Investors Take Notice: Healthy Building Features Could Contribute to Corporate Financial Value

Thu, 09/21/2017 - 15:55

Businesses, real estate professionals, and investors who are interested in increasing financial value should be taking strong interest in the healthy building movement, a new report by DelosTM reveals. The report, “Health, Well-being, and the Evolution of ESG,” explains that the promotion of employee health and well-being is emerging as a key new material element that investors should be demanding in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) corporate reporting.

Aliko Dangote Foundation and GBCHealth Join Forces to Build African Business Coalition for Health

Wed, 09/20/2017 - 10:00

Building on the leadership, reputation and convening power of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the experience, reputation and global reach of GBCHealth, the African-led coalition of companies and philanthropists, will seek to improve the health and wellbeing of Africans, both within the workplace and within the broader communities. The partnership will develop and scale impactful health programs across Africa, deepening knowledge, building evidence for future investment and strengthening coordination among African philanthropists, business leaders, companies and local business networks.

Aflac Serves as Diamond Sponsor at CureFest for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Tue, 09/19/2017 - 09:05

Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the U.S. and a longtime champion of the childhood cancer cause, today participated as a Diamond Sponsor of CureFest for Childhood Cancer.

The Aflac Childhood Cancer Campaign

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 10:00

Give the gift that gives back – because you shouldn’t have to choose between looking good and doing good.

This Duck Goes Gold for Kids With Cancer

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 09:15

Everyday Champion Judy Spalding Blazes Courageous Trail Supporting Non-Drinkers

Fri, 09/15/2017 - 13:00

When Judy Spalding joined Brown-Forman, sharing her history of alcohol addiction and recovery was the last thing on her mind. Working for a beverage alcohol company turned into an opportunity for Judy to blaze a courageous trail in transforming attitudes toward non-drinkers. Read more about Judy in our latest Corporate Responsibility Report and on our website.

Carlsberg Promotes Responsible Drinking with 20 Million People in 20 Countries on Global Beer Responsibility Day

Fri, 09/15/2017 - 09:25

The Carlsberg Group, together with business partners and social organisations today celebrates the third annual Global Beer Responsibility Day (GBRD) - a worldwide effort to promote the responsible consumption of beer.

Three Quality of Lifehacks to Teach Your Child(ren) to Cook

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 16:35

Today is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day. In most cultures, learning to cook from your parents is a natural part of growing up. It may be connected to a holiday or religious tradition or simply a weekly dinner for a big family with deep ties to its heritage. But for many of us, that tradition sadly takes a back seat to the rigors of our daily existence. Cooking with the kids would be nice, but on a busy school night, dinner is just another chore to check off the list.

So how can we change that? It may be easier than you think and the benefits of taking just the first few steps are enormous.

A Vision – and a Standard – for Healthy, Global Communities

Tue, 09/19/2017 - 09:50

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the WELL Community Standard™ pilot, IWBI’s new global benchmark for healthy, inclusive, equitable, integrated and resilient communities.

Your Guide to the WELL Community Standard™ Pilot

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 09:45

The WELL Community Standard™ pilot is a district-scale rating system centered exclusively on health and wellness that aims to set a new global benchmark for healthy communities. With the launch of the WELL Community Standard, IWBI is ushering in a new era of fostering and cultivating neighborhoods, districts and other communities that have health and wellness attributes built into their DNA.