At Fair Trade USA we have long worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver on our mission to empower farmers and workers around the world.Recently a new ally, the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, has emerged to help build a shared space for organizations to come together, share lessons and build a vision for coffee to become the world’s first sustainable agricultural commodity.

Sat, 04/15/2017 - 10:00

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, hosts a discussion forum for healthcare leaders on patient experience management at the Becker’s Hospital Review 8th Annual Meeting on April 18th, in Chicago, Ill. Leveraging expertise developed in working with nearly 3,000 healthcare providers, Sodexo executives will discuss key learnings on how to enhance patient experience and drive patient value through more strategic data collection, careful attention to operational details and quality patient interactions.

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 13:55

Less than four percent of single-family homes have three of the most critical accessibility features of universal design, which includes zero-step entrances, extra-wide hallways and single-floor living. Rebuilding Together affiliates nationwide are working to make homes safer and more accessible for homeowners.

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 15:05

The Power Rangers, the children’s television staple that launched in 1993, is the story of five young people trained to fight the forces of evil—all while wearing colorful costumes. But for an entire generation, it was much more than that. It was one of the few representations of a racially diverse team on television.

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 13:20

The lasting impression volunteering leaves is often told through the account of one person spending their time making a difference for another. One person showing up on one day could make all the difference in someone else’s life.

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 13:35

Business relies on natural resources to operate — from the energy and water needed to run our buildings, to the minerals used in the manufacture of our computers. The sustainability of our business is linked to the planet’s sustainability.

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 12:10

We are at the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, defined by its velocity and volume, scope and scale, and systems impact. The foundation of this new era is squarely built upon the success of the "digital grid." The first three revolutions—defined by the introduction of steam and mechanization, electricity and computing, respectively—all had profound societal impacts, but they lacked the exponential rate of technological breakthroughs and complexity that define the fourth.

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 12:10

General Motors today announced that it will add more than 1,100 new jobs and invest $14 million in a new research and development facility for Cruise Automation in San Francisco. These investments will allow Cruise Automation to expand development of self-driving technologies that will transform personal mobility.

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 12:15

Shannon Schuyler, Principal, Chief Purpose Officer & Corporate Responsibility Leader, PwC, was awarded the 2017 ACCP Ignite Award for her exceptional leadership in the corporate responsibility field.

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 11:00

Whether you accessed this website via computer, tablet, or phone, you probably already have some inkling of how much technology has come to shape our day to day lives. Most of us rely on technology as an integral part of our routine, from getting directions to streaming favorite music to managing our finances.

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 14:20