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Events

GRI 5th Global Conference Video: Day 2

The second day of the 5th GRI Global Conference opened on Thursday 19 May, with breakfast sessions on emerging sustainability topics and the plenary on 'Innovation for Sustainable Development - The Role of Private Sector Collaboration'. Delegates took part in break out sessions on myriad topics including human rights reporting, creating shared value and disability reporting. The day concluded with the plenary session on 'Using Sustainability Data to Enable Transformational Change' and the GOLD Community Celebration. Watch now

Research & Reports

Caterpillar’s Hybrid Microgrid Solution

Caterpillar’s broad power generation portfolio is at the forefront of a new global energy transformation.

Health & Healthcare

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Patients Reunite With Their Pets at New Purina Family Pet Center

Madison Taliaferro spent weeks in the hospital in 2012. After a decade of suffering from cystic fibrosis, she underwent a double lung transplant. She powered through the difficult surgery and the recovery that followed –long days of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Her parents were there. Her best friend visited from Kansas. Grandparents rotated shifts so she was never alone. But one request still lingered.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Fighting Inequality: Which Companies are Diversity Leaders? (#SDG10)

This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 10 with examples of corporate action for reducing inequality within and among countries.

Awards & Rankings

Yum! Canada Earns Top Great Place to Work Honors

AI & Technology

The Time is Now for Data Reporting

Research & Reports

Walmart Performance Highlights

Walmart provides food, apparel and household products to hundreds of millions of customers in 28 countries around the world. We are committed to doing so in a way that creates economic opportunity for associates, suppliers and others in retail supply chains; enhances the environmental and social sustainability of supply chains; and strengthens the communities where we live and work.

Events

Just Announced: Responsible Business Summit 2016 Attendee List

Ethical Corporation just announced the 15th Responsible Business Summit 2016 attendee list. Over 250 global business are confirmed to be present at the summit in London on 7-8th June, all to the end of discussing how to deliver a positive impact and create trust for brands.

Socially Responsible Investing

Creating Visceral Delight With WholeTrees©

WholeTrees© Architecture and Structures makes structural systems from small-diameter tree trunks and their branching portions that can be used as substitutes for milled lumber or steel in many building types, both residential and commercial. Because it has engineered a higher market value for what would otherwise be a low value by-product of sustainable forest management, WholeTrees© has at the same time created an elegant solution for the otherwise extractive forest products industry to thrive as an active participant in the transition to a regenerative economy.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Barclays Supports one of the Biggest Events in the London Calendar

Volunteering & Community

Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Arrives in New Orleans, LA; Thousands to Receive Health, Nutrition and Wellness Programming

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced New Orleans as its eighth Healthy Cities location and officially kicked off the program with a playground build at Lake Forest Charter School. Working with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, the program aims to provide over 1,000 children in need and their families with more than 600,000 healthy meals, 1,800 medical screenings, expanded nutrition education programs, and safe play spaces.

Events

I’m Going Over the Edge for Cancer Survivors

We all have fears in life. Some people are scared of spiders, I have a crippling fear of heights. In spite of my fear, I am making it known publicly today, that I’m facing my fear of heights in honor of those fighting cancer. On September 10th Team LIVESTRONG and I are rappelling down a 20 story building to raise money for LIVESTRONG’s free programs and services. We are literally going “over the edge” for cancer survivors.

Volunteering & Community

How to Celebrate LIVESTRONG Day 2016

Join us in representing the strength and community of survivors in your hometown this LIVESTRONG Day, Friday, May 20th. Just follow these three steps

Inclusion & Opportunity

Creating An Environment Where Everyone Can Be Themselves at Barclays

Corporate Responsibility

Building Our Software-Centric Workforce

Retraining and reskilling your workforce is daunting – even for a startup with a handful of employees. When you’re a nearly 140-year old company with more than 280,000 employees globally, it can seem impossible.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Homegrown Talent Makes a Great Recipe

Michelle DiTondo, SVP of Human Resources for MGM Resorts International, discusses new ways her company is working to fill the 1,000+ jobs it has available at any given time.

Awards & Rankings

Sodexo Receives Corporate Champion Award from Mar Vista Family Center

Sodexo Receives Corporate Champion Award from Mar Vista Family Center. Award recognizes Sodexo’s community partnership and local impact including providing over 200,000 free summer meals to children at risk in Los Angeles

Volunteering & Community

Westlake Action Team Raises $3,114 With 5K Run

Westlake Action Team members organized a 5K race, “Action Run”, to support their efforts to bring disadvantaged youth to their first-ever Dodgers game in June.

Runners traversed an intricate course around the Westlake High School track and through the campus on April 24 Runners received a complimentary Action Run pin and were treated to an Italian ice courtesy of Chris Fick, Robert Fick’s brother, at the conclusion of the race.

Health & Healthcare

How Sodexo is Making it Easier for Kids to Eat Healthy

We know how important it is for kids to eat healthy. Parents and educators strive to ensure children have access to healthy options at home and at school — but what about in their communities?

Energy & Infrastructure

Dairy Processor Upgrades to VSD Technology for Maximum Energy Savings

For a New England-based dairy processor, producing two million gallons of milk per week requires a sophisticated operation that runs smoothly and efficiently.

Socially Responsible Investing

Values-Based Innovation: Meeting the Demands of the New Green Economy

If you ask 100 people to name a “green company,” many would rattle off solar and other renewable energy companies, environmentally friendly non-toxic cleaning supplies manufacturers, or perhaps organic farm delivery services.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Accenture Named a Working Mother 2016 Best Company for Multicultural Women

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been named to Working Mother’s 2016 Best Companies for Multicultural Women list, which recognizes companies in the U.S that exemplify best practices in hiring, retaining and promoting women of color.

Corporate Responsibility

Join Us at the BSR Conference 2016: Be Bold

Join BSR and our vibrant community at the BSR Conference 2016 in New York, November 1-3, as we convene up to 1,000 leaders and doers committed to creating a just and sustainable world.

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Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

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...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...