Half of Employees Won't Work for Companies That Don't Have Strong Corporate Responsibility Commitments, According to New Cone Research
Two-thirds of American employees feel their work and personal life are becoming increasingly blended and nearly all (93%) want to work for a company that cares about them as an individual, according to the 2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study. The study reveals an increased expectation for companies to provide not only basic benefits but also ones that allow employees to bring their passions for social and environmental issues to the workplace.
Timberland Celebrates Earth Day With Community Service Projects Around the World
Timberland, the Stratham, New Hampshire-based global outdoor lifestyle brand, celebrated its 18th consecutive year of hosting Earth Day service events in communities worldwide. In April and May, Timberland employees, students, partners and community members joined forces at six project sites in New Hampshire, as well as several locations around the globe, with the common goal of meeting critical needs and creating sustainable impact in neighboring communities.
These Leaders are Making a Difference with Sustainable Cities #SDG11
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 11 with examples of corporate action.

SDG 11 calls to “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” Its targets address housing, slums, transport and road safety, accessibility, sustainable urbanization, cultural and natural heritage, disasters, air quality and waste management, and green public spaces.
National Geographic Brings Samburu Warrior to California Elementary School to Talk Wildlife Conservation in Africa
Jeneria and Yesalai, two warriors from Kenya's Samburu tribe, visited more than 800 students at Alta Vista Elementary School in Redondo Beach, California, on May 19 as part of the National Geographic Big Cats Initiative Sister School Program (BCISSP). The program pairs American schools with African schools to help educators teach their students about the worldwide decline of lion, tiger, cheetah, and leopard populations, a trend that Jeneria and Yesalai are working with National Geographic to reverse. Alta Vista Elementary has participated in BCISSP for three consecutive years, and the students raised more than $4,500 for their African sister school, Remot Primary, this year alone.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: The Future of Sustainability
There has been a lot in the news lately about the rise of electric vehicles on the road today, and in the near future.

But only approximately 400 hotels in Canada have charging stations. All meeting facilities (with our without bedrooms) should jump on the bandwagon now, and stay ahead of the curve. Why, you ask?
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