Up to 33 Million in Africa and Asia to Receive Access to Solar Energy

Up to 33 million people living in poverty in Africa and Asia will gain access to low-cost solar energy by 2016 following a commitment made by solar power provider ToughStuff to the Business Call to Action (BCtA) today.

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Nevada Superintendent Heath Morrison Named AASA 2012 Superintendent of the Year

The ING Foundation is a co-sponsor of the American Association of School Administrators’ (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year program for the fourth year.

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RSF Social Finance Makes Loan to Revolution Foods

RSF Social Finance (RSF) is excited to announce its second loan to Revolution Foods, the leading social enterprise to bring healthy, wholesome foods to lunch lines across the country.

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Save Money and Energy – Subscribe to the Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s Newsletter

Get connected to smart energy tips by signing up for PSO’s monthly e-newsletter, Watt, Why & How.

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Guest Post: Why Social Change is Good for Business

The most important thing I’ve learned over the last year is that social change has real business value. While corporations that are seen to be “responsible” benefit in many ways including improving reputation, attracting employees, and increasing market share, the real value goes to corporations that understand their social purpose and profit from making social change.

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Conversion: Using Calls to Action to Promote Sustainability

Escalating conversations on topics such as climate change, carbon legislation, energy independence, and growing consumer eco awareness generate innovative forward eco movement for some but simultaneously create confusion for others.

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64 Projects Across Canada Still in the Running for Molson Coors Community Cheer Grants

Following last fall’s announcement of the Molson Coors Community Cheer program, more than 100 communities across Canada applied to receive funding in support of their projects.

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Top Five Misconceptions about GRI Reporting

The Global Reporting Initiative’s sustainability reporting Guidelines (G3.1), while widely applied, are often misunderstood. With nearly 200 pages of guidance and detailed technical protocols, it is easy to lose sight of the purpose of reporting, which is to be accountable to stakeholders and drive performance.

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