Second Generation of CSR/ESG Metrics & Bringing ‘Dark Data’ to Light

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:20

We are seeing a rising wave of change as we transition from our current metrics systems to a second generation.
Download the Sustainable Brands New Metrics full presentation to learn more.

UNIDO and Partners to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs for Young People in Tunisia

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:20

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Italian Development Cooperation and the HP Foundation today launched the second phase of UNIDO’s youth employment project. “Mashrou3i” (“My project” in Arabic) aims to create more than 6,000 jobs for young people in Tunisia over the next five years.

Five More Years of Hope and Hard Work for HP Foundation’s Participation in “Mashrou3i”

Fri, 01/27/2017 - 13:30

In Tunisia, where some 40 percent of youth are unemployed and jobs of any kind are hard to come by, the HP Foundation is working to make a difference. For the past three years, the foundation has been working with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), USAID, the Italian Development Cooperation and other partners on a job-creation project, called “Mashrou3i,” (which in Arabic means, "my project") that fosters a spirit of entrepreneurialism and offers tools that can support fledgling business owners.

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $200,000 Towards Tornado Relief and Recovery

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:45

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Seattle-Area Revitalization Efforts

Fri, 01/27/2017 - 15:45

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced a total of $500,000 in donations for five local nonprofits that will help revitalize Seattle neighborhoods through the Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT® program

Engaging Employees by Advancing the Value of Human Capital with Steph Sharma, Human Value Institute

Thu, 01/26/2017 - 08:00

Whole Kids Foundation and United Health Foundation Celebrate Innovative Approaches To Engaging Kids in the Meaning of Good Food

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 08:00

We all know we should eat good food in order to stay health. But what is good food?Helping kids discover the answer is the reason Whole Kids Foundation and United Health Foundation have awarded $200,000 to nine schools and nonprofit organizations through the Healthy Kids Innovation Grant Program.

Republic Services Makes Disposing of Batteries and Bulbs Effortless

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:05

The beginning of a new year is a smart time for businesses to replace batteries in fire alarms and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as replacing fluorescent light bulbs and lighting ballasts. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) offers two simple solutions for businesses to discard items that contain mercury, lead or other hazardous materials that should not be thrown away with regular waste.

Sustainable Brands Community Ignites Discourse Around the ‘Good Life’

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 09:15

The Sustainable Brands® community will launch its largest global initiative to date at SB’17 Detroit, May 22-25, 2017. This marks the beginning of a 3-year journey among global business and brand leaders who are working together to create a new collective and locally relevant vision of what the ‘Good Life’ means for a healthy individual, family, community, city, country and planet.

Supply Chain Communication: A Barrier to Food Industry Transparency

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 12:00

The international food industry continues to experience challenges in supply chain communication, especially as food safety rules become increasingly strict and consumers demand more transparency.