Environment

Water Consortium Moves to Next Phase in Water Standards Development

The Climate Bonds Initiative on behalf of the Water Consortium has released Water Criteria Phase 2 Nature-based and Hybrid Water infrastructure for public consultation.

Energy & Infrastructure

Ohio Employers and Investors Urge Senate to Oppose Energy Bill

As Ohio Senate lawmakers hear testimony on HB 114, major businesses, investors and trade associations representing more than 30,000 employees, are voicing their opposition to the proposal. The businesses state that HB 114 would dismantle the state’s renewable energy and energy efficiency standards and create prolonged uncertainty for the private sector.

AI & Technology

Scotiabank Partners with NXTP Labs to Access the Most Promising Fintech Start-Ups in Latin America

Scotiabank announced today a new and innovative partnership between Canada and Latin America'sleading start-up accelerator, NXTP Labs, at the Fintech Conference 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia.

AI & Technology

Systemic Investments in Equity, Talent & Tech – Towards an Equity Lens

Developing a robust and diverse technical workforce in the United States remains a critical national challenge. Addressing equity directly is a requirement for meeting that challenge. Federal guidelines established under the last administration have made the goal clear. In response, U.S. educational institutions, corporations and philanthropic organizations have targeted efforts to address this issue that sits squarely at the intersection of industry needs and social justice.

Volunteering & Community

Common Impact and Charles Schwab Scale Annual Pro Bono Challenge to 9 Cities

Common Impact, a nonprofit that pioneered corporate skills-based volunteering, teams up with Charles Schwab to launch their 4th annual Pro Bono Challenge, a skills-based flash consulting event where Schwab employees utilize their talents and expertise to support local nonprofit organizations in building capacity to serve the community.

Events

2017 Net Impact Conference Invites Participants to Deepen Their "Path to Purpose” in Celebration of 25th Anniversary

Net Impact, the leading global nonprofit that mobilizes the next generation to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world, will host their 2017 Net Impact Conference in Atlanta from October 26-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Net Impact Conference will gather over 2,000 students and professionals who are committed to making a lasting social and environmental impact now and throughout their careers.

AI & Technology

Techstars Atlanta’s 2017 Class Has Wow Factor at Demo Day

The 2017 Techstars Atlanta accelerator program recently culminated with Demo Day, where the 10 startup founders presented their unique businesses to nearly 1,000 investors and community supporters. Demo Day also kicked off the Venture Atlanta conference, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Benevity Delivers the Industry’s Most Inclusive Corporate Giving and Volunteering Solution

As more corporate Goodness programs are being leveraged for employee engagement, their success will depend on their ability to foster inclusion and belonging in authentic and actionable ways. Offering accessible technology solutions ensures that enterprises not only meet legislative requirements and help engage employees, but that companies walk the talk on diversity & inclusion. Learn how meeting WCAG 2.0 AA standards provide equal opportunity for employees to participate in corporate giving programs.

Events

Announcing New Speakers for the 2017 Corporate Citizenship Conference!

We’ve recently announced a brand new batch of speakers for the 2017 Corporate Citizenship Conference: Opportunity Forward! Join the best corporate citizenship practitioners November 14-15 in Washington, D.C.

Awards & Rankings

Five Daily Point of Light Awardees to Be Honored by Five Former Presidents for Disaster Relief Work

Points of Light will award five Daily Point of Light Awards to volunteers who performed outstanding work in their communities following the devastation of recent hurricanes. The volunteers will be recognized on Oct. 21 during the “Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal” concert benefitting communities hit by recent natural disasters. The volunteers will be recognized on stage with the five living former U.S. presidents, including Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter.

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