Research, Reports & Publications

CGF Social Sustainability Newsletter | Q1 2021

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Research, Reports & Publications

CGF Social Sustainability Newsletter | Q1 2021

In this video, hear from the CGF's Thomas van Haaren share updates from the CGF Social Sustainability Coalitions from the first quarter of 2021.

Sustainable Development Goals

Lenovo Celebrates World Water Day, Joins UN CEO Water Mandate

At Lenovo, we recognize the value of water and our role in helping to preserve it as a vital natural resource.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech's Jeannelle Blanchard Discusses the Nexus Between Energy, Agriculture, and Water in Developing Countries to Increase Food Production

Jeannelle Blanchard, vice president in Tetra Tech’s International Development Services group, has more than 25 years of progressive project management experience on donor-funded projects. During her first 10 years, she worked on energy efficiency and energy conservation issues in the tourism sector.

Environment

15th Annual Living Future Event Focuses on Greenest Buildings for a Healthy Future

The world’s greenest developers, architects, and product designers will gather at Living Future 2021, the 15th annual conference hosted by the International Living Future Institute. At this crucial moment in history, the event will gather leaders to examine ways to stop climate change and address the structural inequities in the built environment.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SSCI Closes Second Public Consultation on Social Criteria for At-Sea Operations Scope

The CGF Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has closed its latest public consultation on the Social Criteria for its At-Sea Operations (ASO) Scope.

Responsible Production & Consumption

First Finfish Farm in United States Achieves ASC Certification

Blue Ocean Mariculture has become the first ASC certified finfish farm in the US after achieving certification against the ASC Seriola and Cobia Standard at its Hawaii farm.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech's Charity of the Year Update: Water.org

Each year Tetra Tech partners with a charity organization to support communities in need around the world. At our virtual all-company meeting, we were pleased to announce our partnership with Water.org that is dedicated to changing lives with access to clean water.

Sustainable Development Goals

Indonesia's LESTARI Project: From Village Empowerment to Landscape Conservation

This piece was written by Tedi Rabold about the completed U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) LESTARI project.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers Remove 35,500 lbs. of Trash at 8 River Cleanups During ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month’

October, which was declared by four governors and four mayors to be ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month,’ proved to be a very busy month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Invests More Than $200,000 in Projects That Help Preserve and Enhance Southwest Ohio's and Northern Kentucky's Natural Resources

The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $200,000 in grants to 18 Ohio and Northern Kentucky recipients that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs in the region.

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