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How Policymakers Can Drive Sustainability Reporting

With rising policy measures across global markets in support of responsible business conduct, GRI has launched a new publication to set out how policymakers can use the power of transparency to affect positive change.

Black Lives Matter & Business - Report

Research, Reports & Publications

While it is self-evident that “all lives matter”, it is equally obvious that attention must now be paid to correct injustices that impact Black lives in particular.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announces First Recipients of Its Water Stewardship Grant in Honor of World Water Day

Environment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today announced the first recipients of its Water Stewardship Grant––The Nature Conservancy’s New York Chapter and The Everglades Foundation.

LifeGuides Team Expands to Miami - A Gateway to North American & Global Expansion

Innovation & Technology

LifeGuides® announced its expansion of the company’s operations into Miami, in addition to its HQ in Phoenix and technology base in San Francisco. LifeGuides® is an HR benefit, which empowers employees to pick a certified Guide, who has successfully navigated the same personal growth or life challenge event faced now.

Valuing Water: How Dow Is Making It a Business and Human Priority

Environment

This year’s theme for World Water Day is Valuing Water and it asks us to view water as not just a commodity to exploit but as part of a larger ecosystem to share. Worldwide, fresh water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource.

A Male Perspective on Women's History Month

Diversity & Inclusion

This week, in celebration of Women's History Month and our upcoming associate panel discussion, we’re spotlighting a unique male perspective from Mike Schmidt, SVP, Credit Risk, who has been a passionate advocate for women throughout his career.

Clarivate Analysis of Water Sector Innovation Enables Future Water Association To Make Data-Driven, Industry Changing Recommendations

Research, Reports & Publications

Between the evidence produced, FWA’s recommendations and the strong engagement at the event, there is the possibility to change how the U.K. water sector approaches innovation at governmental, regulatory and collaborative levels.

Earth Hour 2021: WWF Hosts a Nationwide Meditation for the Planet

Environment

On Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 pm local time, Earth Hour will once again inspire individuals, businesses and organizations in over 180 countries and territories to renew their commitment to the planet.

Black & Veatch Leads Design, Construction of 'Electric Island,' a First-of-its-Kind, High-Capacity Public Charging Station Designed for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Energy

Black & Veatch is working to bring the Portland, Oregon, “Electric Island” project online to demonstrate high power charging infrastructure scaled to accommodate electric trucks and their large batteries capable of moving up to 80,000 pounds at...

Kimberly-Clark Launches Expanded WaterLOUPE 2.0 Tool to Help Communities Develop Sustainable Water Stewardship Plans

Environment

On World Water Day, Kimberly-Clark reaffirmed its commitment to drive water stewardship in water stressed regions around the world with the launch of WaterLOUPE 2.0...

Lenovo Celebrates World Water Day, Joins UN CEO Water Mandate

Sustainable Development Goals

At Lenovo, we recognize the value of water and our role in helping to preserve it as a vital natural resource.

Water Mission and FedEx Team up to Help Honduras After 2020 Hurricanes

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In November 2020, back-to-back Hurricanes Eta and Iota caused major devastation in Honduras, affecting more than 3 million people, about one-third of the country’s population.

Nornickel Cuts Emissions at Kola Peninsula by 85% in 2021

Environment

PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, has shut down its metallurgical shop at Kola MMC in Monchegorsk. The shop was shut down on March 20th 2021.

Rockwell Automation Issues Statement Against Violence of Individuals of Asian Descent, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders

Diversity & Inclusion

It remains clear that our society still has much work to do to dismantle racism and prevent acts of violence against people of color.

No Foolin’: T‑Mobile Leads a Movement to Transform This April 1 from a Day of High Jinx to a Day of High Fives

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile is getting #GiveThanksNotPranks started by partnering with customers and fans to help give $500,000 through the nonprofit education crowdfunding site DonorsChoose to help teachers purchase critical classroom supplies to support students.

Partnerships Helping Dow Create Shared Value, Eliminate Waste Across the World

Environment

Moving towards a circular economy benefits us all. I've been able to witness this firsthand as we work with our partners in Brazil and South Africa to develop proper waste management through recycling education, innovation and employment.

Biopharma Leaders and Institutional Investors Seeking Effective, Efficient, and Decision-Useful Communications about Long-Term Business Strategy, According to New Report From CECP's CEO Investor Forum and the Biopharma Sustainability Roundtable

Research, Reports & Publications

As the world begins to emerge from under the weight of multiple crises, investors are seeking more effective and efficient ESG (environment, social, governance) communications directly from companies, which include a longer-term strategy and vision.

Performance Testing the Vaccine Rollout

Health & Healthcare

Among the many challenges posed by the vaccine rollout, the performance of IT systems should not be one of your concerns.

Impact Investing and Climate Change

Environment

Impact investing in environmental change has come to the forefront in recent years, with investors looking at more than just financial returns.

Shaw Recognizes More Organizations Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

This week, Shaw unveils our second slate of organizations to be honored by our 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program.

Aflac Incorporated Announces Inaugural Sustainability Bond Issuance

Aflac Incorporated announced recently that it has closed its first sustainability bond, further reinforcing the company's longstanding commitment to uphold the core values of our "people-first" business approach that balances purpose and profit.

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Issues Call for Grant Proposals

Environment

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee opens request for grant proposals until May 14th.

A Conversation With Julie Kim and Rajeev Venkayya Reflecting on an Extraordinary Year

We’re looking beyond the science with two of Takeda’s leaders to explore how Takeda adapted to this new normal while continuing to deliver for patients.

Meet Samantha Nakamura, PE, LEED AP, WSP USA Senior Mechanical Engineer

Diversity & Inclusion

Women's History Month has begun! In observance of women's contributions to our past, we take a look from the perspectives of WSP women today, so we might catch a glimpse of our future.