The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
The Idaho FFA Foundation recently received a $200,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support its new small business grant program, which provides direct funding for its members to start youth-led small businesses as part of its supervised agricultural experience project.
Across 19 days of competition, athletes produced historic performances that raised the standard of winter sport, breaking Olympic and world records and showcasing the extraordinary level of today’s competitors.
The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
Leveraging the venues and expertise of the Lillehammer 1994 Olympic Winter Games, the 2016 organisers delivered a YOG edition centred on high-level sport, education and leadership development — while embedding sustainability and long-term use into planning and delivery.
Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) have opened a new Lift Zone at the Granite Falls Club to help youth build their digital skills.
Date night, whether with a partner, friend, or even yourself doesn’t have to mean restaurant indulgence. It can be a simple, nourishing moment made special at home—an opportunity to explore a new recipe and enjoy time in the kitchen.
The disconnect between skilled talent and open jobs has become one of the most pressing challenges worldwide. Cisco Networking Academy and Indeed, the world’s #1 job site*, have joined forces through a global strategic partnership to address this gap
The City of Charleston has announced the opening of a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) to support the local community with free, one-on-one financial counseling. The national FEC initiative is funded by a $1 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, along with support from
Comcast announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Patrick Senior Center, Detroit’s largest community organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of adults over the age of 55.
Althib, 23, wants to build a movement of youth who will lead peace-building efforts in Syria after the war and he is using free education programs to reach his goal, he told TIME magazine.
CR professionals know that every venue they utilize should meet certain sustainable standards. To help companies with future event planning, CR Magazine has compiled a list of the most sustainable corporate hospitality chains.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) published 8 Business Cases for the Circular Economy illustrating how companies can accelerate growth, enhance competitiveness and mitigate risk through circular solutions.
Water is one of the world’s most vital resources and a key input material to Kimberly-Clark’s tissue manufacturing processes. As a result, we recognize that the communities surrounding mills experiencing water stress will have important social needs as well. Engagement at the local community level is helping to identify appropriate mechanisms to support these needs.
TransCanada is proud to partner with organizations like the Canadian Welding Association Foundation and Skills Canada to foster the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Food, clothing, and shelter may still be the basic needs for survival, but in our modern world, access to technology and the internet isn’t far behind.
The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) announced today that it has crossed the 100 million square foot mark for buildings registered and certified under the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™). IWBI used the occasion to also launch Build WELL, its new mobile app, premiere the WELLographies™, compilations of human health and technical research that explore the connection between buildings and wellness, and provide updates on a number of other initiatives underway.
The recent announcement that Volvo will make only electrified cars starting in 2019 made Antea Group consultants think about a common client question: “Should we apply eco-design to a niche product to gain traction, or rapidly embed eco-design into all of our product lines?”
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a $2 million grant to The Kitchen Community (TKC) to help bring hundreds of innovative, outdoor Learning Garden Classrooms to thousands of students in underserved communities nationwide. The contribution represents the largest corporate donation to the organization.
With its return to Nigeria for season six, the hit show focuses on the lives of young Africans as they navigate life, love and relationships. Fusing family planning, contraception, HIV prevention and gender-based violence with relatable storylines, MTV Shuga’s newest season in Nigeria will spotlight topics relevant to today’s African urban youth culture, with a particular focus on the challenges that face adolescent girls.
Natura, YES BANK, DS Smith, Royal DSM, Timberland, Royal Bank of Canada, Accenture, Numi Organic Tea, BASF, Bloomberg, Firmenich, IKEA, Marks & Spencer, GSK, Santader Brasil and Heineken are among the nominees being shortlisted for this year’s The Responsible Business Awards
Utilities throughout the Asia Pacific region are investing in advanced stormwater management strategies to improve resource resilience and overall water sustainability.
As we have been since our founding, we are invested in change, relentlessly curious and constantly innovating to support our business purpose and the needs of our stakeholders and society. Our CSR strategy unites us around creating an inclusive, sustainable world that empowers people to succeed and economies to thrive.
Scotiabank is donating $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help with the wildfire relief efforts in B.C."Scotiabank's thoughts are with the people of the communities that have been affected by the wildfires in B.C.," said Winnie Leong, Senior Vice President BC & Yukon Region, at Scotiabank
Each year, the Taproot Foundation conducts a nonprofit survey to get a pulse on the field of skilled volunteerism. Insights from last year’s survey found 95% of nonprofits reporting that pro bono service improved their organization’s effectiveness.
Just over a year ago, we shared a case study about Sequoia Healthcare District and as promised, it’s time for an update. First, a quick refresher on Sequoia
Companies that follow GRI’s sustainability reporting framework provide higher quality disclosures than those that don’t, according to a recent study by US-based consulting firm. High quality data leads to better decision making by the company, investors and other stakeholders, which can help drive both the bottom line and sustainable development.
Stanford Healthcare and HPRC conducted a pilot study with a view to developing a national recycling system that is safe, repeatable, economically viable and environmentally sound through long-term landfill avoidance.
On May 16, restaurants at The Venetian and The Palazzo participated in Chow Down for Caps & Gowns, benefitting Communities in Schools (CIS) of Nevada. Over 20 participating restaurants statewide donated a percentage of all their food sales from that day to help students in Nevada gain access to the resources they need to succeed in the classroom.
All eyes were on Hamburg, Germany last week as the leaders of the "G20" nations** gathered. High on the agenda was climate change and sustainable development. Mixed messages came out of the gathering, but as Jens-Peter Saul explains in our first Top story, even if governments can't agree in such gatherings, private industry is moving forward in providing climate change solutions.
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