Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing Our 2016 SuiteImpact Ambassadors

NetSuite.org is thrilled to announce our 2016 SuiteImpact Team Ambassadors, a passionate group of NetSuite employees who will spearhead volunteer activities in their local office.

Innovation & Technology

Energy Solutions from the Think Tank

The glass facade of the fifth floor of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) building gives Professor Thomas Auer a great view of the city, but not necessarily a clear insight into the future of sustainable building technology. The 1960s edifice in which Auer and his students are researching the buildings of tomorrow was renovated only a few years ago. “You just get the bare essentials: lights on, lights off, open windows, close windows,” Auer notes with a smile. He adds: “With public buildings, there are certain financial constraints. Nevertheless, they still manage to offer a high degree of user comfort.”

Innovation & Technology

Why The Cat Spring Tea Sisters Value Heritage, Mentorship and Accountability

I don’t think most mission-driven innovators grow up thinking, “Someday, I’d like to be a social entrepreneur.”

Research, Reports & Publications

GSK Publishes Annual Report and Responsible Business Supplement 2015

“Whilst 2015 has been a year of substantial change for GSK, we have remained fully focussed on progressing our responsible business commitments whether it be through proactive measures such as new ways of working with healthcare professionals, or responding to some of society’s most pressing health needs like Ebola.” - Sir Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer, GSK

Innovation & Technology

Young Minds from 15 U.S. Public Schools Present STEM Projects for Making a Difference in their Communities in front of a Live Panel of Judges in the $2 Million* Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Students and teachers from 15 public schools across the nation convened at the brand new Samsung 837 building in New York City yesterday to present their STEM-driven projects in front of a live panel of judges. Five schools will be selected as National Winners in the Solve for Tomorrow contest, which challenges young minds to tap into their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education to solve a problem affecting their local community. From designing prosthetic enhancements for wounded veterans to filtering contaminated drinking water, the 15 National Finalist schools are tackling real-world problems in their backyards.

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.

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