Video: GRI – Driving Global Change Since 1997

Tue, 09/26/2017 - 10:00

GRI is celebrating its first 20 years of helping companies and other organizations take action to create a more sustainable and inclusive global economy. Watch this video to learn more about the impact GRI has had over the past two decades.

PANDORA Wins at World-class Jewellery Awards

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 11:00

Major League Baseball Players to Provide $1 Million for Disaster Relief Across the Americas

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 20:30

The Major League Baseball Players Trust today announced it will provide $1 million in funding to support nonprofits dedicated to providing relief and recovery to the victims of the recent spate of natural disasters occurring across the Americas. In keeping with its commitment and practice of assisting others when disasters strike, the Players Trust will distribute the funds in a manner that will support short-term relief as well as long-term recovery efforts in areas suffering in the wake of the recent hurricanes and earthquakes.

The Best Rates for the BSR Conference 2017 Have Been Extended to September 29

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 10:00

Microsoft President Brad Smith has joined our already exciting line-up of plenary speakers at the BSR Conference 2017, and we want you to be there! We have extended our best registration rate deadline for BSR17. You can still save up to US$350, but it won’t last long—rates will increase this Friday.

Sappi North America Awarded by Minnesota Office of Foreign Direct Investment

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 16:30

Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today received an award for its investment in the state of Minnesota from the Minnesota Office of Foreign Direct Investment, under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The award highlights the company’s contributions to the economic vitality of local communities, and its commitment to keeping Minnesota a world-leading business destination.

Peeking Behind the Corporate Curtain With CSRHub’s Cynthia Figge

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 12:05

In the just released interview with Rick Wartzman, Cynthia Figge, CEO of CSRHub, speaks about Why It Makes Sense For Companies To Be Socially Responsible. The Bottom Line podcast puts a spotlight on companies that are advancing social progress, and draws out insights into some of the most pressing issues of our time. You can listen to this dynamic and in-depth conversation on Capital and Main, here or below.

GRI: 20 Years of Driving Global Change

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 09:00

Today, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) marks its 20th anniversary and charts a refreshed course to help even more businesses use sustainability reporting to create the conditions for sustainable development. To do this, GRI will focus on improving the quality of sustainability reporting, providing preliminary reporting guidance on sustainability topics that are new to the corporate reporting field, increasing reporting among small and medium-sized enterprises and promoting harmonization in the corporate reporting landscape.

What Does Private Sector Need in Terms of an Enabling Environment to More Strategically Contribute to the SDGs?

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 11:00

There is a common understanding that the active participation of business will be a principal driver in achieving the SDGs. But specific recommendations, capacity and practices enabling such contributions have yet to be fully developed in order to reach global recognition.

Avista Volunteers Package Meals During United Way Day of Action

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 12:00

More than 60 Avista employees volunteered for the Spokane County United Way Day of Action in Spokane on Sept. 15 to Make a Meal for Many.

High-Level UN Dialogue on Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 10:05

Today, at the United Nations, His Excellency Prof. Alpha Condé, President of Guinea and Chairperson of the African Union, convened a high-level meeting to strengthen the partnership with the private sector and discuss opportunities created by Africa’s demographic change. Bringing together African leaders, CEOs and other development partners, the event explored how smart investments in health, empowerment, education and employment can reduce vulnerability and support young people to reach their full potential.

Mabingue Ngom, Regional Director West and Central African Region UNFPA, highlighted that: “Such high-level dialogues further strengthen public-private partnership, which is required to attract increased private sector investment, thereby harnessing the demographic dividend in Africa