Organizational Governance
How organizations are addressing the 'G' in ESG – striking the balance of maximizing long-term growth and value while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders
"Do What You Love": Inspiration and Insights from Conscious Capitalism 2013
The Conscious Capitalism 2013 conference, which took place over the weekend in San Francisco, saw a host of inspirational and motivational talks about the potential of business, large and small, to change the course of the world for the better. ... View More
Novozymes Launches Social Enterprise To Improve Health, Environment in Mozambique
Danish biotech company Novozymes has embarked on a new venture aimed at boosting human and environmental health in Mozambique by giving some 400,000 people access to clean, locally produced cooking fuel. ... View More
Report: Sustainability Efforts at Work Strongly Influence Employees at Home
Nearly 75 percent of U.S. workers who participate in their employer’s environmental and social responsibility efforts are more likely to make sustainable choices at home, according to the Gibbs & Soell Sense & Sustainability Study, released... View More
Report: Employee Engagement Key to Successful Sustainability Program
A recent report released by financial services firm Jones Lang LaSalle claims companies that implement successful sustainability initiatives solicit employee participation and recommends organizing the engagement process into three phas ... View More
Pepsi Achieves Safe Water Access Goal Two Years Early
On Thursday Pepsi announced it has reached its goal of helping three million people gain access to safe drinking water in Africa, Asia and Latin America two years ahead of schedule and now plans to double its target to helping six million by 2015. ... View More
2013 Retail Sustainability Report Showcases Industry Trends, Progress
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) has released its 2013 Retail Sustainability Report, which highlights progress towards the industry’s evolving sustainability objectives and identifies a class of top-performing characteristics. ... View More
Hostelling International USA Houses New Sustainability Program
Hostelling International USA yesterday announced the launch of a new eco-certification and sustainability monitoring system for its 50+ hostels in the United States.a new partnership with Sustainable Travel International and its ... View More
Whole Foods, Trader Joe's Among Retailers Saying No to Genetically Engineered Seafood
A coalition of 30 consumer, health, food safety and fishing groups today launched the Campaign for Genetically Engineered (GE)-Free Seafood by announcing that several major grocery retailers representing more than 2,000 stores across the US have alre... View More
Skoda Announces Three-Tiered GreenFuture Strategy
Czech automaker Skoda has announced a new sustainability strategy called GreenFuture aimed at making its cars more fuel-efficient and improving water and energy economy in its manufacturing plants.The company says GreenFuture rests on three main pill... View More
Despite Climate-Related Damages, Insurers Lack Strategies
Only one out of eight insurers said they have in-depth climate change strategies, according to a recent survey by investor advocacy group Ceres. ... View More
How Sustainability Strategy Impacts Your Corporate Brand and Ranking as an Employer of Choice
Sustainability strategy is a holistic, triple-bottom-line approach that considers the environment, society and profit in the development and implementation of business strategy. As you consider your corporate brand, think not only about your products... View More
Teleculture: How To Preserve Company Culture from Afar
Since the dawn of time, human beings have organized into groups in order to fulfill basic human needs. We join together to gain stability, feel a sense of belonging, build our self-esteem and experience self-actualization. Traditionally, the ideal wo... View More
1) Stand Out. 2) Blend In. 3) Build Sustainable Brand.
People like to stand out. People like to blend in. Once you understand that oxymoron, you’ll be in a much better position to build a sustainable brand. ... View More
Research: Big Companies Increasing Climate Change Efforts While Suppliers Lag
Experts see a world facing greater risks this year than last, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2013, its latest annual assessment of global risk, and they rank environmental risks among the likeliest to manifest over the next 10... View More
Strong, Flexible Leadership Drives Sustainability at Caesars Entertainment
Amidst the wanton extravagance of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Entertainment is making notable strides in reducing its environmental impact. Estimates find that for every $10 million in revenue earned, Caesars produces fewer than 1,300 metric tons of... View More
Study Says 80% of Sustainability Professionals Pursue More Training
Sustainability is a growing field with highly educated professionals from diverse backgrounds, but many lack critical skills despite their training, a recent study released by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) and Susta... View More
Valentino Trumps Louis Vuitton in Greenpeace Fashion Rankings
Greenpeace Italy released a new green ranking guide revealing major discrepancies between fifteen high-profile fashion brands on toxic water pollution and deforestation. ... View More
Consumers More Likely To Trust Peers, Experts Than Companies, Edelman Says
Fewer than 20 percent of consumers believe business leaders tell the truth when confronted with difficult issues, and they are twice as likely to trust academics, technical experts or even their peers, according to the 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer.Th... View More
Obama Appoints REI CEO Sally Jewell as Next Secretary of the Interior
Yesterday President Obama announced his nomination of business executive and nature enthusiast Sally Jewell to join his cabinet as the next Secretary of the Interior. ... View More
Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Reframing Risk Management as Opportunity Realization
With a number of greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations emerging — including California’s AB32 — many companies are beginning to develop internal departments and strategies to manage the risk of impending climate regulation. Looking at emissions redu... View More
