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Sustainable Development Goals

Reflections on World Refugee Day: Lessons from Lebanon

Jun 27, 2018 9:45 AM ET

More than 65 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced, a record high since World War II, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency. Only a small number of refugees — less than 1 percent of 17.5 million in 2016 — will ever be resettled. In communities of refugee crisis, we’ve seen technology prove a powerful tool in enabling and empowering refugees to build better, more prosperous lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo-Managed Mess Hall Earns Second Consecutive Top Prize in Annual W.P.T. Hill Memorial Awards for Foodservice Excellence

Jun 27, 2018 9:30 AM ET

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, has been recognized for its work serving the United States Marine Corps through the annual W.P.T. Hill Memorial Awards for Foodservice Excellence. Mess Hall 227 at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was selected as the winner of the Best Full Food Service Mess Hall category in the 2018 awards. This is the second consecutive year Mess Hall 227 has been recognized with this prestigious honor.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy INFOGRAPHIC | 2017 Sustainability Achievements At-A-Glance

Jun 27, 2018 9:30 AM ET

Sustainability is at the heart of NRG’s mission. It is a business opportunity to meet evolving market demands in a rapidly changing industry. Our sustainability efforts focus on driving business results, reducing risk and enhancing our brand value.

Green Infrastructure

Las Vegas Sands ECO360 | Responsibility RISES at Marina Bay Sands Singapore Integrated Resort

Jun 27, 2018 9:25 AM ET

Sustainable design is at the heart of Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s most recent renovation of RISE Restaurant, encapsulating the resort's aspirations to intelligently design sustainability into spaces and elevate the dining experience. From flooring made of 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, to water-conserving taps and energy-efficient oven hoods in resort kitchens, RISE’s dining environment is sustainable from the inside out.

Diversity & Inclusion

VIDEO | Schneider Electric Provides Equal Opportunities to Everyone Everywhere

Jun 27, 2018 9:15 AM ET

To celebrate Pride month, the rainbow flag will be prominently displayed throughout the month. Each color on the rainbow flag has a meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony, and violet for spirit. You will see the flag displayed not only by individuals to show their pride and support but also by businesses who value diversity in the community and the workplace.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance Data 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Progress In Key Performance Areas, Establishes 2020 Goals

Jun 27, 2018 9:05 AM ET

In 2017, Alliance Data evolved its corporate responsibility strategy to better reflect the company today, incorporating feedback received from stakeholders. Specifically, the company articulated its approach to fair and responsible banking; ramped up efforts to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce, supplier base and Board of Directors; and placed greater emphasis on using technology and data analytics capabilities for social good.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech Continues to Advance STEM Around the World

Jun 27, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program aims to inspire students to learn about and develop an interest in STEM-related fields. Our program continues to grow, enabling our employees to share their knowledge and to spark a passion for innovation and problem solving with students in our local communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Don’t Miss These 5 Highlights From HPE’s New Living Progress Sustainability Report

Jun 27, 2018 9:00 AM ET

HPE’s new Living Progress Report demonstrates how we’re applying the innovation engine of HPE to corporate citizenship and sustainability. At HPE, Living Progress is our plan to create sustainable solutions for our company, our customers, and our world. It’s the way we integrate sustainability into our business strategy, building on a commitment articulated by our founders 60 years ago.

Sustainable Development Goals

Engineering and Construction Companies Employing Over 400,000 Launch Global Principles on Worker Welfare

Jun 27, 2018 8:45 AM ET

A group of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies have launched the Building Responsibly Worker Welfare Principles to promote the rights and welfare of workers across the industry.

Environment

SC Johnson Provides Support to Help Protect Carnaúba Palm Trees in Brazil

Jun 27, 2018 8:05 AM ET

Environment

SC Johnson apoia a proteção da Carnaúba no Brasil

Jun 27, 2018 8:05 AM ET

A SC Johnson anunciou hoje a doação de R$ 1,2 milhão para o Centro Internacional de Biociência Agrícola (CABI), como parte das iniciativas da empresa em prol da proteção de recursos naturais para as futuras gerações. Esse subsídio ajudará a orientar a pesquisa em gestão e controle da unha-do-diabo (Cryptostegia madagascariensis), uma planta daninha exótica e invasiva que ameaça atualmente o ecossistema único da Caatinga, incluindo a carnaúba (Copernicia prunifera), palmeira nativa do nordeste do Brasil.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chains Delivering Business Profit Not Added Costs

Jun 27, 2018 6:05 AM ET

C-Suite leaders in responsible supply chain from United Nations Global Compact, H&M, Nestlé, Sodexo, Neal’s Yard Remedies, OHCHR, DSM and Mattel have already confirmed to speak. Access the brochure here to see the unrivalled speaker line-up and agenda topics.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Circular Fashion, Less Resources, More Sustainable Materials

Jun 27, 2018 5:00 AM ET

Global fashion retailer C&A reports strong performance towards its 2020 sustainability goals. In its new ‘2017 Global Sustainability Report’, the company announces its achievements and commitments with focus on its products, its supply chain and employees.

