Events

National Geographic Channel's Summer 2016 TCA Announcements: Climate Change, Gender Fluidity, Ivory Trade VR Documentary, More

National Geographic Channel made a number of big announcements during its summer 2016 Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour Saturday, signaling the realization of the transformational vision to become the world's leading destination for premium science, adventure and exploration programming announced last year.

Environment

Antea Group Sustainability Report Now Available

At Antea Group, we subscribe to a philosophy of “Better Business, Better World,” believing that doing the right thing environmentally and socially will improve our competitive position long-term. This concept influences not only the work we do for our clients every day, but also how we engage in our communities and the way we connect with our employees.

Environment

Removing Obstacles to Better, More Sustainable Business Decisions

June was a very active month for the Monetization Working Group (MWG), which included participation in the 3rd Biennial Water Funds conference in Bogota, Colombia along with working sessions and a full MWG meeting hosted by FEMSA at their offices in Mexico City. Both of these events played an important part in helping the Group advance its purpose of accelerating progress by removing obstacles to better, more sustainable business decision-making.

Philanthropy

Carnival Ecstasy Donates Tableware to Five Charleston-Area Charities

Continuing Carnival Cruise Line’s ongoing support of its homeport communities, the Charleston-based Carnival Ecstasy has donated tableware – plates, saucers, cups, silverware, etc. – to five local charities, including Habitat for Humanity Restore, Windwood Farm Home for Children, Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, The Neighborhood House of Our Lady of Mercy, and My Sister’s House.

Awards & Rankings

YUM! China Receives the 2016 CSR Excellence Award

Environment

Talk with Green Guy - Interview with Frank Fernandez, Arthur Blank Foundation

Talk with Green Guy show host, Eric Moncrief interviews Frank Fernandez of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Corporate Responsibility

The Point of Impact: Empowering Champions for a Better World

Philanthropy isn't changing--it already has. The shift from traditional giving to social impact investing is upon us. Learn how to be at the forefront of results-focused giving.

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility: What's At Stake

MicroEdge recently conducted a study of over 100 CSR and sustainability professionals across 26 industries who shared how their corporate responsibility programs are faring – from the top challenges they faced to internal perceptions. Learn why it's so important, and what's actually at stake with a robust CSR program.

Energy & Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Takes on Innovative South African Waste-to-Energy Project

Black & Veatch was selected by MBHE African Power (PTY) Ltd, a local renewable energy developer, to provide technical assistance for the country’s first waste-to-energy (WTE) plant.

Events

Top Four Reasons to Attend a CSR or Sustainability Conference This Fall

Professional development events exist for just about every career, and they’ve been around since Thomas Edison held his first, “How to Change a Light Bulb” seminar for aspiring electricians (attendees earned 10 CEU credits and went home with some nice tsotchkes).

For the growing number of corporate and nonprofit professionals focused on social impact and sustainability initiatives, there is more choice in fall 2016 than ever before for events aimed at showcasing successful programs and the brands that made them happen.

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