Local Experts Demonstrate Authority in Mainland China CSR Consulting

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 14:10

SynTao Co., Ltd. is a leading China-based consultancy promoting sustainability and responsibility in the Asia region. The organization focuses on consulting, education, and investment in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Founded in 2005, SynTao has established offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Chongqing, and Washington D.C.

Sappi North America's Key Performance Indicators: Energy

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 17:30

Our pulp and paper products are derived from renewable resources, made with high levels of renewable energy, and are designed to be reused or recycled. While it is difficult to identify a more sustainable industry than forest products, not all companies perform equally when it comes to operating safely and sustainably.

Weatherford 2016 Digital Annual Report Wins Silver at International Business Awards

Mon, 08/21/2017 - 09:30

Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) today announced it has been named the Silver Winner of the Best Annual Report – Online/Electronic category at the 14th Annual International Business Awards (IBA). This is the third consecutive year Weatherford has received recognition in this category.

Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability Featured Case Study: Ending the Woes of Short-Termism

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 13:15

Eric Ries, one of the most prominent entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley, is launching the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), a new stock exchange for companies and investors that want to focus on long-term values and sustainable development rather than short-term profit gains

Everyday Champion Endre Szabo Created Cycling Program to Help Refugees

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 08:00

GRI: 20 Years of Driving Global Change

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 09:00

Today, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) marks its 20th anniversary and charts a refreshed course to help even more businesses use sustainability reporting to create the conditions for sustainable development. To do this, GRI will focus on improving the quality of sustainability reporting, providing preliminary reporting guidance on sustainability topics that are new to the corporate reporting field, increasing reporting among small and medium-sized enterprises and promoting harmonization in the corporate reporting landscape.

The Reporting Exchange Launches Today: The Global Resource for Corporate Sustainability Reporting

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 09:15

Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched the Reporting Exchange - the single most up to date and comprehensive source of information on sustainability reporting requirements and resources currently available.

What Does Private Sector Need in Terms of an Enabling Environment to More Strategically Contribute to the SDGs?

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:00

There is a common understanding that the active participation of business will be a principal driver in achieving the SDGs. But specific recommendations, capacity and practices enabling such contributions have yet to be fully developed in order to reach global recognition.

Yale and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Announce Collaboration to Improve Corporate Reporting

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 09:15

Recognizing the critical role that private capital flows will play in moving society toward a more sustainable future, Yale University has launched the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). This new academic effort will provide high-quality research on the flow of capital into sustainability-oriented projects and sustainable companies.

2017 Taiwan CSR Overview and Trends

Wed, 10/04/2017 - 09:15

This year, CSROne's research covers 458 CSR reports published in Taiwan, including qualitative and quantitative analyses such as GHG emissions, renewable energy usage, compliance and 149 GRI G4 indicators.