We Must Keep the Paris Agreement a Priority

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 08:25

Business Will Continue the Journey to Deliver the Paris Agreement

Fri, 06/02/2017 - 15:05

Yesterday’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement by the US Federal Government is not good news. However, businesses from around the world will not give up and will double down on their commitments to work together, in order to continue to find new and rewarding solutions in all countries of the world. The Paris Agreement has made the transformation to a low-carbon economy inevitable. This transition will in the long run be the only way to deliver successful financial results for companies, strong economies with jobs everywhere and a planet that is liveable for all.

UN Global Compact Statement on US Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement

Fri, 06/02/2017 - 14:25

We are disappointed by the decision of the United States to leave the Paris Agreement, a historic global accord to combat climate change and protect our planet for future generations. Despite this setback, there is also cause for optimism. The Paris Agreement has activated an unstoppable momentum for climate action, with an essential role spelled out for responsible business.

New CEO Guide to the Sustainable Development Goals Highlights Competitive Advantage for Sustainable Businesses

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 13:20

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today launched the CEO Guide to the SDGs - a new resource aimed at galvanizing engagement from global business leaders in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

HP Response to Paris Climate Agreement Decision

Thu, 06/01/2017 - 20:05

At HP, we see this not only as our responsibility, but vital to the longevity of our business. We support the Paris Climate Agreement and the global efforts to address climate change. HP is working to ensure our business is resilient, innovating to mitigate the effects of climate change and adapting to an evolving global business and regulatory environment that supports our customers, partners and employees.

Albertsons Companies Commits to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Joins Influential Seafood Task Force

Tue, 06/06/2017 - 06:00

Fair Trade USA Calls on Shoppers to Choose Fair Trade Seafood This World Oceans Day

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 06:00

Morgan Stanley Employees Build New Playground in New Orleans as Part of Healthy Cities Program

Fri, 06/02/2017 - 11:00

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that over 200 Morgan Stanley and community volunteers will build a playground at Dunbar Elementary as part of the Morgan Stanley’s Healthy Cities initiative. Joining forces with Choice Foundation and KaBOOM!, volunteers will give area kids the play space they deserve.

Xylem Honored for Engaging Colleagues in Service Around the Globe

Fri, 06/02/2017 - 09:00

Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today it has been honored by Engage for Good (formerly the Cause Marketing Forum) with the Gold Halo Award in the Employee Engagement category.

Big Minnesota Companies Among Paris Pact Supporters

Thu, 06/01/2017 - 15:25

If President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, he will be moving against the wishes of some of Minnesota’s biggest companies. “We would be incredibly disappointed if the U.S. decides to withdraw from the agreement to which our country had committed,” Cargill CEO David MacLennan said Wednesday in a statement to the Star Tribune.