Organizations
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in organizations.
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09-27-19
Local Business Leaders Emphasize "Urgent Action" and "Impactful Partnerships" for the Global Goals
On September 9th and 10th, the United Nations Global Compact and Global Compact Network Canada concluded their two-day, business sustainability forum in Toronto, the
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09-25-19
Fair Trade USA Calls on Consumers to Help Save Coffee Industry in Peril
On International Coffee Day (Sunday, September 29, 2019), Fair Trade USA® is encouraging coffee drinkers to choose Fair Trade Certified™ options as part of its #JustOneCup campaign to help lift farmers acros...
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09-25-19
Advancing Sustainability Reporting in Greater China Region
In a strategic move to best meet the diverse needs of companies and stakeholders in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, GRI’s regional base has relocated from Beijing to Hong Kong.
Headed by Verna Lin, an experienced sustainability and investment management professional, the move ...
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09-25-19
The Arbor Day Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for 2020 Awards
The Arbor Day Foundation announced a call for nominations for their 2020 Arbor Day Awards, honoring businesses, individuals and organizations that have led exemplary tree planting and environmental practices or programs. Nominations will be accepted through December 6, 2019.
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09-25-19
Here's to 30 Years!
We welcome you to join Ceres as we mark our 30th anniversary on Monday, October 21 in New York City with a special celebration and sustainably-sourced dinner at Pier Sixty. You'll hear from
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09-25-19
GRI at UNGA74
The 74th annual United Nations General Assembly – ‘UNGA74’ – is underway, as representatives from the 193 UN member states meet in New York.
This global gathering is a catalyst for high-level meetings, events and conferences, a number of which are very relevant to GRI’s work t...
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09-24-19
Investor Calls for Climate Action Grow Louder as World Leaders Set to Convene in New York City
With Climate Week NYC and the United Nations Climate Action Summit set to kick off on Monday (Sept. 23), investors are stepping up like never before to demand bold and urgent action from private and public sector leaders on climate change.
This week alone,...
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09-24-19
Record 515 Institutional Investors Managing $35 Trillion in Assets Urge Governments to Step up Ambition to Tackle Climate Change
Ahead of next week’s United Nations Climate Action Summit, a record 515 institutional investors managing $35 trillion in assets urged governments worldwide to step up action to tackle climate change and achieve the Paris Agreement’s goals.
The
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09-24-19
230 Investors With USD $16.2 Trillion in AUM Call for Corporate Action on Deforestation, Signaling Support for the Amazon
Today, 230 institutional investors representing USD $16.2 trillion in assets under management are calling on companies to take urgent action in light of the devastating fires in the Amazon, which have been fueled in part because of the deforestation happening at an alarming rate in Brazil and Bol...
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09-23-19
A Collaborative Movement Launched for the First Time in Lyon to Encourage Healthier Behaviours
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), through its Health & Wellness Pillar, has today launched a Collaboration for Healthier Lives (CHL) initiative in Lyon...
