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Mastercard: Six Payment Trends for 2026

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UN Global Compact and GRI Strengthen Collaboration for the New SDG Era

20 May 2016, Amsterdam. Today the UN Global Compact and GRI announced a renewed Memorandum of Understanding at the 5th GRI Global Conference outlining continued collaboration over the next three years, notably in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Fighting Inequality: Which Companies are Diversity Leaders? (#SDG10)

This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 10 with examples of corporate action for reducing inequality within and among countries.

Building Our Software-Centric Workforce

Retraining and reskilling your workforce is daunting – even for a startup with a handful of employees. When you’re a nearly 140-year old company with more than 280,000 employees globally, it can seem impossible.

Energy Savings Checklist for Your Compressed Air System

The most expensive component in the total cost of compressed air—including capital costs and service and maintenance costs—is energy consumption. In fact, over the lifespan of a compressor, energy typically costs several times more than the purchase price of the compressor. Thus, maximizing energy efficiency saves money, while also contributing positively to the environment.

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Creating Visceral Delight With WholeTrees©

WholeTrees© Architecture and Structures makes structural systems from small-diameter tree trunks and their branching portions that can be used as substitutes for milled lumber or steel in many building types, both residential and commercial. Because it has engineered a higher market value for what would otherwise be a low value by-product of sustainable forest management, WholeTrees© has at the same time created an elegant solution for the otherwise extractive forest products industry to thrive as an active participant in the transition to a regenerative economy.

Dairy Processor Upgrades to VSD Technology for Maximum Energy Savings

For a New England-based dairy processor, producing two million gallons of milk per week requires a sophisticated operation that runs smoothly and efficiently.

KeyCorp Releases 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report

Today, KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) released its 2015 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, detailing the company’s responsible approach to banking, citizenship and operations during the 2015 calendar year. The annual report describes and shares data related to KeyBank's products and services, diversity and philanthropy initiatives and sustainability efforts.

GRI Launches Digital Reporting Alliance

19 May 2016, Amsterdam. Today, international sustainability standard setter GRI announced its newest technology initiative, the Digital Reporting Alliance, on the second day of the 5th GRI Global Conference. The Digital Reporting Alliance will address two key challenges in sustainability reporting: the lack of structured data and the lack of demand for digital reporting. The initiative will create the technical infrastructure for digital reporting by promoting an XBRL taxonomy and a platform for filing digital reports. The founding of the alliance coincides with the release of the first set of exposure drafts of GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards which are now available for public comment.

The Envelope Please: DuPont Announces Winners of Annual Sustainable Growth Excellence Awards

At DuPont, our people are not only the engine driving our performance but also the inspiration behind our commitment to sustainability. For more than two centuries, they have identified opportunities, made connections, taken risks, and developed new innovations to exceed our customers’ expectations. That’s why DuPont launched its Sustainable Growth Excellence Awards (SGEA): to honor the outstanding achievements of our people around the world who are helping us – and our customers – achieve sustainable growth.

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