Environment

Spencer Wise: There’s No Business Like Shoe Business

Jun 26, 2018 8:40 PM ET

Take a look at the shoes you’re wearing right now. You’ve probably logged more than a few miles in them already. But what kind of journey did they take before they ended up on your feet? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to Spencer Wise, an author whose debut novel, The Emperor of Shoes, is set in an international shoe-manufacturing enterprise.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sappi's Jennifer Miller Reflects on Community Engagement as Key to Success

Jun 26, 2018 5:30 PM ET

Jennifer Miller, Chief Business Sustainability Officer, reflects on how customer, colleague and community connections build stronger companies.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool EMEA Pledges to Adopt Components of Appliances Made of 100 Percent Recycled Plastics by 2025

Jun 26, 2018 4:30 PM ET

Whirlpool EMEA today announces that it has successfully responded to the EU Commission invitation to come forward with voluntary pledges on reducing plastics waste and boosting the uptake of recycled plastics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Contributes $250,000 for Bay Area Affordable Housing, Revitalization Efforts

Jun 26, 2018 3:35 PM ET

Wells Fargo's NeighborhoodLIFT program will donate $250,000 total to three East Bay Area nonprofits for affordable housing, youth and family initiatives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Using Artificial Intelligence, Booz Allen Interns Develop Smart Tech Solutions

Jun 26, 2018 3:30 PM ET

How often do you ask Alexa or Siri a question? Grab an Uber or Lyft ride? Every day, we’re harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI-enabled apps increasingly perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. The AI-powered revolution is here. And it’s transforming the way we think, work, and live.

Research, Reports & Publications

Innovative Technologies Driving Sustainability at UPS

Jun 26, 2018 3:00 PM ET

UPS’s 16th annual Sustainability Report, published today, highlights the company’s sustainability challenges and accomplishments during 2017, including progress toward its 2020 and 2025 goals in support of the environment, global workforce, and communities around the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable by Design: GM’s Global Design Center Turns Waste into Works of Art

Jun 26, 2018 2:30 PM ET

At General Motors, we see waste as simply a resource out of place, and we strive to keep materials in use for as long as possible.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taking Pride in One's Food

Jun 26, 2018 2:25 PM ET

With June being National Pride Month, the Whirlpool Corporation convinced The Hearty Boys to come in as guest chefs for a couple days.

Sustainable Development Goals

VIDEO | Barclays Citizenship Awards: The Water Challenge Team

Jun 26, 2018 1:45 PM ET

The Water Challenge, Preserving a Global Resource, was published in partnership with Columbia University. The report analyses financial and technical solutions the energy industry can use to lower water-related costs and improve its fresh-water footprint, featuring case studies of companies improving outcomes as a result of these innovative solutions and partnerships.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAGE: Ensuring Dignity and Respect for LGBT Elders

Jun 26, 2018 1:30 PM ET

As the leading advocate for LGBT elders, SAGE is more than just an organization. It’s a movement of caring activists dedicated to providing advocacy, services, and support to older members of the LGBT community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Using Open Data to Address the World’s Mobility Challenges

Jun 26, 2018 1:15 PM ET

The keys to developing smarter transportation infrastructure lie not only in the physical world of roads, rail and bridges, but also in the invisible world of data — specifically, open mobility data, which is the aggregated data that transit agencies make publicly available. This data tracks stoplight timing, traffic patterns and transit routes, and can be used by everyone from transportation officials looking to redesign routes to software companies developing new navigation applications.

Diversity & Inclusion

Looking Outside the Box We Can Solve the Cyber Security Workforce Gap

Jun 26, 2018 1:10 PM ET

Over the past three years, NPower requests for cyber security talent have been mounting. It is clear this is not by coincidence and it is crucial we address the need.

In 2014, we partnered with Symantec in the launch of their Symantec Cyber Career Connection (Symantec C3) program. The Symantec C3 program targets the under-employment of young adults (ages 18 to 29), specifically women and minorities, as well as veterans.

Symantec has been an incredible partner to NPower, sharing our vision that students need a mix of skills to be successful in the professional world, and that there is a huge opportunity to open the doors for an underutilized talent market while strengthening the future of the industry.