Hundreds Welcome GRI Standards Across Asia
SOURCE:GRIDESCRIPTION:Asia is ready to take its sustainability reporting to the next level. Venues at the recent GRI Standards launch events in Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam were packed with...
View ArticleTalking Dicamba with Farmers— What I Learned
Monsanto CTO Robb Fraley reflects on his visits with soybean farmers and their discussions on Dicamba.SOURCE:MonsantoDESCRIPTION:Helping farmers is what we do at Monsanto, and many of us, myself...
View ArticleIoT, Maker Movement Add "Cool" Factor to Industrial Sector
by Alex Iuorio, Avnet Senior Vice President of Supplier DevelopmentSOURCE:Avnet, Inc.DESCRIPTION:In the early days of my career, when I would tell people I worked for an electronics distributor, their...
View ArticleKeep Cincinnati Beautiful's Price Hill Vacant Lots Occupied Project Give...
SOURCE:Keep America BeautifulDESCRIPTION:Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's Price Hill Vacant Lots Occupied Project put unused vacant property to good use by planting trees, along with other food-bearing...
View ArticleSchool’s In for Summer: How Booz Allen Empowers Interns to Change the World
SOURCE:Booz Allen HamiltonDESCRIPTION:Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell was only 19 years old when he invented the telephone? Or, that George Westinghouse was the exact same age when he invented...
View ArticleUN Global Compact Bulletin (July 2017)
SOURCE:United Nations Global CompactSUMMARY:The UN Global Compact Bulletin is designed to keep participants up to date on news, actions you can take, resources and events. Participants are encouraged...
View ArticleJay Leno’s Garage Features Arrow Electronics SAM Car
SOURCE:Arrow ElectronicsDESCRIPTION:The semi-autonomous vehicle that Arrow Electronics developed for quadriplegic former Indy Racing League driver and current Verizon IndyCar Series team co-owner Sam...
View ArticleInspiring A Generation – 2017 North American Indigenous Games
SOURCE:GoldcorpDESCRIPTION:At Goldcorp, we take pride in the relationships and agreements that have been developed by working closely with local indigenous communities in the areas where we operate in...
View ArticlePlaying It Safe This Summer: Spotlight on Rail Safety
SOURCE:CSX CorporationDESCRIPTION:Safety is and has always been a priority for CSX, guiding every aspect of the company’s operations. CSX works tirelessly to prevent rail-related injuries and accidents...
View ArticleAll-Star Robinson Canó’s RC22 Foundation is Improving Lives in Seattle and...
Robinson Cano is passionate about providing children with important resources here and abroadSOURCE:Major League Baseball Players TrustDESCRIPTION:Over the course of his 12-year career, Seattle...
View ArticleTCR – A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Sustainability
By Frank DixonSOURCE:CSRwireDESCRIPTION:A paradigm shift is needed in business. Whole system thinking shows that two foundational business ideas are reductionistic, irrational and unintentionally...
View ArticleMarlin’s Educational Legacy Continues to Multiply, Even After Closure
SOURCE:GoldcorpDESCRIPTION:In the third installment of our four part tribute to the legacy of Marlin mine, which ceased production in May 2017, we focus on the educational benefits this mine has...
View ArticleACI Sustainability Report: “Bold Collective Actions” Needed for...
American Cleaning Institute Report, “Foundations for Transformation,” Showcases Steps Industry is Taking to Tackle Most Critical IssuesSOURCE:ReportAlertDESCRIPTION:CEO Melissa Hockstad Calls Upon...
View ArticleDenver Donation Brings Benefits to Ghana Women’s Group
Newmont's Business Resource Group gives to a Great CauseSOURCE:Newmont Mining CorporationDESCRIPTION:At Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana, the Women’s Consultative Committee (WCC) provides financial...
View ArticleHere's What a Sustainable Highway Might Look Like
SOURCE:Ray C. Anderson FoundationSUMMARY:One of the best places to see the future of sustainable transportation might be in the heart of Georgia.DESCRIPTION:Reprinted from Jose Fermoso's article on...
View ArticleRegistration Opens for 2018 Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR Business Professionals Can Apply to Attend the Professional Development ProgramSOURCE:USCCF Corporate Citizenship CenterDESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON, July 18, 2017 /3BL Media/ - The U.S. Chamber of...
View ArticleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg Launch “America’s Pledge”
Will compile and quantify efforts from U.S. states, cities, businesses and other actors to address climate change in alignment with the Paris AgreementSOURCE:BloombergDESCRIPTION:Originally posted on...
View ArticleAir Force Veteran Uses Her Own Brand of “Magic” to Serve Her Community as a...
SOURCE:Points of LightDESCRIPTION:When it comes to serving her community, Angela Collins speaks about the “magic” – or individual talents – of each person involved. One’s “magic,” she explained, is his...
View ArticleA Letter from Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner
Gardner discusses the state of sustainability at SappiSOURCE:Sappi North AmericaDESCRIPTION:In 2016, Sappi North America achieved many important milestones as we continue to transform into a more...
View ArticleOne ‘Can’ Make a Difference – KFC South Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day
SOURCE:Yum! BrandsDESCRIPTION:Since 2009, July 18 has been recognized around the globe as Nelson Mandela Day. The official United Nations holiday, also Mandela’s birthday, honors the humanitarian’s...
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