute

Environment

General Manager Interviews With KCEP 88.1 FM While Supporting Urban Chamber

North Las Vegas Division General Manager, Jim Rankin recently supported the Urban Chamber of Commerce while visiting popular radio station - KCEP FM 88.1 with Ken Evans of the Urban Chamber on the “Commerce First” program for a live on-air interview.

Energy

GM’s Distribution and IT Centers Star in Energy Efficiency

Eleven General Motors facilities have earned ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buildings, which include seven parts distribution centers, a global headquarters office and three IT innovation office centers, have optimized their buildings to leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Foundation and ‘The Financial Inclusion Challenge’ Seek Best Solutions for Financial Access Across Asia

MetLife Foundation announced today, its exclusive sponsorship of the second year of The Financial Inclusion Challenge.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fox Celebrates Black History Month with 25th Anniversary Screening of "The Five Heartbeats"

On February 26th, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and parent company 21st Century Fox sponsored a special 25th anniversary screening and Q&A for the iconic 1991 film "The Five Heartbeats," hosted by the Writers Guild of America, West's Committee of Black Writers. The event was held in celebration of Black History Month, bringing together people of color from across the industry, including 50 current students at Ghetto Film School Los Angeles, of which 21st Century Fox is a co-founder.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Search is On for Local SDG Pioneers

UN Global Compact Executive Director Lise Kingo announces the search for local business leaders and change-makers in every region of the world who are demonstrating how business can be a force for good.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Regenerative Business Mentors Visit First Green Bank

Diversity & Inclusion

#WomensHistoryMonth: Insights from Women Leaders at Cox

In celebration of Women's History Month, three of Cox's women leaders took a few moments to share their insights and help others.
Great companies never change who they are - their soul or their core values. Cox businesses lean on our values and have created environments where different perspectives and ideas are allowed to flourish. This

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Brands Seeks Entrepreneurs for Startup Business Competition

Sustainable Brands® recently opened submissions for its internationally recognized startup business competition Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO). Presented and sponsored for a fifth year by Target, the competition culminates at SB’16 San Diego, June 6-9, with venture finalists presenting their early operational plans to business leaders and investors in the Sustainable Brands community. Mission-driven entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply before March 25.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  3. 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...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  8. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  9. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  14. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...