LBG Canada Companies Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals
LBG Canada companies are doing their part to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

In fiscal 2016, LBG Canada companies supported the SDGs through their investments in community.

20% of LBG Canada companies invested in sustainable cities and communities, 24% in quality education, and 30% in good health and well-being.

To learn more about how you can contribute to the SDGs, register for LBG Canada's upcoming webinar, "Community Investment & the SDGs".
Sustainable Brands Seeks Entrepreneurs for Startup Business Competition
Sustainable Brands® recently opened submissions for its internationally recognized startup business competition Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO). Co-sponsored by Makersite and the RISN Incubator at Arizona State University, the competition will culminate at SB’18 Vancouver, June 4-7, with venture finalists presenting their early operational plans to business leaders and investors in the Sustainable Brands community.
Protecting Our Blue Planet: Water, Climate, and the AWS
World Water Day (March 22) provides a stark reminder that fresh water is our most precious natural resource. WWF points out that 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water, 2.7 billion face water scarcity for at least one month of the year, and 2.4 billion are exposed to waterborne illnesses due to inadequate sanitation. The range of threats to groundwater and surface water is mind-numbing – industrial pollution, agricultural run-off, sedimentation, land conversion, to name a few. Now, water security is at even greater risk as a result of climate change. This short article describes this connection, then points to one of the positive developments on the water front – the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), the first comprehensive global benchmark for responsible water stewardship.
No Barriers Warriors, Wells Fargo Seek Veterans With Disabilities for Their 2018 Expedition
No Barriers Warriors and Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) are seeking veterans with disabilities for the 2018 #WarriorStrong: The Journey Continues expedition. The expedition is a journey designed to provide rigorous mental and physical challenges that help veterans reflect on their past, recognize where they are now and work toward goals for their future so they may successfully transition to civilian life after military service.
Cruising Toward a Zero, Zero, Zero Future
Last week, General Motors announced that it will begin making a production version of the self-driving Cruise AV at its Orion Township assembly plant in Michigan, while roof modules for the vehicles will be assembled at the Brownstone battery plant. The automaker will invest more than $100 million to upgrade both facilities, bringing the company a step closer to its vision for future mobility.
Cyberheroes: An Opportunity We Can’t Afford to Ignore
Digital innovation is one of the most exciting opportunities of our time. It seems like the futuristic depictions that once felt fictitious are quickly becoming reality. We can video call on our watches, cars can drive themselves, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) help us find victims amidst fire and rubble, and a virtual global office brings colleagues across the world together in a click.
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