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America’s Most Innovative Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Gabelli School will recognize the top companies with an innovation award to be presented at the 2nd annual American Innovation Conference to be held in October in New York.

How Do We Get Board Room Attention for Our Corporate Sustainability Efforts? And Help Directors Understand and Support the Corporate Effort?

Media & Communications

Those questions and more are often raised by managers trying to get the board room and C-suite attention – and support needed -- to launch or advance the company’s sustainability journey.

More Renewable Energy Options Available Under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage

Energy

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage (GSA) program in North Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers. View the NCUC order.

Transform. Influence. Lead. Hispanic Action Network (HAN) Aligned at the UnidosUS Annual Conference

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Hispanic Action Network (HAN) leadership recently attended the UnidosUS Annual Conference held in San Diego, CA, August 3 - 6. More than 3,000 visitors were on hand for the Conference and thousands more at the National Latino Family Expo.

The Allstate Foundation and Serena Williams Shine a Spotlight on a Dangerous and Often Overlooked Form of Domestic Violence

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The signs of financial abuse are often invisible, from extreme restrictions on spending to blocked access to bank accounts or ruined credit.

National Research Effort Focused on Side Stream Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Technology

Research, Reports & Publications

As phosphorus limits permitted in wastewater effluent shrink to protect drinking water sources, a nationwide research effort headed by Black & Veatch has started work to advance implementation of a leading-edge treatment technology

HP Opens New 150,000 Square Foot 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Innovation & Technology

Today, HP Inc. opened the doors to its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.

BLOG | Raising Awareness for the Pollinator Crisis: Results of Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation-Funded Parks for Pollinators Campaign

Environment

This BioBlitz campaign is part of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Gro More Good commitment to connect 10M children to the benefits of gardens and greenspaces by 2023 and to promote pollinator education and protection to America’s youngest generation of gardeners

Business Roundtable Aims High, but Misses

The Business Roundtable has recognized that a singular focus on shareholder value is the wrong “north star” for business leaders. However, its updated statement falls short of what society and business truly need to thrive in the 21st century.

Ingersoll Rand Named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for Fifth Consecutive Year, Demonstrating Strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the fifth consecutive year, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series that measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Prioritizing Human Connection In Business: My Never Stand Still Conversation with Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson

Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson has a long history with the company—34 years to be exact. He has had a spectacular career at Kaiser, beginning as an intern and serving in roles from hospital administrator and division president...

Carnival Corporation Wins Neptune Award as Greenest Shipowner of the Year

Green Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation & plc recently announced it has been honored by maritime industry peers with the Greenest Shipowner of the Year Neptune Award

How "One Planet Prosperity" Supports New Business Opportunities

Research, Reports & Publications

A poll of Schneider Electric’s customers in Europe revealed that 82% of them consider resource scarcity and sustainability as key elements in their decision-making processes. Yet the shift is not happening fast enough.

New Resource: Telling Your Pro Bono Story

Media & Communications

By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally.

VIDEO | Living Standard: Handprints Over Footprints

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rami Vagal of Mohawk Industries shares the value of "handprinting" over "footprinting." The Living Standard is a campaign that seeks to connect green buildings and LEED, and products to people.

Arrow Electronics in Asia Pacific Hosts Family Day to Foster Community Involvement

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics hosted a Family Day at its Hong Kong headquarters to raise awareness about local nonprofits and cultivate community involvement.

Bridgestone Partners With Seven Inspiring U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, announced its support for a group of seven Team USA Olympians and Paralympians on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Enhancing Family Friendly Spaces

Education

Two of Hallmark’s suppliers in Dongguan, China — QP and Golden Cup — participate in the Family Friendly Spaces (FFS) program, facilitated by the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program.

How Next-Gen Retailers Are Using EHS to Bolster Customer Experience

Environment

Improve customer experience by promoting EHS at your retail establishment.

GM China Releases 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

General Motors China has released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report to provide an update on its CSR efforts and commitment in the areas of safety, sustainability, education and the community. The report provides an update to its stakeholders about the actions taken by the company and its joint ventures in China to help achieve GM’s global vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

Ecocentricity Blog: A Voice in the Wilderness

Environment

Just hearing her allows the listener to feel the warmth, gentleness and passion that are mirrored perfectly in her character. One could happily listen to Janine Benyus just count to one thousand, and enjoy it all the more to hear her describe the majesty of the natural world.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet

Environment

Learn more about healthy soil, the state of this limited resource, and what General Mills is doing to help farmers regenerate it.

Sustainable Brands Community Explores Next-Generation Goals, Impact Metrics and Reporting Methods

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled program highlights for New Metrics ‘19: Next-Generation Goals & Reporting, scheduled for November 18-20 in Philadelphia, PA.

Certification Program Launches in Asia to Promote Renewable Energy

Energy

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is for the first time expanding its Green-e® certification program to renewable energy projects based in Asia, starting with pilot projects from Apple in Singapore and Taiwan.

Bruce Bartlett: The Roots of Wreckage

Environment

Today on Sea Change Radio we take a little timeout from all things sustainability to analyze how the Republican Party has led us to some very uncertain and dangerous times with a white supremacist occupying the White House.