Innovation & Technology

The Business Case for B Corps: The Secret’s Out, Part 2

Oct 22, 2015 5:00 PM ET

The movement is growing. Fast. 1,400+ B Corps worldwide. And, the community is partnering together in incredible ways.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Underground Storage Tank Training and Maintenance Saves You Money

Oct 22, 2015 4:35 PM ET

You as an employer can save money while preventing inventory loss and environmental releases by participating in Underground Storage Tank Operator Training. But you may still have questions, and over at the Antea Group blog, we have answers.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights: Investing in Communities

Oct 22, 2015 4:15 PM ET

Nearly 190 years of operations have informed, and transformed, CSX’s approach to citizenship. Today, the company holds a high standard of care in the communities we serve along both sides of our network’s 21,000 miles. CSX focuses its outreach efforts in four key areas that align with the business while also meeting real societal needs: safety, community, environment, and health and wellness.

Environment

La durabilité au cœur de l’action

Oct 22, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Chuck Jeannes, président et chef de la direction de Goldcorp, estime que les pratiques opérationnelles durables améliorent la performance globale de l’entreprise car « les choses sont ainsi faites comme il se doit et les rendements sont bons en même temps. »

Environment

Sustainability to the Core

Oct 22, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Goldcorp President and CEO, Chuck Jeannes, believes sustainable business practices enhance overall corporate performance by “doing well and doing good at the same time.”

Environment

La Sustentabilidad como Elemento Central

Oct 22, 2015 4:00 PM ET

El Presidente y CEO de Goldcorp, Chuck Jeannes, considera que las prácticas empresariales sustentables mejoran el rendimiento corporativo general al "hacer bien y hacer el bien simultáneamente".

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Energy Reduction Efforts Recognized: Eight Lamb Weston Facilities Receive ENERGY STAR® Certification

Oct 22, 2015 3:45 PM ET

In demonstration of its ongoing commitment to sustainable operations, eight Lamb Weston facilities achieved ENERGY STAR ® certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Lamb Weston, a ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG) brand, operates 13 facilities in the U.S. that make frozen potato products. Three facilities from ConAgra Foods’ private brands business were also certified, giving the company a total of 11 certified facilities – the most in the food processing sector.

Environment

Merlot Wines Under Threat as Bordeaux Hit by Rising Temperatures

Oct 22, 2015 2:15 PM ET

Energy

Team Orange County Wins Second Place Engineering Award at Solar Decathlon

Oct 22, 2015 2:15 PM ET

​Team Orange County, a joint project by four local colleges, won second place in engineering for the innovation, functionality, efficiency and reliability of the solar-powered house it designed and built for the 2015 Solar Decathlon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Do Companies Need to Consider Their Human Rights "Foot-Print"? Or "Hand-Print"? Or Both?

Oct 22, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Similar to a carbon footprint, which measures a company’s greenhouse gas emissions, the human rights footprint of companies has been scrutinized for many years with addressing such issues as slavery in their supply chains, lawsuits, consumer pressure, and occasionally of their own volition. Business’ human rights footprints should include at the very least their labour practices and supply chain processes, but also the financial support that they knowingly or unknowingly (risk management) could be supporting oppressive regimes through commercial engagement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Difference Make-A-Wish® Supporters Create in Our World

Oct 22, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Accenture to Help Upwardly Global Expand Jobs Training Program for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

Oct 22, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why This Comcast Technician Gives to United Way

Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Three Goals in Nestlé USA’s Corporate Sustainability Report

Oct 22, 2015 12:55 PM ET

Energy

5 Energy Hacks That Will Save You Money

Oct 22, 2015 12:55 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Chesapeake Children to Enjoy New Playground Thanks to Local CITGO Terminal & The Elizabeth River Project

Oct 22, 2015 12:45 PM ET

Environment

Fire Season Safety Tips to Secure Your Waste and Recycling Materials

Oct 22, 2015 12:45 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Morgan Stanley Welcomes Department of Labor Announcement

Oct 22, 2015 12:20 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Exploring the Importance of Financial Education to Families and Communities

Oct 22, 2015 11:45 AM ET

T. Rowe Price and Scholastic joined us for a LIVE 60-minute chat to discuss the importance of financial education and how parents can start talking to their kids about money. Together, they are working to improve the financial education of younger generations. T. Rowe Price has been dedicated to educating investors for over 75 years, and their focus on building financial capabilities in kids is a natural extension of this commitment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Seabourn Honored For "Finest Cruise Line Dining" With 2015 Good Taste Award From Saveur

Oct 22, 2015 11:45 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Are the Newest Emerging Market

Oct 22, 2015 11:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Collaboration Focus: Timberland and Omni United Turning Tyres Into Shoes

Oct 22, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Atlanta McIlwraith, senior manager, community engagement at Timberland spoke with me about Sustainable Development Goals, the role of business in COP21, traceability and, challenges of measuring business impacts. Atlanta also shared the work with Omni United and the symbiotic relationships between these two industries.

Events, Media & Communications

Stop by and Visit Antea Group at EHS Today's Safety Leadership Conference

Oct 22, 2015 11:05 AM ET

Antea®Group looks forward to connecting with you on issues of Global Health & Safety Excellence at this year's conference in Greensville, SC. Stop by and say hi in the exhibit area - and check out our flyer to learn more how you can help us support a great cause!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2015 Corporate Volunteer Awards: A Look at Finalist Morgan Stanley

Oct 22, 2015 10:30 AM ET

Giving back is one of Morgan Stanley’s core values, and we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate. 2015 marked the 10th Anniversary of Global Volunteer Month, a dedicated month of volunteering around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar's Energy Management and Emissions

Oct 22, 2015 10:05 AM ET