Exponential Good – Technology Empowerment and Inspiration Go Viral

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 09:00

More than ten years ago, a small nonprofit and a Dutch company conspired to make a difference in the lives of impoverished Africans. The nonprofit, Close the Gap, collected usable IT equipment from major corporations in Europe

Carnival Ecstasy Donates Tableware to Five Charleston-Area Charities

Wed, 08/03/2016 - 11:30

Continuing Carnival Cruise Line’s ongoing support of its homeport communities, the Charleston-based Carnival Ecstasy has donated tableware – plates, saucers, cups, silverware, etc. – to five local charities, including Habitat for Humanity Restore, Windwood Farm Home for Children, Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, The Neighborhood House of Our Lady of Mercy, and My Sister’s House.

The Point of Impact: Empowering Champions for a Better World

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:55

Philanthropy isn't changing--it already has. The shift from traditional giving to social impact investing is upon us. Learn how to be at the forefront of results-focused giving.

GRI Podcasts: Beyond Reports - Episode 6, Christina Burmeister

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 09:45

This month, Christina Burmeister, Sustainability Project Manager at Deutsche Bank, speaks about the company’s efforts to make banking more socially responsible, as well as the EU Directive on Non-financial Reporting, which goes into force in 2017. Deutsche Bank is a member of GRI’s GOLD Community

Success Builds on Success

Wed, 08/03/2016 - 09:00

Environmental and social responsibility goals go hand in hand with financial success. Environmental initiatives drive direct savings in energy and materials, employee training increases productivity and customer satisfaction, and strong sustainability positioning results in higher levels of customer loyalty, revenue and profit.

Sappi North America’s Economic Responsibility

Tue, 07/26/2016 - 09:00

Investors Increasingly Use Their Dollars to Create Change

Fri, 07/22/2016 - 12:35

Practitioners of ‘impact investing’ seek to generate not just long-term financial returns but also positive environmental, social or governmental results. Companies that are adjusting their business models will attract them.

The Costa Crociere Foundation Lanches 6 New Social Betterment and Marine Environmental Projects

Fri, 07/22/2016 - 11:30

The Costa Crociere Foundation (www.costa-crociere-foundation.com) has concluded the annual selection process reserved for Italian non-profit organizations and has chosen six new social betterment and marine environmental protection projects for funding.

The Politics of Energy: Change or Be Changed

Wed, 07/27/2016 - 10:15

One of the leading female CEOs on Wall Street gives a glimpse at the Future of Energy and how clean energy can create jobs and save humanity

Top Names Unite to Drive Forward LNG as a Marine Fuel

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:30

Carnival Corporation & plc, DNV·GL, ENGIE, ENN, GE, GTT, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell, Tote, Inc. and Wartsila have announced a new cross-industry initiative called SEA\LNG, to accelerate the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel.