AI & Technology

Q&A with Devin Thorpe, Founder of Your Mark on the World Center

Devin Thorpe was a finance guy until he realized life wasn’t all about the money. As a new-media journalist and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, Devin has established himself as a champion of social good.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

World Focus on Ethical Sourcing Turns to California as Leaders Gather

The World focus on ethical sourcing of materials will shift to California next month when the Conflict-Free Smelter Initiative (CFSI) holds its annual meeting in Santa Clara.

Health & Healthcare

Wal-Mart to Invest $25 Million in China Food Safety Research

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and its foundation are investing $25 million over five years in food safety research in China, as the world’s largest retailer seeks to strengthen its foothold in the country more than two years after it was hit by high-profile product scandals.

Volunteering & Community

Taproot Foundation and True Impact Release a Practical Guide to Help Companies Measure the Social Return of their Pro Bono Service Programs

Taproot Foundation and True Impact recognized the lack of pro bono program measurement standards and common confusion over how to measure the effects of pro bono service. Together, with support from Mastercard, they demystified this issue by developing a practical guide for corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals. This new resource will help corporate pro bono practitioners seize opportunities to better tell the story of their impact on the nonprofits they serve, validate their investment, and continuously improve their offerings.

Awards & Rankings

3S Awards 2016 Call for Applications

The 2016 GSC 3S Awards is the global benchmark for excellence in sustainable and socially responsible practices in global sourcing and supply. The 3S Awards is an international awards program now accepting applications and nominations!

Health & Healthcare

Achieving Nutritional Autonomy for All

Nutriset, the world leader in research and manufacturing of products for the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, has joined the Business Call to Action (BctA) with a commitment to reach 79 million malnourished children by 2026. To achieve this, it will empower local partners in its PlumpyField® network to procure 6,900 tons of raw materials for nutrition products each year.

AI & Technology

The Next Billion People Are Coming. Are We Ready?

By 2030, we’ll have one billion more people on our planet with just over half the world’s population—about 4.5 billion—connected online. This access is crucial to extending inclusion in education, health and financial institutions. Without it, large swaths of society remain locked-out of the benefits of technology, creating a growing chasm between opportunity and exclusion.

Volunteering & Community

Innovation for Good: Passion is Power

Innovation for Good is a grass roots think tank where Kohler associates from every department can come together and use their experiences and expertise to address pressing social issues. The entire movement is based on the Kohler stewardship challenge of, ‘Give thought, take action.’

Philanthropy

Impact Crash Course: How to Advance Your Organization’s Outcomes Measurement Maturity

Be honest: Is your impact story more about what your organization gave and funded rather than what changed because of your investment? In our latest paper, you’ll learn about our five stages of outcomes measurement maturity and what you can do to advance your organization’s ability to prove your impact to your internal and external stakeholders.

Energy & Infrastructure

Seattle: First City in the U.S to Incentivize Living Buildings with Pilot Program

On October 7, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed legislation to continue the Living Building Pilot Program until 2025. The updated Living Building program legislation expands on a pilot program started in 2009 and increases the number of buildings that can participate to twenty. There are new provisions and adjustments in the legislation that align better with city and state laws, as well as streamline building codes to incentivize developers on adopting regenerative building practices.

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