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At IBM, our approach is twofold: we are working to make our existing products and processes more efficient for both the environment and for business, while also developing new innovations that can help the world become smarter, drive economic and operational improvements, increase accountability and lessen environmental impact.

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IBM Recognized As Early Leader in CO2 Emissions Reduction Goals

Published on March 9, 2017

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently recognized IBM as an early leader in setting greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. In its new report Corporations: Unlikely Heroes in America’s Quest for Climate Action, WWF describes how companies like IBM... View More

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Companies, Cities, Including SB Corporate Members, Receive Climate Leadership Awards for Reducing their Carbon Impact

Published on March 2, 2017

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Ten companies and organizations, two partnerships, and three individuals today will receive 2017 Climate Leadership Awards for their accomplishments in reducing greenhouses gas emissions and addressing climate change. The awards, now in their sixth y... View More

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IBM, Fybr Partner for IoT

Published on February 13, 2017

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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

Fellowship Program Equips Business Leaders to Drive Impact Through Innovation

Published on February 9, 2017

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With growing demand for business leaders to embrace progressive business practices that respect both people and planet showing no sign of slowing down, it is now more important than ever to empower high-potential professionals to innovate and lead ch... View More

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The SDGs: Who Is Leading the Way One Year Later?

Published on December 30, 2016

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Every 15 years, the United Nations gets together to determine its next steps in bettering the earth and the people on it. In late 2015, this took the form of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs focus on climate action, decreasing poverty, ... View More

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Why a Lens on Diversity is one of the Most Critical Skills for Tomorrow’s Impact Professionals

Published on October 18, 2016

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This post was orginially published October 13, 2016 on Net Impact's Blog in advance of the 2016 Net Impact Conferece. By Cecily Joseph, VP Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer and Ruha Devanesan, Manager, Global Diversity and Inclusio... View More

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White House, Google, Amazon Launch Big Data Tool to Help with Climate Resilience Planning

Published on September 27, 2016

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Despite international efforts to curb climate change, communities and companies alike need to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. With this in mind, The White House has launched a new public-private collaboration to improve the availabilit... View More

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GSK, GE, Nestlé, Nike, Novozymes Among Companies ‘Changing the World’

Published on August 22, 2016

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Fortune has published the second edition of its “Change the World” list of the top 50 companies that are delivering positive social impact. Once again developed in partnership with Mark Kramer and Michael Porter’s non-profit social impact consu... View More

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“C” Is For Cognitive Learning: IBM Watson, Sesame Street Team Up to Advance Childhood Education

Published on August 2, 2016

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The first five years of a child’s life are a critical window for learning and development, but we have yet to master how best to teach and engage children throughout that time. Hoping to advance preschool education, Sesame Workshop, the non-profit ... View More

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Brands for Humans: 5 Imperatives for Placing Humanity at the Center of Your Business

Published on August 1, 2016

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Like few times in our history, we are navigating a moment of profound cultural, political and economic transformation. On one hand, we’ve seen nearly every nation on the planet come together behind new Sustainable Development Goals and an historic ... View More

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How to Ground Your Brand Purpose in Reality

Published on July 28, 2016

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When you set out on your purpose journey, what steps can you take to ensure that your purpose will be genuinely transformational for your business? In the ten years that we’ve been championing purpose and helping organisations to craft purpose-led ... View More

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Trending: Enter Plastic Waste; Exit Stronger, Safer Materials

Published on July 6, 2016

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This week, we examine two innovations that not only divert plastic waste but turn it into stronger, more beneficial materials: IBM has discovered a way to convert polycarbonates into plastics safe for water purification, fiber optics and medical equi... View More

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HP, Apple Leading Action on Forced Labor, But ICT Sector ‘Must Do Far More’

Published on June 23, 2016

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The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is an at-risk sector for forced labor, and while most of the world’s largest ICT companies have publicly demonstrated awareness of the issue, far fewer have strong processes in place to a... View More

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AT&T Launches Smart Cities Framework with New Alliances, Integrated Vertical Solutions

Published on January 8, 2016

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AT&T is building a framework to help cities better serve their citizens. The tech giant is using Internet of Things (IoT) innovations to create impactful solutions for cities and forming alliances with technology leaders and industry organization... View More

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IBM Leverages Internet of Things to Tackle Air Pollution in Johannesburg

Published on December 11, 2015

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IBM Research has announced a collaboration agreement with the City of Johannesburg and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to apply advanced technologies to help the city deliver on its air quality management plan.Johannesburg is th... View More

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How Brands Are Tapping the Crowd, Competitors to Accelerate Innovation

Published on November 18, 2015

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In a Tuesday afternoon breakout that brought together a unique and diverse group, Steve Jennings from Better Ventures created a high-energy atmosphere where participants had frank discussions about their experiences and challenges in supporting entre... View More

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Religious Fervour, 'Green Giants,' Heartfelt Communication Abound on #SB15London, Day 2

Published on November 18, 2015

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On Tuesday, BBMG co-founder Raphael Bemporad hosted the second morning’s plenaries at SB ’15 London. He began by highlighting the transitionary power of sustainable brands.“As we begin the conversation today, I’d like us to think about the pr... View More

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5 Types of Sustainability Marketing Tactics Corporate Execs Need to Understand, and Utilize, Better

Published on September 22, 2015

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Sustainability marketing is a strange and special animal. To be effective, it needs to popularize the work of sustainability teams, which tends to be based on rigorous systems thinking, carefully and scientifically considering the whole picture befor... View More

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IBM’s 2014 CSR Report Highlights City Resiliency, Public Health Efforts

Published on August 7, 2015

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The IBM Smarter Cities Challenge last year achieved concrete results in cities in Australia, Ireland, Mexico and the United States, according to the company’s 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report.This included improving infrastructure and its effec... View More

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CVS Health Taps IBM's Watson to Develop Care-Management Solutions for Chronic Disease

Published on August 3, 2015

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CVS Health and IBM have announced they will use predictive analytics and Watson cognitive computing to transform care management services for patients with chronic disease. The partnership will enable health care practitioners to use Watson to advanc... View More