Innovation & Technology

How a Hackathon Led to Real-World Solutions for Found Animals Foundation

NetSuite's Hackathon 4Good brings together NetSuite developers, partners and employees to create innovative solutions for our nonprofit partners. In this blog, we share how the hackathon led to a long-term pro bono consulting project that is enabling Found Animals Foundation to scale and streamline their work to save pets' lives.

Events, Media & Communications

Deep Dives, Networking Opportunities, Global Perspectives, and More at Circular Economy Forum May 16-17

On May 16-17, the U.S. Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation an PYXERA Global, will host the 2016 Sustainability Forum, Better Business, Better World: Mainstreaming the Circular Economy in Washington, DC.

Environment

Our Planet In Focus: “Horlicks Takes a Green Leap in India”

We are investing £9.6 million in Project Green Leap to reduce carbon emissions and water use at these three Horlicks factories. For example, we continue to increase the amount of waste biomass we buy to replace coal as a fuel in our boilers. We will be constructing a new 1MW combined heat and power plant at Rajahmundry that will also be fuelled with waste biomass.

Environment

Live Podcast on Harvesting the Urban Forest with Pratt Industries Recycling

The Bard MBA in Sustainability  hosts a live dial-in podcast discussion with Michelle Wiseman, Public Sector Representative at Pratt Recycling. With a primary focus on recycling and sustainability, Pratt partners with municipalities, haulers and recyclers to respond to inquiries, service issues and events. Michelle is tasked with providing education regarding the reduction of waste and easing contamination. Pratt Recycling is one of the largest producers of 100% recycled cardboard in North America and operates one of the leading Material Recovery Facilities (MRF’s) in the Southeast. Listeners can dial in to the podcast at NOON EST on Friday, April 1st.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our People in Focus: “Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists”

By 2020, the UK alone will need 1 million new scientists and engineers to solve future challenges, including some of the biggest health challenges of tomorrow. As a research-led healthcare company, GSK is playing a leading role in inspiring young people to get into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) as well as providing a range of career opportunities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Behavior In Focus: “The Ethics and Compliance Academy”

Our values dictate how we behave and guide the decisions we make. Our Global Ethics and Compliance team play a major role in embedding a values-based culture by providing tools to establish robust internal controls and create an ethical culture where people feel comfortable raising concerns

Innovation & Technology

Data into Drops: Improving Water Services through the Water Point Data Exchange

Over the past decade, a dramatic shift has taken place in the water sector that fundamentally changes the way that work is done. During this time, water point mapping around the world has accelerated at unprecedented rates. Dropping costs of technology and innovative software has enabled national governments, as well as funders, NGOs, academics, and others to inventory, share, and even monitor the work they have contributed to. The impacts of the data collected are truly profound

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Benevity Creates Nonprofit Community Council to Strengthen the Donor-Charity Ecosystem

Benevity, Inc., the global leader in online workplace giving, matching, volunteering and grant management solutions, launched a council of thought leaders from the nonprofit space to help shape the way people and companies connect to charitable causes that matter to them.

Diversity & Inclusion

Don’t Stand on the Sidelines: Take Charge of Your Professional Experience

This week, I’m attending an event that always energizes me: the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Annual Leadership Conference. I’m excited to be here with more than 3,000 other attendees, including a very special guest―Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of the Sodexo Board of Directors and Chair of Bellon SA. We’ll be taking part in a question and answer session today on the impact of women in leadership, a subject we are both passionate about.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Key to Relevant Leadership is Continuous Learning

The business world is changing so quickly that it’s often hard to know how to keep up and help your employees cope with the pace of change. For leaders, it’s crucial to remain relevant in order to be heard and valued. Even if you have great ideas, a great mission and a vision of the future, if you’re not relevant, no one will listen, and you won’t be successful as a leader.

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