Ceres’ Response to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Scoping Report

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 11:20

Ceres president Mindy Lubber praised the members of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) on the release of their “Phase 1” report today, which lays out the scope and high level objectives for the task force’s work.

Talk with Green Guy Show - Mayors Climate Summit Series. Interview with Mayor Esther Manheimer of Asheville, NC

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 11:00

Listen to Talk with Green Guy's interview with Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer talking about sustainability initiatives

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Names Michael Molitor as Senior Fellow

Thu, 03/31/2016 - 17:45

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Names Michael Molitor as Senior Fellow. Researcher and Writer is an Expert on Resource Productivity and the Circular Economy

4 New Leaders Who Are Living Shared Value

Fri, 04/01/2016 - 13:00

We're pleased to present you with the winners of the Shared Value Storytellers competition—four crowdsourced innovators who will present their inspiring stories at the Shared Value Leadership Summit on May 10-11 in New York.

Unlocking Real Estate Value by Going Green

Thu, 03/31/2016 - 13:45

New green technology could boost asset values of US office buildings by as much as $35 billion.

Prudential Pledges $5 Million to Ignite Positive Social Impact Through the Blended Catalyst Fund

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 15:35

On March 29, Prudential Financial, Inc. proudly announced its $5 million investment in Living Cities’ newly launched Blended Catalyst Fund, a $31 million impact investing debt fund that will test innovative approaches to solving urban problems. The Blended Catalyst Fund combines philanthropic and commercial debt under the premise that both types of capital are needed to support initiatives that achieve better results for low-income people in US cities.

Humanizing the Workplace: Using Design Principles to Inspire Workplace Thinking

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 15:10

This is the sixth in a continuing blog series based on insights and findings from the Sodexo 2016 Workplace Trends Report. The Reportexamines nine key trends affecting business outcomes and the quality of life of employees and consumers. To learn more, access the full article: Humanizing the Workplace: Using Design Principles to Inspire Workplace Thinking

Accenture Releases 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report; Skills to Succeed Initiative Equips More than 1.2 Million People with Job Skills

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:30

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has released its 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Making a Measureable Difference,” which explores the company’s progress, performance and goals across its global operations.

Why It's Time for Boards to Take a Stand on Sustainability

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:45

In Search of Gideon, 53 Years Later

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 14:10

Today, 80% of people accused of crimes in the U.S. must rely on public defenders and court-appointed lawyers who often have burdensome caseloads, conflicting interests, and other issues. This affects poor, working poor, and middle-class Americans. How did this come about and what can we do about it?