How an Outdoor Classroom Can Transform Learning for Students

When Grade 3 students from Calgary's Westgate School were tasked with writing about nature, the idea of sitting indoors and looking at photos of trees and plants did not spark creativity.

SC Johnson Donations are Helping to Develop Tomorrow’s Workforce

Recognizing the need to continue developing students today for tomorrow’s workforce, SC Johnson is proud to support education through its philanthropic contributions, a portion of which includes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs worldwide.

First Mercy Ships Volunteer Comes Onboard a Ship in Carnival Corporation's Costa Group

As part of the cooperation announced in 2017 between Mercy Ships and Costa Group the joint volunteer program is proceeding with the first Africa Mercy crewmember embarking onboard Costa neoRomantica.

Scientists Say California Can Aim Higher on Clean Fuels

California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030, akin to taking 15 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in one year, by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to “California's Clean Fuel Future: Assessing Achievable Fuel Carbon Intensity Reductions Through 2030,” an analysis released today by the UK-based research firm Cerulogy.

Action, Reaction and Market Transformation in the Apparel Industry - Erb Institute | Business For Sustainability

Sustainability—or a lack of it—has punctuated the apparel industry’s most notable moments over the last few decades. They include Nike’s sweatshop scandal in 1991, Patagonia’s public commitment to recycled polyester in 1992 and organic cotton in 1996, Levi’s 2010 launch of its WaterAdidas “Speedfactory” opening in Germany.

What Could Your Nonprofit Accomplish With the Support of Skilled Volunteers?

Join Taproot Foundation’s webinar on Tuesday, April 3rd for all the tools you need to get started on Taproot+, their cost-free online platform that connects nonprofits with skilled volunteers for short-term pro bono projects. During the event, Taproot staff will show you how to translate your challenges and plans into a clear volunteer request and guide you through posting your project live.

Case Study: Creating Positive Business Impacts for Exporters and Investors Through CSR

Export Development Canada helps Canadian companies look for business opportunities abroad, and uses sustainability data to do this. Read more about the different aspects CSR reporting plays for EDC's work.

Panalpina Publishes Second Integrated Management Report

The Panalpina Integrated Management Report 2017 gives an overview of the company’s strategy and business model, the performance of its regions and products, and its approach to sustainability management. For the second year, the report integrates the discussion of Panalpina’s business performance and sustainability.

Comcast NBCUniversal Again Named a Top Ten Company By LinkedIn

Comcast NBCUniversal has been named to LinkedIn’s Top Companies for 2018, ranking number seven among companies that attract and retain top talent globally.

LinkedIn Top Companies ranks the most sought-after companies where people want to work and stay and this is the second year in a row that Comcast NBCUniversal has been included among the Top Ten companies in the country. Top Companies measures the behavior of over a half billion of professionals on LinkedIn and is powered by proprietary LinkedIn data including job seeker reach, engagement, job interest, and retention combined with an editorial lens.

Meet the Scientist: Jennifer Lippens, Post-doctoral Fellow at Amgen Thousand Oaks

In a typical day, I spend a lot of time in lab running experiments on the various mass spectrometers I utilize for my projects. When I am not in the lab, I am in the office analyzing data, working on manuscripts or planning my next experiment based on the current results I have. There are also weekly meetings that I attend and I help to organize monthly meetings for the post-doctoral fellows at Amgen.