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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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New Report Shows That Costa Rica Is Raising the Bar for Sustainability Reporting Ambitions

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 09:35

Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) in collaboration with the Business Association for Development (AED), released a case study on the sustainability reporting in Costa Rica. The report was compiled using data from The Reporting Exchange, the global resource for corporate sustainability reporting.

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GRI Standards Report Registration System Now Available

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 16:00

Launching the online GRI Standards Report Registration System: It allows users to notify GRI of the use of the GRI Standards, fulfilling the requirement to inform about reports that are prepared in accordance with, or referencing, the GRI Standards.

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Supporting Employees in Enacting Sustainable Change: Research from Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability and Temple University

Fri, 03/09/2018 - 12:00

Think interns aren’t like other types of employees? Think again. Since 2008, 840 graduate students have spent a summer working on corporate environmental and sustainability projects as fellows in the EDF Climate Corps program run by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), an American NGO.

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New Report Helps Business Navigate Global Sustainability Reporting Trends

Wed, 03/14/2018 - 09:05

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) released a new report that maps global and regional Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting trends.

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CLP Tightens Emissions Cut Targets Towards 2050 to Fight Climate Change

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 22:00

The CLP Group has tightened the carbon intensity reduction target of its Asia-Pacific power business for 2050, the company unveiled in its latest Sustainability Report and Annual Report. Over a decade ago, CLP voluntarily introduced the Climate Vision 2050, where it committed to lower the carbon intensity of its generating portfolio by approximately 75% of its 2007 position by 2050. After a review of the energy transition underway in each of the key markets the Group operates, the company has set an even more ambitious target of reducing the carbon intensity by 82% by 2050, while increasing the share of renewable energy capacity to 30% and non-carbon emitting generating capacity to 40% by 2030.

Corporate Responsibility

Cities Look to 'Zero Waste' Plans, Material Bans to Reach Sustainability Goals

Tue, 03/20/2018 - 10:15

A recent report from NRG Energy found that tackling energy sustainability is a significant challenge, though cities of all sizes can do it by first assessing their unique resources and strengths. Energy is far from the only factor cities consider when addressing sustainability, though. Cities' waste streams, and whether or not to ban controversial items like foam and single-use plastic bags, are another.

Energy & Infrastructure

Report: Cities of All Sizes Can Achieve Sustainable Energy Solutions

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 09:45

The U.S. is one of the biggest nations facing climate disparity right now, since the Trump administration chose to pull the country out of the global Paris Agreement last summer. As the federal government's support for climate issues lags, however, U.S. cities have vowed to uphold the charter's principles — and commitment to climate hasn't stopped there.

Inclusion & Opportunity

GRI Newsletter: International Women's Day Edition

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 12:05

On International Women’s Day, GRI wants to highlight how transparency can help organizations work towards gender equality. This month's newsletter features several examples of how the GRI Standards and GRI’s services help companies better understand their impacts on gender.

Philanthropy

North Carolina Schools Reaching More Low-Income Students With School Breakfast, Report Finds

Wed, 03/07/2018 - 14:20

In North Carolina, 371,000 low-income children participated in the national School Breakfast Program on an average school day in school year 2016–2017, according to a report released today by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), an anti-hunger advocacy group.

“School breakfast means less hunger, better health, and improved educational outcomes for our children,” said Jim Weill, president, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). “The many schools in North Carolina offering breakfast at no charge to all students and serving breakfast after the bell are ensuring that children start the school day ready to learn. We strongly encourage other schools to follow their lead so that more children may reap the benefits of school breakfast.”

Corporate Responsibility

UN Global Compact Bulletin (March 2018)

Wed, 03/07/2018 - 15:15

Join the United Nations Global Compact Academy to learn how to accelerate your company's sustainability performance. Click here to share the first-ever Academy session on your Twitter account!

Register for the 2018 Women's Empowerment Principles Forum and explore business actions to help create a gender-equal world. Join us on 15 March 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters.

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

New Report Shows That Costa Rica Is Raising the Bar for Sustainability Reporting Ambitions

GRI Standards Report Registration System Now Available

Supporting Employees in Enacting Sustainable Change: Research from Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability and Temple University

New Report Helps Business Navigate Global Sustainability Reporting Trends

CLP Tightens Emissions Cut Targets Towards 2050 to Fight Climate Change

Cities Look to 'Zero Waste' Plans, Material Bans to Reach Sustainability Goals

Report: Cities of All Sizes Can Achieve Sustainable Energy Solutions

GRI Newsletter: International Women's Day Edition

North Carolina Schools Reaching More Low-Income Students With School Breakfast, Report Finds

UN Global Compact Bulletin (March 2018)

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