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Social Impact & Volunteering

Enhancing the Lives of Children in Canada’s North

Jun 5, 2017 10:30 AM ET

For the third year in a row, Scotiabank partnered with Project North – a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of children in Canada's North –travelled to Canada’s North alongside the National Hockey League, Rumie, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and First Air to deliver 150 bags of new hockey equipment and 150 Rumie educational tablets to children in seven Nunavut communities.

Environment

Celebrating World Environment Day with Product Innovations

Jun 5, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Tetra Pak believes that, at their core, environmental problems are business problems. On the other hand, environmental excellence creates value for businesses in terms of revenue generation, cost reduction and brand equity, in addition to protecting our natural environment. Here's a look at some of Tetra Pak's newest innovations that are helping food and beverage manufactures reduce their environmental impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

WBCSD Releases CEO Guide to the Circular Economy

Jun 5, 2017 10:15 AM ET

Today at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released its CEO Guide to the Circular Economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BSR Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

Jun 5, 2017 10:00 AM ET

BSR regrets that the United States has announced its intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Paris Agreement is supported by an unprecedented consensus of nations—only Syria and Nicaragua have not signed it. The overwhelming majority of businesses and investors believe that the Paris Agreement is essential to ensuring innovation, competitiveness, and job creation, in addition to the evident benefits with respect to combatting climate change. Furthermore, evidence suggests that a strong majority of the American public believes the same thing.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Philanthropies Releases 2016 Annual Report

Jun 5, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Bloomberg Philanthropies works to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people by focusing on five key areas: the arts, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health.

Research, Reports & Publications

Listening to Stakeholders

Jun 5, 2017 9:50 AM ET

Environment

4 Companies Embracing, and Finding Value In, the Circular Economy

Jun 5, 2017 9:30 AM ET

The circular economy – an economic model focused on designing and manufacturing products, components and materials for reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling – promises big opportunities for the private sector to drive new and better growth and accelerate innovation. Shifting to the circular economy could release $4.5 trillion in new economic potential by 2030, according to Accenture.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Asia Pac Ltd. Awarded Caring Company Logo for Five Straight Years in Recognition of its Contribution to Social Responsibility

Jun 5, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) announced that Arrow Asia Pac Ltd., has been awarded “5 Years Plus Caring Company Logo” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), recognising the company’s continuous commitment to caring for its staff and capitalising on its strengths and resources to give back to the community for five consecutive years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voya Employees Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity as Part of Annual Day of Service

Jun 5, 2017 9:05 AM ET

On Tuesday, May 16 Voya employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity as part of their annual day of service.

Innovation & Technology

'We'll Be in Touch' | HP's Latest Diversity Push Confronts Bias in Hiring

Jun 5, 2017 9:05 AM ET

HP Inc. is advertising its commitment to reduce bias among its hiring managers with a new film created out of Fred & Farid that shows multiple black job candidates on interviews that conclude with the dreaded words, "We'll be in touch." The disappointment on their faces is palpable, and the scenes provide viewers a glimpse of the frustration and desperation those who experience discrimination during the job search may feel.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Unprecedented Access to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Benefits Industry and Environment

Jun 5, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Industry by industry, third-party certification of sustainability performance is increasingly helping to move the dial toward more responsible production and supply chain practices in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Nowhere is this more apparent that in the case of palm oil. Within the past few years, palm oil certification under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard has reached a remarkable 21% penetration of the global market. This watershed achievement is paving the way for product manufacturers to incorporate certified palm oil into their product ingredient specifications, shifting entire industries and making a positive difference for people and the planet. Read more at http://ow.ly/XZ9o30ceq9Q

Environment

Winners of the 15th Annual Xylem Sponsored China Junior Water Prize Announced

Jun 5, 2017 9:00 AM ET

These students will represent China at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize for their project "A Research on the Characteristics of a New Type of Chitosan Resins Synthetic and Its Application in Removing Heavy Metal Ion in Water.”

Sustainable Development Goals

Unreasonable Impact | Feeding a Fast-Growing Population: Q&A with GrowUp Urban Farms

Jun 5, 2017 8:50 AM ET

In the twenty-first century, people are moving to cities at an alarming rate. By 2050, nearly three-quarters of the world will reside in urban areas, especially in places across Asia and Africa. As they stand, cities remain ill equipped to absorb the increasing pressures on sectors like transportation, health care, and food.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GreenBiz “30 Under 30” Debuts the Next Generation of Emerging Leaders

Jun 5, 2017 7:00 AM ET

GreenBiz Group and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development today named the 2017 “30 Under 30,” based on a global search for emerging leaders across sectors who are shaping the next generation of sustainable business.

