Environment

That is the Last Straw – Why Giving Up the Use of Straws is Good for You – and the Planet

You may have seen a few campaigns on social media recently about major corporations like Bacardi pledging to eliminate straws from all company functions. Why? It’s bad. Bad for the environment, but even worse for you.

Research & Reports

Sustainability Reports Data Analyst Internship Available at Governance & Accountability Institute

Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute is a New York City-based company that specializes in research, communications, strategies and other services focused on corporate sustainability and corporate ESG performance (“Environmental, Social, Governance”) issues. G&A is offering the opportunity for an internship for a qualified student interested in learning more about these topics.

Corporate Responsibility

Don’t Forget: Best Rates for the BSR Conference 2017 Expire June 30

June 30 is the final day to save up to US$550 on the BSR Conference 2017: How Business Leads.

Environment

JetBlue Supports the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

JetBlue today joined more than 100 other companies and business leaders and publicly committed support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). A growing number of investors are demanding more information on how companies are addressing the effects of climate change. JetBlue recognizes the importance of voluntarily disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities and adopting the TCFD recommendations is an important step in preparing business for the long-run.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Well Dressed

There are 80 billion pieces of clothing purchased worldwide each year but rarely do consumers consider the true cost of this. From negative environmental impacts to poor factory labor practices in the developing world and growing landfills containing discarded textiles, the fast fashion industry is in need of a serious makeover.

Environment

Progressing Economic Growth and Environmental Conservation

In 2016, Newmont, the State of Nevada and the U.S. Department of the Interior established the Conservation Framework Agreement, a mutually agreed upon framework governing Newmont’s management of more than 1.5 million acres of sagebrush habitat in Nevada.

Research & Reports

Nestlé Purina Publishes Creating Shared Value Report for Americas Business

Nestlé Purina has released its 2016 Creating Shared Value report for the Americas, demonstrating how the company is making a positive impact for pets, people and the planet.

Energy & Infrastructure

Corporate Sustainability Unfolding

Tam Nguyen is the global head of sustainability for Bechtel corporation, an international engineering and construction company. He directs the overall formulation and implementation of Bechtel’s sustainability strategy and integration process across the enterprise and into major projects. He also leads corporate initiatives, stakeholder and policy planning on a range of global issues, including climate change, human rights, and economic development.

Environment

Clean Drinking Water More Important to Americans than Clean Air, According to New Study

The study found that two in three Americans (66 percent) believe their own community’s clean drinking water is at risk, while 59 percent say a major overhaul of U.S. water infrastructure is needed to avoid that possibility. City-dwellers are especially likely to fear their community’s clean drinking water is at risk (70 percent versus 63 percent in rural areas). There is almost universal agreement (96 percent) that if the United States does not proactively invest in the country’s water infrastructure system now, it will end up costing more in the long run.

Environment

For Sustainable Business, Collaboration is the New Competition

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies often find themselves boxed in by customer demand. On one hand, more shoppers say they want to purchase more sustainable products, but many are not willing to pay a premium. And although most consumers still base their purchases largely on price and performance, the trends are clear: Environmental sustainability is expected. This applies to not only products, but also packaging.

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