- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights April 12, 2012 https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26596?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26596?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26596?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights April 12, 2012&body=ESG News from Governance & Accountability Institute https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/26596?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Research, Reports & Publications](/CSR-News/research-reports-publications) # SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights April 12, 2012 Apr 13, 2012 7:45 PM ET [SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights April 12, 2012](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/single-view-public/weekly-highlights-single-view/article/weekly-highlights-april-12-2012/) [![](http://www.accountability-central.com/fileadmin/templates/images/SHQ-Highlights-Masthead.jpg)](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/) [Environmental and Social Issues Dominate Shareholder-Sponsored Resolutions for Third Consecutive Year](http://www.marketwatch.com/story/environmental-and-social-issues-dominate-shareholder-sponsored-resolutions-for-third-consecutive-year-2012-04-04 "Environmental and Social Issues Dominate Shareholder-Sponsored Resolutions for Third Consecutive Year") (Thursday - April 05, 2012) Source: MarketWatch - New Ernst & Young LLP report shows investors continue to connect sustainability issues with growth opportunities and risk management efforts. Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Reporting G&A Institute is the [Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI](https://www.globalreporting.org/reporting/report-services/sustainability-disclosure-database/Pages/GRI-Data-Partners.aspx)[)](http://www.globalreporting.org/GRIReports/GRIReportsList/DataConsortium.htm) sole data partner for the [United States of America](http://www.accountability-central.com/corporate-social-responsibility-corporate-news-and-updates/usa-sustainability-reporting/), the [United Kingdom](http://www.accountability-central.com/corporate-social-responsibility-corporate-news-and-updates/uk-sustainability-reporting/), and the [Republic of Ireland](http://www.accountability-central.com/corporate-social-responsibility-corporate-news-and-updates/ireland-sustainability-reporting/). As the data partner we monitor, analyze and database information on all Sustainability reports issued in these territories. Recent Sustainability and CR Reports issued in the USA, UK and Ireland are: USA - [USG Corporation Reinforces Commitment to Environmental Responsibility with Corporate Sustainability Report](http://www.marketwatch.com/story/usg-corporation-reinforces-commitment-to-environmental-responsibility-with-corporate-sustainability-report-2012-04-09 "USG Corporation Reinforces Commitment to Environmental Responsibility with Corporate Sustainability Report") April 10, 2012 Source: MarketWatch - [LEEDing the way – Adobe Publishes Environmental Sustainability Goals](http://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2012/04/leeding-the-way-adobe-publishes-environmental-sustainability-goals.html "LEEDing the way – Adobe Publishes Environmental Sustainability Goals") April 10, 2012 Source: Adobe Featured Blog - [The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Sustainability Goals and Milestones with Release of 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report and Launch of GroGood.com](http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-scotts-miracle-gro-company-announces-sustainability-goals-and-milestones-with-release-of-2011-corporate-responsibility-report-and-launch-of-grogoodcom-2012-04-09 "The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Sustainability Goals and Milestones with Release of 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report and Launch of GroGood.com") April 10, 2012 Source: MarketWatch - [General Mills Releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report](theCSRfeed/General-Mills-Releases-2012-Global-Responsibility-Report "General Mills Releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report") April 9, 2012 Source: General Mills - [Fiat Group and Chrysler Group Announce Publication of Fiat S.p.A. 2011 Sustainability Report](theCSRfeed/Fiat-Group-and-Chrysler-Group-Announce-Publication-Fiat-SpA-2011-Sustainability-Report "Fiat Group and Chrysler Group Announce Publication of Fiat S.p.A. 2011 Sustainability Report") April 9, 2012 Source: 3BL Media - [American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Issues First Comprehensive Corporate Responsibility Report](http://www.ae.com/web/corpResp/index.jsp "American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Issues First Comprehensive Corporate Responsibility Report") April 7, 2012 Source: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. ESG / Sustainability [Water Risk Threatens Businesses, National Security](http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericagies/2012/04/10/water-risk-threatens-businesses-national-security/ "Water Risk Threatens Businesses, National Security") (Wednesday - April 11, 2012) Source: Forbes - One of climate change’s biggest impacts is on water systems. Unreliable water can