The Bank’s approach to sustainability is embedded across the Annual Report, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to sustainability as the foundation of its business.

Waste production is a serious problem for all American companies and industries. The largest 5,589 publically traded businesses in the United States sent 342 million metric tons of waste to landfills and incinerators in 2014. That is the equivalent…

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center today issued a new report detailing the value businesses can find in viewing waste as a resource and engaging in the circular economy.

As corporate sustainability leaders start work on their latest set of goals, they are increasingly seeking solutions to systems-level challenges, according to the latest research by the National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM).

The newest report from the JPMorgan Chase Institute, “Paychecks, Paydays, and the Online Platform Economy: Big Data on Income Volatility,” analyzes an anonymized sample of 1 million Chase customers in an effort to determine the key sources of…

At Medtronic, our Mission compels us to play a leadership role in solving global healthcare challenges. Our thoughtful approach to therapy innovation, globalization, and economic value – combined with smart financial management and good corporate…

Activities in 2015 resulted in continued progress towards unlocking growth for the Maersk Group and for society as well as integrating sustainability in our operations, mitigating risks and improving performance levels.

Novo Nordisk has published its integrated 2015 Annual Report detailing the company’s year-end performance.

At Medtronic our approach to sustainable growth involves careful management of key issues such as access to healthcare, product quality, ethics in sales and marketing, responsible sourcing, and environmental stewardship. Our performance related to…

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) today released a recap of its 2015 corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives. The global technology-solutions provider’s dedicated CSR program helps guide today’s innovators to a better…

Today Novo Nordisk published its 2015 Annual Report detailing the company’s year-end performance. The report highlights the company’s progression towards long-term targets taking an integrated approach that accounts for financial, social and…

The United States is experiencing a number of extreme weather events. Ten years after Hurricane Katrina and three years after Superstorm Sandy, the vast majority of Americans remain unprepared for major disasters, according to results from a…

As we grow our business in scale and reach, Medtronic seeks to be a trusted partner to those involved in our business and industry, recognizing that broad collaboration is critical to our ability to go further in addressing global…

Ethical Corporation have today launched an exclusive case study detailing comprehensively the circular economy work of industry-leaders Patagonia.

Companies are making good progress in addressing their environmental impacts, and the aftermath of December’s Paris climate agreement is catalyzing continued growth in sustainable business activities, according to a new report.

In 2009 Jaguar Land Rover set out its Responsible Business strategy and targets to 2020 and has made great progress to date, winning recognition both within and outside the automotive industry. But it also recognises that there’s still more to do…

To reach the level of investment in new renewable power generation needed to avert dangerous climate change, $12.1 trillion of investment will be needed over the next 25 years, which is $5.2 trillion above business-as-usual projections, a new report…

Novartis 2015 CR highlights: Launched Novartis Access, a portfolio of 15 medicines to treat the main noncommunicable diseases in lower-income countries at a cost of USD 1 per treatment per month; Provided medicine to 66 million patients through…

Novartis has published its 2015 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Performance Report. The report is based on the Global Reporting Initiative G4 guidelines, with disclosure at “comprehensive” level, making it the first comprehensive level-report in the…

Time, energy, and effectiveness. These are three vital resources for nonprofit organizations. The challenge of reporting compliance consumes all three and distracts them from their purpose. Is there a way to keep them from drowning in that sea of…

From all corners of the world, business leaders echo the same message: societal risks need urgent action. However, some of the most pressing risks – such as youth unemployment and the global food crisis – are also where leaders see the greatest…

The 2015 CR Report concludes the implementation of Woolworths Sustainability Strategy 2007-2015. Woolworths successfully completed 31 out of its 34 key targets and commitments in the Strategy.

For some, switching to a sustainable investing strategy can feel like making a New Year’s resolution. We can believe wholeheartedly that it’s good for people, the planet, and even returns, but for some reason we can’t get around to doing it…

The following statement is for attribution to Guy L. Smith, Executive Vice President, Diageo North America.

Recent research by the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence focuses on the sustainability reporting trends of companies and organizations in North America, on the use of specific reporting standards and guidelines, and on the external assurance…