Why 'Boring' is Important to Sustainability

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 13:30

Let’s talk about why sustainability needs to be boring.

MetLife is Empowering Employees as One Global Team

Mon, 08/07/2017 - 09:00

Aflac Unveils 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 09:45

At Aflac, we try to live by this very simple rule: Everyone has the power to do good. This week, we unveiled Aflac’s 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, where we share with you how Aflac strives to be a good neighbor with good people leading the way. View the report now at Aflac.com/CSRReport. #AflacCSR

NRG Sustainability Commitments Stronger Than Ever

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 09:35

NRG Sustainable Operations | Reducing Carbon Emissions

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 09:15

NRG closely monitors its environmental impacts. We emit CO2 when generating electricity at most of our facilities. The graphs presented below illustrate our U.S. scope 1 emissions of CO2e for 2014, 2015 and 2016. We anticipate reductions in our future emissions pro le as we modernize our fleet through repowering, improve generation efficiencies and explore methods to capture CO2.

Alliance Data 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Progress in Key Performance Areas, Establishes 2020 Goals

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 16:00

Southface Announces Cox Enterprises as Presenting Sponsor of 2017 Visionary Dinner; Mohawk Group Returns as Title Sponsor

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 13:25

Southface is pleased to announce Cox Enterprises as the presenting sponsor for its upcoming Visionary Dinner on September 19 at the Georgia Aquarium. Previously a patron sponsor, Cox has raised its commitment of support, and will be providing the emcee for the event. For the third year in a row, Mohawk Group is the event's title sponsor.

Towards a Circular Economy to #MoveTheDate

Fri, 08/18/2017 - 09:05

Across the globe, about 50 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are tied to materials. The United Nations, for example, estimates that in 41.8 million tonnes (Mt) of electronic waste there is 16 Mt of iron, 1.9 Mt of copper and 300 tonnes of gold, plus other precious metals such as palladium, with a combined value of $52 billion. Therefore, the transition to a circular economy not only contributes to climate action, but can have significant economic benefits as well.

VIDEO | Schneider Electric's 6 Environmental-Performance Priorities

Tue, 08/01/2017 - 07:50

By August 2, 2017, we will have used more from nature than our planet can renew in the whole year. Discover how Schneider Electric is determined to play a vital role in driving climate-compatible global economic growth. Learn more from Xavier Houot about Schneider’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, discover our green supply chain, Green Premium ecolabel, use of waste as worth, and circular economy strategy.

How Can We Get the ‘Buy-In’ Required from Investors to Make the SDGs Work?

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 13:15

Investors are eager to contribute to achieving the SDGs, but don’t yet have sufficient information and tools to make smart investments in a more sustainable future. There is a need for standardized and comparable data, as well as more meaningful dialogue between business, investors & stock exchanges. GRI is ramping up engagement between these groups.