Research & Reports

Annual Corporate “Impact Investing” Market Estimated at $2.4 Billion; One-Third of Large Companies Actively Investing

A new study released by CECP and supported by Prudential Financial, Inc. found that large corporations invest approximately US$2.4 billion each year in initiatives and ventures designed to achieve financial returns as well as a positive economic, social, or environmental impact – commonly referred to as “impact investing.” The groundbreaking pilot study, Investing with Purpose, is the first time that the corporate role in impact investing has been analyzed in depth.

Corporate Responsibility

Materiality Course: What Matters for Companies and Stakeholders

This one-day interactive workshop will give you an opportunity to explore issues and develop a materiality matrix for your industry sector and your company in a practical way.

Research & Reports

CDP Reporting Course: Measure and Manage Environmental Impact

This workshop enhances your reporting capability, highlights alignment with other frameworks such as the Global Reporting Index (GRI) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), and familiarizes participants with the background, methodology, and questionnaire.

Corporate Responsibility

Regarding the Uzbekistan Textile Protocol

The European Parliament is currently under pressure to reject the Uzbekistan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and cease the trade of textiles with Uzbekistan. This pressure stems from strong evidence that forced labor and child labor continues to remain a nationwide practice in Uzbekistan, despite earlier reports of compliance.

Philanthropy

What People Are Saying About Outcomes Measurement - Blackbaud Outcomes

Blackbaud OutcomesTM is an impact investing and measurement solution brought to you by MicroEdge + Blackbaud that allows foundations and corporate giving organizations to track the impact of their grants using a standard results measurement taxonomy.

Awards & Rankings

Novartis Improves Ranking in 2016 Access to Medicine Index

Novartis ranked third in the 2016 Access to Medicine Index (up from 4th place in 2014), in recognition of its efforts to improve worldwide access to healthcare. The Company tops the industry in access-to-medicine management and capacity building.

Awards & Rankings

Alliance Data Awarded First Place in PR Daily’s 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for CR Report

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions has been selected as the first-place recipient of Ragan’s PR Daily 2016 Social Corporate Responsibility Awards in the report category. The award recognized Alliance Data’s annual corporate responsibility report, which encompasses activities across the corporation, including its headquarters and three lines of business – Alliance Data’s card services business, Epsilon and LoyaltyOne. Download a copy of the full report.

Education & Workforce Development

Tips to Identifying Risk in Your Supply Chain

Modern day slavery affects 21 million people worldwide and accounts for over $150 billion annually in illegal profits. Research suggests that modern day slavery affects almost every supply chain in the world. From mattress suppliers in the UK to textile factories in Uzbekistan, modern day slavery is present in any tier of the supply chain and can be very challenging to identify. There are practical steps that compliance professionals can take to better identify risk in their supply chains:

Research & Reports

Art Therapy for Veterans, Military Service Members, and Their Families

Art therapy helps Veterans and military service members. The evidence is building, and the public is taking notice. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) dedicates this special report to America’s Veterans, and highlights the ways in which art therapy is improving their lives.

Research & Reports

Sealed Air Publishes Annual Sustainability Report, Provides First Glimpse Into Progress to Achieve 2020 Sustainability Goals

Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) announced recently the publishing of its annual Sustainability Report. This year’s report chronicles the Company’s journey to achieve its 2020 Sustainability Goals, and provides data showing progress in the year 2015.

Latest Campaigns

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

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Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

Aflac Stories

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Collaboration and Partnership

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Growth Through Sustainability

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KeyBank: Responsible Banking

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Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.