H&M Joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the Fourth Year in a Row

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:40

Results Announced for 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Review

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 10:00

The 2015 results of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Review have been announced today by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The DJSI World includes only the top 10% of companies per industry, making it the gold standard for corporate sustainability.

Wall Street Jitters Drive Small Investors to Homegrown Prosperity

Mon, 09/14/2015 - 09:00

Today’s markets are becoming too erratic and volatile for investors – driven by frantic speed trading and speculators.

Alexandra Cousteau Leads the Launch of Newsroom Spearheading Awareness of Global Water Issues

Wed, 09/09/2015 - 09:45

Creating greater awareness of water events and sustainable water stewardship, the Blue Legacy Newsroom, a partnership between Blue Legacy International (Blue Legacy) and The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF), with support from Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), has unveiled its first pilot video news stories exploring the nutrient pollution challenges and toxic blue algae on Lake Champlain, Vermont.

City of Santa Rosa, California, and Trane to Increase Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Energy Independence

Wed, 09/09/2015 - 09:30

The City of Santa Rosa, CA, is collaborating with Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services, to execute an innovative project that will increase energy independence at the city’s Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project includes implementing a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission, the state’s primary energy and planning agency.

Natural Capital - Why the Nature Conservancy Works with Wall Street

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 10:05

Aligning Capital with the Conservation of Nature. Find out why and how The Nature Conservancy works with Wall Street. Today's environmental challenges are bigger than ever. And a rapidly growing population coupled with climate change will only exacerbate current threats. Big challenges like these will require bold solutions. The environmental movement must try new approaches and scale up our work so it’s bigger, better and faster

Novartis Foundation Presents Healthcare Models and Disease Elimination Programs at ECTMIH

Mon, 09/07/2015 - 14:10

The Novartis Foundation and its partners will highlight progress towards transforming the health of the poorest populations at the 9th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) held in Basel from September 6 – 10. Updates on nine Novartis Foundation-sponsored healthcare delivery models and disease elimination programs in low- and middle-income countries will be showcased in scientific sessions and sponsored-symposia.

P&O Cruises To Raise Money For Young People With Cancer In New Charity Partnership

Wed, 09/16/2015 - 11:25

P&O Cruises is partnering with Teenage Cancer Trust for the next three years to raise funds for the charity and awareness of the valuable work it does helping teenagers and young adults with cancer across the UK.

Alliance Data 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Progress in Key Performance Areas, Establishes Multi-Year Goals

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 13:15

Open Data Can Support Sustainable Development: World Bank Report

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 17:00

Open Data refers to data that is freely available online for anyone to use and republish for any purpose – without any restriction from copyrights, patents and other mechanisms of control. Data is one of the most valuable and least-utilized assets of modern governments.