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Community Updates
Cisco’s FY17 CSR Report: Accelerating Global Problem Solving
Cisco’s FY17 CSR Report: Accelerating Global Problem Solving
Published on December 15, 2017
About a 3 minute read

We live in a digitally connected world where anyone can be a global problem solver, addressing critical issues like unemployment, hunger, poverty, climate change, and income inequality. By combining the power of technology with innovative, entreprene... View More

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Supply Chain
Dell, Lonely Whale Launch Collaborative to Eliminate Marine Plastic Pollution
Dell, Lonely Whale Launch Collaborative to Eliminate Marine Plastic Pollution
Published on December 12, 2017
About a 4 minute read

An estimated 150 million metric tons of plastic waste are in the ocean today and every year around eight million metric tons more are being added. Earlier this year, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation warned that by 2050 there will be more plastic than f... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
Rolland: Success Involves Transparency About Your Sustainability Program
Rolland: Success Involves Transparency About Your Sustainability Program
Published on November 30, 2017
About a 6 minute read

News Deeply, in partnership with Sustainable Brands, has produced a series of profiles looking at how brands are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. The goal is to examine trends and gather insights from a new wave of corporate citizen... View More

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Community Updates
University of Phoenix and PepsiCo Join Forces for Million Women Mentors Program to Help Reduce Gender Gap by Encouraging Women to Enter STEM-Related Fields
University of Phoenix and PepsiCo Join Forces for Million Women Mentors Program to Help Reduce Gender Gap by Encouraging Women to Enter STEM-Related Fields
Published on November 29, 2017
About a 3 minute read

University of Phoenix® and PepsiCo today announced cooperation on a mentorship program designed to encourage more women to enter the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and finance workforces to help women bridge the gender gap and fill... View More

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Community Updates
Celebrating Giving Tuesday
Celebrating Giving Tuesday
Published on November 28, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Taking place directly after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday encourages small acts of kindness once the frenzy of post-Thanksgiving shopping sales is over. Since its inaugural year in 2012, Giving Tuesday has brought people together to c... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
'Your Food's Roots' Series Aims to Reconnect People with Their Food
'Your Food's Roots' Series Aims to Reconnect People with Their Food
Published on November 28, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Consumers have a critical role to play in pushing forward the sustainability agenda, particularly when it comes to food. But initiating change requires both educating the public about the issues and inspiring them to action, the latter of which isn�... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
WWF, AHLA, Rockefeller Foundation Launch Food Waste Reduction Toolkit
WWF, AHLA, Rockefeller Foundation Launch Food Waste Reduction Toolkit
Published on November 20, 2017
About a 4 minute read

The hotel industry continues to pursue a food waste-free future as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Rockefeller Foundation and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) release a toolkit with strategies to help hotel properties and brands... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
74% Think Shifting to Clean Energy Will Boost Economy
74% Think Shifting to Clean Energy Will Boost Economy
Published on November 17, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Coal and oil are still the world’s main energy sources, but there’s massive public support for a cleaner energy future. According to a new survey, people across all ages, political standpoints, education and geographies are in favour of a shift t... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Levi Strauss Taps Outerknown, Startups to Drive Apparel Industry Sustainability
Levi Strauss Taps Outerknown, Startups to Drive Apparel Industry Sustainability
Published on November 15, 2017
About a 2 minute read

When it comes to tackling climate change, Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) believes collaboration is key. This very ethos is the driving force behind the company’s sustainability approach, and the reason behind the brand’s decision to embark o... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Bard: A Burgeoning Brand in Sustainable Business
Bard: A Burgeoning Brand in Sustainable Business
Published on November 10, 2017
About a 8 minute read

