Major global companies including Motorola Mobility, Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg, Method and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.) have procured or have pledged to procure at least 25 percent of their operations' power consumption from wind energy. They announced their commitment to…
The tourism industry needs to make human rights a core part of its operations and future development if it is to be taken seriously on claims to sustainability. Campaign group Tourism Concern issued a challenge to the sector at World Travel…
Deux entreprises ouest africaines viennent d’àªtre primées dans le cadre du « Prix de l’entrepreneur social », reflétant ainsi les progrès significatifs enregistrés dans le domaine de l’innovation et de l’entrepreunariat social dans la région ouest africaine. Le projet nigérien Télé-Irrigation Horticole et l’entreprise ivoirienne Kachile ont ainsi remporté respectivement le premier et le troisième…
The Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic is willing to invest in a recycling facility in Thailand, but only after the country legislates home-appliance recycling, according to company executives. "From the business perspective and strategy, we're ready. What we are waiting…
Nous en parlions l’été dernier : le 2 mai 2011, une véritable expédition punitive a été menée par des représentants de la police et de l’armée contre les habitants du village de Yalisika, dans le territoire de Bumba en République…
A new study conducted by the non-profit, non-partisan Center for Political Accountability with the Zicklin Center at University of Pennsylvania examines how major businesses spend money to influence politics. The study identified a total of 29 indicators to gauge disclosure, policies, compliance and…
Une session plénière du Processus de Kimberley a autorisé mardi 1er novembre, avec "effet immédiat", les exportations de diamants de deux sites miniers de Marange au Zimbabwe, qui avaient été suspendues à la suite de graves violations des droits de…
As one of the largest denim producers in the world, Levi Strauss & Co. wanted to make a difference in people’s lives that extended beyond fashion. As part of this strategy, the company is releasing 2 million pairs of jeans…
Shell is close to reaching a settlement with the United States in a bribery case in Nigeria. It is expected that the Anglo-Dutch oil company will receive a 30 million dollar fine. Shell has been charged with the large-scale bribery…
Has Facebook finally caved to Greenpeace's demands? The social network giant has for the past 18 months been embroiled in an ongoing battle with environmental activists over Facebook's data center expansion plans. Greenpeace wants Facebook to adopt 100 percent renewable…
