Invested in Change from Within

As we have been since our founding, we are invested in change, relentlessly curious and constantly innovating to support our business purpose and the needs of our stakeholders and society. Our CSR strategy unites us around creating an inclusive, sustainable world that empowers people to succeed and economies to thrive.

Scotiabank Donates $50,000 to the Wildfire Relief Efforts in B.C.

Scotiabank is donating $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help with the wildfire relief efforts in B.C."Scotiabank's thoughts are with the people of the communities that have been affected by the wildfires in B.C.," said Winnie Leong, Senior Vice President BC & Yukon Region, at Scotiabank

Be a Part of Building the Pro Bono Movement

Each year, the Taproot Foundation conducts a nonprofit survey to get a pulse on the field of skilled volunteerism. Insights from last year’s survey found 95% of nonprofits reporting that pro bono service improved their organization’s effectiveness.

Community Healthcare District Benefits from Streamlined Grant Management Process

Just over a year ago, we shared a case study about Sequoia Healthcare District and as promised, it’s time for an update. First, a quick refresher on Sequoia

Higher Quality Disclosures Directly Linked to GRI Reporting Framework

Companies that follow GRI’s sustainability reporting framework provide higher quality disclosures than those that don’t, according to a recent study by US-based consulting firm. High quality data leads to better decision making by the company, investors and other stakeholders, which can help drive both the bottom line and sustainable development.

Stanford Pilot Study Lessons Learned

Stanford Healthcare and HPRC conducted a pilot study with a view to developing a national recycling system that is safe, repeatable, economically viable and environmentally sound through long-term landfill avoidance.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Participate in Chow Down for Caps & Gowns

On May 16, restaurants at The Venetian and The Palazzo participated in Chow Down for Caps & Gowns, benefitting Communities in Schools (CIS) of Nevada. Over 20 participating restaurants statewide donated a percentage of all their food sales from that day to help students in Nevada gain access to the resources they need to succeed in the classroom.

Where Are We Now With Climate Change Solutions After the G20 Meeting and the Trump White House Abandonment of COP 21/Paris Agreement?

All eyes were on Hamburg, Germany last week as the leaders of the "G20" nations** gathered. High on the agenda was climate change and sustainable development. Mixed messages came out of the gathering, but as Jens-Peter Saul explains in our first Top story, even if governments can't agree in such gatherings, private industry is moving forward in providing climate change solutions.

Meet Laurence Vernerey: Bringing Better Nutrition to Your Restaurant Meals

As the Nutrition, Health and Wellness manager for Nestlé Professional North America, my role consists of leading, guiding and inspiring nutrition and health in everything that we do: from the products we develop to the communication and the support we provide to the restaurants we work with.

Timberland Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Original Earthkeepers® Boot

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland announces an important milestone in its longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility – ten years since the launch of the Original Earthkeepers® 6-Inch Boot. To mark the anniversary and pay tribute to the product that fundamentally changed the company’s approach to product sustainability, Timberland today released a seasonal exclusive boot called the Eagle Bay.