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17/04/2013 - Unilever Achieves 100% Zero Waste to Landfill at All 26 Facilities in North America
Unilever United States and Canada today announced that all 26 of its manufacturing and non-manufacturing headquarter facilities are now zero waste to landfill (ZLF). Other countries in which Unilever has achieved this milestone include the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Germany and Japan.
17/04/2013 - 67 Businesses Honored as ‘Best for the World’ for Creating Most Overall Positive Social and Environmental Impact
Today, 67 companies worldwide were recognized for creating the most positive overall social and environmental impact by the nonprofit B Lab, with the release of the second annual ‘Best for the World’ list.
16/04/2013 - CEMEX (NYSE:CX) publishes its 2012 Sustainable Development Report
In this latest report, CEMEX shows significant progress in major priority areas such as carbon strategy, sustainable construction, affordable housing and infrastructure to strengthen the communities where it operates, environmental and biodiversity management, and workplace safety.
16/04/2013 - Are You Part of the 84%? Video Inspired by P&G Study Reveals Power of Everyday Acts for the Environment
Effective changes don’t have to start with grand acts - they can start much closer to home. According to “The Everyday Effect Study” conducted by Procter & Gamble - the Company behind brands like Gillette®, Pampers® and Pantene® - 84% of Americans say that even simple, everyday actions help them feel like they’re making a contribution to the environment, and 75% say that these actions make them feel better about themselves.
16/04/2013 - EU proposal sparks hope for new era of corporate transparency, says GRI
A proposal to introduce new sustainability reporting requirements across the EU could open the door for a quantum leap in transparency and accountability among European companies, the Global Reporting Initiative said today.
16/04/2013 - Johnson Controls Recognized Globally by FTSE4Good Index Series
Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, today announced its inclusion on the FTSE4Good Index Series for 2013. This is the tenth consecutive year the company has earned this recognition.
15/04/2013 - Unilever Factories and Logistics Reduce CO2 by 1 Million Tonnes
Unilever today announced that since 2008 the company has achieved a CO2 reduction of more than one million tonnes from its manufacturing and logistics operations. This is equivalent to taking 250,000 cars off the road.
15/04/2013 - Over 79,000 Individuals in Asia Pacific to Benefit from Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants in 2013
Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions Inc., will support 30 education and community-building projects in Asia Pacific this year, reaffirming its commitment to the wellbeing of communities where it operates in.
15/04/2013 - Goldman Environmental Prize Awards $150,000 to Six Heroes of the Environment
The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced the six recipients of the 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize, a group of fearless leaders working against all odds to protect the environment and their communities.
11/04/2013 - Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSA) publishes its Sustainability Report for 2012
Royal Dutch Shell plc has released its Sustainability Report for 2012 at: www.shell.com/sustainabilityreport
11/04/2013 - Small Business Owners See Value of Social Responsibility
Small and medium-size business owners have a number of reasons for starting a business, but new research has found that making a difference in the community is the top reason.
11/04/2013 - Sustainability Reporting on the Rise in U.S. but External Assurance Lags
A report released recently by the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Focal Point USA, “Trends in External Assurance of Sustainability Reports: Spotlight on the USA”, found that while sustainability reporting in the United States continues to grow, corporate reporters in the U.S. are less likely to obtain third party assurance as their global peers.
10/04/2013 - U.S. Business Leaders Urge Strong Policy Action on Climate Change
As the President unveils his budget for the coming year, 33 major U.S. companies, including eBay Inc., Nike and Limited Brands signed a “Climate Declaration,” urging federal policymakers to take action on climate change, asserting that a bold response to the climate challenge is one of the greatest American economic opportunities of the 21st century.
09/04/2013 - New Research Report Reveals Corporate Social Responsibility Trends in Mid-sized Companies
Business4Better (B4B), the non-commercial community partnership movement produced by UBM plc, released a research report on Tuesday that defines major trends in the way mid-sized companies approach corporate social responsibility (CSR), including plans for community engagement, employee volunteerism and metrics of success.
08/04/2013 - Sustainable Brands Partners with GRI’s Focal Point USA for G4 North American Release
Sustainable Brands® announced today a partnership with Global Reporting Initiative’s Focal Point USA for its G4 Guidelines release in North America to follow its official launch in Europe this coming May, 2013. The North American G4 Masters Class Series will make its debut as the official “Local Launch of G4” during the Sustainable Brands 2013 (SB’13) conference on June 3, 2013 in San Diego, CA.
08/04/2013 - Investors Announce Proposal for Sustainability Listing Standard for Global Stock Exchanges
A group of investors today announced a Consultation Paper with recommendations for integrating sustainability disclosure requirements into listing rules for U.S. and global stock exchanges.
05/04/2013 - Crisis has hit companies’ social responsibility, poll suggests
Many Europeans have lost trust in the corporate world, with many citizens believing that companies are paying less attention to their impact on society and the environment than they were 10 years ago, suggests a Eurobarometer poll.
03/04/2013 - Application of Capitals to Integrated Reporting Explored in New Background Paper
The current and future application of capitals in Integrated Reporting are explained today in a new report prepared for the IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council) by a group led by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA).
03/04/2013 - 12 Nonprofits to Receive Pro Bono Advice from Morgan Stanley's Strategy Challenge
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that the following 12 nonprofit organizations will participate in the fifth annual Strategy Challenge, the Firm's signature skills-based volunteer program providing nonprofits with pro bono strategic consulting.
02/04/2013 - Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) publishes 2012 Annual Report
Verizon’s 2012 Annual Report combines highlights of the company’s financial and Corporate Responsibility performance.
 
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