Millennials are leading the change toward a more organic agricultural system, with over 50 percent actively incorporating organic foods in their diet. More broadly, millennials identify sustainability as a priority in what they purchase; in fact, millennials are the most willing of any generation to spend more on items and causes that align with their values. Millennials are using their purchasing power to buy from companies they perceive as environmentally friendly, or committed to social values, or on organic products. Essentially, personal values are increasingly reflected in spending patterns. In 2014, millennials represented 36 percent of the workforce; it will be 46 percent by 2020. The millennial influence on food is evident in the increase in organic, specialty products and local,

Thu, 12/15/2016 - 08:15

Here is a new impact investing platform harnesses technology, social networks, and scale to help investors, institutions and their advisors invest with purpose.

Wed, 12/14/2016 - 09:25

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 20:00

Kimberly-Clark today announced it earned a perfect score on Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 11:00

More than 14,000 people were forced from their homes as a result of the recent Tennessee wildfires. While the flames have come to a halt, they have left boundless destruction in their wake.

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 08:20

Today, Cisco released its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which highlights Cisco’s progress delivering on the company’s CSR mission to accelerate global problem solving to positively impact people, society and the planet.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 14:00

Each day, while elected officials debate political and legislative solutions, HRC Foundation’s incredible staff educates the public and provides training and model policies that alter the fundamental nature of the institutions that govern our everyday lives. From policy that guides a hospital’s treatment of LGBT patients, to the moral truths that shape how a pastor interacts with a congregation or a community — HRC approaches LGBT life holistically, looking for ways that their work can make a more inclusive and accepting world for everyone, in every part of their life.

Fri, 12/09/2016 - 17:10

The company is researching a cheap, salt-tolerant seaweed that could soon fuel our bodies, our cars, our jets—even a mission to Mars

Wed, 12/14/2016 - 15:30

A prominent benchmarking organization has rated MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) as among the nation’s leading companies for workplace equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 17:45

Today, Comcast NBCUniversal was ranked number four on GI Jobs® Magazine’s 2017 Military Friendly Employer list. This represents a major jump from 74th last year and is a testament to the progress the entire company has made in 2016 on our military-focused programs.

Fri, 12/09/2016 - 16:35