Executive Update: Statement by Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, on the Passing of Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

“I propose that you, the business leaders… and we, the United Nations, initiate a global compact of shared values and principles, which will give a human face to the global market.” – Kofi Annan (1938–2018)

Read the statement by Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, on the passing of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

What’s Your Healthy Purpose?

At Humana, one way we improve the health of our members is by finding our purpose together. Having a purpose in life and connecting with your local community increases well-being.

PNC University (PNCU) Offers Employees Tools to Learn, Develop and Support PNC’s Business Performance

PNCU offers training to all employees through 12,500 learning and development opportunities - 1,500 classroom based, 1,000 virtual and 10,000 online self-study resources.

PNC: Responsible Investing Grows More Popular with Investors

The expression “put your money where your mouth is” may be more possible than you realize. Responsible investing options allow you to invest your money in a way that aligns with your values while potentially minimizing risk.

We Were Destined to Be Statistics, but Here We Were, Finally Home

This was shared with the Dave Thomas Foundation by Jesus Paniagua. Jesus was 7 years old when he and his five brothers were adopted by Yolonda, a single mother who made them finally feel at home. Today Jesus is 27 and honoring his late mother by sharing his story.

Counter Culture Coffee Brings Its Transparency Report to Life With Limited-release Coffee

With text-heavy and data filled pages, it’s no surprise that only 17 percent of consumers actually read companies’ CSR reports. However, many companies are finding innovative ways to make their reports stand out. As a way of grabbing the attention of coffee-loving consumers and encouraging other brands to become more conscious and engaged in their supply chains, Counter Culture Coffee brought its report to life by launching a limited-edition coffee.

Prioritizing Enablers for Effective Community Forestry in Cameroon

Cameroon, in its Law 94/01 of 1994 on Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, supported local communities to engage in managing forests and benefit from them economically and environmentally. This provision in law allowed communities to have access to forests with the requirement that they obtained a legal status and signed an agreement with the government in which they committed to a set of conditions that maintained the state of the forest while creating livelihoods for local people.

Domtar Diaper Donations Bring Dignity and Comfort to Those in Need

Our Comfort & Care diaper assistance program has helped thousands of North American families who don’t have enough diapers for their children, whether because of a catastrophic weather event or a lack of financial resources.

Join 3BL Media and Las Vegas Sands for the Next Business Aligns with the SDGs Webinar

In this third installment of the series, which is free to attend and designed for corporate responsibility and sustainability professionals, Katarina Tesarova, vice President of global sustainability for Las Vegas Sands, will discuss how the company takes action on SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production.

The Earliest Earth Overshoot Day. Ever.

In 2018, Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 1. The earliest ever. This reminds us of the urgency of the climate crisis and pressure on natural ecosystems: despite the indisputable progress made over the last years, Overshoot Day is still moving forward.