Philanthropy

Reducing Youth Unemployment in South Africa

South Africa is faced with a crisis of high and rising youth unemployment. Throughout the country, only 1 in 3 young people of working age is employed.

Awards & Rankings

Novo Nordisk Improves Score, Remains at the Top of 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Novo Nordisk remains at the top of the pharmaceutical sector on the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) with a score of 83 out of a possible 100. The company’s score is an improvement of two points from 2015, six points behind Roche, the 2016 industry leader.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

GM’s Environmental and Social Initiatives Land Company on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

General Motors was again ranked on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for corporate sustainability leadership in the automotive industry. This is the second year GM has been selected as an index component and the company remains the only automaker on the North American index.

Philanthropy

Astellas USA Foundation Donates Atrium to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s New Learning Center

Astellas USA Foundation attended the grand opening of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s new Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility located in the heart of the Regenstein Learning Campus - part of a $2 million grant from Astellas USA Foundation.

AI & Technology

CSR Through an Entrepreneurial Lens: Q&A with Andrew Yang, Founder & CEO, Venture for America

Andrew Yang is the Founder and CEO of Venture for America, a nonprofit program that places our best and brightest at startups in emerging cities, helping build businesses, create jobs, and make an impact. He has worked in startups and early-stage growth companies as a founder or executive for more than twelve years. He was the CEO and President of Manhattan GMAT, a test prep company that was acquired by the Washington Post/Kaplan in 2009. He has also served as the co-founder of an Internet company and an executive at a health care software startup.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Both Investors and Corporate Executives are Seeing That Sustainability Benefits the Bottom Line

Reports by MIT Sloan Management Review, Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Company, are revealing a trend of both investors and corporate executives realizing that there is a direct link between successful corporate sustainability practices and improved long-term corporate financial performance.

Research & Reports

Done and Said: Gas Natural Fenosa Publishes Its Corporate Responsibility Report, Adding a Specific Chapter on Responsible Supply Chain.

Gas Natural Fenosa is a leading multinational group in the energy sector and a pioneer in gas and electricity integration, with a balanced business mix, which supplies gas and electricity to over 23 million customers, in over 30 countries.

AI & Technology

The Second Lives of Lithium-ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are the untiring driving force behind electric mobility. They deliver their full output on board vehicles for at least ten years.

Volunteering & Community

Points of Light to Commemorate 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Community-based Projects on National Day of Service and Remembrance

ATLANTA, GA (September 8, 2016) – Commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11 and as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Points of Light – the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service – will launch a series of community-based service projects and a storytelling project curating profiles and stories of 9/11 responders and service members. Projects include a mobilization of 15,000 volunteers nationwide to participate in service events involving and honoring members of the military and veterans, a service project at the Washington Monument in the nation’s capital, and packing a half million meals for those in need in New York City.

Latest Campaigns

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

Collaboration and Partnership

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Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

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Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...