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Events, Media & Communications

Six Ways to Invest in Personal Sustainability at BSR17

Oct 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

The countdown begins—it’s less than three weeks until the BSR Conference 2017! This year will feature a wide variety of valuable networking and self-development opportunities. These are some of the activities that we are most excited about.

Research, Reports & Publications

Distributed Generation Still Part of the Plan as Technology Adoption Matures

Oct 4, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Distributed energy resources (DER) continue to drive change within the electric industry as both energy consumers and electric service providers are diversifying how electricity is generated and delivered. Spawned by the public embrace of clean energy, falling prices, and regulatory subsidies, solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage, and microgrids are being deployed in more places across the electric system.

Diversity & Inclusion

De Beers' Evelyn Mervine Thinks It Is Time for the Climate to Change for Women in Diamond Mining

Oct 4, 2017 9:35 AM ET

Dr Evelyn Mervine, a Climate Change Specialist, wants to help prevent the climate changing, but she does want to change the ‘subtle sexism’ in diamond mining.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Employees Have Spoken: Voya has Been Named a Great Place to Work Once Again

Oct 4, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

2017 Taiwan CSR Overview and Trends

Oct 4, 2017 9:15 AM ET

This year, CSROne's research covers 458 CSR reports published in Taiwan, including qualitative and quantitative analyses such as GHG emissions, renewable energy usage, compliance and 149 GRI G4 indicators.

Innovation & Technology

Unreasonable Impact | How Richcore is Solving the World's Biggest Problems

Oct 4, 2017 9:05 AM ET

Last week, Barclays and the Unreasonable Group hosted the first Unreasonable Impact World Forum, bringing together 27 innovative companies from Asia, the US and Europe working to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. In the second of three profiles of those taking part, we hear from Subramani Ramachandrappa, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Richcore, about the entrepreneurial drive, conserving the world’s resources – and working towards “better living for everyone”.

Research, Reports & Publications

TransCanada Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

TransCanada has released its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, providing a comprehensive update on the company’s performance on environmental, social and governance topics that matter most to the communities, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved with or affected by our business across North America.

Environment

INFOGRAPHIC: 94 percent of Americans Believe Trees Make Happier Communities

Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ASEAN Foresters Need Closer Integration

Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM ET

The representatives from Indonesia, Thailand and Viet Nam discussed the achievements and challenges of their respective national social-forestry programs at a seminar organised by the ASEAN Working Group on Social Forestry in Jakarta as part of a social-forestry festival hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Eckrich®, Operation Homefront, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Former Professional Beach Volleyball Player Christopher “Sinjin” Smith Partnered to Honor Local Military Family

Oct 4, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Eckrich®, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and perfectly seasoned deli meats, partnered with Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, former professional volleyball player Christopher “Sinjin” Smith, and Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that serves America’s military

Environment

TD Bank Group Participates in Largest Transaction Involving Forest Carbon Capture in Quebec

Oct 4, 2017 8:30 AM ET

On September 19, 2017, TD Bank Group and Just Energy announced the purchase of 140,000 tonnes of voluntary carbon credits from Solifor Perthuis. As the largest transaction in Quebec involving forest carbon capture, the offsets were acquired from established plantation forests just west of Quebec City, in the Portneuf region.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Paper Doesn’t (Just) Grow on Trees: Rolland Innovates Smarter Paper

Oct 4, 2017 8:20 AM ET

It is arguably counter-productive to think our modern business world will ever be entirely “paperless.” Focusing instead on production, consumption, and the supply chain connecting all stakeholders can lead to a sustainable “Less Paper” society. Though “Smarter Paper” may be a more accurate moniker.

