Inclusion & Opportunity

Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Spirit End Up with Groundbreaking Careers

On Wednesday, June 22, Professional Women’s Network Istanbul succeeded in another fantastic event and gathered more than 50 women for a panel on “women with groundbreaking jobs/women who have amazingly challenging jobs”.

Research & Reports

BNY Mellon Unveils Ambitious 2016-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Long-Term Goals

BNY Mellon launched its new set of long-term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals for 2016-2020 in its latest CSR Report, released today. The goals reflect the tremendous commitment BNY Mellon has made to further integrate CSR within its business and culture and lay out a plan for continued growth.

Volunteering & Community

Most Civic-Minded Companies Show Community Engagement Linked To Corporate Success

America’s largest corporations are increasingly turning good intentions into sound business practices. That’s the promising bottom-line from an analysis of the 2016 Civic 50, the annual Points of Light initiative that recognizes and honors the 50 most community-minded companies in America.

Corporate Responsibility

What a Waste of Business Resource!

Corporations spend billions every year on causes and in communities around the world. But a shocking new survey shows they actually know little about the difference it makes.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Awards $2.6 Million to 61 Environmental Nonprofits

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced that 61 organizations in 22 states will receive nearly $2.6 million to support land and water conservation, energy efficiency and broad-based citizen participation in communities where Wells Fargo customers and team members live and work.

Awards & Rankings

Last Week to Nominate a Company for 2016 Citizens Awards!

This is the LAST week to nominate a company to win a 2016 Corporate Citizenship Award. If you know of a top-notch corporate citizenship initiative or program, don't miss the June 30 deadline to submit an application!

Corporate Responsibility

The Paris Agreement Asks Businesses to Be Bold

A new report, written by BSR in partnership with We Mean Business, explains the mechanisms of the Paris Agreement on climate change, how they will affect businesses, and how companies can seize the immense opportunities that the agreement unlocks.

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability ‘Pioneers’ Honored for Backing SDGs

Introduced last fall by the United Nations, the sustainable development goals are aimed at solving the planet’s most vexing environmental and social issues over the next 15 years. BM&F BOVESPA updated the questionnaire companies must complete to be listed in its Corporate Sustainability Index to ask how the SDGs are incorporated into company sustainability practices and strategies.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Index Report Calls for Supply Chain Transparency in Fashion Industry

This April, Fashion Revolution, a non-profit organization, released their annual Fashion Transparency Index report. The Index ranks 40 of the most recognizable fashion brands based on their supply chain transparency and governance practices. The average score was 42%, with only three brands receiving a “top rating” of up to 77%. Companies with higher scores made their supply chain policies available to the public, and had auditing and reporting policies in place. A majority of companies receiving low scores merely had a code of conduct available on their websites.

Energy & Infrastructure

A Property Investor’s Need-To-Know Guide for Environmental Risk

Understanding environmental law and the potential damage to capital value of environmental risk is critical for overseas investors in the UK. Julie Townsend, Senior Director in Environmental Consultancy explains the differences between UK and overseas environmental laws and explains how risks can be minimized or avoided in pre purchase due diligence.

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