WEC and Partners Find Local Solutions That Have the Potential to Foment Sustainable Economic Growth

People and economies thrive when micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are empowered to reach their full potential. These enterprises create 75% of all jobs in Latin America, but many need better connections to markets, information, and supportive policies. They need support and incentives to access new markets, adopt sustainable practices, and strengthen workers’ rights.

Carnival Corporation's AIDA cares 2018: Growth with Responsibility

In its Sustainability Report AIDA cares 2018, the cruise company publishes current facts and figures on the status of its environmental and sustainability commitment and provides an outlook on further projects.

Committed Towards Conservation of the Planet

Venkat Garimella, vice-president, Access to Energy and CSR, Schneider Electric India, shared how the largest nongovernment renewable energy initiative in the Sundarbans came into being.

Cactus Flats Wind Facility in Texas is Operational

The electricity and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by the facility are being sold under two separate power purchase agreements with General Mills and General Motors. Both companies have the option to keep or sell the associated RECs.

"As we are seeing an increase in renewable energy adoption in the U.S., we saw an opportunity for our commerce to support and enable the greening of the grid," said General Mills EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer John Church. "We see the potential for wind energy to have a positive environmental impact. Cactus Flats is one of many initiatives we have underway to get us closer to reaching our climate commitment."

How General Mills Is Tackling the Global Food Crisis to Reach SDG #2: Zero Hunger

General Mills’ philanthropy in food security is strongly aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2 of “Zero Hunger”, as well as SDG 12, “Responsible Consumption and Production”. Our approach in food security is to strengthen systems at the local community as well as global levels via targeted investments in three key impact areas.

VIDEO | Mark Your Calendar for 3BL Forum October 23-25

On October 23-25, 2018, 3BL Forum will once again convene a diverse group of business, policy and NGO leaders to share insights, advance best practices and workshop forward-thinking solutions to the most pressing sustainability challenges of our tim

Helping Samsung Save Water and Improve Operations in Texas

At its plant in Austin, Texas, Samsung produces chips that go into mobile devices. Precise temperature and humidity control are essential to the fabrication of semiconductors, which is why these facilities have large chiller operations. They also consume significant amounts of Ultra Pure Water (UPW) and generate substantial wastewater.

Empowering Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Christine Fraser, Chief Responsibility Officer at Dell, look at the importance of empowering women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

BCtA Podcast Series | Healthcare for the Underserved: Inclusive Business Innovation

Healthcare for the Underserved: Inclusive Business Innovation is a three-part podcast series exploring how Inclusive Businesses are developing innovative solutions to provide healthcare to underserved and unserved communities.

For Its 10th Anniversary, BCtA Is Looking Towards the Future!

Since 2008, the Business Call to Action has reached truly global scale. Now over 200 members strong, our member companies serve low-income populations in growing and emerging economies. Through our key accomplishments and successes, we invite you to reflect on our shared history and take part in the great work ahead—to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.

Latest Campaigns

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    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
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  3. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  4. The ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. Event Inspires Action for IKEA and Purpose-Driven Leaders
    IKEA brought leaders together to envision a better and more sustainable future at the ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. event in March. The goal of the two...
  5. Quest For Health Equity
    Bridging the health equity gap in underserved communitiesWe created Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) because we believe that good health should be in...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  7. Our People
    We make Qualcomm an inspiring and inclusive workplace to advance the development of leading-edge technologiesOur success is only possible with the...
  8. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences.We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  9. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...