Lloyds Banking Publishes its Helping Britain Prosper Plan Update

Wed, 03/09/2016 - 08:00

Lloyds Banking Group has published its latest Helping Britain Prosper Plan update as part of its 2015 Responsible Business suite of communications. The Plan is the Group’s response to some of the biggest social and economic challenges facing the UK. The Group understands it can use its scale, reach and influence to address these issues through meaningful, measurable and stretching targets.

What Does it Take to Make Creating Shared Value Work?

Wed, 03/09/2016 - 10:00

Creating Shared Value (CSV) is fast following Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into businesses’ ‘must have’ credentials.

The Path to a Sustainable America - How the Intolerant Left & the Righteous Right Need to Work Together

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 09:05

New JPMorgan Chase Report Reveals Uncertainty Over How Well Tech Training Programs Are Meeting Employers Needs

Tue, 03/08/2016 - 09:00

Morningstar Introduces New Way to Evaluate Sustainable Investments

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 16:00

In view of the rapidly growing interest in sustainable investing worldwide, investors require more effective tools to assess whether the funds they are considering adding to their portfolios reflect best sustainability practices.

2016's Top Circular Economy Event in May 16-17 in DC

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:00

On May 16-17, the U.S. Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and PXYERA Global, will host the 2016 Sustainability Forum, Better Business, Better World: Mainstreaming the Circular Economy in Washington, DC.

Aspire Accelerator 2016: Applicants from Coast-to-Coast

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 15:25

In January, we announced an open call for applications to the AT&T Aspire Accelerator in search of ventures using technology to support students’ educational and career success. For- and non-profit organizations chosen to participate in the program will receive financial investment, access to expert services and mentorship. The application period closed in February, and we received 238 responses from organizations located across the country. Stay tuned for more information about the organizations selected for our 2016 Aspire Accelerator class, which will kick off in May!

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase Expand Loan Fund for African American-Owned Small Businesses in Los Angeles

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 09:00

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced an expansion of a lending program for African American-owned small businesses in Los Angeles. The National African American Small Business Loan Fund is part of a broader initiative to boost economic opportunity for minority-owned businesses in Los Angeles, as well as Chicago and New York, and help them serve low-income communities by providing greater access to capital, technical assistance and financial consulting.

International Living Future Institute Adds $10K Prize Incentive to 2016 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 14:50

Can we design products that function as elegantly as anything found in the natural world? And can those products mimic nature’s design principles?

Prudential Launches ‘Race For Retirement’ Campaign to Take on America’s Retirement Challenge

Wed, 12/02/2015 - 08:00

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) today launched a new national campaign, “Race for Retirement,” that aims to promote retirement readiness and features a call to action for consumers to start saving an additional 1 percent more of their annual income for retirement.