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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When the Message Doesn’t Land

Jul 26, 2017 11:10 AM ET

I recently had a moment that perplexed me. I was talking to some colleagues, and they asked me what we were doing. In this case, that “we” was our Corporate Responsibility department at MilliporeSigma, and that question was essentially asking about our strategy. After hearing this, I had an initial moment of frustration. How could they not get what we were trying to do? Wasn’t it crystal clear? Didn’t we literally spell it out? I had a one-page document on our method that my team and I spent a lot of time drafting, refining and refining some more.

Environment

Biomimicry @ 20: A Conversation with Janine Benyus

Jul 26, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Joel Makower of GreenBiz interviews Janine Benyus 20 years into her Biomimicry journey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Being the Constant in a World of Change

Jul 26, 2017 11:00 AM ET

“I was a little nervous at first, but knowing Sandy, I had no doubt that she would find me a good family. And just having that thought in your head gives you a great sense of comfort and belonging.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Infiltrator Announces Partnership with Habitat for Humanity

Jul 26, 2017 10:30 AM ET

Infiltrator Water Technologies, a manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment technology, announces its partnership with Habitat for Humanity to assist in their mission to create a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Nature is a Great Alarm Clock

Jul 26, 2017 10:30 AM ET

We are not separate from nature. We are nature. Walking along the muddy trails of that rainforest, I felt welcome. I experienced being a part of nature.

Research, Reports & Publications

INFOGRAPHIC | Envisioning a Sustainable Future by Solving Energy Paradox

Jul 26, 2017 10:25 AM ET

Three megatrends are escalating energy demand, while approximately 2.3 billion people either don’t have access to electricity at all or don’t have reliable access to electricity. We are committed to solving this energy paradox.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Goose Island Beer Company Teams Up with Keep America Beautiful for Migration Week Volunteer Events

Jul 26, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced it will partner with Goose Island Beer Company on the brewery’s Migration Week Tour. Five partnership grants of $3,500 each will be used for community improvement projects in five cities during Goose Island’s international Migration Week beer and brewers’ tour.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Immigration, Child Services, Hunger and Homelessness – Viacom, Catchafire Celebrate another Successful Year Collaborating

Jul 26, 2017 10:15 AM ET

This spring, Viacom teams collaborated with nonprofit organizations from across the country and donated their time and skills through Talent for Good, Viacom’s skills-based volunteering program. These efforts culminated on July 10 when Viacom and Catchafire welcomed members from these four amazing nonprofits alongside the employees who volunteer with them in a celebration at Viacom’s New York headquarters.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Unprecedented MPOWER Progress Shows that Battle Against the Tobacco Epidemic is Winnable

Jul 26, 2017 10:10 AM ET

One in 10 deaths around the world is caused by tobacco use. To fight this deadly epidemic, Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed nearly US $1 billion over the past 10 years to support tobacco control efforts in low- and middle-income countries. Working in partnership with WHO and governments across the globe, we have helped save at least 30 million lives. This is very encouraging, but there is still a long way to go. We remain committed to staying in- and winning- the fight.

Research, Reports & Publications

BNY Mellon: Our Impact

Jul 26, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking Expands Scope and Steps Up Efforts to End Trafficking

Jul 26, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Major global companies have renewed their commitment to the Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking through an expanded membership and scope of work, with the aim to capitalize on the major organizational strengths, resources, and reach of global business to accelerate progress on human trafficking.

Sustainable Development Goals

Four Key Steps to Optimizing Data for Enterprise Asset Management

Jul 26, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Many water leaders face a conundrum – they know massive system investments are needed, but have a steep hill to climb to gain necessary approvals and rate recovery for such investments. Stand-alone, multimillion dollar technology programs often take a back seat to repairing and replacing aging distribution system assets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands Academy Elevate Series Presents Effective Feedback Workshop

Jul 26, 2017 10:00 AM ET

In keeping with Las Vegas Sands commitment to providing Team Members with an outstanding work environment and extensive training and other opportunities to advance, Sands Academy hosted property managers and supervisors for a workshop about Effective Feedback.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Impact Investing 2.0: How More Companies Are Doing Well by Doing Good

Jul 26, 2017 9:45 AM ET

At Nestlé Waters North America, we recently announced an impact investment into the Closed Loop Fund (CLF). The organization’s mission is to increase the scale of recycling infrastructure to create a more circular economy.

