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Research, Reports & Publications

Quantifying and Evidencing Impact – Kering, HSBC, World Benchmarking Alliance and More

Jul 31, 2019 6:00 AM ET

There’s increasing pressure on companies to provide verifiable evidence of positive impact and, where possible, quantifiable success.

Innovation & Technology

America’s Charities Acquires Causecast Giving Platform, Further Strengthening Its Support of the Social Good Sector

Jul 30, 2019 8:30 PM ET

America’s Charities today announced that it has acquired the Causecast giving platform, further strengthening its ability to help employers achieve their giving, engagement, and social impact goals, and better help nonprofits fundraise unrestricted, sustainable dollars through the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paper Plays an Important Role in Braille Literacy

Jul 30, 2019 4:55 PM ET

Three-year-old Lela Imhoff is a happy preschooler who is curious about the world around her. She also happens to be blind. For Lela, early exposure to braille literacy, particularly braille printed on paper, will ensure she’s ready to enter kindergarten, just like any other child.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Turns to Dollar Market for Its First Green Bond

Jul 30, 2019 4:35 PM ET

Scotiabank moved ahead with its first green offering a month after a panel of experts appointed by the Canadian government released a set of recommendations for bolstering the green and sustainable bond market...

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Inspires the Next Generation of Scientists Through SPARK™ Volunteer Program

Jul 30, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Throughout the year, MilliporeSigma employees volunteer their skills and expertise to make a difference in their communities across the globe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Students Awarded Scholarships to Culinary Institute of America at 41st Annual NAACP ACT-SO Competition Sponsored by Sodexo

Jul 30, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi's Somerset Mill Celebrates Completion of Paper Machine Rebuild

Jul 30, 2019 4:00 PM ET

To meet customer needs for renewable paperbased packaging, we comprehensively rebuilt Paper Machine 1 (PM1) at our Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine.

Diversity & Inclusion

Interview with Bayer's Dr. Hartmut Klusik "We Take Diversity And Inclusion Very Seriously”

Jul 30, 2019 3:45 PM ET

Respecting and promoting diversity among employees has long been one of Bayer's goals – and was also very important to Monsanto. In this interview Head of Human Resources at Bayer, Dr. Hartmut Klusik, talks about the active LGBTI community at Bayer and the company's inclusive culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Power Values: Employee Spotlight

Jul 30, 2019 3:35 PM ET

Here at NRG, we bring the power of energy to people and organizations. Our energy serves many customers including those who wear an NRG badge every day. As our power values are our driving force, our employees aim to empower these values every day.

Environment

Hallmark Develops Artistic Card Range From Take-Away Coffee Cups

Jul 30, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Unveiling the collection at PG Live, the company revealed being less wasteful is a key consideration with this range of cards made from disposable coffee cups and responsibly sourced paper pulp, all created, designed and printed in the UK.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cisco Announces Goals for Sustainable Packaging and Zero Waste

Jul 30, 2019 1:30 PM ET

At Cisco, we are committed to accelerating the transition of our business to the circular economy.

Energy

Duke Energy Renewables Announces the Largest Wind Power Project in Its Fleet – 350-MW Frontier Windpower II in Oklahoma

Jul 30, 2019 12:20 PM ET

Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), has announced the largest wind power project in its fleet – the 350-megawatt (MW) Frontier Windpower II project in Kay County, Okla. The project is an expansion of Frontier Windpower, which has been operational since 2016. Once complete, Frontier I and II will generate a total of 550 MW of wind energy – enough to power approximately 193,000 homes.

Energy

Outdoor Lighting Tips to Keep You Safe This Summer

Jul 30, 2019 12:15 PM ET

As summer winds down, many of us will spend time outdoors hosting backyard barbecues, pool parties, and casual evening get-togethers. Installing outdoor lighting can help set the mood and make your gathering one to remember.

Innovation & Technology

Automotive Application Corner: On-Board Charging (OBC) for Electric Vehicles

Jul 30, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) have high-voltage battery systems used for propelling the vehicle.

Environment

Sandie Johnson Joins Antea Group Technology Team

Jul 30, 2019 11:10 AM ET

Sandie Johnson joins Antea Group with 20 years of experience in EHS programs, auditing, ergonomics, permitting, sustainability, & industrial hygiene.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Inclusion Effect: A Better Workplace for People With Disabilities

Jul 30, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Today, one in four adults in the U.S. lives with some kind of disability — some of which may not be obvious to the people around them.

Media & Communications

Plastic Bottles, Past Present and Future – Are They a Factor in Your Organization’s Operations? Some Remedies to Consider…

Jul 30, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Among the fascinating – and horrifying – environmental-focused stories we see now on a regular basis are those about the “Pacific Gyre” -- that floating (and quickly becoming “a semi-continent” of garbage and waste) in the Northern stretches of the vast Pacific Ocean.

Innovation & Technology

JLABS @ Shanghai: The Innovation Hub That's Poised to Shake Up the Healthcare Start-Up Scene in Asia

Jul 30, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Sharon Chan, head of the first Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS, in Asia, gives us a tour of the exciting new incubator that's designed to help entrepreneurs turn great ideas into great products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Embracing Change: Our Commitment to Ethics

Jul 30, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Ethics is engrained in our culture and operating principles at all levels of the business. To make this serious topic more conversational and engaging to our associates, we launched the “Spot On Ethics” campaign during Ethics Week in 2018. “Spot” serves as our mascot and go-to guide when it comes to navigating the ins and outs of ethics at Alliance Data by giving helpful ethics tips and reminders throughout the year. This campaign serves as an engaging reminder to associates that if they “spot” something that seems unethical, they need to speak up through any one of the available channels.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Source for Affordable Capital to Aid Small Business Growth

Jul 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

When Jameka Smith saw an opportunity in 2017 to shift her career from veterinary pharmaceutical sales to owning her own animal hospital, she knew she would need access to affordable capital to buy the business. Traditional financing, however, was something that proved harder to obtain than she had anticipated.

Research, Reports & Publications

Climate Action: Spurring New Investments for Clients

Jul 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Climate action drives business resiliency and new investments, and is just one of the four key global megatrends BNY Mellon addresses in its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility Invites Collaboration to Translate the AA1000AP (2018) Regionally

Jul 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

AccountAbility is seeking potential partners to contribute expertise and sponsor development of local language versions of the latest AA1000 Accountability Principles (AA1000AP, 2018) - its latest sustainability management framework and guidance document.

Health & Healthcare

Shared Sense of Urgency With Safe Kids Leads to Inclusion in Congressional Record

Jul 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Black & Veatch Positions for Impact on Michigan’s Water Utilities

Jul 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch, a global leader in water infrastructure development, is working to help further the mission of water utilities in Michigan by naming Bill Popp as Senior Project Manager in the company’s Water business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Legacy of the Refugee Olympic Team Rio 2016 Lives on Through the Olympic Refuge Foundation

Jul 30, 2019 9:15 AM ET

When the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team competed in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, it signalled the beginning of a remarkable and crucial set of initiatives which have thrown a lifeline to tens of thousands of refugees forced to flee their homes.