Green Cruise Ships Multiply, Help Save Planet

Recent news from Carnival Corporation detailed new ships coming out that will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), a first in the cruise industry.

BSR Conference 2016: Andy Stern Discusses Universal Basic Income

In this plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Andy Stern talked about universal basic income and inequality of opportunity issues.

Guest Post: Inspiring the Next Generation by Activating Purpose with Net Impact

At Timberland, we continuously seek out ways to support our passionate employee base and inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our partnership with Net Impact allows us to be part of a community of more than 100,000 students and young professionals who want to transform their passions into purpose-driven careers and scale impact around the world. Most recently I was able to share Timberland’s best practices for engaging employees through purpose-driven work at the 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia.

GRI/G4 Reporting: Certified Sustainability Reporting Training

A certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) training partner, this Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship course provides you with a comprehensive foundation in the GRI/G4 reporting framework and reporting process. Learn the five-part GRI reporting process and how to use the GRI principles to create a strategic, user-friendly report.

Sodexo Announces Partnership with Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

Sodexo, a world leader in Quality of Life services today announced a partnership with Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the fast-casual artisanal pizza concept known for its chef-driven menu and casually hip restaurants. Through the partnership, Blaze Pizza will offer its custom pizzas, salads, signature beverages and desserts at select Sodexo facilities across the country, including on college campuses.

Celebrating America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.

7 Steps for Integrating Your EHS Culture After An Acquisition

In today’s global marketplace, many companies are seizing opportunities to expand their businesses’ footprint through new partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. But as these companies work to bring their new assets or partnerships into the company fold, many aren’t prepared to integrate their environment, health and safety (EHS) programs.

In our experience, EHS programs are most successful when they’re embedded in company culture, where employees feel encouraged and compelled to play an active role in program initiatives.

Local Students, CITGO Volunteers Join Forces in 41st Street Beach Cleanup in Chicago

For the third consecutive year, in conjunction with the Chicago Parks Foundation and the Alliance for the Great Lakes, CITGO sponsored a Mid-Coast Cleanup as a part of its Caring for Our Coast initiative. Earlier this fall, students from King College Prep and the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences joined volunteers from the CITGO Lemont Refinery for a cleanup project at the 41st Street Beach in Chicago. In a one-mile area, the group collected 94.9 pounds of trash in just a few hours. The most abundant items picked up were cigarette butts and plastic water bottles.

The 3 Biggest Highlights from Purina’s #BetterWithPets Summit

The event celebrated the evolving pet and owner bond and showcased the latest in pet care and wellness advancements

2016 Coca-Cola Public Space Recycling Bin Grant Program Awards 4,518 Recycling Bins to 37 Communities and 25 Colleges

As communities across the country recognize the importance of recycling in honor of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, Keep America Beautiful and The Coca-Cola Foundation announced that they will be awarding 62 grants to communities in 30 states to make recycling bins more readily available and convenient.