A new study released by CECP and supported by Prudential Financial, Inc. found that large corporations invest approximately US$2.4 billion each year in initiatives and ventures designed to achieve financial returns as well as a positive economic, social, or environmental impact – commonly referred to as “impact investing.” The groundbreaking pilot study, Investing with Purpose, is the first time that the corporate role in impact investing has been analyzed in depth.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 15:00

Mars, Incorporated is urging the business community and global leaders at COP22 to take bold action to implement the targets agreed last year in Paris for tackling climate change. Mars combined this call to action with an announcement of plans for a wind farm in Mexico—its third major wind energy commitment in as many years.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 11:25

A revolutionary new food recycler from Whirlpool Corporation’s innovation incubator, WLabs, is bringing new meaning to sustainability in the home. The ZeraTM Food Recycler now gives consumers an easy and convenient way to help reduce the amount of waste they’re sending to the landfill by converting food waste into ready-to-use, homemade fertilizer.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 11:05

Cadillac today announced the first-ever 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid prestige sedan will go on sale in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 11:15

America Recycles Day is upon us, but does America recycle? Studies overwhelmingly reveal that Americans support recycling. Unfortunately, support for recycling doesn’t always translate into action.

So, what is holding consumers back from recycling more? Find out on our newest blog post at Ideas Unpacked.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 11:45

A certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) training partner, this Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship course provides you with a comprehensive foundation in the GRI/G4 reporting framework and reporting process. Learn the five-part GRI reporting process and how to use the GRI principles to create a strategic, user-friendly report.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 10:00

Sodexo, a world leader in Quality of Life services today announced a partnership with Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the fast-casual artisanal pizza concept known for its chef-driven menu and casually hip restaurants. Through the partnership, Blaze Pizza will offer its custom pizzas, salads, signature beverages and desserts at select Sodexo facilities across the country, including on college campuses.

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 09:45

Benevity, Inc., the global leader in online workplace giving, matching, volunteering and community investment software, is pleased to announce our supporting role in the launch of Apple Pay for charities – an easy, secure and private way to make and accept donations that’s fast and convenient.

Mon, 11/14/2016 - 19:45

Cruise operators are finding imaginative ways to attract new passengers and now they are making cruising cleaner and cooler, by powering their ships with super-chilled natural gas.

Mon, 11/21/2016 - 10:30

Carnival Corporation has signed agreements with Meyer Werft and Meyer Turku for three more Liquefied Natural Gas-powered ships.

Fri, 11/18/2016 - 10:05