Understanding Urban Consumption Will Be Critical in Transforming Food Systems

Fri, 10/20/2017 - 09:15

How Newmont Promotes an Ethical Culture

Sat, 10/14/2017 - 12:10

As Newmont is a multinational business, fraud and corruption present significant risks to our reputation, license to operate and ability to grow. To address these risks, we have strengthened our global ethics program to better maintain our commitment to integrity and our principles of governance.

Reporting matters Study Reveals Measurable Improvement in Sustainability Reporting Among Top Global Companies

Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:05

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Radley Yeldar released the fifth edition of Reporting matters – WBCSD’s annual review of member companies’ sustainability and integrated reports.

Morgan Stanley Releases New Report Finding Sustainability Communication Disconnect Between Companies and Investors

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 13:15

Today the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing released a new report analyzing the communications disconnect between the environmental, social and governance (ESG) information investors seek and what companies provide. The paper, Sustainable Value: Communicating ESG to the 21st Century Investor, identifies the communications opportunities and best practices for companies to better communicate their ESG stories to enhance their business and investor value.

CECP Joins NACD in Call to Board of Directors to Elevate Dialogue on Corporate Culture

Wed, 10/11/2017 - 17:15

“Leadership is about establishing a long-term vision and setting a course to achieve it,” said CECP CEO Daryl Brewster, who also served on The NACD 2017 Blue Ribbon Commission that issued the report. “We have read the headlines about companies whose culture is driving business performance and those whose culture is destroying value. The insights in this report make it clear that today’s Directors must understand and engage in a company’s culture.”

As Long as Climate Change Does Not Touch the Rich, Nothing Will Change, Says Andrew J. Hoffman

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 14:45

Andrew J. Hoffman is an American Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Michigan. He came to the Czech Republic for the release of his book, "How Culture Shapes the Debate on Climate Change."

What Are Employee Donors Really Interested In? Oct. 24th Webinar to Unveil New Research!

Wed, 10/11/2017 - 14:05

We spoke to more than 1,500 employee donors to find out what they expect from their employers, the charities they support, and from workplace giving programs in general. Join America's Charities’ free webinar on October 24th at 2 PM EST as we unveil our groundbreaking new research, Snapshot 2017: What Employees Think about Workplace Giving, Volunteering, and CSR.

UN Global Compact Bulletin (October 2017)

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:15

The UN Global Compact Bulletin is designed to keep participants up to date on news, actions you can take, resources and events. Participants are encouraged to look to this monthly communication for important information. Please note that actions and events are intended for Global Compact stakeholders, unless otherwise indicated. The Bulletin is published in English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

Building a Business-led Culture of Health and Food Security

Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:15

Workplace wellness can be a heavy lift for companies everywhere. In addition to the initial investment, companies must ensure employee participation and effectiveness to attain the desired outcomes. Yet 70% of healthcare costs in America are affected by the environments in which people live and work. So dropping these programs entirely isn’t a financially or socially viable option, either.

INFOGRAPHIC | New Report from Delos: Health, Well-being, and the Evolution of ESG

Wed, 10/11/2017 - 12:30

A growing number of studies show that office space design can significantly impact employee health, cognitive function and overall satisfaction. What does this mean for the investor?