Diversity & Inclusion

American Express Included in First Sector-Neutral Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

American Express today announced that it is one of over 100 companies from ten sectors to join the inaugural 2018 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). Launched today, the reference index measures gender equality across internal company statistics, employee policies, external community support and engagement, and gender-conscious product offerings.

Research, Reports & Publications

COSO, World Business Council for Sustainable Development to Issue First-Ever Guidance for Applying Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to Environmental, Social, Governance-related Risks

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today released a draft executive summary to the new, cutting-edge guidance for applying Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to Environmental, Social and Governance-related risks.

Research, Reports & Publications

BCtA's Must-read Reports for 2018

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of reports, research, analysis and articles out there, because there just isn’t enough time in the day to read every hot new report. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a list of important BCtA reports and tools from the past two years that you should add to your early 2018 reading list.

Sustainable Development Goals

A New Window Onto Sustainability: Microsoft Corporation Joins WBCSD

Global Cloud IT leader Microsoft Corporation has today joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Responsible Production & Consumption

UN Recognition for British American Tobacco’s Programme to Inspire a New Generation of Farmers in Brazil

BAT’s Novos Rurais programme in Brazil, which is run by the company’s Souza Cruz Institute, provides entrepreneurial training and opportunities for young people to receive financial support for setting up new agricultural businesses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Receives Numerous Awards for Corporate Responsibility Report

Hormel Foods announced today that it has received several awards for its 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report. The company’s annual report provides information about the company’s goals and progress as a leading corporate citizen.

Energy

New WBCSD Report Helps Argentinian Companies Procure Renewable Electricity via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Consejo Empresario Argentino para el Desarrollo Sostenible (CEADS) released their new guide “Power Purchase Agreements en Argentina.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dive Into the World of Sustainability Reporting With GRI's January Newsletter

First newsletter of the year from GRI includes information about their new Disclosure Review service, practical guidance for companies to engage with SDG 1: no poverty, and an article about collaboration between reporting frameworks. Don't forget to check out the latest CSR events around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Action Points for Poverty Alleviation: New GRI Paper Outlines Practical Steps

CSR reporting can help companies advance poverty alleviation. A new paper by GRI outlines recommendations and specific disclosures companies can apply to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty.

Research, Reports & Publications

GRI Standards Now Available in German

The German translation of the GRI Standards is now available to download in time, just in time for the reporting season at hand. As a public good, GRI Standards downloads are all free of change.

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