The Living Urn: Helping Families Grieve and Grow Tree Memorials for Loved Ones

Mon, 10/16/2017 - 08:00

The practice of planting trees in memory of the deceased dates back thousands of years and is common in many cultures.

At The Living Urn®, we wanted to take this beautiful practice a step further. We wanted to make a difference in the lives of others while at the same time giving back to nature. We thought, what if we could plant trees with the cremated remains of a loved one.

Understanding Urban Consumption Will Be Critical in Transforming Food Systems

Fri, 10/20/2017 - 09:15

WBCSD Insider Perspective | 2017 Cement Sustainability Initiative Forum: "Growing Together Through the SDGs"

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 16:10

Last week the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)'s Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) held its 11th annual forum in New Delhi, India. The event focused on how, through sharing knowledge and experience, the private sector can capture and build on the opportunities offered by the SDGs and understand the risks of inaction.

Do You Know the Key Moments to Wash Your Hands?

Fri, 10/13/2017 - 16:00

Global Handwashing Day 2017 is Sunday, October 15th. Our theme is "Get your hands dirty for hand hygiene".

This Open Learning Platform Could Improve Education for 264 Million Children Around the World

Mon, 10/30/2017 - 10:05

HP believes that education is a human right. That's why HP is working with other companies, nonprofit organizations, and governments to create technology solutions that can connect individuals to educational opportunities wherever they live.

VIDEO | One Year Later: What HP Learned from Our Diversity Challenge

Fri, 11/10/2017 - 08:45

A year ago, HP announced a quest with our agencies to transform the advertising industry. We challenged partners to significantly increase the number of women and U.S. minorities in top creative and strategic roles on our accounts. Today, we are publishing the first proof of our commitment and, more importantly, sharing our learnings and path forward.

Make a Difference in the World Using Your Hands

Fri, 10/13/2017 - 09:00

Global Handwashing Day 2017 is Sunday, October 15th. Our theme is "Get your hands dirty for hand hygiene".

World Environment Center Expands U.S. Department of State “La Red de Innovacion e Impacto Innovators’ Program in Latin America

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 13:00

The U.S. Department of State has awarded the World Environment Center (WEC) and its partner, Le Groupe-conseil baastel ltée (Baastel), additional funding to grow innovative, sustainable local organizations in Latin America. The current program, known as La Red de Innovacion and Impacto (La Red), established in 2014, is a collection of 30 such innovative solutions from 11 nations across the region.

What Works in Employee Financial Wellness Programs

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 11:15

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a webinar on financial wellness programs (FWP) and learn how your business can benefit by creating or expanding your FWP for your employees.

Reporting matters Study Reveals Measurable Improvement in Sustainability Reporting Among Top Global Companies

Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:05

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Radley Yeldar released the fifth edition of Reporting matters – WBCSD’s annual review of member companies’ sustainability and integrated reports.