Environment

Volver a La Naturaleza, El Legado Ambiental De Marlin

Jul 26, 2017 9:15 AM ET

La mina Marlin de Goldcorp cesó su producción el 31 de mayo de 2017, marcando el final de más de una década de fuertes lazos comunitarios y prácticas de minería sustentables. Ubicada en el altiplano occidental de Guatemala, en el municipio de San Miguel Ixtahuacan, a aproximadamente 300 kilómetros al noroeste de la Ciudad de Guatemala, Marlin empezó su producción a fines de 2005 y pasó a formar parte del portafolio de Goldcorp con la adquisición de Glamis Gold en 2006. La mina operó como una mina tanto subterránea como a tajo abierto durante 12 años, produciendo 2.3 millones de onzas de oro y 63 millones de onzas de plata.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Ensuring Stability

Jul 26, 2017 9:15 AM ET

As featured in the MetLife Global Impact 2016 CSR Report: MetLife’s culture of risk management, ethics and integrity are woven into the fabric of the organization — which means employees at all levels and in all departments take responsibility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Weatherford Trade Compliance Highly Commended

Jul 26, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Weatherford’s Trade Compliance team has been honored by the 2017 World Export Controls Review (ECR) Awards as a Highly Commended Export Controls Team. The Awards recognize compliance excellence and the achievements of export controls and sanctions professionals.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Corporate Guide to Putting the UN Sustainable Development Goals to Work

Jul 26, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Download Benevity's eBook, "A Corporate Guide to Putting the UN Sustainable Development Goals to Work" to discover 7 strategies to creating a successful SDG program.

Sustainable Development Goals

Klean Kanteen and Subaru Launch Multi-Year Partnership with Shared Sustainability Goal

Jul 26, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Klean Kanteen is proud to announce a new multi-year brand partnership with Subaru of America, Inc., rolling out in July 2017. As longstanding supporters of environmental responsibility and sustainability, Subaru, America’s first zero-landfill automaker, and Klean Kanteen, the first stainless steel reusable water bottle manufacturer, will leverage their passion for producing durable, long-lasting products and their knowledge of doing so with the least impact possible on the environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Being a Reservist at Barclays

Jul 26, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Reservists manage their Armed Forces careers alongside their civilian lives, giving up their spare time to serve. We asked Will Blair, who works in Corporate Communications at Barclays, why he became a Reservist and his advice to anyone thinking of joining.

Green Infrastructure

Atlas Copco Opens LEED Certified Plant in South Carolina

Jul 26, 2017 8:50 AM ET

Atlas Copco celebrated the grand opening of our new, LEED Certified, South Carolina plant with tours, speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility will help us continue to deliver sustainable productivity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Marathon Oil Corporation Releases 2016 Living Our Values Corporate Sustainability Report

Jul 26, 2017 5:00 AM ET

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) today published its 2016 Living Our Values Corporate Sustainability Report. The report is available in a digital format, with the capability to create customizable pdfs of individual sections or the entire report, and as a downloadable summary brochure.

Health & Healthcare

Watch: Healthcare Access Pioneer Doc Mae on Making a Difference for Children with Cancer

Jul 26, 2017 3:30 AM ET

New short film by Sandoz, a Novartis Division, celebrates the work of Dr. “Doc” Mae Dolendo, a Pediatric Oncologist in the Philippines who has dedicated her life to treating children with cancer and finding ways to overcome healthcare access challenges

Sustainable Development Goals

A Dialogue with Sappi North America's Sustainability Leadership

Jul 25, 2017 5:30 PM ET

Jennifer Miller and Laura Thompson of Sappi North America answer questions on emerging issues in sustainable business practices.

Energy

Let the Sun Shine: National Grid’s Fruit Belt Solar Demo Project Reaches Capacity Commitment Milestone

Jul 25, 2017 5:25 PM ET

After more than a year of planning and community outreach, National Grid’s Fruit Belt Neighborhood Solar Demonstration Project has reached a significant milestone – full customer commitment to reach its 500-kilowatt generating capacity.