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Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact Launches First Regional Network in Africa

Oct 29, 2020 2:00 AM ET

The United Nations Global Compact today launched its first regional network in Africa for Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region at an event attended by representatives from business, civil society, academia and the United Nations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bees, Bacardi Bars and Archives Dating Back 158 Years, That's What It Takes to Be One of the “coolest Offices” in South Florida

Oct 28, 2020 6:40 PM ET

From archives to beehives and bars, Bacardi USA has it all! Their super snazzy spot in City Coral Gables was just named the 2nd coolest office in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Well on Its Way to Achieving Its Year-End Sustainability Targets

Oct 28, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced details of its progress on a range of ambitious self-imposed sustainability targets.

Innovation & Technology

Past Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winners Offer Advice to 2021 Applicants

Oct 28, 2020 5:00 PM ET

The kickoff for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 was just announced, with our largest prize pool ever and expanded eligibility criteria. The Challenge, now in its fifth year, is an online competition that awards cash prizes...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Canada's Transition Angle to The Great Taxonomy Debate

Oct 28, 2020 4:35 PM ET

Canada is on the cusp of having its own transition-focused taxonomy, a very welcome, important tool that will help the burgeoning sustainable finance market to develop and grow.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Founder Paul Scialla talks Road to Recovery at Yahoo! Finance All Market Summit

Oct 28, 2020 4:00 PM ET

“The Road to Recovery” was the theme of the Yahoo! All Market Summit on Oct. 26, 2020, and it featured an all-star lineup of leaders in business, academia, government and philanthropy, including Paul Scialla, Delos Founder and CEO...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Putting Purpose into Action: Adding Value to Society

Oct 28, 2020 3:30 PM ET

What if healthcare innovations could heal beyond the hospital and change communities? Medtronic is adding value to society by expanding access to healthcare for underserved patients around the world.

Education

It's Election Season! See How You Can Use Computational Thinking in Your Virtual Classroom

Oct 28, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Between the 2020 Census and impending presidential election, this is an important year for civic events.

Health & Healthcare

Tackling Twin Crises: Childhood Hunger and COVID-19

Oct 28, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The world is experiencing an overwhelming hunger epidemic made worse by the global pandemic. And while hunger impacts people of all ages, it devastates our most vulnerable population: children. According to UNICEF, nearly half of all deaths in...

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Textiles at Gildan

Oct 28, 2020 2:30 PM ET

After yarn has been spun during step one of the t-shirt manufacturing process, it is then sent to undergo the second ste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIXIL Helps to Protect Teachers Through Donation of 20,000 Face Shields

Oct 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET

LIXIL Americas, a water technology company known for its kitchen and bath brands American Standard, GROHE and DXV, today announced plans to support teachers across the country through a donation of more than 20,000 face shields.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines Redesigns Mobile App To Be More Accessible for People With Visual Disabilities

Oct 28, 2020 1:35 PM ET

More than 25 million Americans have self-reported travel-limiting disability. The improved accessibility of the app is just one of the ways United is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion of customers with disabilities.

Events, Media & Communications

Building the Future Starts Now: Reflections from BSR Conference 2020

Oct 28, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The BSR20 Conference aimed to help the sustainable business community see our changing world more clearly. Here are four takeaways from the event on how to meet the moment and build the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Trailblazer Takeaways: Rosario Dawson on the Importance of “Making a Plan to Vote”

Oct 28, 2020 1:15 PM ET

From September 15 to October 15, T-Mobile observed Hispanic Heritage Month with a host of virtual celebrations, panel talks and educational events.

Health & Healthcare

How Innovative Community Responses to COVID-19 Support Healthy Aging

Oct 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Learn how six communities adapted to make information and services more accessible for older people during COVID-19. New report funded by Tufts Health Plan Foundation and researched by FSG.

Energy

Enviva Releases Its First Corporate Sustainability Report

Oct 28, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Enviva's 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report outlines Enviva’s commitment to sustainable wood bioenergy, milestones in the company’s 16-year history, and progress in fighting climate change, displacing coal, and growing more trees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking New Ground: Women's History Month (Canada)

Oct 28, 2020 12:45 PM ET

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate women from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GreenBiz's Top 25 Most Sustainable Fleets

Oct 28, 2020 12:00 PM ET

UPS is listed as one of GreenBiz's top 25 most sustainable fleets. For several years UPS has been operating its "rolling laboratory" approach to piloting and deploying low-carbon and electric vehicles.

Green Infrastructure

Cox Assumes Majority Ownership of BrightFarms

Oct 28, 2020 11:30 AM ET

BrightFarms is a leader in the rapidly growing indoor farming industry, a movement that seeks to disrupt the conventional produce industry by replacing the complex long-distance West Coast supply chain. Its growing methods use 80% less water, 90% less land and 95% less shipping fuel than traditional agriculture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Is Remote Work Working?

Oct 28, 2020 11:25 AM ET

At insurance company Aflac, CFO Max Broden says productivity went up initially. “Not having to commute meant people gained some time,” he explains. “We also probably have more water cooler talk in the office than is sometimes necessary from a productivity standpoint, and that went away.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Houston's Emancipation Park Conservancy

Oct 28, 2020 11:20 AM ET

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to support Emancipation Park Conservancy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP LIFE Centers Mexico

Oct 28, 2020 11:15 AM ET

HP, the HP Foundation, and U.N. Women under its Second Chance Education & Vocational Learning Program, with support from BHP Foundation, are providing women in Mexico

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability at Owens Corning: Our Approach. Our Aspirations.

Oct 28, 2020 11:05 AM ET

As a worldwide leader in engineered materials for insulation, roofing, and composites, Owens Corning also seeks to lead the way in corporate sustainability efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Exclusive: New Group Aims To Make Patenting, Inventing More Diverse

Oct 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

ICYMI: Fifth Third Publishes ESG Report

Oct 28, 2020 10:45 AM ET