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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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Making Insulin-Producing Cells Unrecognizable

Thu, 05/10/2018 - 13:00

Over the past 20 years, JDRF has driven amazing progress in beta cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes (T1D). As we have seen, in a small subpopulation of people living with T1D, transplantation of beta cells can be, literally, a life-saver. Unfortunately, though, they require long-term immunosuppressive treatments, and most of those beta cells will be gone at two years, rendering these people insulin-dependent again. One avenue to overcome this is to produce the beta cells from stem cells, which have been modified to be immune to a cellular attack. In other words, making insulin-producing beta cells unrecognizable to the immune system. That’s what Elad Sintov, Ph.D., is trying to do, with a JDRF postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University.

Energy & Infrastructure

As a Member of RE100, Bloomberg Has Pledged to Obtain 100% of Our Electricity From Renewable Sources by 2025

Thu, 05/17/2018 - 10:35

Bloomberg began investigating renewable energy projects in 2008; our first project, a 1.8MW solar installation in New Jersey, began providing us with energy in 2012. We currently obtain energy from five on- and off-site solar and wind sites. Our newest installation is a 5MW wind farm in Hidalgo, Texas, which started providing us with energy in 2017.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

TCFD and CDSB Launch Knowledge Hub to Help Organizations Implement the TCFD Recommendations

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:30

Today the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) announced the launch of the TCFD Knowledge Hub – a platform with relevant insights, tools and resources to help organizations implement the TCFD recommendations – at the TCFD U.S. Scenario Analysis Conference in New York.

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Smithfield Foods 2017 Sustainability Report: Innovative Prime Fresh Packaging Video

Thu, 05/10/2018 - 10:00

Our new Prime Fresh line uses proprietary, minimalist packaging, which uses 31 percent less packaging than the conventional tubs that hold other pre-sliced deli meats. This provides a host of sustainability benefits such as fewer transportation miles (due to more product able to fit on trucks) and less waste sent to landfill.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Environmental Stewardship at Smithfield Foods

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 10:25

Learn more about Smithfield’s ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and its progress toward its 2020 environmental targets in its 2017 Sustainability Report at smithfieldfoods.com/environment.

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Smithfield Foods’ Report Recaps Significant Progress, New Initiatives in Environmental Efforts

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 16:30

Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the release of the Environment section of its 17th sustainability report. This section, the second installment in the report, highlights the company’s ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and its progress toward its 2020 environmental targets.

“In 2017, we made meaningful progress toward our goal to reduce our environmental impact while meeting the growing global demand for pork,” said Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. “We continue to address environmental concerns through innovation and ongoing improvement which creates value for our stakeholders and supports the communities where our employees live and work.”

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Valvoline Releases 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, ‘Voices of Valvoline’

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 15:00

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today released its 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR). The foundational pillars of corporate social responsibility at Valvoline™ continue to center on its “People, Product and Planet” approach with a strategic focus on achieving greater impact in the areas of citizenship, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion.

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Better Risk Management: It’s About Survival

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 09:55

For many risks, like those related to operations or marketing strategies, companies are adept at predicting, understanding and managing their exposure. But for other risks, like emerging risks related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, companies are less equipped - which is becoming a serious problem worldwide.

Philanthropy

Join the GRI Standards Governance: Help Shape the Future of Sustainability Reporting

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 11:00

Two of GRI's governance bodies closely linked to the standard-setting activities are looking for new members. Find out more and submit your nomination before deadline!

Philanthropy

Why You Should Be Using Cause Marketing

Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:00

Like other CSR elements, Cause Marketing efforts can directly influence your bottom line. Consumers are asking companies to support social and environmental issues, taking action towards areas that may not be relevant to everyday business operations.

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

Making Insulin-Producing Cells Unrecognizable

As a Member of RE100, Bloomberg Has Pledged to Obtain 100% of Our Electricity From Renewable Sources by 2025

TCFD and CDSB Launch Knowledge Hub to Help Organizations Implement the TCFD Recommendations

Smithfield Foods 2017 Sustainability Report: Innovative Prime Fresh Packaging Video

INFOGRAPHIC: Environmental Stewardship at Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods’ Report Recaps Significant Progress, New Initiatives in Environmental Efforts

Valvoline Releases 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, ‘Voices of Valvoline’

Better Risk Management: It’s About Survival

Join the GRI Standards Governance: Help Shape the Future of Sustainability Reporting

Why You Should Be Using Cause Marketing

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