At Amgen San Francisco, staff have formed a “tight knit circle.” This group of dedicated and talented volunteers is making hats and scarfs for Caps for Kids, an organization that provides hats for children facing life-threatening illnesses. Whether working at home or in their knitting circles, the team is making a big difference in the lives of children.
Siemens and various partner companies in the energy, chemical and steel industries are addressing this question in a joint project known as Carbon2Chem. This project, which is supported by a EUR 50 million grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, was officially launched in late June.
The workplace is in a state of major transition globally, with words like wellness, health, energy efficiency and sustainability now synonymous with the office. Combined with increasing evidence of the benefits of sustainable building design, the goal posts are shifting in office markets worldwide, with energy performance taking precedence as a mainstay in today’s modern cities.
The “Bold Transparency” track at the BSR Conference 2016 will help us move beyond the hyper-transparency trend and design ambitious strategies that have practical impact.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has issued its first Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which provides an overview of the work the company is doing around the world to improve the lives of people with life-threatening diseases and to make a positive impact on public health and local communities.
Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) wrapped up their June initiative, Subaru Loves to Care, which literally brought warmth and hope to thousands of patients fighting cancer across the country.
Rising to face challenges is a big part of Ryan Zimmerman’s identity.
But the ones he’s confronted on the ballfield as a first baseman for the Nationals have been insignificant compared to his engagement against Multiple Scleroris – the chronic disease his mother Cheryl was diagnosed with when he was just 11.
To celebrate 150 years of Good Food, Good Life we're taking our birthday spirit to the communities where we operate. On August 4th, our#Nestlé150for150 event involved 150+ employee volunteer events across the United States including food banks, river clean ups, animal care, education support and fitness competitions. Our signature event was a fitness competition at the historic Rose Bowl stadium, led by Olympic champions Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Gail Devers.
Mississippi is well known for its natural beauty. But over the years, the amount of native wildflowers has dwindled because of the common threats of habitat loss and invasive plants.
Join Keystone Human Services for the annual Keystone Golf Tournament on September 12 at the Colonial Golf & Tennis Club in Harrisburg, PA. The tournament benefits Keystone Human Services’ children’s services and includes a round of golf, raffles, contests, and dinner.
Although in the past the Olympics presented an opportunity for companies to share their commitments to society and the environment with a global audience, so far, many have commented on the surprising dearth of campaigns this year. Yet, in the midst of a complex Olympic environment, a few companies have stepped forward to leverage their involvement for social or environmental good in Rio and beyond. Here's a quick snapshot:
Brand Intelligence Solutions has entered into an Alliance with CSRHub, the world’s most comprehensive non-financial (Brand/CSR/ESG) rating database, to launch the “360° Brand Intelligence Solutions Benchmark Tool.” Using real time data, you can now benchmark your sustainability and brand story against your competitors and industry leaders.
Parents everywhere want their babies to be happy and healthy. But mosquito-borne diseases like malaria threaten their safety. There were an estimated 214 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2015, mostly affecting pregnant women and babies. And sadly, 91 percent of those who died from the disease were in Africa.
Biomimicry is a design-by-analogy method. It involves repurposing biological strategies to solve human technical and social challenges. As a result of natural selection, biological strategies are highly adapted and differentiated, and tend to be remarkably resource efficient. This makes biology a rich source of inspiration for novel, environmentally sustainable product innovations.
Report: More Than Half of New York City Homes Unaffordable to the Majority of Households Including Those Earning Over $100,000
NYU Furman Center and Citi report examines the home-buying potential for households at various income levels in New York City and surrounding counties.
Philanthropy isn't changing--it already has. The shift from traditional giving to social impact investing is upon us. Learn how to be at the forefront of results-focused giving.
Sappi North America, leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced that it will move forward with a $25 million capital project to update its Somerset Mill woodyard.
At LIVESTRONG, we focus on three important areas: serving individuals, building communities and changing systems. Throughout the month of August we will be sharing real stories from people who have been helped in these areas by LIVESTRONG.
Year after year, participants return to one of the most important global gatherings for sustainable business—the BSR Conference. Here’s what they are saying.
With distractions like Snapchat®, Xbox®, and Netflix® at kids’ fingertips, it can be difficult to get them off the couch and out participating in healthy activities. It can be even more challenging to get kids engaged in learning about their health and why it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But making health fun can make a big difference in engaging young people and encouraging them to embrace the power of prevention.
