DuPont People Spotlight: Dawn Rittenhouse Recognized with Sustainability Leading Women Award

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 09:30

On March 8th, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the first 10 recipients of the inaugural Leading Women Awards, developed to recognize outstanding female leaders within the WBCSD membership. The awards, which were announced on International Women’s Day, showcase the business leadership of women in WBCSD member companies who are working to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WBCSD launched the Leading Women Awards as a contribution to the goals of SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030.

Bechtel Innovation and Sustainability: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 09:15

Global stressors — from water scarcity to modern-day slavery — are reinventing traditional business models across heavy industries that support a more secure, sustainable future. As one of the largest engineering, procurement and construction companies in the world, Bechtel is uniquely positioned to be part of this transformation.

The Importance of UN Sustainable Goals in Corporate Strategies and Reporting

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:45

The importance of UN Sustainable Goals in Corporate Strategies and Reporting (CSE Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program)

Volkswagen Employees Against Racism

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:30

The Volkswagen Group has sent out a clear signal against xenophobia during the International Weeks Against Discrimination. Supported by the Board, about 40 locations, brands and subsidiaries worldwide participated in the "I am against racism" photo campaign.

PNC Foundation, Donorschoose.Org Team up to Fund Hundreds of Pre-K Requests for Resources, Experiences

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:20

The PNC Foundation today funded hundreds of pre-K classroom requests as part of a new $5 million grant to DonorsChoose.org to provide teachers with enhanced classroom resources and experiences to inspire their students’ love of learning.

Confessions of a Data Cynic

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 14:00

I didn’t want to believe; in fact, I’ve spent years fighting it. People go on and on about the power of data and I just didn’t see it. I come from a world where skill in design and creativity can make almost anything work, and creating words isn’t frowned upon—or at least that’s what I told myself. I figured that I could sell my Corporate Responsibility story with words and pictures and do just fine—until I had one of those painful “Aha” moments.

Cancer in the Community: Understanding and Addressing Cultural Forces

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:00

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:00

Mondi, the international packaging and paper Group, today released its 2016 reporting suite including its full online Sustainable development report, its Global Thinking, Local Action sustainability publication, and its Integrated report and financial statements 2016.

Providing Patients with Global Health Resources

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:00

Cox Enterprises Amplifies The Trust for Public Land’s Mission to Create Parks and Protect Land for People

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 15:00

Cox Enterprises will provide $500,000 of in-kind public service announcements (PSAs) to amplify The Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) mission to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.