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Why Businesses Need to Tackle the Education Gap

Education

Bill Gates once said that the first five years of a child’s life have a lot to do with how the next 80 will turn out. I couldn’t agree more. Early childhood education doesn’t drive cable news. It won’t appear in your Instagram feed. Yet it’s critically important to the future of our country. What happens to the development of a child’s brain during the first five years is unparalleled later in life. This window is critical to their future success as adults.

Recycling Biopharma Plastics into Lumber Products

Environment

Global biopharmaceutical products supplier MilliporeSigma has partnered with specialty waste management company Triumvirate Environmental to recycle the commingled single-use plastic scrap into saleable lumber products.

John Lanier at Climate One - Triple Bottom Line Thinking for Businesses: Weak or Strong?

Responsible Production & Consumption

John Lanier of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation talks about the triple bottom line at a Climate One panel and podcast.

Creating Diverse & Inclusive Business: The Power of Employee Volunteer Networks

Diversity & Inclusion

Your employee volunteering program’s ability to help employees understand and bridge social and cultural divisions is a big indicator of the importance of your program.​ So how do you make inclusivity part of your approach to citizenship?

The Evolution of Project Delivery: The How and Why

Research, Reports & Publications

There are an estimated 240,000 water main breaks every year in the United States, and those ruptures waste between 14 percent and 18 percent of the nation’s drinking water.

Ceres Praises New Bill That Will Help Ensure Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for 1 Million Californians

Environment

Ceres joins other environmental and community advocates and many California businesses in welcoming a major legislative victory today after state lawmakers approved a bill that will help ensure more than 1 million Californians have safe and affordable drinking water.

Driving Sustainability Standards Ever Higher

GRI is raising its capacity to build on the success of the GRI Standards, following the recruitment of Marco van der Ree as Chief Development Officer.

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Financial Resilience, Responsible Impact

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) released its 2018 sustainability report, detailing how the company supports its four building blocks of long-term vitality: financial sustainability, customer focus, investing in people and responsible impact.

LG’s Smart ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Help Con Edison Customers Save with Energy Efficiency Rebates

Responsible Production & Consumption

Already delivering the industry’s most energy efficient room air conditioners, LG Electronics USA is taking energy savings to the next level in New York City this summer in cooperation with Con Edison.

Understanding the Climate Change Challenges Facing Consumer Goods Companies

Environment

As an active investment manager with a firm commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into its investment processes, Franklin Templeton recognises its responsibility to raise awareness of climate transition issues.

Whole Kids Foundation Raises More Than $113,000 for 56 Educational Beehives to Schools Across the U.S., U.K. and Canada

Education

Whole Kids Foundation announced that it raised more than $113,000 to fund 56 new bee grants through the 2019 Give Bees a Chance campaign during June’s National Pollinator Month.

Schneider Electric Answers Common Questions About Energy Market Convergence

Research, Reports & Publications

By strategically sourcing electricity in an integrated way that includes both renewable and conventional power, companies can simultaneously save money, stabilize and better forecast costs and budgets, plan for volatility and meet their environmental goals.

How Cisco’s Cafes and Employee Resource Organizations Celebrate Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

When it comes to embracing diversity, Cisco is in a class by itself. We not only have a diverse workforce – we continuously honor it. Through our Employee Resource Organizations (ERO) we support our employees as they establish deeper connections with one another while celebrating their cultures. These celebrations are also great opportunities to invite others to join in on the festivities and learn more about one another.

P&O Cruises’ Guests Play a Part in Saving One Ni Van Life so That Others Can Be Saved in Health Emergencies

Health & Healthcare

When 35-year-old Ni Van paramedic trainee Jerome Sese suffered a heart attack recently, P&O Cruises’ guests played a part in saving his life through their contributions to the guest-funded P&O Pacific Partnership.

The Art of Losing Volumetric Weight

Innovation & Technology

ON Semiconductor has found a way to increase packing density, in order to decrease the volumetric weight with our tape and reel packing process. Tape and reel involve several surface mounted devices (SMDs) being placed on tape and wound on a reel for easy transportation.

Hess Corporation Shows Continued ESG Commitment and Progress in 2018 Sustainability Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) published its 2018 Sustainability Report today, providing a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy and performance on environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives.

Ecolab Ahead of Pace to Save Enough Water for 1 Billion People

Research, Reports & Publications

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies, has released its 2018 corporate sustainability report, Accelerating Meaningful Change, which highlights its work with leading companies throughout the world to reduce environmental impact and drive cost savings. The 2018 publication is Ecolab’s 12th annual corporate sustainability report.

Duke Energy Passes Major Renewable Milestone: 1 Gigawatt of Owned Solar Energy Capacity

Energy

With the North Rosamond Solar Facility coming online last month in California, Duke Energy has passed the 1-gigawatt (GW) threshold of utility-scale owned and operated solar facilities nationwide. Throughout the decade, Duke Energy has been building a solar portfolio that now includes almost 70 sites in 10 states, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. At peak output, that could serve energy to approximately 2 million homes.

Cannes: Aflac Opens Up About Risks From Successful Purpose Shift

Events, Media & Communications

The smart toy robot (My Special Aflac Duck) has so far helped more than 4,300 children battle through cancer, by providing emotional support and helping kids open up and communicate through such a troubling period.

Nestlé Waters Announces Partnership With Ocean Legacy Foundation

Environment

Plastic waste in the ocean poses a particular threat to many communities around the world and requires hands-on cleanup, education, infrastructure development and policies to stop further waste.

Antea Group Completes Acquisition of Tractebel-Engie Poland

Environment

Antea Group acquires the Polish subsidiary of Tractebel-Engie, the global engineering and consultancy firm.

CNH Industrial Wins the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Company’s long-standing commitment to investment in research and development, which has seen significant increases over the last five years, has positioned CNH Industrial amongst the ten most innovative in Brazil, according to the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ (Innovation Value Brazil) Award 2019.

These Students Came up With an Ingenious Way to Keep Buildings Cool

Environment

Taking a page from the termite construction manual,Team Phalanx from the Industrial Design program at California State University, Long Beach has developed an insulation that could revolutionize how homes and offices are cooled.