Barclays in the News: Changing the World

Thu, 09/06/2018 - 09:45

Barclays has been named in Fortune magazine’s annual Change the World list for its innovative business practices and efforts to cultivate a “thriving society and planet”.

Remembering Harvey and Irma: Mohawk Sends a Deluge of Care

Tue, 09/04/2018 - 11:15

An extraordinary series of hurricanes last year prompted an extraordinary response by Mohawk employees.

Domtar’s EarthChoice Ambassadors: Making the Domtar Difference

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 09:55

There are many factors that make up the Domtar difference. One of them is our EarthChoice Ambassador (ECA) program. ECA is an employee engagement program that began in 2010 to promote sustainable principles throughout the company.

GRI Newsletter: New Tools to Improve Reporting

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 12:35

The August issue of the GRI newsletter is full of practical examples and tools that can help you as the new reporting cycle begins for many report preparers.

Verdani Partners Becomes a Fitwel Champion, Pursues Groundbreaking Fitwel Certifications in Collaboration With Clarion Partners, LLC for Largest Impact From One Company

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 13:15

Six Properties in New York Metro Area, Managed by Clarion Partners and Submitted by Verdani Partners, To Be Recognized by Fitwel as the Largest-Scale Contribution By One Company to Resident Health and Well-being to Date. Verdani Partners is a third-party consultancy wholly owned by Clarion Partners, LLC, a Legg Mason company.

Five Things You Need to Know About Updated GRI Water Standard

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 12:05

The Global Reporting Initiative has released its first updated standard - Water and Effluents 2018 - which provides a holistic approach to reporting on water stewardship. Here's what you need to know about the standard.

Symantec and YearUp Mentor Young Adults to Move Into Meaningful Careers

Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:40

JetBlue Helps Sustainable Aviation Take Off with Carbon Offsets

Fri, 09/07/2018 - 12:00

Consumer priorities are shifting across a number of industries, and the aviation sector is no exception. In the past, businesses could get away with offering a simple, good-value service, but today’s customers expect airlines to take sustainability as seriously as they do profitability.

One airline looking to integrate long-term environmental planning and corporate social responsibility into its core business strategy is JetBlue. The airline sets goals to meet both short and long-term financial needs, while also fulfilling its commitment to reducing emissions.

Duke Energy Releases Updated Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Template for Investors

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 14:05

Duke Energy, a recognized leader in transparent environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, is participating in an innovative industrywide approach to better communicate progress on ESG and sustainability issues.

World Water Week: Companies Must Look Beyond Own Operations to Enhance Water Stewardship

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:05

The cornerstone for effective water management is to know one’s impacts. GRI has released an updated standard on water and effluents, with an emphasis on water stewardship. Developed with a working group of highly accomplished water experts, the standard has a basis in the Sustainable Development Goals and represents the best practice in reporting on water across the value chain.