impact both corporate bottom lines and jeopardize natural security, as two recent reports point out. Climate change is changing precipitation... [Chevy Volt comeback: gas prices spur best-ever monthly sales](http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2012/0410/Chevy-Volt-comeback-gas-prices-spur-best-ever-monthly-sales "Chevy Volt comeback: gas prices spur best-ever monthly sales") (Wednesday - April 11, 2012) Associated Profiles : [Union of Concerned Scientists](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/esg-sustainability-profiles/union-of-concerned-scientists/ucs-profile/) Source: CS Monitor- GM had temporarily closed a Chevy Volt plant because of slack demand. But that changed in March with a record 2,289 units sold. GM's new target: 3,000 a month. [10 Ways Your Business Can Combat Digital Darwinism](http://www.forbes.com/sites/ciocentral/2012/04/08/10-ways-your-business-can-combat-digital-darwinism/ "10 Ways Your Business Can Combat Digital Darwinism") (Monday - April 09, 2012) Associated Profiles : [Business & Human Rights Resource Centre](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/esg-sustainability-profiles/business-human-rights-resource-centre/bhrrc-profile/) Source: Forbes- In 2012, the digital landscape continues to undergo significant shifts that will have profound effects on business in the months ahead. [CLIMATE CHANGE: Eye on the oceans](http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=95245 "CLIMATE CHANGE: Eye on the oceans") (Thursday - April 05, 2012) Associated Profiles : [International Programme on the State of the Ocean](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/esg-sustainability-profiles/international-programme-on-the-state-of-the-ocean/ipso-profile/) Source: IRIN News - The tide seems to be finally turning for the oceans. After years of neglect, there is a growing focus on the health of the oceans, which helps sustain life on earth, particularly in light of the impact of rising levels of carbon... Commentary [Why corporate boards should listen to investors on sustainability](http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2012/04/10/why-boards-should-listen-investors-sustainability "Why corporate boards should listen to investors on sustainability") (Wednesday - April 11, 2012) Source: GreenBiz.com - A recently published white paper from Ernst & Young asks corporate boards if they are prepared for a focus by investors on sustainability issues. The results of the 2011 proxy season have set the stage for what will occur in... Research [Ice age study delivers blow to global-warming skeptics](http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2012/0405/Ice-age-study-delivers-blow-to-global-warming-skeptics "Ice age study delivers blow to global-warming skeptics") (Friday - April 06, 2012) Source: Christian Science Monitor - A new study finds that rising levels of carbon dioxide drove rising temperatures at the end of the last ice age. The findings contrast with previous studies, which skeptics of human-triggered global warming said showed that CO2... Sovereign Wealth Funds [Russia may invest wealth fund in economy: Putin](http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/11/us-russia-putin-fund-idUSBRE83A0BR20120411 "Russia may invest wealth fund in economy: Putin") (Wednesday - April 11, 2012) Associated Profiles : [National Wealth Fund](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/sovereign-fund-profiles/national-wealth-fund/nwf-profile/) Source: Reuters - Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the government should consider investing money held in the larger of its two sovereign wealth funds in regional development and strategic projects. [Iran wealth fund may reach US$55 bil: president](http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/middle-east/2012/04/09/337188/Iran-wealth.htm "Iran wealth fund may reach US$55 bil: president") (Monday - April 09, 2012) Associated Profiles : [Iran Oil Stabilisation Fund](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/sovereign-fund-profiles/iran-oil-stabilisation-fund/iosf-profile/) Source: China Post - DUBAI--Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday the country's sovereign wealth fund could reach US$55 billion by March next year if oil prices kept high, in an apparent bid to defend his economic record in the face... [Alaska's Answer to the Dreaded Resource Curse](http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-04-03/alaskas-answer-to-the-dreaded-resource-curse "Alaska's Answer to the Dreaded Resource Curse") (Thursday - April 05, 2012) Associated Profiles : [Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/sovereign-fund-profiles/alaska-permanent-fund-corporation/apf-profile/), [Libyan Investment Authority ](http://www.sustainabilityhq.com/sustainabilityhq/subscriber-only-pages/profile-storage/sovereign-fund-profiles/libyan-investment-authority/lia-profile/) Source: BusinessWeek - Libya’s new government has been tracking down billions of dollars in assets that have gone missing from the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, the Libyan Investment Authority, long a personal plaything for members of the late... **his is just a sample of some of the articles from this weeks SustainabilityHQ Highlights. 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