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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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UN Global Compact Bulletin (February 2018)

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 08:15

The UN Global Compact Bulletin is designed to keep participants up to date on news, actions you can take, resources and events. Participants are encouraged to look to this monthly communication for important information. Please note that actions and events are intended for Global Compact stakeholders, unless otherwise indicated. The Bulletin is published in English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

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Sustainable Brands to Convene Global Executives at SB’18 Vancouver

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 12:00

Sustainable Brands® reveals highlights for its upcoming global flagship conference: SB’18 Vancouver. More than 3,000 brand and business leaders will convene June 4 -7 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia to focus on how brands are updating their products and services to meet shifting consumer demands in an evolving economy.

Environment

Yacht Converted into Mobile Science Lab with Xylem Solution

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 12:30

Up to 15 percent of the world’s cargo traffic is handled in the Baltic Sea, making it one of the busiest areas for ship traffic in the world. As part of an EU project, a yacht has been modified with Xylem water-monitoring technology to research the environmental impact of shipping in the region.

Today the Baltic Sea is heavily trafficked by a variety of ships, including ferries, cruise ships, oil tankers, car carriers, and container and other cargo ships. Due to its narrow straights and shallow waters, the sea is difficult to navigate. In some of the major ship lanes, one large ship passes on average every ten minutes.

The ever-expanding shipping and tourism industries have led to growing environmental pressure on the waterway.

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Electrification on the Rise: Can Electric Vehicle Charging Networks Keep Up?

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 09:00

Last year marked a monumental turning point for the future of electric vehicles (EVs), with several auto companies such as Volkswagen AG, General Motors and Volvo announcing significant electrification plans. Bolstered by improved battery technology, longer battery range, greater variety and lower prices, consumer confidence in EVs is at an all-time high. According to Forbes, light-duty EV sales in the United States rose 37 percent in 2016.

Utilities need to start thinking now about how they are going to scale up power infrastructure to meet the increased demand for commercial and personal vehicles. Although the benefits of electrification are undeniable, the move away from internal combustion engines is raising questions about energy management and grid stability.

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Novo Nordisk Releases Integrated Annual Report 2017

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 08:00

Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company specialising in diabetes, obesity and other serious chronic diseases, published its Annual Report 2017 online today at novonordisk.com/annualreport. It is the company's fourteenth integrated annual report accounting for the company's financial, social and environmental performance.

AI & Technology

Case Study Snapshot: U.S. Postal Service Case Study

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 09:30

Asif Ansari, Manager of Environmental Compliance and Risk Management, explains how the United States Postal Service evaluated its unique software requirements, and selected a path to best meet its needs.

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WBCSD Takes a Closer Look at the Corporate Reporting Landscape in the United States and Canada

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 08:05

Today, at GreenBiz18 in Phoenix, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released a new report, compiling data from the Reporting Exchange that offers a closer look into the reporting landscape of the United States and Canada.

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CEO of Ørsted Calls for Action on Global Climate Crisis

Fri, 02/02/2018 - 04:00

Over the past decade, the Danish-based energy company has achieved 82% coal reduction, 67% carbon reduction and 64% renewable energy in their power and heat generation. CEO of Ørsted, Henrik Poulsen, has a clear vision.

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An Unprecedent Study on French People’s Opinion on Philanthropy

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 09:45

On October 2017, Admical, a Paris-based NGO and the French Local Authority of the Global Exchange, published a first-of-its-kind study in partnership with the institute of studies Kantar Public, which aimed to understand French people’s opinion on philanthropy. How do we measure the awareness of corporate and individual philanthropy in France, how do people perceive philanthropists, and how can we understand the expectations on this subject?

Environment

CSR Reporting Leads to Better Performance

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 12:05

In this Q&A, we talk to the Senior Sustainability Specialist at The Mosaic Company, who told us concrete examples of how sustainability reporting leads to better performance.

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

UN Global Compact Bulletin (February 2018)

Sustainable Brands to Convene Global Executives at SB’18 Vancouver

Yacht Converted into Mobile Science Lab with Xylem Solution

Electrification on the Rise: Can Electric Vehicle Charging Networks Keep Up?

Novo Nordisk Releases Integrated Annual Report 2017

Case Study Snapshot: U.S. Postal Service Case Study

WBCSD Takes a Closer Look at the Corporate Reporting Landscape in the United States and Canada

CEO of Ørsted Calls for Action on Global Climate Crisis

An Unprecedent Study on French People’s Opinion on Philanthropy

CSR Reporting Leads to Better Performance

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