Domtar Sustainability Monthly Minute: September

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:30

Field Trip, Minus Permission Slips

There's nothing like a field trip - the chance to shake up the usual routine and gain a fresh perspective. Recently, Domtar joined with Staples and the Appalachian Woodland Alliance to host a field trip in the forests of North Carolina. Watch what happened when procurement professionals stepped out from behind their desks and into the woods to better understand the impacts of their supply chain decisions.

Northern Trust's Connie Lindsey to Deliver a Keynote & Moderates DuPage Children's Museum When Failure Fuels Innovation

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:15

How failure is viewed and handled can be a key determining factor in driving innovation and breakthrough thinking or stopping a project dead in its tracks. Reframing and rethinking what it means to fail can pave a path to fuel innovation. Join us for an evening of inspiring and stimulating discussion centered around ways to leverage risk taking and how it can inform our perspectives on failure.

Hurricane Maria Coordination Call: September 28 @ 4:00 p.m. ET

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:00

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the business community is mobilizing their expertise, capabilities, and community resources to assist with the relief and recovery efforts.

WEBINAR | 2017 Cone Gen Z Study: How to Speak Z

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 10:30

Join Cone Communications to learn about the findings and insights from the newly released 2017 Cone Gen Z CSR Study: How to Speak Z. This first of its kind study examines not only Gen Z’s attitudes and perceptions around CSR, but also how they’re willing to get involved for positive change.

PYXERA Global to Speak at First Ever Russia Pro Bono Summit Hosted in Moscow, Defining the Roadmap of Pro Bono in Russia

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 13:00

Experts and companies looking to explore the field of Global Pro Bono are convening in Moscow to discuss the road map for Global Pro Bono (GPB) in Russia. This will be the first Pro Bono Summit in Russia, as Russian companies develop a growing interest in the field of GPB. Hosted by Deloitte and Taproot Foundation, Daniel Elliott, a Key Client Manager from PYXERA Global, will speak on a few highlights from the breadth of PYXERA Global’s global pro bono practice.

VIDEO | Mohawk Makes the Finish Line at IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 13:25

At this year’s IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Chattanooga, Tenn., Mohawk Industries engaged in a special partnership with the world-class name in sports, health and fitness. Less than an hour away from Mohawk’s corporate headquarters, the race presented a unique opportunity to give back in the company’s own backyard.

NeighborWoods® Month Survey Reveals That Trees Grow Happier and Healthier Communities

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 07:00

Alliance for Community Trees, a program of the Arbor Day Foundation encompassing a collective of local tree planting nonprofits, kicks off NeighborWoods Month — the annual celebration of trees and green communities.

Nespresso Goes Big on Sustainability Credentials in Global Campaign: PR Week

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 15:25

After years of being "shy" about how it sources its coffee, Nespresso is putting its partnership with farmers at the center of a new campaign, the brand's CMO tells Campaign.

Scaling-Up Investment into Land Restoration

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 09:15

Start Your Shared Value Journey - Shared Value 101 Webinar

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 16:30

On Wednesday, October 18 the Shared Value Initiative is hosting "Starting Your Journey: Shared Value 101", a 75 minute webinar which will feature an overview of the shared value theory and a candid discussion of how some of the world’s leading companies are implementing it.