Dr. Eban Goodstein is a contradiction of sorts. Trained in “the dismal science” — economics — Goodstein is an inveterate optimist about the prospects for business to lead the way to a sustainable future, and sooner rather than later. He is tu... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Let’s Honour the Late King by Committing to the Sufficiency Economy
Let’s Honour the Late King by Committing to the Sufficiency Economy
Published on November 8, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Thailand has bid the final farewell to its leader of seven decades, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. People throughout the Kingdom, and around the world, have celebrated and commemorated his life in a variety of ways. Ceremonies that have been practiced unti... View More

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Member Spotlight: John Viera from Ford shares personal insights and how trucks are boosting literacy and health around the world
Member Spotlight: John Viera from Ford shares personal insights and how trucks are boosting literacy and health around the world
Published on October 25, 2017
About a 7 minute read

John Viera, Global Director, Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters at Ford Motor Company, recently shared his experience as one of the first sustainability business professionals in the corporate world. Read on to learn how he applies his ... View More

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Community Updates
Goodwill® and Google.org Launch Digital Career Accelerator
Goodwill® and Google.org Launch Digital Career Accelerator
Published on October 23, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Google.org and Goodwill, the United States’ leading workforce development nonprofit, have announced the launch of the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator. Funded by a $10 million grant from Google.org and with the assistance of 1,000 Google volunte... View More

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Community Updates
#MeToo & The Importance of Parents Having Tough Conversations
#MeToo & The Importance of Parents Having Tough Conversations
Published on October 20, 2017
About a 3 minute read

#MeToo is exposing the scale of sexual assault and harassment for women worldwide, prompting parents to bring up tough subjects with their children. The Health Alliance on Alcohol (HAA) has been working with Dr. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
KIND Foundation Launches ‘Empatico’ Platform to Connect Students Globally, Foster Empathy
KIND Foundation Launches ‘Empatico’ Platform to Connect Students Globally, Foster Empathy
Published on October 18, 2017
About a 3 minute read

On its quest to create a kinder, healthier world — one snack at a time — the KIND Foundation, a nonprofit established by KIND Snacks, has launched a $20 million, multi-year initiative to inspire meaningful interactions between kids across the wor... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
DowDuPont, Novozymes Launch New Platforms to Drive Science-Based Solutions to SDGs
DowDuPont, Novozymes Launch New Platforms to Drive Science-Based Solutions to SDGs
Published on October 17, 2017
About a 5 minute read

DowDuPont Materials Science (Dow) and WE, a global development charity and youth empowerment movement, have rolled out the We Are Innovators campaign to challenge educators and students to harness chemistry and science to create solutions for pressin... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
How Companies Are Crossing the Chasm to Mainstream Sustainability
How Companies Are Crossing the Chasm to Mainstream Sustainability
Published on October 6, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Consumers increasingly want to buy from brands that are environmentally responsible - and many forward-thinking companies have responded by embracing sustainability. However, there remains a disconnect between sustainability pursuits and the extent t... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Survey: Corporations Expected to Contribute to Social, Environmental Health of Communities
Survey: Corporations Expected to Contribute to Social, Environmental Health of Communities
Published on October 4, 2017
About a 4 minute read

I recently moderated an enlightening panel discussion — between Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman, San Francisco Travel President & CEO Joe D’Alessandro, and Oakland Zoo President & CEO Dr. Joel ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
HEINEKEN, Vital Voices Aim to Brew a Better World by Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
HEINEKEN, Vital Voices Aim to Brew a Better World by Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Published on September 29, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Creating a sustainable, inclusive future requires helping a diverse range of individuals realize their fullest potential — particularly women. On Saturday, September 30, HEINEKEN USA will lead a workshop in Washington, D.C. at Vital Voices’ Globa... View More

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Community Updates
Disney Commits $1.5 Million to Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Disney Commits $1.5 Million to Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Published on September 27, 2017
About a 2 minute read

The Walt Disney Company has announced a $1.5 million commitment to continue its scholarship program with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). The Walt Disney Company-HSF Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 with a $1 million grant from Disney, is pa... View More

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