Google Steps Up to Fight Zika Virus

Companies have long been strong supporters of health issues, from breast cancer to AIDS, providing much-needed support and awareness to these important causes. Yet, recently we’ve seen more organizations answer the call of duty when urgent health outbreaks have occurred. In the midst of the Ebola health crisis, nearly 90 major American companies provided more than $50 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support relief and recovery efforts, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Now, as the Zika virus outbreak continues to gain momentum, one company is stepping up to provide not only monetary donations, but business assets to fight the spread of this destructive virus.

GSK Science in the Summer™ Expands to 20 National Locations for 30th Anniversary

When school is out, science is in and this year, GSK is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of GSK Science in the Summer™ by expanding the free science program to 20 sites nationwide!

Implement Science Based GHG Reduction Targets Using Four Simple Levers

Antea Group has caught a view onto the horizon and what we see coming is a concerted effort on the part of businesses to take responsibility for their GHG emissions. An important step towards realizing this vision is establishing ambitious science based targets for reduction to 2020 and beyond.

Investors Raising Heat on Fossil Fuel Companies and Their Strategies for Emerging Low-Carbon Economy

On the heels of a historic global climate agreement in Paris, investors have filed a record number of shareholder resolutions this year with major U.S. energy companies asking them to disclose their strategies for competing in a global economy that is shifting towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels.

Canary in the Coal Mine

From the coal mines of Appalachia to the tar sands sites of Alberta, Canada, the fossil fuel industry has left a catastrophic swathe of destruction in its wake.

Business Must Close the Gender Gap

The theme of this year's International Women's Day is "Pledge for Parity." How can companies strive to reach gender equality? BSR's Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen explains.

TUNE-IN: IBM, Peace Corps, TRACE International Talk About “Power of Partnership” with PYXERA Global WEBCAST, Tues, 3/8, 9:30– 10:15 am ET

In celebration of Global Partnerships Week, PYXERA Global is pleased to host a special webcast, "The Power of Partnership" on Tuesday, March 8 at 9:30 am Eastern Time. Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global will host Gina Tesla, Director of Corporate Citizenship Initiatives at IBM, Tonia Wellons, Associate Director of the Peace Corps, and Alexandra Wrage, President & Founder of TRACE to discuss the challenges and opportunities of partnership worldwide.

William Adjei's Road to Real Estate Started in Ghana

CBRE managing director William Adjei was last year's recipient of the RISE Award at CBRE’s African-American Network Group (AANG) annual conference.