UN Global Compact Provides Platform for Business Leaders to Take Action on the SDGs

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:25

The UN Global Compact brought together leaders from business with representatives from government, the UN, civil society and academia to highlight private sector commitment to take action on the SDGs at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) – the annual platform for reviewing progress and guiding global efforts on the achievement of the SDGs by 2030. UN Secretary-General António Guterres encouraged the business community to see the SDGs as an opportunity to “participate in dialog with other sectors of society in building a common project, in building a common approach, in which the combined efforts of everybody can guarantee that the goals are implemented.”

Baxter Releases Annual Corporate Responsibility Report; Announces Progress Toward Social and Environmental 2020 Goals

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:40

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX), a global medical products company, today announced the publication of its 18th annual corporate responsibility report. Entitled Making a Meaningful Difference, the report details Baxter’s commitment to delivering environmental, social and economic value to the communities and constituencies the company serves in support of its mission to “Save and Sustain Lives.”

Cargill Commits to Providing Free Fresh Chicken to an Organisation Tackling Hunger in the UK

Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:15

Committing to Sustainable Development

Thu, 06/01/2017 - 09:45

BNY Mellon: Our Impact

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 10:05

Business Leaders From Leading US Brands to Tackle Linking Social Purpose With Commercial Success in San Francisco This November

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 13:00

The Responsible Business Summit is returning to the US in 2017 to tackle some of the top societal and business-critical issues faced on the West Coast to launch for the first time in San Francisco on November 14-15.

Republic Services Expands its Natural Gas-Powered Fleet in Northern Ohio

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 13:35

Republic Services of Northern Ohio announced today the addition of 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trucks to its fleet. The new CNG-powered trucks are replacing older, diesel-powered trucks, and help to reduce unwanted noise and air emissions in the communities they serve. The expansion includes a new CNG fueling station and highly advanced maintenance facility, which will enable more efficient operations and service for customers throughout Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina counties.

VIDEO | How Sustainability and Business Strategy Go Hand in Hand at Schneider Electric

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 09:35

As a global specialist in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric places sustainability at the forefront of business strategy. Hear from Emmanuel Lagarrigue, Executive Vice President of Strategy, how Schneider helps customers make their data centers, buildings, homes, manufacturing plants, and the smart grid more energy efficient.

Food Safety and Sustainability: Flip Sides of the Same Coin

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 12:00

Measuring Natural Capital and Practicing the Circular Economy

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 08:55

We recently launched the Natural Capital Protocol Toolkit, a brand new resource to help companies implement the Natural Capital Protocol. The Protocol and Toolkit help businesses address natural capital depletion by improving understanding, measurement and decision-making. Find the right tools to measure and value natural capital today!