Freeport-McMoRan Named Most Community-Minded by the Civic 50

Congratulations to Freeport-McMoRan for being recognized as the most community-minded company in the materials sector!

Drax Biomass Earns First Sustainable Biomass Partnership (SBP) Certificates Issued by SCS Global Services

The first Sustainable Biomass Partnership (SBP) certificates issued by SCS Global Services (SCS),a leading global third-party certifier, were presented this week to industry leader, Drax Biomass Inc., for its Morehouse BioEnergy and Amite BioEnergy wood pellet manufacturing facilities. This certification follows on the heels of last month’s announcement that SBP had approved SCS as its newest certification body.

California Team’s Nature-Inspired Home Gardening System Captures the Student Living Product Prize

A team from California State University, Long Beach has won the 2016 student Living Product Prize for their innovative approach to a water and space-efficient home gardening system.

Valuing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

We know diversity and inclusion (D&I) matter. But how do they create value? That’s the question at the heart of an increasing body of research to understand the business case for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Booz Allen’s Alexé Weymouth Named a Game Changer by Workforce Magazine

Workforce magazine has named Booz Allen Hamilton Lead Associate Alexé Weymouth to its prestigious list of “Game Changers,” a yearly award given to recognize top HR talent under the age of 40.

Harnessing Grit, Passion and the Power of Technology to Make a Difference

Those of us GRI-trained reporting-types know that when putting together a sustainability report, we can find ourselves lost in the details – aggregating pages of data, writing countless stories, holding hundreds of meetings with colleagues, and securing approvals for every detail of a final report. This year, it was no different for my team as we put together AT&T’s sustainability report, which we call our “Annual Sustainability Update.” But, throughout the reporting process, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture associated with what we’re doing: How our more than 250,000 employees have come together – harnessing grit, passion and the power of technology – to make a positive difference for our communities, our planet, and our company.

Environmental Protection Agency Aligns EPCRA Chemical Compliance Rules with UN Globally Harmonized System on Hazardous Materials

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made an amendment to their Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) final ruling. The EPCRA was established in 1986 with the purpose of helping communities plan for and prevent chemical emergencies.

Versaic Clients Making a Difference- July 2016

The summer heat does not stop our clients from making a difference. Whether an airline or a bank or a grocery store, they're on a mission with their CSR program to change the world. We have picked some of the highlights from their various giving programs to share with you- we hope their good work will inspire you in your quest for making an impact in your community!

An Essential Nestlé Value: Investing in Our Communities

We’re celebrating our 150th anniversary by going big — and going home
Planning a birthday party can be a joyful challenge, whether the guest of honor is a toddler unaware of the significance or an adult celebrating a landmark year. So imagine the endless possibilities before us as we plan the 150th birthday party for Nestlé, a company that spans the globe. How would you mark the occasion?

Northern Trust Maintains Inclusion in FTSE4Good Index

Northern Trust announced today that it continues its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index, a series of benchmark and tradable indices for investors who seek companies with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) related practices.

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