Empowering Women and Boosting Environmental Sustainability

Mon, 11/25/2019 - 17:30

By working hard today to include more women in our farming supply chain, we can create a brighter future for all of us—and for our planet.

Colombian Restaurant Supports Local Talent by Hiring and Buying Locally

Fri, 01/31/2020 - 14:00

Colombian restaurant Wok has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to provide job opportunities to unexperienced low-income earners, helping to break a cycle of unemployment and poverty.

Creating Livable Urban Communities for Low Income Colombian Families by Providing Affordable Housing and Green Living Spaces

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 11:10

Construction company Constructora Bolívar has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to improve the quality of life of more than 190,000 low-income families through the construction of affordable and decent housing

Chevron and the UN SDGs: The Business of Progress

Mon, 12/16/2019 - 14:15

Chevron safely develops and delivers the affordable, reliable and cleaner energy that is necessary for social and economic progress. Guided by this purpose, our work makes progress a reality for millions of people in the communities we serve.

Enterprise, IWBI Join Forces to Advance Health and Well-Being in Affordable Housing

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 12:40

Enterprise Community Partners Inc. (Enterprise) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that they are developing a multi-pronged collaboration to create and implement a shared vision for affordable homes that improve residents’ health and well-being.

Fair Trade Certified Produce Sales Up 30 Percent

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 10:00

Fair Trade USA® reports significant growth in its produce category, evidenced by a 30 percent increase in sales volume in 2018. Growth in the produce category included the introduction of 8 new Fair Trade Certified™ products.

Students Leading Sustained and Innovative Hunger-Fighting Solutions Can Apply for $10,000 from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

Tue, 10/15/2019 - 15:30

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation announced the opening of the application period for the 2020 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships which will run from October 5 through December 5, 2019.

Global Issues Demand a Global Response: How Inclusive Businesses Are Innovating and Collaborating to Drive Social and Environmental Impact

Fri, 09/27/2019 - 14:10

Overcoming global challenges such as poverty and climate change demand a collective effort – no longer can tackling these issues be considered just the domain of development actors.

How Technology Is Helping to Building a Fairer and More Efficient Fishery Supply Chain in Peru

Fri, 09/27/2019 - 13:00

Freeport-McMoRan’s Technical Training Programs Prepares Indigenous Papuans for Careers in Mining

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 22:05

Hiring talent from regions where Freeport-McMoRan operates allows the company to incorporate local cultures and knowledge into its business systems while supporting local economies.