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Mural Honors Victims of Pulse Nightclub Attack

Diversity & Inclusion

A Wells Fargo branch in Orlando, Florida, has a new mural to pay tribute to the victims of the 2016 mass shooting and celebrate the city’s united and diverse community.

Carlsberg Group Commits to Halve Water Usage at Its Breweries by 2030

Responsible Production & Consumption

Water is essential to society, and to making beer. However, today it is not managed optimally in too many areas of the world, and water scarcity is a major concern. The Carlsberg Group's vision for a better tomorrow is a world in which zero water is wasted.

Susan Henricks Tapped to Serve on Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed ICAN – the Institute for Career Advancement Needs – President and CEO Susan L. Henricks to serve for a three-year term.

How Unchecked Climate Change Will Impact the US Economy

Environment

The biggest obstacle standing in the way of prioritized, coordinated, effective action against cataclysmic climate instability over the coming years and decades is the US Republican party. These individuals and their ideological followers stand in defiance of reason, science and a global consensus on the need for urgent action in the name of protecting the fortunes of their patrons.

Crayton Webb Tapped to Serve on Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. in Dallas, Texas to serve for a three-year-term.

Delacon and Cargill Announce Strategic Equity Investment

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Delacon, the pioneer and global leader in phytogenic feed additives, and Cargill have agreed to a strategic partnership that will advance the market presence of natural, plant-based feed additives on a global scale, and meet changing consumer preferences of what animals are fed and how food is produced. The deal includes a minority equity investment from Cargill.

AkzoNobel's New Business Models Driving Fresh Approaches to Sustainability

Research, Reports & Publications

For example, being sustainable today goes far beyond simply generating more sustainable product solutions. Truly innovative companies are embracing ever-evolving business models that offer a clear link to longer term economic success.

Free eBook | Your Guide to Increasing Global Employee Engagement

Download a free eBook, Your Guide to Increasing Global Employee Engagement, to learn how you can design a successful worldwide corporate giving and volunteering program.

MetLife 2016 Global Impact Highlights

Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, MetLife set goals that relate to interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, communities and the environment. This is our first report on progress toward these goals. We plan to report on progress every year, as we strive to make a global impact.

Australian Heard Island and McDonald Islands Toothfish Continues to Meet Global Sustainability Standard

Responsible Production & Consumption

Today, the Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) toothfish fishery received recertification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for sustainable fishing. Originally certified in 2012, the fishery was reassessed by third-party auditor SCS Global Services. This recertification ensures that the fishery is sustainable and well managed.

GRI & IIRC on the Role of the SDGs in Reporting

Research, Reports & Publications

Ethical Corporation has just published a new briefing that delves into the role of the SDGs in sustainability reporting & communications - you can access the report here.

One ‘Can’ Make a Difference – KFC South Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC South Africa’s goal is to reach 670 cans and pack them for distribution in under 67 minutes—a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service when the holiday was established.

A Letter from Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner

Sustainable Development Goals

CEO and President of Sappi North America discusses the company's performance against its 2016 sustainability goals.

Air Force Veteran Uses Her Own Brand of “Magic” to Serve Her Community as a Frontline Families AmeriCorps Member

Social Impact & Volunteering

When it comes to serving her community, Angela Collins speaks about the “magic” – or individual talents – of each person involved. One’s “magic,” she explained, is his or her natural talent, an ordinary thing that he or she does better than most. Angela believes that each person’s skills are magic to everyone else. “So when you figure out what people’s magic is and you put it to use in the community, to build community, to create community, to bring people together, that’s where the magic happens,” Angela said.

California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg Launch “America’s Pledge”

Environment

Today, California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg launched America’s Pledge on climate change, a new initiative to compile and quantify the actions of states, cities and businesses in the United States to drive down their greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Here's What a Sustainable Highway Might Look Like

Green Infrastructure

One of the best places to see the future of sustainable transportation might be in the heart of Georgia.

Denver Donation Brings Benefits to Ghana Women’s Group

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana, the Women’s Consultative Committee (WCC) provides financial assistance to local female entrepreneurs through a revolving fund established to provide micro loans and credit to women with small-scale business ventures.

ACI Sustainability Report: “Bold Collective Actions” Needed for Transformational Change

Research, Reports & Publications

American Cleaning Institute Report, “Foundations for Transformation,” Showcases Steps Industry is Taking to Tackle Most Critical Issues

TCR – A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Sustainability

A paradigm shift is needed in business. Whole system thinking shows that two foundational business ideas are reductionistic, irrational and unintentionally destructive.

Duke Energy Sponsors Solar Installations in North Carolina Habitat Homes

Social Impact & Volunteering

There have been more than 1,000 Habitat for Humanity homes built in Charlotte since 1983. Those with solar panels on the roof? Only a handful. But with North Carolina second in the nation for solar power – only behind California – that could be changing.

Final Days to Nominate Volunteers for Boston’s Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WFXT Boston 25, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations for Boston’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program at CoxConservesHeroes.com through 5 p.m. EST on July 24.