Transformation at the Crossroads: Impact Investing in South Africa

Twenty-two years ago, when apartheid fell, South Africa pointed the way from disinvesting to reinvesting in one of the landmark nonviolent social transformations of our time. A number of international investors decided then to put their money to work in building a more equitable South Africa. Today South Africa is the largest impact investment market on the African continent, with US $24 billion disbursed for impact investments by development financial institutions (DFIs), and US $4.9 billion by organizations other than DFIs.

Conserving Through the Cold Winter Months

Winter can be beautiful and tons of fun, but it also means icy roads, snow storms, and high heating and electrical bills. Things no business looks forward too. That said, there are many “quick fixes” you and your property can do to help conserve, and keep those costs under control:

Lost in Translation: Why Cultural Competency is an EHS Essential for Global Expansion

From language barriers to religious traditions to culture of time to women in leadership roles, there are numerous cultural variances that exist from country to country and even region to region. Navigating and understanding those differences is key to a company’s success as they integrate their corporate culture into a new host country.

On the Antea Group blog, we explore five ways cultural competency plays a critical role in the development of a company’s EHS programs during a global expansion.

Techstars Atlanta: Get to Know Joonko

Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, selected 10 companies to participate in the program's 2016 class. Applications for the 10 coveted spots came from around the globe, including 69 countries and six continents.

At 87, Olive Garden Server Shows All of Us How It’s Done

Hazel Thompson, a server at Olive Garden for 26 years, sees no reason to retire. She said her team members look out for her – and they had better, because ‘Freight Train Hazel’ is fast.

Barclays Named in Top 100 Companies for Working Mums

Barclays has reaffirmed its status as a family-friendly business after being named in the ‘100 Best Companies’ list published by Working Mother magazine.

AkzoNobel and Partners Map out Urban Vision at Habitat III Conference in Quito

People living in one of the world's highest capital cities will experience the positive impact of creative collaboration this weekend as part of AkzoNobel's involvement in the Habitat III Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development.

Employee E-Recycling Reaches 25 Tons at FCA US

For the second time this year, FCA US hosted an electronics recycling (e-recycling) event, collecting 25 tons of broken and outdated equipment from employees at the Auburn Hills Complex in Michigan on Sept. 8.

Social Days at Daimler

Daimler is using social projects as a team development possibility with increasing frequency.