Sustainable Development Goals

SC Johnson Accelerates Pace to Meet Zero Waste to Landfill Goal

Oct 4, 2017 7:00 AM ET

SC Johnson is poised to do at most of its manufacturing facilities what for many families seems impossible to do at home – throw nothing out. The company announced today that it is ahead of schedule in meeting a goal to send zero manufacturing waste to landfill from its factories by 2021.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Transforming Business and Industries to Deliver Long-Term Impacts

Oct 4, 2017 6:00 AM ET

Increasingly businesses are realising that small sustainable impacts are no longer enough. To meet the UN Global Goals and 2 Degree target requires a wholesale shift in thinking and operations across both the business and industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat for Humanity Prepares Long-term Hurricane Recovery Plan for Puerto Rico

Oct 3, 2017 7:05 PM ET

In response to the overwhelming destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Habitat for Humanity has expanded its Habitat Hammers Back initiative to aid impacted families and individuals on the island.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Indiana University, Kelley School and Whirlpool Partnering on 2017 Habitat for Humanity Campus Build in Bloomington

Oct 3, 2017 5:55 PM ET

Whirlpool Corporation is sponsoring a home building project in Bloomington, IN, as part of a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Indiana University and the university's Kelley School of Business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Honored with Employer of the Year Award

Oct 3, 2017 5:15 PM ET

Hormel Foods was recently recognized with a silver Stevie Award in the Employer of the Year – Food and Beverage category. Stevie Awards recognize the world’s best employers and the human resources professionals, team achievements and HR-related products and suppliers who help create and drive best places to work.

Sustainable Development Goals

Supply Chain Management at Sappi North America

Oct 3, 2017 5:00 PM ET

We approach environmental responsibility from a holistic perspective grounded in life cycle thinking—looking carefully at raw material use, energy generation, manufacturing and the end of life of our products. We work across the supply chain to drive change within our spheres of influence.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg’s New European Headquarters Rated World’s Most Sustainable Office Building

Oct 3, 2017 3:55 PM ET

Opening later this month in the City of London, Bloomberg’s new European headquarters is the world’s most sustainable office building, as designed. The building achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating against the BREEAM sustainability assessment method, with a 98.5% score. This is the highest design-stage score ever achieved by any major office development.

Environment

Announcing the Next Step in Our Circular Economy Journey—Starting With Orlando to Increase Recycling Rates Nationally

Oct 3, 2017 3:15 PM ET

For the past three years, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has been on a journey to help the private sector and communities realize the value and implement the principles of the circular economy in the United States.

We’ve hosted tours and conferences, released research and case studies—but today, I’m excited to announce the next step in our circular economy journey: the city location for our Beyond 34: Recycling and Recovery for a New Economy project.

Innovation & Technology

Q&A About Data Science Code of Ethics With Lilian Huang of Data for Democracy

Oct 3, 2017 2:35 PM ET

A new initiative from Bloomberg, BrightHive, and Data for Democracy is looking to create shared values on the ethics of data science. In September, at Bloomberg’s 2017 Data for Good Exchange (D4GX), the group announced a project called the “Community Principles on Ethical Data Sharing” (or CPEDS), which is designed to develop a set of guidelines for data scientists related to data sharing and collaboration on data-driven projects.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi, Sus Marcas y Socios Distribuyen $215,000 USD a la Cruz Roja, UNICEF, Construyendo y Otras Organizaciones en México

Oct 3, 2017 2:30 PM ET

Como parte de su compromiso con la ayuda en desastres, Bacardi brindará fondos para alivio inmediato y reconstrucción a largo plazo a organizaciones no gubernamentales que están trabajando para restaurar algún sentido de normalidad en las zonas afectadas. Bacardi donará un total de US$100,000 para labores de asistencia a los damnificados. La mitad de esta aportación está siendo entregada a la Cruz Roja y UNICEF ($25,000 USD a cada uno), mientras que los otros $50,000 USD se donarán a otras organizaciones enfocadas en la reconstrucción.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Booz Allen Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Susan Penfield Named to National Board of Directors for SEED SPOT

Oct 3, 2017 2:20 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

‘We Want Equal Opportunity’

Oct 3, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo team members like Stacey Milbern look forward to raising awareness and celebrating inclusive workplaces during National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

Innovation & Technology

GM Outlines All-Electric Path to Zero Emissions

Oct 3, 2017 2:00 PM ET

General Motors announced today how it is executing on a major element of its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, recently announced by GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra.