How Barclays is Waking up to Open Innovation

“I am very good at brainstorming” says Magdalena Krön, minutes after meeting in the open space of Rise London. Situated in the East End, in a former department store, the centre is open plan and gently buzzing with the activity of a dozen fresh companies. Some may go on to become fintech superstars.

Tetra Tech’s 50th Anniversary Global Clean Water Fund Helps Communities Around the World

Partnering with Engineers Without Borders organizations to provide clean, safe water supplies

Companies Must Disclose Climate-change Risk: Carney Panel

Corporations, especially those in the financial and energy sectors, should provide investors with clear and systematic disclosure of the risks that climate change poses to their future economic health, a task force reporting to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney recommended Wednesday.

Registration Is Now Open for the Inaugural Health Means Business National Summit and Healthy10 Awards

Registration is now open for the inaugural Health Means Business National Summit and Healthy10 Awards! Hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Summit will discuss the connection between healthy communities, economic prosperity, and a more competitive U.S. economy for all.

9-Year-Old Girl Battling Heart Problems Gets Dream Disney Trip

Charlotte, a 9-year-old girl, suffering from a genetic heart condition got her wish granted Friday thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and VSP Vision Care.

Bloomberg Media COO Jacki Kelley Honored with Muse Award

At a star-studded gathering yesterday, New York Women in Film and Television honored five inspiring women with its annual Muse Award. Along with actors Mary-Louise Parker, Debi Mazar and Martha Plimpton, and Firelight Media founder Marcia Smith, Bloomberg Media’s COO Jacki Kelley was recognized for her visionary leadership.

The Ray Unveils Two New Transportation Technologies - Both "Firsts" in the U.S.

The Ray and its partners have dedicated two newly installed state-of-the-art technologies that are both "firsts" in the U.S.; solar paved roads for cleaner energy and tire pressure and tread depth measurement for safety awareness.

GM’s Year in Review: 16 Sustainability Stories from 2016

It’s been a transformative year. In January, General Motors launched its Maven carsharing service, now active in 17 cities around the United States. In the fall, the company committed to power its global operations’ electricity with renewable energy by 2050. And in December, the long-range Chevrolet Bolt EV hit the streets. Along the way, a variety of collaborations have helped to reduce waste, address climate change and inspire STEM learning.

TCFD Reaction: 'Turning Point for Climate Disclosure'

The launch of TCFD's recommendations were today hailed as a landmark moment for investors campaigning to have climate considerations integrated into mainstream reporting.

Sustainability Highlights | Top Story: Sustainability Reporting in Stock Exchanges 'Comes of Age'

Sustainability reporting in stock exchanges 'comes of age'