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Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Social Impact & Volunteering

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

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.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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.

Research, Reports & Publications

Realising the True Impact of Corporate Community Investment

Corporations spend billions every year on causes and in communities around the world, and many are talking a good game about how they are ‘transforming communities’, ‘raising aspirations’ or ‘improving lives’. However, new research published by Corporate Citizenship shows that many corporations may struggle to provide credible data to back up such claims, and know little about the long-term impact the investment is creating.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Kickball for a Home a Success

Shoes were laced, teams were formed, bases were loaded and the competition was on. Nearly 400 people filled the fields for the annual Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Kickball for a Home Tournament and it was a homerun.

Environment

Invest in Wind Today to Power our Future

Businesses must step up to the plate and lead by example. It’s in the best interest of not only the planet and the people who live on it, but industry as well - climate change is a very real threat to every sector of business.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Jack Daniel’s and the New Hampshire Liquor Commission Launch "Live Free & Host Responsibly"

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Launches Digital Reporting Alliance

19 May 2016, Amsterdam. Today, international sustainability standard setter GRI announced its newest technology initiative, the Digital Reporting Alliance, on the second day of the 5th GRI Global Conference. The Digital Reporting Alliance will address two key challenges in sustainability reporting: the lack of structured data and the lack of demand for digital reporting. The initiative will create the technical infrastructure for digital reporting by promoting an XBRL taxonomy and a platform for filing digital reports. The founding of the alliance coincides with the release of the first set of exposure drafts of GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards which are now available for public comment.

Environment

The Envelope Please: DuPont Announces Winners of Annual Sustainable Growth Excellence Awards

At DuPont, our people are not only the engine driving our performance but also the inspiration behind our commitment to sustainability. For more than two centuries, they have identified opportunities, made connections, taken risks, and developed new innovations to exceed our customers’ expectations. That’s why DuPont launched its Sustainable Growth Excellence Awards (SGEA): to honor the outstanding achievements of our people around the world who are helping us – and our customers – achieve sustainable growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Receives Green Gateway Environmental Excellence Awards

Environment

Bechtel Congratulates Affiliated Sites for Sustainability Excellence Awards

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration has awarded three Bechtel-affiliated sites all twelve of the agency's Sustainability Awards for 2016. The Y-12 National Security Complex, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory were recognized for helping aid the department in meeting its goals through innovation and excellence in environmental sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Four Reasons to Be at the Responsible Business Summit this June

Building a responsible business is a lot like baking a cake. Most cake recipes have certain ingredients in common—the flour, the milk, the eggs, and the sugar. The recipe tells you which ingredients to use, how much, when, and at what temperature. All of these affect whether or not you end up with a delicious cake or one that goes into the garbage. Similarly, responsible businesses have common ingredients—sustainable strategies, processes, and implementation practices. However, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all recipe that will spark an overnight business transformation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Case Against the 'S Word'

A soul-searching session on day two of the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) conference in Amsterdam took issue with the term sustainability, suggesting companies adopt “purpose” instead.

Innovation & Technology

HPE's Living Progress Challenge Sparks Innovation

A look at three innovative proposals submitted to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Living Progress Challenge. Enhancing employment, health and business continuity—they’re testament to the power of the crowd and co-innovation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New OSHA Deadline Is Imminent

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been implementing the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in order to improve worker safety.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Innovation for Sustainable Development: The Role of Private Sector Collaboration

Education

Toyota Rewards Academic Excellence in STEM-Related Fields

TORRANCE, Calif. , May 17, 2016 /3BL Media/ – In celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Toyota is pleased to announce that it awarded scholarships to 22 Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students for post-secondary education in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. 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...
  4. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  5. 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...
  6. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  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. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...