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United They Stand: DER and Non-Wire Alternatives Are Pulling Utility Teams Together
When it comes to planning, utility managers are working to break down silos and overcome barriers in an effort to operate more cross-functionally as they tackle the challenges of distributed energy resources and non-wires alternatives.
Grid Modernization Goes Mainstream, Reliability Is Primary Goal
New Black & Veatch report finds that grid mod efforts are maturing as utilities double down on distribution investments to boost resilience. What was once a “nice to have” has quickly transformed into a “must” in today’s evolving utility landscape.
Communication Networks Are Key to Delivering the Grid of the Future
Black & Veatch’s 2020 Strategic Directions: Smart Utilities Report analyzes how major trends are reshaping the grid of the future. From two-way power flows to DER, utilities are working to ensure a more sustainable, reliable and resilient future.
CSRHub Becomes an Official ESG Data Provider on Open: FactSet Marketplace
CSRHub, one of the world’s broadest and most consistent sets of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, is pleased to offer ESG Business Intelligence data via the Open:FactSet Marketplace as an official provider.
GRI Review of the Year
As we start a new year – and a new decade – GRI reviews some of the highlights and achievements during 2019.
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IOC’s Plastic Game Plan for Sport to Help Sports Organisations Tackle Plastic Pollution
The International Olympic Committee has launched a new guide which aims to help the sports community address plastic pollution.
Infographic: Renewable & Traditional Energy Strategies are Converging
What factors are driving this seismic shift toward sustainable energy and what can companies expect for the future of energy? The asnwers to these questions in Schneider Electric's Renewable & Traditional Energy Strategies are Converging infographic
CECP Launches 2019 Industry-Defining Giving in Numbers Survey
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, is celebrating the launch of the 15th annual Giving in Numbers Survey, in partnership with hundreds of the world’s leading companies.
Tae Yoo, Cisco’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs on Cisco’s CSR Philosophy
The following is an excerpt from Cisco’s 2019 CSR report. Tae Yoo leads Cisco’s social investments and stewards CSR and sustainability across the business. She directs Cisco’s business, technical, and financial assets to accelerate global problem solving to positively impact people, society, and the planet.

Aflac Survey Says Majority of Consumers Want Companies to 'Take a Stand'
According to the 2019 Aflac Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility, consumers and investors reflect a distinct and growing tendency to increase pressure on American corporations when it comes to serving the social good.