Three Ways Human Capital Leaders Can Obtain and Retain Key Talent

Mon, 05/07/2018 - 12:25

If you’re a human capital leader in the U.S. Government, you already know this: you’ve got your work cut out for you. Within the context of broader government transformation, here are three ways human capital leaders obtain and retain key talent, and meet their agency’s mission.

CDL Integrates SDGs & TCFD for Concrete Actions

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:00

City Developments Limited (CDL) published its latest Integrated Sustainability Report 2018: On Track To CDL Future Value 2030. The report shows the eco-developer’s progress towards its material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and targets established under the CDL Future Value 2030 sustainability blueprint.

VIDEO | How Barclays Is Giving Young People Skills to Rebound and Rise

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 09:50

The Rebound Program, supported by Barclays, helps to combat issues related to youth un- and underemployment, financial literacy, and professional development. Since 2014, Barclays has supported nonprofit organisation Good Shepherd Services to help tackle challenges faced by many of New York City families.

Barclays Dare to Be: Enhancing Employment Skills in Singapore

Tue, 05/01/2018 - 08:35

Emma Guy and Anubhav Mehrotra helped create the Dare To Be programme in Singapore. The eight-week programme, delivered by Barclays in partnership with non-profit organisations, supports young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to develop their work skills and job prospects. The co-founders tell us about the satisfaction they get from widening students’ horizons.

Q&A With Munich Airport: Sustainability Reporting Helps to Remove Silos

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 14:00

Munich Airport has an ambitious target to become the first carbon neutral airport in Germany. We spoke to Bernd Schönhofer, Strategic Sustainability Manager at Munich Airport, who told us about the company’s ambitious sustainability programs and how reporting has helped them remove silos in the organization.

Project HOPE Names Merck Corporate Volunteer of the Year

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 09:50

Project HOPE honored Jahn Moeller, a registered nurse from Queensland, Australia, as Volunteer of the Year, and Merck, as Corporate Partner Volunteer of the Year, celebrating a six-decades long partnership that has built health capacity worldwide.

Shifting Workplace Attitudes in Texas

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 10:20

Traceability Is a Must for Companies With Zero-Deforestation Pledges

Fri, 04/13/2018 - 14:20

Unilever and Nestlé made waves in February when they became the first global food companies to publish their entire palm oil supply chains — both their direct suppliers and the mills that indirectly supply them. Palm oil is a key ingredient for many of the companies’ products, from margarine to candy to soap and shampoo; yet, it has been a thorn in the side of their zero-deforestation commitments.

News From the Capital Markets

Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:00

In this new series, GRI will share updates on the latest developments from capital markets in Europe and the world, and how it's interacting with them to promote and enable change. The World Federation of Exchanges has established sustainability as a priority for the coming year. In line with this, the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka has launched its guidance, Communicating Sustainability: Six Recommendations for listed companies. Colombo Stock Exchange is also working together with GRI to support listed companies in their sustainability reporting efforts.

Barclays' Reverse Mentoring Scheme Turns Generational Hierarchy on Its Head

Fri, 04/13/2018 - 09:05

Barclays’ Reverse Mentoring Scheme turns hierarchies on their heads, with junior colleagues coaching their senior partners. One pair – Lucy Eyers and Martin Hyde – explain how their relationship has led to shared insights and new plans.