Sands ECO360 Green Ambassadors: Christine Kaelbel-Sheares, VP of Food & Beverage at Marina Bay Sands

As leaders in sustainability within the hospitality industry, Las Vegas Sands is committed to taking care of the planet to promote health and wellness through Sands ECO360, its global sustainability strategy. Marina Bay Sands has taken on an educational and transformational food journey focusing on responsibly sourcing food to serve. Christine Kaelbel-Sheares, vice president of Food and Beverage at Marina Bay Sands, has been leading her team to help deliver an unforgettable dining experience to guests that is both tasty and healthy.

Powering the Circular Economy

“Circular design gives us the opportunity to rethink the whole paradigm instead of operating under current restraints.”

This is the potential for circular design, says Stephanie Johnston, Director of Sustainable Business at Heineken USA, speaking to a room of circular economy enthusiasts, experts and those curious to learn more about how closed-loop design is moving us toward a world without waste. On February 6, BBMG hosted the gathering, “Powering the Circular Economy,” as part of Circular Economy Mapping Week, a global event in partnership with the Circular Economy Club that had similar convenings happening in 67 cities, from Rio de Janeiro to Copenhagen to Aruba.

Innovative Implementation of EU Directive on Non-Financial Reporting

​It is a little over three years since the adoption of EU Directive 2014/95/EU on non-financial disclosure. By now, all EU Member States have transposed these rules into their relevant national legislation, and some innovative and progressive practices have emerged. This article highlights some of the best practices in the application of these state-specific requirements.

New Guide Addresses Food Waste Head On

Having donated over 100 million pounds of food, Pizza Hut is no stranger to reducing food waste. We’ve been in the game since 1992 when we launched our food donation program, Harvest.

In addition to running the Harvest program and participating in the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, we recently provided insight to ReFED, a multi-stakeholder nonprofit organization committed to reducing the $218 billion of food waste in the United States.

What Can We Learn from MBA Students in China on Business Sustainability?

Dr. Thomas P. Lyon recently taught a short course at Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Corporate Environmentalism and Public Policy. Lyon holds the Dow Chair of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce, with appointments in both the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and School for Environment and Sustainability. He talked with the Erb Institute about his experience teaching on these topics in Shanghai.

Visa Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

As the global leader in electronic payments, we understand the level of trust consumers and merchants place in our operations. That’s why we at Visa are proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, the premier organization in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Why We Need a Loud (and Consistent) Business Voice on Policy Issues

BSR's Aron Cramer outlines why business silence on key public policy issues is no longer an acceptable stance.


Xylem Named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company, has been ranked number 10 on Barron’s inaugural 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, which was announced in its February 3, 2018 issue. Xylem was also ranked number 2 on Barron’s Special Report: The Most Sustainable Industrials.

CBRE Group, Inc. Recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

CBRE Group, Inc. has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S. by Barron’s. The list was based on analysis of the 1,000 largest publicly held companies by market value, with headquarters in the U.S.

“CBRE’s recognition as one of the country’s Most Sustainable companies dramatically underscores how good corporate citizenship and good business go hand-in-hand,” said David Pogue, Senior Vice President, Global Client Care, CBRE.

Seven Things Every Company Should Know About Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Business

As Artificial Intelligence evolves, the opportunities for their use in sustainable business grows - see 7 ways BSR looks at a possible future where AI can aid us.

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