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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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The Arts Are Part of the Solution

Fri, 11/17/2017 - 12:30

October was National Arts and Humanities Month, a monthlong celebration of the role the arts and culture play in transforming Americas communities. To recognize the important role of the business community in advancing the arts, Americans for the Arts annually presents the BCA 10 awards celebrating ten businesses for their innovative partnerships with the arts.

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Implementing the EU Directive: Where Are We Now?

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:00

The EU Directive on Non-Financial and Diversity Information is now in force, with member states required to have legislation in place as of December 2016. Which countries have implemented the directive, and what do companies need to know about the new legislation?

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The Practice of Purpose Project

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 09:00

Released today at the New Metrics Conference in Philadelphia, the report on the first phase of the Practice of Purpose Project is available for download here.

Environment

Sustainable Growth at Citi

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 17:00

As part of our continued support of the Paris Agreement and our own efforts to protect the environment, we’re making notable progress on our commitment to finance $100 billion in clean energy, infrastructure and technology projects that are helping to build a more sustainable economy.

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VIDEO: Andy Hoffman, Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability on Profit, Regs, and Rep: Why Companies Reduce Their Footprint

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 10:15

Professor Andy Hoffman faculty at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute for Sustainability in Business, shares his research on "Profit, Regs, and Rep: Why Companies Reduce Their Footprint." This research is especially relevant today in the midst of COP23 where U.S. businesses are operating in the absence of federal regulation mandating compliance in carbon reductions. So, why are businesses reducing their carbon footprint? The business case!

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Two Unintended Consequences of Your Supply Chain Assessment, and How to Avoid Them

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 15:35

Regularly, you work to prepare a comprehensive supply chain assessment. Hours are spent building a robust questionnaire for your tier 1 suppliers. The goal is a 100% response rate, so that you have valuable intelligence to manage and improve your supply chain. Maybe the focus of your assessment is traceability and mapping, or perhaps calculating GHG emissions. You send the questions and it takes the suppliers about two hours to complete. Two hours of work isn’t too much to ask, right? Or is it?

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Marsh & McLennan Companies Releases 2015-2016 Corporate Citizenship Report

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 08:00

Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people. This week, the company published its fifth Corporate Citizenship Report.

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Westpac Group 2017 Sustainability Performance Report Shows Strong Progress Against Strategy

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 20:00

This year Westpac Group marked an extraordinary milestone in Australia’s history – becoming the nation’s first company to celebrate its 200th year in business.

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CLP Shares New Trends in Corporate Sustainability Reporting

Thu, 11/16/2017 - 09:00

In the last two decades, there has been a manifold increase in the number of reporting requirements and guidance documents related to corporate reporting on ESG issues as governments, nonprofits, stock exchanges and others look to companies for transparency on their sustainability performance. As a result, an increasing robustness is now seen in non-financial reporting among companies worldwide.

The CLP Group highlighted the importance of tracking the trends that are changing the business landscape and the need for incorporating the trends into a company’s strategy to maintain a sustainable business in the latest edition of Reporting matters.

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VIDEO | A Social Innovation Project In 5 European Countries, Committing to Tackle Fuel Poverty

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 10:10

In mid-June 2017, the Schneider Electric Foundation, under the aegis of the Fondation de France, and Ashoka, launched a new Call for Projects, in partnership with Enel, to select the 15 most innovative organizations that offer creative and systems-changing solutions to tackle fuel poverty and promote energy sustainability in Europe. Fuel poverty is a major issue in Europe, whereby tens of millions of people struggle every day to ensure adequate heating, light, and cooking power in their dwelling at an affordable price. This severely affects their health and wellbeing and ultimately has a negative impact on society.

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

The Arts Are Part of the Solution

Implementing the EU Directive: Where Are We Now?

The Practice of Purpose Project

Sustainable Growth at Citi

VIDEO: Andy Hoffman, Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability on Profit, Regs, and Rep: Why Companies Reduce Their Footprint

Two Unintended Consequences of Your Supply Chain Assessment, and How to Avoid Them

Marsh & McLennan Companies Releases 2015-2016 Corporate Citizenship Report

Westpac Group 2017 Sustainability Performance Report Shows Strong Progress Against Strategy

CLP Shares New Trends in Corporate Sustainability Reporting

VIDEO | A Social Innovation Project In 5 European Countries, Committing to Tackle Fuel Poverty

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