WBCSD Sustain Newsletter | Concrete Sustainability and Our New CEO Guide to Water

Catch up on the latest news from WBCSD in this month's Sustain Newsletter!

Are You Uniquely Better?

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining Stephanie Meeks, the president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in a “fire side” chat at the Participate Social Capital 2018 Conference in Alexandria, Virginia. After our talk, which focused on the long-standing partnership between American Express and the National Trust, we listened to the Cause Keynote, which was delivered by Gary Haugen, the CEO and Founder of International Justice Mission, an organization focused on the eradication of modern day slavery.

Ingersoll Rand Joins “We Are Still In” Panel Discussion

Holly Emerson, senior analyst, Center for Energy Efficacy and Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand, joined other North Carolina industry leaders in a “We Are Still In” regional panel discussion at the ClimateCon 2018, Business of Climate Forum. The discussion explored the importance of being “still in,” and how deep collaboration between stakeholders and the We Are Still In network helps everyone achieve their own climate goals through expertise and resources.

Building Your Scorecard or Raising Your Ranking?

The landscape of reporting standards, guidelines, ratings, rankings, indexes can become dizzying very quickly. The ecosystem of companies measuring and reporting on how they are a force for good in society is alive and well. The nuts and bolts of how companies accomplish reporting can be a major operational challenge, not to mention the resource investment. How will companies’ tough choices on where to focus their efforts change over the years? A counter-balance to ratings and rankings is improvements to how a company reports and measures itself, such as through a Strategic Scorecard.

WBCSD's Panorama Podcast | How to Feed 9 Billion People Within Planetary Boundaries

To mark our 10th Panorama podcast, we take a closer look at the global food system: what are the challenges and what do we need to change to be able to feed 9 billion people by 2050?

Review of GRI's Waste Disclosures - Get Involved!

GRI and the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) are excited to announce the review of the waste disclosures in the GRI 306 Effluents and Waste reporting standard. Stakeholders with expertise in the topic can now apply to join the multi-stakeholder Project Working Group, with initial work taking place between June 2018 and September 2019. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of sustainability reporting!



First Hand: Reflections on Lake Erie

To say Lake Erie is a part of me is a gross understatement. So I was mortified three years ago when I saw images of toxic algal blooms fouling the waters off the shore of Toledo. The people there lost their drinking water for days.

Tetra Tech Welcomes 2018 Leadership Academy Participants

In March 2018 30 professionals from across Tetra Tech attended their first session of Tetra Tech’s annual Leadership Academy in Arlington, Virginia. This year’s Leadership Academy includes future leaders from Tetra Tech’s operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Chile.

Operational leaders from around the world nominate their top Tetra Tech employees for the Leadership Academy, with the final 30 participants selected by Tetra Tech CEO Dan Batrack. Participants work with top leaders from Tetra Tech’s global operations; interact with executive management; expand their knowledge of the company; and focus on operational, financial, and interpersonal skills.

How the Digital Manufacturing Revolution Can Benefit Everyone

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, big data, advanced robotics and 3D printing will be catalysts for the 4thIndustrial Revolution.

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