Amway Supports Women and Youth Entrepreneurship at India CSR Forum

Mon, 05/01/2017 - 09:15

On April 14, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S.-India Business Council met in Delhi, India at a Corporate Social Responsibility forum to discuss best practices in promoting women and youth economic empowerment, and identify and address barriers to entrepreneurship and workforce participation. The theme of the forum was “Making Economies Work for Women and Youth” and was made possible through a partnership with Amway, Abbott, and Walmart.

UN Global Compact Calls on Business to Shift from Incremental Change to Breakthrough Innovation on the SDGs

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 11:35

“Time is of the essence,” urged Lise Kingo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, to an audience of more than 300 local and global leaders from business, finance, civil society, Government and the UN, at the conclusion of the UN Global Compact two-day event, Making Global Goals Local Businesses – India, in New Delhi today. The closing of the meeting focused on the opportunities for driving transformational change and using breakthrough innovation to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Duke Energy’s Latest Sustainability Report Details Cleaner Energy Investments and Aggressive Goal to Reduce Carbon Emissions 40 Percent by 2030

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 10:40

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A modernized generating fleet and additional investments of $11 billion in cleaner generation are spurring Duke Energy to establish an aggressive carbon dioxide reduction goal: 40 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels. The goals are spelled out in the company’s 2016 Sustainability Report, which was issued today.

What’s Next for Bechtel’s Sustainability

Mon, 05/01/2017 - 09:05

As we look to the next 100 years, we see a century defined by sustainability. The truth is that we do not have a choice but to emphasize this core issue in every aspect of our work given the ever-increasing number of challenges we are all facing around the world. But the key question is how to turn our aspirations into reality?

Bechtel Launches Long-Term Sustainability Targets

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 09:05

Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, announced a set of ambitious long-term targets to increase the company’s contributions to global sustainability. The goals and targets are part of Bechtel’s ongoing and comprehensive strategy to further integrate sustainability within the company.

Laura Asiala, PYXERA Global to Speak at the United Nations Foundation’ Global Issues Engagement Council

Fri, 04/28/2017 - 22:05

Advance solutions and make a sustainable impact by identifying discreet, solvable problems within the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). Laura Asiala, Vice President of Public Affairs at PYXERA Global, will speak at the Global Issues Engagement Council at the United Nations Foundation this Friday, April 28.

Lockheed Martin Reports First Year of Progress Toward New Sustainability Goals

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 09:20

In late 2015, we reassessed our priority sustainability issues based on Lockheed Martin’s evolving business portfolio and highly dynamic environment. Beginning in 2016, we focus on five core sustainability issues made up of 23 factors. Our sustainability factors have two tiers of priorities: Tier 1 performance factors where we seek to accelerate progress by setting targets for 2017 and 2020; and Tier 2 factors that we will advance through continued management and disclosure, without setting new SMP goals.

Infographic | How Does Lockheed Martin Add Value to Society?

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 09:25

As a global defense and aerospace company, our products and technological solutions enable our customers to protect and facilitate resilient and thriving societies. To meet the demands of our government and commercial customers, we deliver innovative, scalable solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Addressing global challenges, today and in the future, is our opportunity to provide value. Follow the connections between a global megatrend, a selection of our generation-after-next technologies and services and the sustainability value we offer.

U.S. Survey Ranks Piedmont Natural Gas a Top Utility Environmental Champion

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 14:55

VIDEO | How Lockheed Martin is Unlocking Value for Society Through Technology

Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:35

Societies of tomorrow will depend on businesses to secure natural resources, advanced infrastructure and human lives. Hear how Lockheed Martin is doing just that.