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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

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How To Unstick the Leader in You
How To Unstick the Leader in You
Published on May 20, 2013
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As a leader, at one point or another, you may have felt trapped by circumstance. Maybe you felt bound by red tape, frozen inside a political battle or constrained by the past. When all you can see are limitations, chances are you’re not able to lea... View More

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UN: Economic Losses From Disasters Underestimated, Hurt Small Businesses
UN: Economic Losses From Disasters Underestimated, Hurt Small Businesses
Published on May 19, 2013
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Economic losses caused by natural disasters have been underestimated by at least 50 percent and are “out of control,” according to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon during last week’s launch of a UN report on the business case for disaster ris... View More

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LG Electronics Clothes Washers First To Meet New Sustainability Standard
LG Electronics Clothes Washers First To Meet New Sustainability Standard
Published on May 17, 2013
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LG Electronics’ advanced front-load clothes washers recently became the first in the world to meet the requirements of the new CSA sustainability verification service, which takes a broad, multi-attribute and holistic approach to assessing the envi... View More

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The Long View
The Long View
Published on May 15, 2013
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I have been reading a ton about all of human history in anticipation of a new book I’m working on. It has provided me with a fresh perspective on life that has been an unexpected and welcome surprise. I notice that in so much of my life I see patte... View More

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What I Learned About Sustainability at REI, Part 1: Abundance Over Scarcity
What I Learned About Sustainability at REI, Part 1: Abundance Over Scarcity
Published on May 13, 2013
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After seven years of working on sustainable business at REI, I am taking some time to reflect and share some of the things I learned. My time at the co-op was a wonderful personal and professional experience, a kind of perfect storm of opportunity: a... View More

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Puma, Microsoft Call For Forest Protection To Combat Climate Change at REDD+ Talks
Puma, Microsoft Call For Forest Protection To Combat Climate Change at REDD+ Talks
Published on May 13, 2013
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Corporate leaders and experts on global warming and climate change policy came together on Earth Day in Sausalito, California for REDD+ Talks, an inaugural event focused on how emissions from deforestation contributes to global warming and how this w... View More

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CVS Report Shows Patients Turning to Pharmacists for Health Guidance
CVS Report Shows Patients Turning to Pharmacists for Health Guidance
Published on May 10, 2013
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CVS this week released its 2012 CSR Report, which gives stakeholders an inside view of the company’s strategy, priorities and performance on its sustainability goals and initiatives. ... View More

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BASF First Chemical Company To Receive Gold Level European Water Stewardship Certificate
BASF First Chemical Company To Receive Gold Level European Water Stewardship Certificate
Published on May 7, 2013
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BASF is the first chemical company to achieve gold-level certification for its production site in Tarragona, Spain according to the European Water Stewardship (EWS) standard. ... View More

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Monadnock Achieves Carbon-Neutral Paper Manufacturing
Monadnock Achieves Carbon-Neutral Paper Manufacturing
Published on May 7, 2013
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Printing and packaging paper company Monadnock has announced that it has achieved 100 percent carbon-neutral production status and can now offer customers and supply chain partners a third-party verified claim that all of its products are made with c... View More

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Abbott Labs, DuPont Reject Investor Proposals To Eliminate GMOs
Abbott Labs, DuPont Reject Investor Proposals To Eliminate GMOs
Published on May 1, 2013
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Abbott Laboratories last week rejected a proposal from shareholders to remove genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from its natural products, which includes its Similac baby formula. Biotech firm DuPont also defeated a resolution to disclose genetic... View More

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Air New Zealand Earns 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Award
Air New Zealand Earns 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Award
Published on April 26, 2013
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Air New Zealand took home top honors at the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, recognising sustainable tourism global best practice. the airline won in the Global Tourism Business category against applicants from 46 countries across all seven continen... View More

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Poll: 90% of Hospitals Increasing Sustainability Investment
Poll: 90% of Hospitals Increasing Sustainability Investment
Published on April 26, 2013
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A poll conducted among several hospital administrators at the recent CleanMed 2013 Conference found most hospitals are increasing sustainability investments and committing to greener healing environments. ... View More

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New Education Models Needed for Training Tomorrow's Socially Conscious Leaders
New Education Models Needed for Training Tomorrow's Socially Conscious Leaders
Published on April 17, 2013
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As a young professional, I find myself asking some crucial questions every day: How do I develop the leadership qualities to succeed in our modern society, economy and polity? How do I excel in a world of constant change, and what does success mean i... View More

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Unilever Sales Increase While GHG Emissions Decrease by One Million Tons
Unilever Sales Increase While GHG Emissions Decrease by One Million Tons
Published on April 16, 2013
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On Monday Unilever announced that since 2008 it has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its manufacturing and logistics operations by more than a million tons while also increasing sales by more than a quarter. ... View More

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Report: Most Mid-Sized Companies Wish To Implement or Improve CSR Programs
Report: Most Mid-Sized Companies Wish To Implement or Improve CSR Programs
Published on April 10, 2013
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Two out of three mid-sized companies are looking either to enhance or establish corporate social responsibility programs, according to a recent report by non-profit Business4Better (B4B). ... View More

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Superior Energy, Lowe's Among Companies Reforming Board Policies To Recruit More Women
Superior Energy, Lowe's Among Companies Reforming Board Policies To Recruit More Women
Published on April 10, 2013
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Four more companies now will make gender and race diversity part of the criteria for board nominees, thanks to a board diversity shareholder proposal filed by Trillium Asset Management. ... View More

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"Do What You Love": Inspiration and Insights from Conscious Capitalism 2013
"Do What You Love": Inspiration and Insights from Conscious Capitalism 2013
Published on April 9, 2013
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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

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Novozymes Launches Social Enterprise To Improve Health, Environment in Mozambique
Novozymes Launches Social Enterprise To Improve Health, Environment in Mozambique
Published on April 8, 2013
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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

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Report: Sustainability Efforts at Work Strongly Influence Employees at Home
Report: Sustainability Efforts at Work Strongly Influence Employees at Home
Published on April 4, 2013
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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

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Report: Employee Engagement Key to Successful Sustainability Program
Report: Employee Engagement Key to Successful Sustainability Program
Published on April 1, 2013
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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

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