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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Research Highlights Strategies to Increase Inclusion of Women and Minority Entrepreneurs in High-Tech Incubators and Accelerators

May 23, 2016 9:00 AM ET

A new research report by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) finds that women and minorities are significantly underrepresented in high-tech incubators and accelerators, but uncovers many examples of incubators and accelerators that have been successful in attracting more diverse entrepreneurs. The report, Creating Inclusive High-Tech Incubators and Accelerators: Strategies to Increase Participation Rates of Women and Minority Entrepreneurs, was announced by JPMorgan Chase and ICIC on Monday in a session at Detroit Startup Week.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nestlé Announces the Finalists for the 2016 CSV Prize

May 23, 2016 9:00 AM ET

With the opening of the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Nestlé has announced the finalists for the Creating Shared Value [CSV] Prize 2016:Natural Extracts Industries [NEI] from Tanzania and Agro-Hub from Cameroun. After four screening phases, the two finalists were selected from a group of 450 applicants by the Nestlé CSV Council, along with 9 independent experts and 9 Nestlé internal experts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HPE Living Progress News: Introducing Lara Birkes

May 23, 2016 8:55 AM ET

HPE’s new Vice President, Lara Birkes, Living Progress and Chief Sustainability Officer, shares her vision and a few surprises

Research, Reports & Publications

Improving Business Impacts: New Research

May 23, 2016 5:00 AM ET

‘Impact for Change’ is a programme of work by Corporate Citizenship which helps companies around the world to measure, improve and effectively communicate their impacts on society.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate Matching: Observing the Multiplier Effect

May 22, 2016 1:00 PM ET

It has long been acknowledged that one of the most powerful ways to get people more engaged in giving programs is to match individual donations with company dollars. So it’s easy to see why roughly 65% (and growing) of Fortune 1000 companies employ a strategy of donation matching. Even better, as employees become more engaged in their giving programs they also become more engaged in the workplace overall. Given that the potential impact is huge, how do you foster even greater engagement? Here are a few suggestions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trust and Transparency: Building Better Business and Policy Worldwide

May 21, 2016 1:00 PM ET

“Delivering a better future is not just an option, it’s a necessity. There is no Plan B,” urged Lise Kingo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact, as she opened the fourth and final plenary of the 5th GRI Global Conference. Lise Kingo’s speech set the stage for a lively debate on the importance of trust and transparency for building better businesses, stronger economies and a more sustainable world.

Events, Media & Communications

Supporting Survivors Through a Tough Mudder

May 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

I love the LIVESTRONG mission because it supports ANY Cancer at ANY stage of the process. Three years ago, my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 small intestine cancer. He had a year-long fight which included multiple rounds of chemo, multiple surgeries and rehab. As of this month, my dad is two years cancer free! My family and I were so blessed by the love and support of friends, family, co-workers all throughout my dad’s battle.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honda Associates Assist Homeowners in Need

May 20, 2016 5:30 PM ET

Two Ohio homeowners received much-needed assistance with home improvement projects, thanks to two groups of Honda volunteers, who teamed up this spring to help those in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jerome Williams Received the ANCOR 2016 Pennsylvania Direct Support Professional Award

May 20, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Jerome Williams, a direct support professional (DSP) for Keystone Human Services, received the Pennsylvania Direct Support Professional Award from ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources). This award is given annually to a DSP who has been exemplary in their service. For the past 27 years, Jerome has built trusting relationships with the people he supports and has been a strong advocate for people to live in the community and pursue their dreams.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: David Robertson

May 20, 2016 4:05 PM ET

When David Robertson isn’t on the mound for the White Sox, he spends his time working with his foundation – High Socks for Hope.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UN Global Compact and GRI Strengthen Collaboration for the New SDG Era

May 20, 2016 2:30 PM ET

20 May 2016, Amsterdam. Today the UN Global Compact and GRI announced a renewed Memorandum of Understanding at the 5th GRI Global Conference outlining continued collaboration over the next three years, notably in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Research, Reports & Publications

Astellas Commitment to Creating Sustainable Community Impact Highlighted in Americas Corporate Social Responsibility Report Card 2015

May 20, 2016 1:05 PM ET

Astellas today debuts its Americas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report Card 2015 along with its new Social Responsibility platform of Living SMART – a strategic initiative dedicated to helping communities access the resources they need to flourish and face the future with confidence.

Events, Media & Communications

GRI 5th Global Conference Video: Day 2

May 20, 2016 11:30 AM ET

The second day of the 5th GRI Global Conference opened on Thursday 19 May, with breakfast sessions on emerging sustainability topics and the plenary on 'Innovation for Sustainable Development - The Role of Private Sector Collaboration'. Delegates took part in break out sessions on myriad topics including human rights reporting, creating shared value and disability reporting. The day concluded with the plenary session on 'Using Sustainability Data to Enable Transformational Change' and the GOLD Community Celebration. Watch now

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar’s Hybrid Microgrid Solution

May 20, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Caterpillar’s broad power generation portfolio is at the forefront of a new global energy transformation.

Health & Healthcare

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Patients Reunite With Their Pets at New Purina Family Pet Center

May 20, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Madison Taliaferro spent weeks in the hospital in 2012. After a decade of suffering from cystic fibrosis, she underwent a double lung transplant. She powered through the difficult surgery and the recovery that followed –long days of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Her parents were there. Her best friend visited from Kansas. Grandparents rotated shifts so she was never alone. But one request still lingered.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fighting Inequality: Which Companies are Diversity Leaders? (#SDG10)

May 20, 2016 10:45 AM ET

This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 10 with examples of corporate action for reducing inequality within and among countries.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Canada Earns Top Great Place to Work Honors

May 20, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

The Time is Now for Data Reporting

May 20, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Just Announced: Responsible Business Summit 2016 Attendee List

May 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Ethical Corporation just announced the 15th Responsible Business Summit 2016 attendee list. Over 250 global business are confirmed to be present at the summit in London on 7-8th June, all to the end of discussing how to deliver a positive impact and create trust for brands.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walmart Performance Highlights

May 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Walmart provides food, apparel and household products to hundreds of millions of customers in 28 countries around the world. We are committed to doing so in a way that creates economic opportunity for associates, suppliers and others in retail supply chains; enhances the environmental and social sustainability of supply chains; and strengthens the communities where we live and work.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating Visceral Delight With WholeTrees©

May 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

WholeTrees© Architecture and Structures makes structural systems from small-diameter tree trunks and their branching portions that can be used as substitutes for milled lumber or steel in many building types, both residential and commercial. Because it has engineered a higher market value for what would otherwise be a low value by-product of sustainable forest management, WholeTrees© has at the same time created an elegant solution for the otherwise extractive forest products industry to thrive as an active participant in the transition to a regenerative economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Arrives in New Orleans, LA; Thousands to Receive Health, Nutrition and Wellness Programming

May 20, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced New Orleans as its eighth Healthy Cities location and officially kicked off the program with a playground build at Lake Forest Charter School. Working with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, the program aims to provide over 1,000 children in need and their families with more than 600,000 healthy meals, 1,800 medical screenings, expanded nutrition education programs, and safe play spaces.

Diversity & Inclusion

Barclays Supports one of the Biggest Events in the London Calendar

May 20, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Dream, Save, Do Financial Empowerment for Families

May 20, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The greatest predictor of whether a person is financially healthy is whether he or she is a planner. Planners don’t necessarily produce detailed household budgets (although some do), but they have the general ability to project into the future, set goals, and make conscious choices accordingly.

Education

Ridgeview High School Students Show House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Their Lab Expertise

May 20, 2016 9:00 AM ET