Helping Women Build Assets through Successful Homeownership

Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:05

Homewise is working with women, particularly those of low-to-moderate income, to build assets through successful and sustainable homeownership. Each year single women and single mothers make up 30 percent of new Homewise homeowners; that’s nearly 200 New Mexico women buying a home of their own and building financial stability and wellbeing every year.

Celebrating the Incredible Contributions America's Charities' Nonprofit Members Make This World Health Day 2019

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 17:50

World Health Day takes place on April 7th each year, marking the anniversary of when the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded. WHO selects a different theme each year, focusing on one of the topics from their 6-point agenda:

Special Webcast: Is Your Business Seeking to Better Understand the Impact of Your Corporate Philanthropy on Society?

Mon, 08/05/2019 - 10:35

Smaller Brands Can Help End Global Poverty, Too

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 09:00

Whole Flanet Foundation focuses on microloans, which the organization has designed to ensure ease of access; the way in which this program works is critical because acquiring seed money is a formidable task for anyone in poverty. Such an obstacle is especially overwhelming for women, who are routinely denied opportunities in education and commerce.

VIDEO | Can Sustainability ROI Boost the Bottom Line?

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 11:40

“We bring an economic reason for forests to be,” he says. “I think that’s a very compelling story. [Forests are] not just places we’re going to take the dog for a walk or go hunting, but they have an economic reason.”

Helping Sectors Increase Accountability and Transparency

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:00

GRI is beginning a new program to help organizations within sectors to better understand, report and collaborate on their shared global sustainability challenges.

Scotiabank Demonstrates ESG Progress and Launches New Strategy in 2018 Sustainable Business Report

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 09:00

Scotiabank’s 2018 Sustainable Business Report is now available online, and includes the Bank’s new strategy on Sustainable Business focusing on four core priorities where the Bank can help make the biggest impact: Trust, Climate Change, Economic Inclusion and Young People.

Private Firms Have ‘Critical Role’ in Sustainable Development

Wed, 04/03/2019 - 10:15

Global Reporting Initiative chairman Eric Hespenheide has called for greater cooperation between businesses and governments to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Cerro Negro Ignites the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Perito Moreno

Wed, 04/03/2019 - 07:00

In this series, we introduce you to the winners of Goldcorp’s Global Excellence Awards 2019. The Awards were launched in 2014 and are held every year to celebrate excellence and recognize achievements and successes made by individuals and teams across our organization who are thinking innovatively, finding ways to improve our business and supporting our vision of Together, Creating Sustainable Value.

Sustainability Reporting Helps Build Community Ties

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 09:30

Giving back to the community has become anchored in the values of both staff and service users at Bangladeshi financial institution IDLC.