Category: Social Responsibility
Labor exploitation also happens close to home
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day brings into focus the labor conditions of our extended supply chain — at least for one day.
David Attenborough: ‘The collapse of our civilizations is on the horizon’
Renowned nature broadcaster David Attenborough has told world leaders that climate change could lead to collapse of civilizations, and much of the natural world.
The barriers that are in your mind…
After Albert Lin lost his leg in an accident, he chose to become bionic and rethink his entire world.
Calgary, Alberta unveils 4 new smart city initiatives
The City of Calgary unveiled four new smart city initiatives designed to improve air quality, disabled services, climate and speed of play on its golf courses.
What Are the Health and Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy?
Why is solar energy good for the environment?
ISO at COP24: International Standards as essential tools for climate action
ISO is holding a side event as part of the 24th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
London looks to New York and Paris for advice on resilience in wake of Brexit
London is looking to the likes of New York and Paris to help it tackle the challenges of Brexit, population growth and infrastructure needs by sharing advice and ideas with 100 other cities.
Making our world accessible with ISO standards
From signage in the street to the construction of buildings, ISO standards help manufacturers, service providers, designers and policy makers create products and services that meet the accessibility needs of every person.
Nepal: Quake survivors can avail six types of soft loan from banks
The National Reconstruction Authority is preparing to launch a comprehensive post-reconstruction rehabilitation programme for earthquake and natural disaster victims.
Black Friday is the antithesis of sustainable business, but there’s an alternative
Is Black Friday, the biggest sales event of the year, sustainability professional’s worst nightmare?
A Sustainable Future for People and Nature? It’s Still Possible
How will a world already under intense environmental stress be able to feed and shelter an expected 10 billion people by the year 2050?
6-Year-Old explains how messed up it is that her entire life has been put on Facebook
''I thought they wanted to save the memories for a scrapbook''