Novartis Foundation Dialogue Explores Urban Health Challenges in Africa

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 01:15

More than half the world’s population now lives in urban areas and healthcare services in growing cities are struggling. Experts from around the world are in Cape Town this week to discuss this growing health challenge at the Novartis Foundation Urban Health in Africa Dialogue event.

The Best Intentions of C-Suite on Corporate Sustainability -- Results in are in With Sharing of Bain & Co Survey

Thu, 02/02/2017 - 14:25

This is not encouraging: the respected management consulting company Bain & Company surveyed the leaders of 300 companies engaged in "sustainability transformation" and conducted interviews with heads of sustainability recognized for outstanding results.

The question: What are the results of instituting sustainability as a top priority? The answer: Alas, not really encouraging for stakeholders, says Bain & Company. There's an important "but" here with tips for CEOs and C-suite on how to overcome the odds of losing forward momentum in corporate sustainability efforts.

Dave Zirin on Tom Brady and ConflateGate

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 09:00

New Survey: What do Employees Think about Giving, Volunteering and CSR?

Tue, 01/31/2017 - 16:45

The culture around employee giving and engagement is dynamic. That’s appropriate, given how diverse employees are, from the causes they want to support, to the ways in which they want to support those causes, to the methods they use to share their experiences – it’s a vast and ever-changing landscape.

Students Explore Fulfilling Careers at Marina Bay Sands

Wed, 02/08/2017 - 09:25

Collaborating with nEbO, the junior membership arm of the Labour Movement (NTUC), on Headstart, a signature project that prepares secondary school students to be more work-ready, Marina Bay Sands organized a visit in November for 54 students from Springfield Secondary School.

Spoiler Alert: Consumers Still Prefer Paper Communications

Tue, 01/31/2017 - 15:50

As advances in technology and increasing environmental awareness spur more companies to go paperless, a new study finds people prefer paper communications.

Whole Planet Foundation® and Partners Host Pre-GRAMMY® Benefit and Showcase at OHM Nightclub in Hollywood

Thu, 02/02/2017 - 12:05

Cargill.com Redesigned to Enhance Customer Experience

Tue, 01/31/2017 - 13:20

In an ongoing effort to better meet the needs of industry, customers, employees and job candidates, Cargill today announced the launch of its redesigned website Cargill.com. The site now features a mobile-responsive design and integrates content from many separate websites into one online destination, making Cargill’s collective knowledge, products, and services accessible to more than 3.2 million unique visitors annually from more than 190 countries. It also offers an elevated focus on sustainability, featuring Cargill’s efforts to nourish the world and protect the planet.

Blackhawk Network Gift Card Sales At Whole Foods Market Generate $100,000+ For Whole Kids Foundation

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 08:05

This past holiday season, Whole Foods Market collaborated with Blackhawk Network, a leading global stored value and payments provider, to introduce a selection of carefully curated gift cards from leading brands in stores throughout the U.S. Through an innovative program, a portion of sales from these cards generated more than $100,000 for Whole Kids Foundation over the holidays to further the nonprofit’s work improving children’s nutrition and wellness.

How Partnerships Can Drive Sustainable Development in Organizations

Tue, 01/31/2017 - 12:30

Sappi's Laura Thompson discusses key sustainability takeaways from the USBCSD Conference and her discussion with GM and Living Lands & Waters.