The Sustainability Consortium Set to Release Impact Report on April 21

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 17:00

The Sustainability Consortium’s first-ever impact report, Greening Global Supply Chains: From Blind Spots to Hotspots to Action, identifies and quantifies the impact of the consumer goods supply chain and explores TSC tools that identify and reduce these risks around the products we love and the retailers we love to buy them from.

Old Mutual Publishes Positive Futures Plan: Partnering With You to Do Good Things

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 09:30

Delhaize Group Releases 2015 Sustainability Progress Report

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 05:00

International food retailer Delhaize Group announced the publication of its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report online at https://sustainabilityreport. delhaizegroup.com/. The report highlights progress toward “Supergood”, the Group’s strategy to become a sustainability leader in its local markets by 2020.

The Sustainability Consortium Releases Landmark Report to Drive More Sustainable Consumer Products

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 18:00

The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced today the release of its first Impact Report, marking a significant collaboration between leading multi-national corporations, civil society, and academia, combining science and metrics with practical guidance on implementation to accelerate the rise of more sustainable supply chains, and more sustainable consumer products.

General Mills 2016 Global Responsibility Report Overarching Video

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 12:45

Our 2016 Global Responsibility Report highlights four key focus areas: Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Workplace and Community, each of which presents unique challenges, opportunities and goals for our business.

Mandatory Carbon Pricing Acceptable to Most Business Leaders

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 10:05

Most business leaders say a mandatory price on carbon is no problem! In fact, it could bring opportunities. See how they’re acting on #ClimateChange and preparing for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Companies Address Energy Efficiency in Operations, Supply Chains & Product Offerings

Fri, 04/22/2016 - 13:30

A new whitepaper, Accountability for Climate Action: How Corporations Are Tackling Climate Change, shows that businesses are a powerful force in addressing climate change, with a large majority making commitments to increase energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions or increase the use of renewables.

How & Why Businesses Are Offering Products That Can Be Differentiated By Carbon Footprint or Impact on Emissions Reduction

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 16:30

Many companies offer products that can be differentiated by carbon footprint or impact on emissions reduction. Industries leading the way include utilities, industrial goods manufacturers and those supplying basic materials.

Internal Operations Key to Reducing Emissions for Large Companies

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 10:30

While it's not uncommon for companies look to their own operations to improve energy efficiency, over 70 percent of the largest businesses target internal processes as the most common way to help mitigate #ClimateChange. See the variety of actions business leaders are taking and considering for the future. http://bit.ly/263pLl6

Business Leaders Disclose How Companies are Acting on Climate Change

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 13:05

As part of a global study, business leaders discussed actions being taken to help mitigate #ClimateChange. More than 80 percent of these companies have committed to reducing emissions. Many, including Ingersoll Rand, have implemented wide-ranging activities to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations and product offerings.