Vikas Vij
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US Companies Reaffirm Commitment to Climate Action
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The recent UN climate summit in Bonnhad an extraordinary participation from the US non-federal actors who reiterated their commitments to emission cuts despite the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement (COP21). The 100-plus US delegation at the COP23 summit included mayors, governors, civil society members and Universities, apart from sustainability representatives from… → Read More
JPMorgan Chase Helps Build Sustainable Infrastructure in Detroit
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – During the depths of Detroit’s bankruptcy three years ago, JPMorgan Chase & Co. committed $100 million for economic development and neighborhood stabilization in the city. It added another $50 million to that amount earlier this year. Half the amount is in the form of grants, while the other half comprises a variety of loan funds for small business growth and real estate… → Read More
British American Tobacco Advances Sustainable Agriculture to Support Farmers
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – To reduce global hunger and provide food security for about 10 billion people by 2050, farm productivity needs to be increased. Large agro-based companies need to continue to encourage crop diversification, the application of new technologies, and the development of agro-forestry models as a priority for farmers to improve their resilience. → Read More
Model for Futuristic Sustainable Cities Going Up Near Boston
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The US has 10 cities with a population of more than 1 million. China has 116, and that number is growing fast. Many of these cities are woefully underprepared for the challenge of supporting more people as an increasing number of people move to urban settings. Policymakers around the world are now recognizing the urgent need to build sustainable cities. → Read More
Sustainability Scorecard Enables Companies to Measure Triple-Bottom Line
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Sustainability drives innovation and value creation. But companies need better data to make sense of complexity and link sustainability with business performance. Every employee, team, department and business should know what they have done this week, month, quarter or year towards aligning strategy with sustainability. → Read More
Climate Business Solutions Market Accelerates to $1Tn Annually
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Between now and 2030, the climate commitments made following the Paris Agreement are expected to realize over $23 trillion in investment potential in 21 emerging markets. Apart from the governments, more than a thousand large businesses have made ambitious climate commitments, and are putting their pledges into action by investing in low-carbon solutions. → Read More
CLP Shares New Trends in Corporate Sustainability Reporting
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – In the last two decades, there has been a manifold increase in the number of reporting requirements and guidance documents related to corporate reporting on ESG issues as governments, nonprofits, stock exchanges and others look to companies for transparency on their sustainability performance. As a result, an increasing robustness is now seen in non-financial reporting… → Read More
UN Forum Stresses the Role of Entrepreneurs in Achieving SDGs
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – One of the key strategies for the successful implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is to integrate entrepreneurship and innovation in all economic and social dimensions. Entrepreneurs and innovators can provide breakthrough sustainable solutions that can be scaled to create a global impact. → Read More
Investors Turn Focus on China’s Drive for Sustainability
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Global investors are increasingly hesitant to invest in companies with a traditional growth model that fails to incorporate the principles of sustainability. Recognizing this trend, China is getting ready to shed off its historic burden as the world’s largest producer of CO2 emissions, with major Chinese companies implementing comprehensive measures to address the threat… → Read More
Leading Companies Strengthen Sustainability Reporting
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The corporate reporting landscape is increasingly complex, as different countries and organizations move to introduce new standards and revised frameworks. Companies with greater clarity on global reporting standards and principles are in a better position to measure and communicate their ESG performance, and manage risks and opportunities more effectively. → Read More
Albertsons Integrates Sustainability into Everyday Business Decisions
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Global companies have been widening their scope of corporate responsibility to address a variety of challenges facing humanity. From localized sourcing that supports indigenous growers to selling sustainable products that improve the customers’ well-being as well as the environment, these companies are focusing on sustainability in every aspect of their business. → Read More
Bloomberg is First ERISA Plan Sponsor to Sign the PRI
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The PRI is the world's leading proponent of responsible investment. It represents the six Principles for Responsible Investment, whichis a voluntary set of investment principles offering a menu of possible actions for incorporating ESG issues into investment practice. Inimplementing them, signatories contribute to developing a more sustainable global financial system. The… → Read More
Smithfield Foods Launches Renewables Platform to Reduce Carbon Footprint
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The global population is estimated to grow to 10 billion by 2050. This will lead to a dramatic increase in demand for energy for food manufacture and distribution, as well as water for food production. The interdependence between food, water and energy is already becoming evident around the world, and climate change is bound to accentuate the trade-off between these… → Read More
World's Top Companies Integrate Financial and Sustainability Data
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – There is a growing trend among large companies to include corporate responsibility information in their financial reports. The vast majority (78 percent) of the world’s top companies (G250) now do this, indicating that they believe CR data is relevant for their investors. → Read More
Remanufacturing Helps in Global Transition Towards a Circular Economy
(3BL Media/Justmeans) –Remanufacturing is an important subset of the circular economy – enabling products, components and valuable resources to be kept at their highest use for agreater period of time. The current value of global e-waste alone represents $52 billion worth of potentially reusable resources, apart from the significant savings possible in terms of energy, emissions, water and waste. → Read More
VMware Drives Positive Change through People and Technology
(3BL Media/Justmeans) -- Social and economic shifts occurring in the US and around the world have made sustainability one of the focal points for business organizations. An enduring culture of corporate responsibility and sound business fundamentals are essential for navigating what lies ahead. → Read More
Tetra Pak Highlights Sustainability Achievements Using GRI
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Tetra Pak has published its 2017 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s key achievements in the areas of ESG. What is special about this year’s report is that for the first time since it started publishing a sustainability report (in 2004), the company has adopted Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. → Read More
Comprehensive Resource on Sustainability Reporting Launched
In a complex business environment, understanding what, where and how to report sustainability information can be a challenging task. Accurate and objective sustainability reporting can help a company consider its impacts on a variety of sustainability issues, enabling it to be more transparent about its future risks and opportunities. → Read More
Cynthia Figge of CSRHub Speaks on Integration of CSR with Business Strategy
A company’s stakeholders — customers, employees, investors and regulators — increasingly recognize the key role of business in driving global sustainability. For a business to compete and be successful in the long run, it is now crucial that the decision-making at every level within the company must take account of its corporate social responsibility. → Read More
Zendesk Supports Innovative Social Initiatives Over 10 Years
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – In 2016, 64 percent of CEOs said they were increasing their investment in CSR. A more recent study from Babson points to a demonstrable positive effect of CSR on businesses. CSR today goes way beyond dollar signs. Companies are increasingly willing to invest man hours from their entry-level and executives alike to better communities. → Read More