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How Workplace Benefits Might Reflect the New Reality of COVID-19

Health & Healthcare

Employers may have started offering telemedicine in recent years to keep the cost of care down, and the pandemic has helped drive employees toward remote medical treatment.

United Nations Global Compact Launches First Regional Network in Africa

Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact today launched its first regional network in Africa for Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region at an event attended by representatives from business, civil society, academia and the United Nations.

Bees, Bacardi Bars and Archives Dating Back 158 Years, That's What It Takes to Be One of the “coolest Offices” in South Florida

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

From archives to beehives and bars, Bacardi USA has it all! Their super snazzy spot in City Coral Gables was just named the 2nd coolest office in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal.

Schneider Electric Well on Its Way to Achieving Its Year-End Sustainability Targets

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced details of its progress on a range of ambitious self-imposed sustainability targets.

Past Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winners Offer Advice to 2021 Applicants

Innovation & Technology

The kickoff for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 was just announced, with our largest prize pool ever and expanded eligibility criteria. The Challenge, now in its fifth year, is an online competition that awards cash prizes...

Canada's Transition Angle to The Great Taxonomy Debate

Canada is on the cusp of having its own transition-focused taxonomy, a very welcome, important tool that will help the burgeoning sustainable finance market to develop and grow.

IWBI Founder Paul Scialla talks Road to Recovery at Yahoo! Finance All Market Summit

Events, Media & Communications

“The Road to Recovery” was the theme of the Yahoo! All Market Summit on Oct. 26, 2020, and it featured an all-star lineup of leaders in business, academia, government and philanthropy, including Paul Scialla, Delos Founder and CEO...

Putting Purpose into Action: Adding Value to Society

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What if healthcare innovations could heal beyond the hospital and change communities? Medtronic is adding value to society by expanding access to healthcare for underserved patients around the world.

It's Election Season! See How You Can Use Computational Thinking in Your Virtual Classroom

Education

Between the 2020 Census and impending presidential election, this is an important year for civic events.

Tackling Twin Crises: Childhood Hunger and COVID-19

Health & Healthcare

The world is experiencing an overwhelming hunger epidemic made worse by the global pandemic. And while hunger impacts people of all ages, it devastates our most vulnerable population: children. According to UNICEF, nearly half of all deaths in...

Manufacturing Unveiled: Textiles at Gildan

Innovation & Technology

After yarn has been spun during step one of the t-shirt manufacturing process, it is then sent to undergo the second ste.

LIXIL Helps to Protect Teachers Through Donation of 20,000 Face Shields

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIXIL Americas, a water technology company known for its kitchen and bath brands American Standard, GROHE and DXV, today announced plans to support teachers across the country through a donation of more than 20,000 face shields.

United Airlines Redesigns Mobile App To Be More Accessible for People With Visual Disabilities

Diversity & Inclusion

More than 25 million Americans have self-reported travel-limiting disability. The improved accessibility of the app is just one of the ways United is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion of customers with disabilities.

Building the Future Starts Now: Reflections from BSR Conference 2020

Events, Media & Communications

The BSR20 Conference aimed to help the sustainable business community see our changing world more clearly. Here are four takeaways from the event on how to meet the moment and build the future.

Trailblazer Takeaways: Rosario Dawson on the Importance of “Making a Plan to Vote”

Diversity & Inclusion

From September 15 to October 15, T-Mobile observed Hispanic Heritage Month with a host of virtual celebrations, panel talks and educational events.

How Innovative Community Responses to COVID-19 Support Healthy Aging

Health & Healthcare

Learn how six communities adapted to make information and services more accessible for older people during COVID-19. New report funded by Tufts Health Plan Foundation and researched by FSG.

Enviva Releases Its First Corporate Sustainability Report

Energy

Enviva's 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report outlines Enviva’s commitment to sustainable wood bioenergy, milestones in the company’s 16-year history, and progress in fighting climate change, displacing coal, and growing more trees.

Breaking New Ground: Women's History Month (Canada)

Diversity & Inclusion

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate women from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive world.

GreenBiz's Top 25 Most Sustainable Fleets

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS is listed as one of GreenBiz's top 25 most sustainable fleets. For several years UPS has been operating its "rolling laboratory" approach to piloting and deploying low-carbon and electric vehicles.

Cox Assumes Majority Ownership of BrightFarms

Green Infrastructure

BrightFarms is a leader in the rapidly growing indoor farming industry, a movement that seeks to disrupt the conventional produce industry by replacing the complex long-distance West Coast supply chain. Its growing methods use 80% less water, 90% less land and 95% less shipping fuel than traditional agriculture.

Is Remote Work Working?

At insurance company Aflac, CFO Max Broden says productivity went up initially. “Not having to commute meant people gained some time,” he explains. “We also probably have more water cooler talk in the office than is sometimes necessary from a productivity standpoint, and that went away.”

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Houston's Emancipation Park Conservancy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to support Emancipation Park Conservancy.

HP LIFE Centers Mexico

HP, the HP Foundation, and U.N. Women under its Second Chance Education & Vocational Learning Program, with support from BHP Foundation, are providing women in Mexico

Sustainability at Owens Corning: Our Approach. Our Aspirations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

As a worldwide leader in engineered materials for insulation, roofing, and composites, Owens Corning also seeks to lead the way in corporate sustainability efforts.