Is WELL Certification Worth It for Developers?

Tue, 07/25/2017 - 09:55

Some argue that buildings with healthy features command up to a 20 percent rent premium over market rate, in addition to savings on operational costs. Launched in October 2014, WELL has registered or certified 450 projects, encompassing nearly 100 million sq. ft. of space in 27 countries, including 361 office projects.

Run with Whole Planet Foundation and The Seaweed Bath Co.

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 09:30

Whole Planet Foundation is warming up for its second annual Virtual 10k Run that takes place next month during August 3-7! Nearly 100 participants have registered and because the run occurs simultaneously where you are and in the digital sphere, spaces are endless! Please register today. We are inspired by top sponsors including The Seaweed Bath Co. who even invited their employees to run with us!

How SME Reporting Will Drive Development in Asia: An Interview with Katrin Ochsenbein

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 14:30

Sustainability reporting by small and medium business enterprises (SMEs) can have a big economic impact. We talk to Katrin Ochsenbein, to understand the relevance of sustainability reporting in the Swiss approach to economic development cooperation and trade promotion in Asia.​

Heightening CSR Impact through a Culture of Purpose

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 09:05

At BNY Mellon, our purpose is “Improving Lives through Investing.” It is the vision that our leaders have set for the company, and one that all employees know and live out.

Democratization of Social Investing

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:15

Advancing Gender Equality

Wed, 09/20/2017 - 09:45

HPE and Kiva Partner to Loan $14.5 Million to Low-Income Entrepreneurs

Tue, 07/25/2017 - 09:10

Matter to a Million is a partnership between the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation and non-profit, micro-lending platform, Kiva. The five-year global initiative has enabled thousands of HPE employees to help hard-working, low-income entrepreneurs around the world by providing them with a $25 microfinance loan credit. T

GRI Rises To Sustainability Standards Challenge

Thu, 07/06/2017 - 13:15

Timothy J. Mohin is the Chief Executive of GRI, developer of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards. A veteran in the field of corporate sustainability reporting, he is now steering GRI to lead the evolution of sustainability reporting. Here's how he will do this.

It’s Clear, Social Investment Drives Business Value

Thu, 07/06/2017 - 09:20

A myth has long lingered in the private sector- the bottom line can only be driven by company-centered investments and business strategy. Today, however, the conversation has shifted from company-centered to stakeholder-centered, from bottom-line to triple-bottom line. And as CSR becomes more deeply integrated into core business strategy, a clear fact is emerging: Profit and Purpose should NOT be divorced. In fact, the opposite is true: These two make a power couple for companies seeking to be industry leaders.

Changing Lives with Training and Entrepreneurship Support

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 10:00