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Forestland

Environment | U.S. Soy

Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

U.S. Soy farmers are committed not only to producing food, feed and energy to support a healthy society, but also to preserving the planet for future generations. Sustainability is part of the U.S. Soy legacy.

Environment

Barclays Insight: Rising to the Water Challenge

Water is undoubtedly one of the most precious natural resources for life on earth. Without access to good quality freshwater, human, animal and plant survival is impossible, while many industries are also highly dependent on reliable sources of water for their day-to-day operations and long-term viability.

Diversity & Inclusion

eBay Releases 2016 Diversity & Inclusion Report

This is the first Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Report that we’ve issued since spinning off PayPal in 2015. Given the impact we knew this organizational change would have on our culture, size and business strategy, we made a deliberate decision to wait until we had at least a full year as a standalone company behind us before issuing this report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays CEO, Jes Staley, Tells MPs Why Inclusion is a “Huge” Issue

Timed to coincide with the build-up to International Women’s Day, Staley, along with Labour peer Baroness McDonagh, hosted a breakfast at the Palace of Westminster for 100 people, before taking questions from the audience and being interviewed by Barclays’ Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion Mark McLane.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Supports #HeForShe Movement

At Scotiabank, we know that Inclusion makes us stronger. This week we are coming together in support of the #HeForShe movement.

Health & Healthcare

Let There Be Light? Light Pollution’s Impact on the Built Environment

Light pollution, the excess production of artificial light, is perhaps most commonly associated with reduced visibility of the night sky, making it difficult for stargazers and astronomers to observe various celestial bodies. In fact, according to a study published last year in the scientific journal Science Advances, nearly 80 percent of North Americans and 60 percent of Europeans are unable to see the Milky Way from where they live due to light pollution.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stephen McCaffrey, Trailblazer in International Water Law, Wins 2017 Stockholm Water Prize

Bacardi congratulates Professor Stephen McCaffrey for winning the 2017 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for his unparalleled contribution to the evolution and progressive realization of international water law.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Centrica Launches Responsible Business Update 2016

In the Update, Centrica demonstrates how they are responding to the rapidly changing world of energy to give customers what they want – more choice, more control, more affordable energy and increasingly, lower carbon.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Marina Bay Sands' Executive Chefs Mentor Participants of the Inaugural Culinary Olympics

Food & Beverage Team Members had the opportunity to showcase sustainable, new and exciting epicurean creations during the prestigious, inaugural Culinary Olympics held at Marina Bay Sands.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women of Color are Working Against the Odds

After earning her MBA from the University of Michigan, Pilar Cruz joined Cargill in 2002 instead of returning to a banking position in her native Colombia. She has risen through the management ranks at Cargill and held leadership positions for the company in Canada, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and England.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Crowds Gather for De Beers’ Community Fairs

An estimated 2,000 people attended three community fairs hosted by De Beers’ Venetia mine in South Africa.

21st Century Fox

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Partnership with Ghetto Film School and Bold Tendencies, 21st Century Fox Supports and Celebrates Aspiring Young Filmmakers at London’s BAFTA

On Tuesday, March 21, students from 21st Century Fox partner Ghetto Film School and South London creative non-profit Bold Tendencies held a special screening in London for Ghetto Film School’s 2016 Thesis Films, Ghost of a Chance and Genesis. The short films are the product of almost a year of cross-country and international collaboration between students in Los Angeles, New York, and London. The event brought out the good and the great from London’s film industry, including Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson, The Darjeeling Limited actress Amara Karan, actor Babou Ceesay, model and actress Lily Cole, and filmmakers Matthew Vaughn and Ol Parker. The night was hosted by Twentieth Century Fox Film Chairman and CEO, Stacey Snider, and producer Barbara Broccoli, best known for her wor

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supported by Volkswagen Group of America, The Museum of Modern Art Expands its Online Course Offerings

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) further expands its range of online courses, offering a new course focusing on the materials and techniques of postwar abstract painting. As the Lead Sponsor of MoMA’s education program, Volkswagen Group of America has supported the creation of course content, and is enabling free access to the online courses, available on the Coursera platform.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating World Water Day: Companies Making Waves in Water Stewardship

As World Water Day approaches this Wednesday, March 22, it is an important moment in time for both individuals and businesses alike to take a step back and reexamine water’s interconnectedness with broader environmental and human rights challenges. Thankfully, more companies are making strides in offering real solutions to many of the planet’s most challenging water issues, partly in response to the water-related Sustainable Development Goal (Goal #6).

Diversity & Inclusion

The Importance of Global LGBT Inclusive Initiatives

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees constitute a sizeable global workforce population, and more than ever, leading companies are acknowledging their contributions.

Environment

World Water Day: Lessons from A Water Expert

Whether at the General Motors’ headquarters in the Great Lakes State or an assembly plant in a water-stressed area of Brazil, GM is consistently looking for ways to conserve water. In honor of World Water Day, here are five tips for industrial water conservation from Todd Williams, GM’s senior project engineer for water and wastewater treatment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Recognizing World Water Day

World Water Day 2017 asks the question "Why Waste Water?" and highlights the linkages between water, wastewater, and sustainable development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KOHLER Water Filters Reach Over 15,000 Households

Since its first shipment of KOHLER Clarity water filters on World Water Day 2016, Kohler Co. has distributed over 15,000 filters to residents in 11 countries around the world.

Goldcorp Inc.

Environment

Protecting Truly Precious Resources – Goldcorp’s Towards Zero Water Strategy

There’s no question water plays a critical role in day-to-day operations at Goldcorp. It’s a valuable resource required for metals production.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Visa’s Brand New Health Center Affirms Commitment to the Health & Wellness of Its Employees

This week, Visa is opening the doors to its new state-of-the-art Health Center offering employees preventive care, primary care, and physical therapy, among other services focused on wellness.

Environment

Every Drop Counts

We recognize that water stress, water quality and water access are critical global issues. As a result, we’re constantly working to minimize water use at each of our sites around the world. At our LEED Platinum® certified Kalyani Vista building in Bangalore, India, we’ve reduced our on-site potable water usage by 40%.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unlocking the Circular Economy in the Print Industry

The circular economy, which is regenerative and restorative by design, is helping organisations to create more value while reducing their dependence on scarce resources. The print industry is already playing a leading role in the shift to a circular economy; a transition which has been driven by the desire for greater economic and environmental sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

300 Data Analysts Compete in the U.S. Navy’s First Ever Connected Ship Hackathon

The first-ever connected ship hackathon, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Cyber Warfare, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, pioneered real discussion and solutions for how to protect global markets via predictable maritime navigation.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

TransCanada Employees Empower Their Communities

2016 was a transformational year for TransCanada. Even though we’ve had some big changes, employees and contractors remained dedicated to the local causes they care about.

Energy

National Grid Urges Congress to Keep LIHEAP Funding to Protect Vulnerable Customers

The White House proposed the elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) last week. While this proposal is not binding, we urge Congress and the Administration to reconsider this position. LIHEAP, created under President Ronald Reagan, has a history of bipartisan support and has provided millions of vulnerable Americans critical assistance with their energy bills since it was first created in 1981.

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Events, Media & Communications

Statements by Daryl Brewster, CEO, CECP and Peter Malkin, Chairman Emeritus, Empire State Realty Trust on the Passing of David Rockefeller

CECP celebrates the life of David Rockefeller by reflecting on his contributions to society, including the role he played in the founding of CECP: The CEO Force for Good.

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