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Media & Communications

The SDGS - Are You Tuned In, Aligning Your Company's Strategies, Operations, Performance, Actions? 2030 is Just Around the Corner!

Apr 11, 2017 11:00 AM ET

Gaining momentum in the global corporate sector, among sovereign governments and institutional investors -- the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"). After reaching agreement in September 2015, the countries of the world adopted goals to end poverty, protect our planet and ensure prosperity for a greater number of the world's population through a universal agenda for action (with 169 specific targets under the wonderfully-aspirational broad goals).

Sustainable Development Goals

Staying the Course: Business Bolsters Sustainability Through Innovation

Apr 11, 2017 10:25 AM ET

There is no doubt that last week’s Executive Order to repeal the Clean Power Plan sent many in the sustainability community reeling. In the midst of this chaos, companies are now either re-evaluating their strategy or re-committing to current plans. Many leaders have already voiced their opinions, from Jeff Immelt at GE to Lynn Good of Duke Energy, calling business into action and encouraging companies to assume a greater role in the fight to preserve climate change policies. In the face of a reality where government regulations have been, and will continue to be rolled back, business is increasingly filling the void and, I hope, will emerge as stewards of sustainability and climate action.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills Reports Progress on Global Responsibility

Apr 11, 2017 10:15 AM ET

General Mills released its 2017 Global Responsibility Report, outlining the company’s approach to creating environmental, social and economic value in the countries where it operates. General Mills continues to make significant progress toward nutrition improvements and sustainable sourcing of their food, as well as climate and pollinator protection – all key highlights of this year’s report.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Boosting Ghana’s Economic Backbone

Apr 11, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Cargill’s cocoa sustainability program aims to deliver sector-wide transformation in the world’s second biggest cocoa producing region. It’s a strategy aligned to the government of Ghana’s plans to reinvigorate the economy.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills Reports Progress on Global Responsibility Commitments and Programs

Apr 11, 2017 10:00 AM ET

General Mills released its 2017 Global Responsibility Report, outlining the company’s approach to creating environmental, social and economic value in the countries where it operates. General Mills continues to make significant progress toward nutrition improvements and sustainable sourcing of their food, as well as climate and pollinator protection – all key highlights of this year’s report.

Education

'Ignite My Future' Aims to Change Learning

Apr 11, 2017 9:40 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

Mohawk Group Video | Light Lab: Using Sustainability to Enhance the Customer Experience

Apr 11, 2017 9:15 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Unreasonable Impact: Crickets Could Solve Global Protein Scarcity: Q&A with Bitty Foods

Apr 11, 2017 9:05 AM ET

One in nine people still go to bed hungry every night. Because of rapid population growth, the demand for livestock is expected to more than double by 2050, making it increasingly difficult to supply enough protein to nourish everyone. This pressure on the planet also amplifies greenhouse gas emissions and water scarcity. We have no choice but to discover alternative ways to feed people.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

What’s the Single Most Important Thing For Company Culture?

Apr 11, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Dan Amos, CEO of Aflac (ranked #91): “With information so accessible you need to be able to keep up with current workplace trends and wherever possible, exceed them."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2017 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference to Focus on Trust & Civil Society

Apr 11, 2017 9:00 AM ET

At a time of division and acrimony in the U.S. and beyond, the annual Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) Conference will convene top philanthropists, social investors, business executives, government leaders and activists to consider ways to rebuild societal trust and cohesion.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Wins Consulting Engineers of Alberta Environmental Award of Merit

Apr 11, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Transforming a former oilfield land treatment facility into a boreal forest for the benefit of the community

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways the She-conomy is Making an Impact

Apr 11, 2017 8:55 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Q&A with Sally McCrady Director of Community Affairs at PNC Financial Services Group

Apr 11, 2017 8:30 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helen Lowman Named President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful

Apr 11, 2017 7:00 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that envisions a country in which every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, today announced that Helen Lowman, who served as an appointee of President Barack Obama at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Peace Corps, has been named the organization’s new president and CEO. She will assume the role on May 1.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSX Partner Spotlight: The American Red Cross

Apr 10, 2017 10:30 PM ET

CSX’s community investment strategy is supported by a strong group of nonprofit partner organizations who are equally committed to addressing real community needs across four focus areas: Safety, Community, Environment and Wellness. This week, our spotlight is on an organization that provides critical support to communities when they need it the most: The American Red Cross.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Geographic Photographers Lead Workshop in India to Train Upcoming Researchers in Sharing the Story of Science Through Photography

Apr 10, 2017 8:45 PM ET

In partnership with the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore, India, National Geographic photographers helped organize and lead a workshop for early career biologists interested in sharing their work through photography. The Shoot for Science workshop, funded by National Geographic Society and run by science photographers Anand Varma and Prasenjeet Yadav, ran for 8 days at NCBS in February 2017 and brought together a cohort of 16 Indian research fellows, Ph.D. candidates, and post-docs to study the art of storytelling in science.

Innovation & Technology

IFF Acquires PowderPure to Further Expand Expertise, Offerings, for Clean Label Solutions that Satisfy Consumer Demands

Apr 10, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

FourBlock Connects Post-9/11 Veterans with Booz Allen Hamilton Leaders

Apr 10, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Although unemployment rates among post-9/11 veterans are improving–from 12.7% in 2012 to 5.5% currently—veterans still face a unique set of challenges as they transition into the civilian workforce. Nearly half of all vets leave their first post-military job within the first year, and many veterans report feeling under-utilized in their careers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Rebuilding Month: Take Action

Apr 10, 2017 4:30 PM ET

Take action during National #RebuildingMonth!

Media & Communications

4 Simple Ways To Engage Millennial Donors And Volunteers Online

Apr 10, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Millennials are one of the most talked-about demographics in the marketing industry. With over $600 billion in annual spending power, they are a major force driving our economy. “How to market to millennials” is a catch-phrase Connect360 Multimedia hears many times over from nonprofits. But marketing to millennials doesn’t have to be hard, just focused.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BLOG: When It Rains...

Apr 10, 2017 3:00 PM ET

I do feel like I get bragging rights to tell you about the amazing awards MetLife Foundation's thought leadership platform, Multipliers of Prosperity, has recently won.

Research, Reports & Publications

JetBlue Focuses on Long-Term Planning in New Environmental and Responsibility Report

Apr 10, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Media & Communications

SCA to Become Two Listed Companies: the Forest Products Company SCA and the Hygiene and Health Company Essity

Apr 10, 2017 2:45 PM ET

At the Annual General Meeting of SCA, the company’s shareholders voted in favor of the Board of Director’s proposal to split the Group into two listed companies. One of these will continue to operate as SCA, an efficient and well-invested forest products company that will include the forest products operations and all forest land currently owned by the Group.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sands Bethlehem Hosts First Sustainable Foods Workshop

Apr 10, 2017 2:35 PM ET

In March, Sands Bethlehem hosted its first Sustainable Foods Workshop in conjunction with Las Vegas Sands’ Global Sustainability Program. Six major food and beverage suppliers participated by discussing their company sustainability practices, while providing insight during a roundtable discussion on a myriad of sustainability topics, including trends they’re seeing and challenges they are experiencing.

Media & Communications

Sam Schmidt to Take on Mario Andretti at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Apr 10, 2017 2:00 PM ET