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Australian Heard Island and McDonald Islands Toothfish Continues to Meet Global Sustainability Standard

Responsible Production & Consumption

Today, the Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) toothfish fishery received recertification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for sustainable fishing. Originally certified in 2012, the fishery was reassessed by third-party auditor SCS Global Services. This recertification ensures that the fishery is sustainable and well managed.

GRI & IIRC on the Role of the SDGs in Reporting

Research, Reports & Publications

Ethical Corporation has just published a new briefing that delves into the role of the SDGs in sustainability reporting & communications - you can access the report here.

One ‘Can’ Make a Difference – KFC South Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC South Africa’s goal is to reach 670 cans and pack them for distribution in under 67 minutes—a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service when the holiday was established.

A Letter from Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner

Sustainable Development Goals

CEO and President of Sappi North America discusses the company's performance against its 2016 sustainability goals.

Air Force Veteran Uses Her Own Brand of “Magic” to Serve Her Community as a Frontline Families AmeriCorps Member

Social Impact & Volunteering

When it comes to serving her community, Angela Collins speaks about the “magic” – or individual talents – of each person involved. One’s “magic,” she explained, is his or her natural talent, an ordinary thing that he or she does better than most. Angela believes that each person’s skills are magic to everyone else. “So when you figure out what people’s magic is and you put it to use in the community, to build community, to create community, to bring people together, that’s where the magic happens,” Angela said.

California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg Launch “America’s Pledge”

Environment

Today, California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg launched America’s Pledge on climate change, a new initiative to compile and quantify the actions of states, cities and businesses in the United States to drive down their greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Here's What a Sustainable Highway Might Look Like

Green Infrastructure

One of the best places to see the future of sustainable transportation might be in the heart of Georgia.

Denver Donation Brings Benefits to Ghana Women’s Group

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana, the Women’s Consultative Committee (WCC) provides financial assistance to local female entrepreneurs through a revolving fund established to provide micro loans and credit to women with small-scale business ventures.

ACI Sustainability Report: “Bold Collective Actions” Needed for Transformational Change

Research, Reports & Publications

American Cleaning Institute Report, “Foundations for Transformation,” Showcases Steps Industry is Taking to Tackle Most Critical Issues

TCR – A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Sustainability

A paradigm shift is needed in business. Whole system thinking shows that two foundational business ideas are reductionistic, irrational and unintentionally destructive.

Duke Energy Sponsors Solar Installations in North Carolina Habitat Homes

Social Impact & Volunteering

There have been more than 1,000 Habitat for Humanity homes built in Charlotte since 1983. Those with solar panels on the roof? Only a handful. But with North Carolina second in the nation for solar power – only behind California – that could be changing.

Final Days to Nominate Volunteers for Boston’s Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WFXT Boston 25, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations for Boston’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program at CoxConservesHeroes.com through 5 p.m. EST on July 24.

Ecocentricity Blog: Buy Local, Except When You Shouldn’t

Energy

Here’s the problem – raising the price of solar cells in America could have a significant chilling effect on demand for solar panels in this country. That’s bad for two reasons.

What is Needed to Create a Supportive Work Environment?

Diversity & Inclusion

What should we do to make our company a better place to work? Bloomberg is known as being at the forefront in creating a positive work environment, and during his visit to Japan, we sat down for a conversation with the company’s chairman, Peter Grauer.

Giving Teen Parents the Opportunity to Become College Graduates and Professionals

Education

Generation Hope is giving teen parents the support that they need to become college graduates and professionals who will greatly impact the world that we live in.

Dare to Dream Big

Education

Upon first consideration, it might not seem the stuff of grand cinematic adventure. But could engineering secretly be an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the life-saving, world-altering marvels that will make for a safer, more connected, more equal and even more awe-inspiring tomorrow?

Ready, Willing and "Abel"

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When a family opens their heart to foster care adoption they not only change the path of a child’s life, they change their own path too.

Summertime Energy Saving Tips & Tricks

Energy

With the hot summer months upon us, many homeowners find their energy bills rising. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips and trick you can do – from changing air filters to utilizing a programmable thermostat and more – to cut back on energy consumption and costs, while maintaining individualized comfort at home.

Connie Lindsey of Northern Trust Speaks at Girl Scouts of WI SE Celebrate the Promise Event

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating the Promise with keynote speaker Connie Lindsey during Girl Scouts of WI SE. Girl Scouts of WI SE celebrated 100 years!

Domtar’s Sustainability Report Highlights Progress in Long-Term Strategy

Environment

Less waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, fewer workplace injuries. Less of each of these means a more sustainable business and highlights how Domtar is working smart for the long term.

Our newly released 2017 Sustainability Report details our efforts to take a longer term view of creating and preserving value for our shareholders, customers, employees and communities.