AI & Technology

Providing Skills Training Helps Central and Eastern Europe’s Unemployed Youth

EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading global provider of product development and software engineering, has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to prepare 5,000 students in need in Central Europe to enter the IT sector by 2020. The company also pledged to replicate its training program in three new countries, including the United States, China and India.

Awards & Rankings

Meet the 2016 Global Compact Local SDG Pioneers

To inspire business women and men around the world, the UN Global Compact recently announced ten Local SDG Pioneers. Selected from more than 600 nominees in 100 countries, the Pioneers programme shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs and changemakers who are demonstrating how business can unlock economic, social and environmental gains in their markets for the new SDG era.

Education & Workforce Development

Disney Characters to Join Code.org’s K–5 Curriculum

Millions of students were introduced to the world of computing when Disney partnered with Code.org on a Frozen-themed Hour of Code tutorial in 2014, and again in 2015 when Lucasfilm brought iconic characters like Princess Leia, R2-D2, Rey and BB-8 to a tutorial themed to the Star Wars saga. Disney and Code.org announced today that these characters will be coming soon to Code.org’s Computer Science Fundamentals curriculum for young learners in grades K–5.

Research & Reports

HP Commits to Zero Deforestation by 2020

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced a commitment to achieve zero deforestation by 2020. All HP brand paper and paper-based product packaging[1] will be derived from certified and recycled sources by 2020, with a preference for virgin fiber from certified sources of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This pledge is one of several 2016 goals outlined in the company’s latest Sustainability Report released today.

Energy & Infrastructure

What's New With The Living Building Challenge?

Living Building Challenge 3.1 is the latest release of the LBC Standard. This version is a tweak to the 3.0 iteration, which had major updates and was released in 2014.

AI & Technology

Leaders Opting for Dual Paths to Smart City Development

Adoption of smart city initiatives appears to be dividing most city governments into two camps – those that opt for incremental add-on or pilot programs, and those that pursue some form of root-level master planning. There are advantages and disadvantages to each course.

Events

Twitterchat: Getting to Know Hewlett Packard Enterprise CSO Lara Birkes

Chat with us on Twitter as Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor of GreenBiz Group, talks with Lara Birkes about her new role as Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President, Living Progress at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and what role she thinks technology plays in the sustainability of our planet.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Global Movement on Sustainable Palm Oil is Growing

A global trend toward sustainable palm oil is emerging; diverse stakeholders including non-profits, scientists, and global brands worldwide have announced their commitment to sustainably sourced palm oil and supply chain transparency.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

SmartLabel: True Transparency for Consumer Products

Hershey’s 2015 CSR Report was released on June 9, and I encourage everyone interested in Hershey and our sustainability work to download and read it. The progress we have made as a company and the positive impact we are having on the world is truly inspiring.

Research & Reports

HP Releases 2015 Sustainability Report

HP released its 2015 Sustainability Report today illustrating the progress it is making to support its vision of creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.

The report includes many examples and proof points that demonstrate how HP is developing solutions to address many of society’s greatest challenges, including climate change, gender inequality, access to quality education and economic opportunity, and quality healthcare.

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