The world’s population is expected to reach 9.6 billion people by 2050. Feeding everyone on a scale that big without increasing the world’s existing farming footprint by means of deforestation is a true challenge. With new technologies like precision agriculture, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things, Monsanto is creating the path to lower carbon emissions while increasing farming productivity. Continue reading
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#131 – THOMSON REUTERS UNDERSTANDS CR&I IS KEY TO PERFORMANCE – KELLY EISENHARDT
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Thomson Reuters wants investors to know that corporate responsibility, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion are drivers that support strong financial performance. Combining these function areas into one global department has allowed the team to strengthen its purpose and work closer with business units to achieve measurable objectives and drive financial growth. Continue reading
#129 – VIACOM AND SECOND CHANCE TOYS PARTNER FOR KIDS AND ENVIRONMENT – KELLY EISENHARDT
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Viacom, one of the world’s largest media corporations and Second Chance Toys, an east coast nonprofit have partnered to reduce the amount of plastic toys that enter landfills and to put smiles on the faces of kids living below the poverty level by collecting and distributing toys to those in need.
Ali Tuck, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Viacom, manages Viacom’s CSR strategies across multiple networks and develops cross-company partnerships with corporations and non-profit organizations. Continue reading
#128 – MAKING IT RAIN IN AFRICA SAVES LIVES – KELLY EISENHARDT
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The Coca Cola Foundation and its partners are working with local African governments to build infrastructure that supplies clean drinking water and sanitation facilities. These efforts are meant to minimize the spread of disease and empower local communities with educational opportunity and economic prosperity. Continue reading
#126 – NATIONAL CSR AWARDS SPOTLIGHT UK SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES – KELLY EISENHARDT
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With previous sponsors and supporters like Mercedes-Benz, Natwest and Carillion, the 2016 National CSR Awards celebrates business excellence and innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility and will be held on May 12, 2016 at The Crystal in London, England. The Awards focus on the disciplines of leadership, sustainability, community development, worker rights, education, circular economy and clean energy. Continue reading