The Power of Job Creation

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 13:55

Poverty and the unsustainable use of land often go hand in hand for forest dependent communities across the developing world, leading to severe forest degradation and eventually forest clearance. In such areas, the development of stable livelihoods is arguably one of the most important aspects in the transition of a population from one depending on small scale shifting agriculture, to a cash economy that can co-exist within areas set aside for conservation purposes.

Where Barclays has Led, Others are Following

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 14:45

Hess Corporation’s 2015 Sustainability Report Shows Commitment to Safety and Responsible Business Practices

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 09:00

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has released its 19th annual Corporate Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive look at the company’s strategy and performance on safety, environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives. It is available online at http://www.hess.com/sustainability.

Morgan Stanley: Aligning Financial Returns with Impact Objectives

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 13:30

The impact investment community continues to grow and the need for increased capital to fund sustainability based investments is at an all-time high. Investors are searching for a way to align their financial returns with their impact objectives.

Transparency and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Emerging Markets are “Pathetic,” According to New Study

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 15:55

Alliance Data Corporate Responsibility

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 18:30

In 2015, Alliance Data expanded our focus on children's health by donating over $1 million to children's hospitals across the United States. Additionally, more than 9.7 million miles - the equivalent of $1 million - were donated to children's charities through the Canadian AIR MILES reward miles program. These community efforts, in addition to our responsible use of data, are outlined in our 2015 Corporate Responsibility report.

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.

Winning Designs Announced for Future of Housing Competition

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 13:00

The winning designs in an innovative housing competition Re-defining Home: Home Today, Home Tomorrow were announced today by AARP, AARP Foundation, Home Matters and the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, a founding supporter of the Home Matters movement. The goal of this first-of-its-kind nationwide competition was to select the best plan for redesigning a typical home so that it would enable people to continue living there through every stage of their life.

Wells Fargo Commits $4.1 Million to Boost Columbia, S.C.-Area Homeownership

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 13:00

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), NeighborWorks® America and its network member Origin today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program with a $4.1 million commitment by Wells Fargo to help boost homeownership in Richland and Lexington counties.

Fossil Fuel Divestiture Campaign Focuses on Big Pensions

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:30

The fossil fuel divestiture campaign GoFossilFree equates the end of oil, gas and coal to the great moral crusades of our time — Apartheid and tobacco — while hoping to reduce demand for fossil fuel stocks and thereby threaten their stock prices.