In the just released interview with Rick Wartzman, Cynthia Figge, CEO of CSRHub, speaks about Why It Makes Sense For Companies To Be Socially Responsible. The Bottom Line podcast puts a spotlight on companies that are advancing social progress, and draws out insights into some of the most pressing issues of our time. You can listen to this dynamic and in-depth conversation on Capital and Main, here or below.

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 12:05

The recent spate of natural disasters have left a trail of destruction across Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico. To urgently respond to these crises, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation is donating $400,000 to support emergency relief efforts in affected communities.

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:45

John Holm, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at PYXERA Global, to speak at NGO Expo on New Collaboration Models - John Holm, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at PYXERA Global, will be speaking with CSR leaders at the NGO Expo, a gathering on the coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly, on programs for social impact.

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:15

The United Nations Global Compact recognized 10 SDG Pioneers – individuals from around the world who are championing sustainability through their own companies and mobilizing the broader business community to take action in pursuit of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Six SDG Pioneers were recognized on stage during the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017 on 21 September at the New York Hilton Midtown.

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:05

Today, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) marks its 20th anniversary and charts a refreshed course to help even more businesses use sustainability reporting to create the conditions for sustainable development. To do this, GRI will focus on improving the quality of sustainability reporting, providing preliminary reporting guidance on sustainability topics that are new to the corporate reporting field, increasing reporting among small and medium-sized enterprises and promoting harmonization in the corporate reporting landscape.

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 09:00

There is a common understanding that the active participation of business will be a principal driver in achieving the SDGs. But specific recommendations, capacity and practices enabling such contributions have yet to be fully developed in order to reach global recognition.

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:00

Recognizing the critical role that private capital flows will play in moving society toward a more sustainable future, Yale University has launched the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). This new academic effort will provide high-quality research on the flow of capital into sustainability-oriented projects and sustainable companies.

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 09:15

This year, CSROne's research covers 458 CSR reports published in Taiwan, including qualitative and quantitative analyses such as GHG emissions, renewable energy usage, compliance and 149 GRI G4 indicators.

Wed, 10/04/2017 - 09:15

The ambitious goal of achieving net zero energy status and LEED Platinum certification is becoming a reality for Tree Pittsburgh’s new campus thanks in large part to a $134,800 solar and sustainability grant from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:00