Environment

Take a Hike! FCA US Celebrates Its Trails for National Trails Day

Jun 3, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Today is American Hiking Society’s National Trail Day. People everywhere are encouraged to hit the trail, make new friends and find an adventure.

Environment

National Geographic Channel Re-Releases Before the Flood Commercial-Free Across Its Digital and TVE Platforms

Jun 2, 2017 10:00 PM ET

On the heels of the Trump administration’s announcement to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, National Geographic will re-release BEFORE THE FLOOD commercial-free and unauthenticated across its digital and TVE platforms as part of the network’s continued commitment to covering climate change.

Health & Healthcare

Texas Rangers Pitcher Jake Diekman is Gutting it Out for Chron’s & Colitis Awareness

Jun 2, 2017 5:30 PM ET

Awaiting the third of three surgeries related to his ulcerative colitis, Texas Rangers pitcher Jake Diekman will be unable to contribute in the Rangers’ bullpen until the second half of the season, but the hard-throwing left-hander is using his time on the disabled list to help support others who suffer from his condition.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month in the U.S.

Jun 2, 2017 5:15 PM ET

This month, Bloomberg is proud to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States and within our own company. We’ve asked some employees to reflect on what it means to be a part of Bloomberg’s culture of innovation and how it’s helped them find success in their career.

Environment

Our Response to Recent News About the Paris Climate Accord

Jun 2, 2017 4:40 PM ET

Once upon a time not that long ago, in a land nearby to everywhere, Chicken Little was hit on the head by an acorn while on his way through the forest to get to school. Stunned and traumatized, he instinctively reached for his iPhone and tweeted: “#theskyisfalling,” assuming that as usual, it would be seen only by his small group of followers. As it happens sometimes, the story went viral.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX Publishes Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Jun 2, 2017 3:25 PM ET

CSX Corporation (Nasdaq: CSX) has released its seventh annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, titled “Moving Forward.” The report documents CSX’s commitment to responsibility and its 2016 performance across environmental, social, and governance topics.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Call of a Global Movement: Laying the Groundwork for the Future of Changemaking Around the World

Jun 2, 2017 3:20 PM ET

From the time I lived in South Africa in the late 1990s, I’ve had this idea of a “future memory.” It’s an experience you know as clearly as a recollection from your past – say, jumping off a rope swing into a mountain lake as a child – but it hasn’t happened yet. It’s more than a premonition. It’s something you can visit over and over in your mind. You just haven’t lived it.

Sustainable Development Goals

Business Will Continue the Journey to Deliver the Paris Agreement

Jun 2, 2017 3:05 PM ET

Yesterday’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement by the US Federal Government is not good news. However, businesses from around the world will not give up and will double down on their commitments to work together, in order to continue to find new and rewarding solutions in all countries of the world. The Paris Agreement has made the transformation to a low-carbon economy inevitable. This transition will in the long run be the only way to deliver successful financial results for companies, strong economies with jobs everywhere and a planet that is liveable for all.

Education

Education, Workforce Development in the Palmetto State Boosted by More than $900,000 in Duke Energy Grants

Jun 2, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Duke Energy has been powering South Carolina for more than a century, and continues to power the minds of its students and the workforce of the future by investing in innovative education programs and initiatives.

Through the Duke Energy Foundation, more than $900,000 in grants will go to initiatives across the state that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), increasing childhood reading proficiency and workforce development.

Environment

Commitment to Climate Action: Message from Michael W. Lamach, Chairman and CEO of Ingersoll Rand

Jun 2, 2017 2:25 PM ET

I’ve received many questions over the past few months about Ingersoll Rand’s commitment to reducing energy demand and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Those questions intensified this week with news of the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Environment

UN Global Compact Statement on US Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement

Jun 2, 2017 2:25 PM ET

We are disappointed by the decision of the United States to leave the Paris Agreement, a historic global accord to combat climate change and protect our planet for future generations. Despite this setback, there is also cause for optimism. The Paris Agreement has activated an unstoppable momentum for climate action, with an essential role spelled out for responsible business.