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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This Unlikely Partnership Drives Positive Change in the Food Sector

Nov 6, 2019 3:40 PM ET

Over the past six years, Environmental Defense Fund has been working with Smithfield, the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts from its operations and across its supply chain.

Environment

Ben Ehrenreich: PG&E and the Nasty Side of Capitalism

Nov 6, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion Is A Team Effort

Nov 6, 2019 3:00 PM ET

When I joined CBRE as general counsel in April 2004, our legal team was almost entirely U.S.-based and, like the company itself, significantly smaller than it is today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sysco Announces 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Nov 6, 2019 2:40 PM ET

The 2019 CSR Report details the progress made in the last year against Sysco’s 2025 goals, including a CSR scorecard that measures results from year-to-year, along with plans for the future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Management Practices: The Key to Overcome Internal Barriers and Bring Inclusive Business to Scale?

Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM ET

All companies starting an inclusive business want to reach scale, but how often do they examine their own management practices as a means of attaining it? Two years ago, we started our journey into inclusive business management practices by asking...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Farm Which Puts Families Back in Touch With Nature

Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM ET

In Baldissero Torinese, a small community nestled in the majestic hills surrounding the Northern Italian city of Turin, adults and young people are getting back in touch with nature.

Responsible Production & Consumption

All Stakeholders at the Table

Nov 6, 2019 12:45 PM ET

The first-ever Small Change, Big Impact Food Summit brought together leaders from many areas of the food world to work together toward a better food system and a healthier planet.

Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric Partners with Web Summit to Reduce Carbon Footprint for One of World’s Largest Tech Events

Nov 6, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Schneider Electric is bringing its collaborative approach to carbon and environmental solutions to this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal (Nov. 4-7) where it will facilitate progress towards the event’s carbon neutrality goal.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Connections Newsletter: Pro Bono Week Edition

Nov 6, 2019 12:15 PM ET

This Pro Bono Week, Common Impact's flash consulting projects delivered over $1.1M in pro bono services to nonprofits across the U.S. Read our newsletter for more on what we're up to, including job listings and insights into the future of pro bono.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Diabetes Awareness Month

Nov 6, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children in the U.S. currently live with diabetes or prediabetes.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Plan for Tomorrow by Supporting Vulnerable Communities Today

Nov 6, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Self-Help believes in investing in communities on the front lines of harm from climate change. Our mission: create and protect economic opportunity for all with a focus on the underserved, including people of color, women, and low-income families and communities.

Environment

CSRHub’s Cynthia Figge Speaking at Sustainable Brands New Metrics ‘19

Nov 6, 2019 10:35 AM ET

CSRHub CEO and Co-founder, Cynthia Figge will be speaking at the Sustainable Brands New Metrics ’19 Conference, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held November 18-20, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Bacardi Is Developing a Pipeline of High-Performing Women Leaders

Nov 6, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Paula Glickenhaus, lead for Global Reflections, talks about how the Women in Leadership initiative focuses on the next generation of female leaders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Call for Code 2019 Global Challenge Winning Team Prometeo Celebrated by Founding Partner IBM and Sponsor Arrow Electronics

Nov 6, 2019 10:30 AM ET

IBM announced that Team Prometeo was the winner of the Call for Code 2019 Global Challenge for creating a personal safety hardware-software solution that will help protect firefighters.

Research, Reports & Publications

Legg Mason Redefines Its Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, Releases 2019 CSR Report

Nov 6, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Legg Mason has redefined its approach to corporate social responsibility by focusing on six dimensions that are central to the company’s mission of Investing to Improve Lives™

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sarasota Man Receives $20,000 Grant for Boys & Girls Clubs

Nov 6, 2019 10:20 AM ET

Jim Martin has dedicated more than 15 years to volunteering for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. As a result, he was recently named one of seven 2019 Maytag Dependable Leaders, and with the award came a $20,000 grant that will go toward the STAR program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Collaboration’s the Key for a Circular Economy

Nov 6, 2019 10:20 AM ET

Collaboration is key for a successful circular economy. Read Renay Loper's recap of USCC Foundation's Corporate Citizenship Center Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit.

Environment

Gore Joins HPRC

Nov 6, 2019 10:05 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome W. L. Gore & Associates Medical Products Division, makers of implantable medical devices such as vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices used by healthcare professionals worldwide.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trust and Responsibility: The IBM Chairman's Letter

Nov 6, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Responsible stewardship is an integral part of our business strategy – a simple, honest approach to doing business that also earned us recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Continues to Positively Impact Nashville Through Its Annual United Way Campaign

Nov 6, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. today announced the results of its annual charitable and volunteer campaign in support of the United Way of Greater Nashville.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cybersecurity Awareness Month—What We Have Learned

Nov 6, 2019 8:00 AM ET

As we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we hope you learned some new skills and committed to learning more to stay safe online—helping to protect you, clients, vendors, and your family from evolving cyberthreats.

Sustainable Development Goals

Unlocking the Power of Reporting: Businesses and the SDGs

Nov 6, 2019 7:00 AM ET

GRI’s Chief External Affairs Officer reflects on first online forum held in partnership with Enel Group, on driving corporate action towards accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SASE Recognizes Eight Booz Allen Science and Engineering Professionals

Nov 6, 2019 7:00 AM ET

Asian Americans represent the second largest group (21%) of scientists and engineers in America, with 1.3 million workers in science and engineering occupations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Finding Community in the Forests

Nov 5, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Forest management and harvesting can be contentious and controversial, especially when done in a densely populated area or on public lands that are cherished for their serenity, recreational opportunities, and conservation values.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Ranked No. 1 Among U.S. Utilities for Investor Transparency

Nov 5, 2019 4:10 PM ET

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. utilities for investor transparency by an independent financial communications firm. Labrador Advisory Services reviewed the proxy statements, 10-K filings and website investor pages of the nation’s 250 largest companies, based on market capitalization.