Fishermen in Madagascar spend several hours a day on their pirogues (fishing canoes) out at sea. In the past, they would return home with baskets brimming with fish. But today, catch sizes have dwindled due to overfishing, rising sea temperatures and extreme weather.
Saipem published its first disclosure on tackling climate change, approved by its board of directors last month. The document proves Saipem’s commitment to providing effective disclosure to its stakeholders on issues that could influence the company’s operations and to demonstrating how it is equipped to run its business in the long term.
Comcast recently announced the completion of a 1,170-panel carport solar installation that will help power its regional call center in Plymouth, Mass. The system will generate enough onsite clean energy — as much as 600,000 kilowatt hours of power annually — to offset more than 95% of the facility’s annual energy consumption.
Comcast NBCUniversal was named one of the 2019 FORTUNE “Best Big Companies to Work For,” ranking #3 on the inaugural list, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. It’s an honor to be on this list, alongside many other impressive companies. This recognition is a reflection of all of our fantastic employees around the world. From a range of professions, including engineering and software design to create products our customers love; to news, entertainment, film, and theme park production – our employees bring their passion and commitment to work every day, building an inclusive environment where all ideas can be shared and heard.
In 2017, Hallmark’s spend with diverse suppliers — those owned by minorities, women, veterans and members of the LGBTQ community — increased 12 percent from 2016 with 9 percent of its diverse spend coming from new suppliers, a 3 percent increase over the prior year.
“Our supplier diversity efforts demonstrate our commitment to promoting economic growth and sustainability within the diverse communities in which we do business,” said Mark A. Smith, Hallmark’s global procurement manager.
“Our supplier diversity efforts demonstrate our commitment to promoting economic growth and sustainability within the diverse communities in which we do business,” said Mark A. Smith, Hallmark’s global procurement manager.
At Schneider Electric, we believe ‘Great People Make Schneider Electric a Great Company'. Our Diversity and Inclusion ambition is to provide equal opportunities to everyone everywhere and to ensure all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. What defines family, life and work for our people is changing everyday. We need policies to address the diverse needs of all our employees, no matter who they are, where they live, and how they manage their unique life and work.
Strategy – the familiar word comes down to us over the eons from the language of ancient Greece. The roots of the original word (translated to “stratagem”) mean “the work of the generals, or generalship” which is to clearly say: to lead from the front..or the top!
I examine my personal finances by asking myself three overarching questions: How am I making money? How am I investing it? And how am I spending it? As a full-time social entrepreneur, I routinely ask myself if I’m making money in a way that allows me to have a real impact.