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A dispersed herd of Plains bison, seen from a high-vantage point. © WWF-US / Clay Bolt

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Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat

Jun 17, 2026 8:00 AM ET

Nearly half of Americans know little about grasslands—yet once informed, 68% rank them among the most important ecosystems. As these vital landscapes rapidly disappear, new research shows awareness could be the key to driving nationwide conservation action.

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Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat

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Kenvue, Maker of Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, OGX®, and Zyrtec®, Beats 2025 Packaging Goal, Demonstrates Continued Progress With More Sustainable Innovation

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New Research Gives the Fashion Industry an Updated Environmental Picture of Polyester Production

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Organic Photovoltaic Greenhouse Innovation Wins Schneider Electric’s 2018 Go Green in the City Student Competition

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 08:20

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation announce the winning team of Go Green in the City 2018, its international student case study competition focusing on innovative energy solutions for smart cities.

Corporate Responsibility

Taking Safety Seriously: Sappi Hires EMTs On-Site at Somerset Mill

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 16:30

When you work in a remote location, every second counts in an emergency. An ambulance typically takes eight to ten minutes to reach the Somerset Mill location, so early intervention can provide the best possible outcome.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Univision Wants Everyone to Be Seen, Heard and Counted

Wed, 12/05/2018 - 09:15

Univision – the leading media company serving Hispanic America with two broadcast networks, 11 cable networks and 15 mobile apps along with its television and radio stations – says it is doing all it can to use its position of trust to ensure Hispanic voices in communities around the country are seen, heard, and counted.

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Stock Market Reactions to Long-Term Plans Measured for First Time

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 12:45

Institutional investors act when they hear how companies will create value over the long-term. In a new study, The Economic Significance of Long-Term Plans published by KKS Advisors and CECP’s Strategic Investors Initiative (SII), an abnormal change in market returns and an increase in trade volume is observed after that company’s CEO presented a long-term plan to institutional investors. This is the first time the reaction to a CEO-presented long-term plan has been quantified and is early evidence that the audience of institutional investors find the information in these presentations decision-relevant.

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Companies Now Required to Speak Out on ESG Issues: New Research

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 08:35

The report defines the Brands Taking Stands movement succinctly: “A growing roster of Blue Chip companies are using their powerful voices to urge continued U.S. support of the Paris Climate Agreement, to strengthen gun control laws, to fight immigration laws that would negatively impact Dreamers, to champion diversity and inclusion, and to protect LGBTQ rights, among other hot-button and often political issues.”

Events

Brands Taking Stands | A Movement, Not a Moment, Say Corporate Leaders

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 11:45

What business strategists, and those of us who report on their projections, are on the lookout for is a trend that becomes much more than a cultural snapshot. We’re talking about a defining idea of the zeitgeist that carries large, long-lasting consequences for society as well as for business—in a phrase, a movement--not a moment.

Events

Get the Practical Knowledge You Need to Overcome Sustainability Reporting Challenges

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 09:05

Join GRI's 3rd annual Reporters' Summit in February 2019, in Arizona. Take advantage of the early fee and register now!

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What Makes a Good Sustainability Leader? Research by Former Erb Postdoc Judith Walls

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 11:00

What kind of leader can move companies toward better social and environmental performance? Research has shown that evaluating certain individual traits can help identify the leaders of tomorrow who will have the tools to address the serious sustainability challenges businesses face today. Former Erb Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Judith Walls describes these traits in “The Power of One: Leadership and Corporate Sustainability,” recently published in The European Business Review.

Corporate Responsibility

Join GRI's Live Stream on Meaningful Reporting at the UN Forum on Business & Human Rights

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:00

GRI is hosting a session at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, focusing on meaningful reporting and the challenges associated with it.

Awards & Rankings

Bloomberg - Uncovering Value in the Evolving Sustainability Space: in Conversation With CSRHub

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 09:55

When CSRHub was founded ten years ago, sustainability wasn’t considered a key part of corporate or investment strategy. However, the company’s core team believed that corporate social responsibility (CSR) was a strong indicator of value and a tool for stakeholders to reliably measure it would soon become a necessity.

Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat

Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat

Kenvue, Maker of Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, OGX®, and Zyrtec®, Beats 2025 Packaging Goal, Demonstrates Continued Progress With More Sustainable Innovation

New Research Gives the Fashion Industry an Updated Environmental Picture of Polyester Production

Organic Photovoltaic Greenhouse Innovation Wins Schneider Electric’s 2018 Go Green in the City Student Competition

Taking Safety Seriously: Sappi Hires EMTs On-Site at Somerset Mill

Univision Wants Everyone to Be Seen, Heard and Counted

Stock Market Reactions to Long-Term Plans Measured for First Time

Companies Now Required to Speak Out on ESG Issues: New Research

Brands Taking Stands | A Movement, Not a Moment, Say Corporate Leaders

Get the Practical Knowledge You Need to Overcome Sustainability Reporting Challenges

What Makes a Good Sustainability Leader? Research by Former Erb Postdoc Judith Walls

Join GRI's Live Stream on Meaningful Reporting at the UN Forum on Business & Human Rights

Bloomberg - Uncovering Value in the Evolving Sustainability Space: in Conversation With CSRHub

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