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Education

#NationalWeekoftheYoungChild: James M. Cox Foundation Supports Early Childhood Education

April 24 - It’s the National Week of the Young Child, and one of the most important things we can do as a society is prepare children for success. The James M. Cox Foundation has a focus on early childhood education and is supporting initiatives and models in Georgia that can provide a national impact.

Media & Communications

Hiring? Most Likely the Newbies Will Be Millennials -- Is Your Workplace Ready -- Is Your Company a Sustainability Standout?

The Millennial Generation -- that's men and women born in the years 1982 to 2004 (according to researchers Neil Howe and William Strauss). This generation's members are ages 17 to 35, and now said to be outnumbering the previously dominant cohort of the Baby Boomers in the workplace (BBers were born 1946-1964, some 77 million in all).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Learn How SEFCU is Making an Impact

Watch this video to learn how SEFCU, a top 50 credit union in the United States, uses GIFTS Online, Blackbaud Outcomes and AngelPoints to realize the full picture of the impact its grantmaking and employee engagement is making to create a better world for its members, employees, and stakeholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entry-Level Retention Makes a Billion Dollar Difference for Business and Society

While the pressure to find and keep talent is felt by employers large and small, FSG’s research over the past year identified a number of companies that are creating business and social value by investing in their entry-level talent.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Home is the Key to a Brighter Future for Baylee and her Family

Before partnering with Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver, in Colorado, Tanya couldn’t see foresee her daughters’ future. Now she can. She doesn’t know the details, but she does know this: “Their future is bright.”

Environment

7 Activities to Enjoy this Spring at Consumers Energy River Hydros

In the heart of the morel capital of Michigan, the land owned by Consumers Energy around Hodenpyl Dam near Mesick is open for those looking to harvest the tasty mushrooms that appear in Michigan only in the spring. “Our hydro properties offer an abundance of recreational opportunities in the spring,” said Rich Castle, Consumers Energy’s natural resource administrator for hydro operations.

Green Infrastructure

Making Buildings More Energy Smart | HP Labs Develops New Sensors and Software

Commercial and residential buildings together account for 40 percent of all US energy consumption. That alone is a major incentive to make both more energy efficient, suggests HP Labs researcher Rongliang Zhou.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Strengthening Supply Chains to Nourish a More Urban World

As urban centers rapidly expand, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, smallholder farmers are and will continue to be on the frontlines of global food security. With the right tools and training we know these farmers are incredibly resilient.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Unreasonable Impact: The Most Responsible Fabric on the Planet: Q&A With Thread

Thread is bringing transparency and fair treatment back into apparel by producing fabrics transformed from plastic bottles found in the streets of some of the poorest communities on the planet.

Environment

Xylem Watermark & Project 24 : Guaduas Puerto Bogotá, Colombia

Puerto Bogotá Village, located near the regions of Cundinamarca and Tolima, is home to nearly 4,000 people who earn a living through trade, raising livestock, and fishing. The Magdalena River, which is the principal river of Colombia, is used by the local community for fishing, and sometimes, for consumption.

Research, Reports & Publications

Calor Publishes 2016 Sustainability Review

Calor Gas Ltd – Britain’s leading supplier of bulk and bottled LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has today published its 2016 Sustainability Review.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

De Beers Celebrates Wildlife Conservation Accolade

A De Beers Group company has been given a major conservation award for its approach to biodiversity and social responsibility.

Environment

Recycling Stormwater to Protect our Beaches

Tetra Tech is using advanced water quality modeling tools to help increase drought resiliency in Santa Monica.

Energy

Beyond Renewables: Bright Solutions that Make Reaching Your Energy Goals a Breeze

Decision makers from business, industry and government today are seeking integrated energy solutions — solutions which assure both a secure and affordable energy supply to meet today's and tomorrow's needs, and effective management of energy and overall operational costs. At GlobalCon this week, we’re sharing how companies can meet these goals in an era where renewables seem to be the go-to solution for many.

Environment

Bristol-Myers Squibb Celebrates Earth Day [Video]

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Rebuilding Month: Volunteers

Thanks to nearly 43,000 volunteers, Rebuilding Together completed over 1,900 home and community projects during National Rebuilding Month in 2016. Be a part of the impact this year!

Sustainable Development Goals

#EarthDay: Corporate Conservation is More Than a Box to Be Checked -- It's Expected in Business

Businesses can create value and demonstrate leadership to customers and employees by developing and deploying a conservation strategy that considers how its operations affect the social, cultural and economic environment.

Environment

Hunting for Energy Savings

“Our R&D Places Program and energy hunts have improved the efficiency and reliability of our sites and led to substantial reductions in carbon emissions, water consumption and utility costs. For me, it’s humbling and meaningful to help GSK be a good steward of our precious natural resources.” (Nick, Global Lead Energy & Sustainability)

Environment

Creating Bricks and Benches Out of Medical Waste

“At GSK, we think differently about waste and see it as a potential resource. Our medical lab waste at our Upper Providence R&D site is upcycled into park benches and bricks. And our scientists not only help people do more, feel better, and live longer—they also provide a place to relax!” (Asali, Service Owner, Lab Services and Waste Management)

Environment

Kate Wylie, Global Sustainability Director at Mars, on Forests: "The Lungs of the Earth"

Kate Wylie, Global Sustainability Director at Mars, Incorporated, explains why Mars cares about deforestation.

Environment

Earth Day Water Q&A with Carlos Duran from Gildan

As a vertically-integrated apparel manufacturer that is committed to sustainable operations, Gildan understands that our operations have a direct impact on the environment and that we need to continuously look for new ways to reduce our footprint, through improved water-use efficiencies or water recycling initiatives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Business Roundtable Report Highlights MGM Resorts' Sustainability Achievements

At MGM Resorts, we’re leading the way on sustainability by finding innovative ways to create shared success for our employees, our company and the communities where we live and work.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Major Leaguer Rickie Weeks and Family Help Prepare Florida Youth for Bright Futures

Major Leaguers are #GoingToBat for causes near and dear to them, as they personify the Players Trust’s motto to ‘care, act and inspire.”

Environment

Republic Services Celebrates Earth Day in Bridgeton with Expansion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-Powered Fleet

Republic Services announced the unveiling of the compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station and the addition of 20 new CNG-powered trucks to serve customers throughout Bridgeton. The new CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operated locally by Republic to 133.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Provides Tree Care at Griffith Park in Celebration of Earth Day

In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, AEG’s LA Galaxy staff and community volunteers worked alongside TreePeople, a 3-year LA Galaxy partner that inspires people in Los Angeles to take personal responsibility for the urban forest, to provide tree care throughout the Bette Davis Picnic Area at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Staff and volunteers built water basins, pulled weeds, watered trees, spread mulch and adjusted tree stakes and ties to ensure straight tree growth.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Brightening Our Corner Newsletter
    Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.
  2. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  5. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  6. 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...
  7. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  8. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  10. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  13. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  14. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...