Environment

How Formerly Incarcerated People Are Tackling the World’s Fastest-Growing Waste Problem

Securing a job as a formerly incarcerated person can be challenging. Job applications frequently ask prospective employees to disclose their criminal history, and when former prisoners do, their applications are often denied. Formerly incarcerated people face several systemic barriers when it comes to reintegrating into society and finding a job that can make it difficult for them to support themselves and transition back into civilian life.

Events

A Bottoms-Up Approach to Fulfilling America's Pledge

The Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) in San Francisco, convened by America’s Pledge Co-Chairs Mike Bloomberg and California Governor Jerry Brown, brought leaders together to create deeper worldwide commitments and accelerated action that can put the globe on track to prevent dangerous climate change and realize the historic Paris Agreement.

Awards & Rankings

UPS Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Sixth Consecutive Year

UPS was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the sixth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 14th straight year. The recognition comes as UPS continues to work toward its ambitious sustainability goals to add more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to its fleet while increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources.

Environment

Bloomberg Joins 20 Other Leading Companies to Announce Launch of Step Up Declaration

At the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) in San Francisco, California, Bloomberg joined 20 other leading companies to announce the launch of the Step Up Declaration. This new alliance is dedicated to harnessing the power of emerging technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all economic sectors and ensure a climate turning point by 2020.

Environment

Report: While Health & Safety Leaders Say Top Execs Support Efforts, They May Not Fully Understand the Value

Antea Group’s blog discusses the importance of leadership engagement in a company’s health and safety efforts and ways to emphasize their value.

Research & Reports

AMD Reinforces Its Commitment to Corporate Citizenship With Its 23rd Annual Corporate Responsibility Update

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today released its 23rd annual corporate responsibility update, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to achieving its environmental and social goals. The update features details on the company’s sustainability programs, community impact of employee volunteers, supply chain practices and new case studies showcasing how consumers are using AMD technology to improve lives.

Environment

Inogen Member Spotlight--Michael Liang, ESD China

Antea Group spotlights Guangzhou-based Michael Liang, Director of EHS Management Services at ESD China, a member of the Inogen Environmental Alliance.

Awards & Rankings

Scotiabank Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America

Scotiabank was recognized for its success in environmental, social and governance initiatives by placing on the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America (DJSI), in the top 20 per cent of companies globally, and as one of the largest year-over-year point gainers across the Index itself.

Corporate Responsibility

Step Up 2020 Coalition

In 2016, Symantec committed to reducing its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% over a 10 year period (FY16 to FY25 with a FY15 baseline). We are pleased to share that we have met that goal 7 years early, having achieved in just 3 years a 32% reduction through investments in energy conservation, more efficient use of space, and a move to cleaner sources of energy to power our offices, labs, and data centers. Building on our success to date, we have set a new goal to reduce our scope 1 and 2 and scope 3 fuel and energy related emissions by a further 30% over the next 15 years (FY18 to FY33). At the Global Climate Action Summit, Symantec joined a collaboration of twenty one innovative, influential companies working to accelerate GHG emissions reductions across all sectors of society.

Awards & Rankings

General Motors Recognized for Corporate Sustainability Leadership on Two Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

We’re proud to announce that General Motors has been included on this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, a global index long considered the gold standard for corporate sustainability. This is the fourth year we’ve made the North American Index as the only automaker and our second time appearing on the World Index.

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