VIDEO | Fighting Malnutrition is Central to Empowering Women

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 14:15

The notion that proper nutrition is a prerequisite for health and education is not new. Yet there is a lack of political will to reach out the 1 billion malnourished women and girls.

Domtar EarthChoice Monthly Minute | October 2016

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 10:35

We've all seen them before, either on an email from a friend "Please consider the environment before printing this," or at the bottom of a utility bill, "Go green, go paperless!" But how do prevailing thoughts about paper stack up against reality?

MGM Resorts International Promotes Phyllis A. James to Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officer

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 15:00

Further advancing its commitment to corporate social responsibility, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) announced the promotion of Phyllis A. James to Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officer.

“Message In A Can” Awareness Campaign: Costa Cruises And Cial Consortium Donate Three Benches to Savona

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 11:30

Three benches made of recycled aluminum have been positioned at Darsena, in front of the historic “Torretta” as a gift to the community of Savona.

Sustainable Palm Oil a Moving Target

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 15:00

As worldwide efforts grow to support more sustainable palm oil development, one thing is clear: The geography and controversy change.

Promise and Challenge in Ending America’s Dropout Epidemic

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 14:40

We have seen the narrative too many times. Goals are set, initiatives are launched, and deadlines come and go without much progress. Problems are thought to be chronically unfixable and inertia sets in. Not this time.

Lockheed Martin Makes CDP’s Climate A List

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 08:35

As a leader in sustainability, Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] takes continuous steps to manage its carbon footprint. CDP has recognized the Corporation’s progress by awarding it a spot on the Climate A List, a distinction only given to the top nine percent of participating companies.

Water Utilities Are Lagging Other Utilities in the Smart Cities Effort

Fri, 10/28/2016 - 10:00

Across the U.S., smart city programs are moving beyond press releases, pilot programs and demonstrations. Municipalities are collaborating with industry and utilities to create roadmaps defining their approach to regional integrated smart infrastructure. Water utilities, however, are lagging in the planning process, and risk losing their seat at the table with electric and gas utility peer companies as the smart city programs advance.

Millennials Are Coming and They Want Sustainable Investments

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 12:55

"Everyone is always so curious about millennials,” says Audrey Choi, chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing. “Especially in this space.”

HP Makes the 'A List' for Corporate Climate Strategy and Action

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 09:45