Give Back to Society or “You’re Finished,” Major UK Recruiter Warns Business
British companies need to put ethics at the heart of their work to survive in the 21st century, said the head of a leading recruitment agency which adopted a social mission last year, as an array of scandals erode public trust in business. The 59-year-old Cordant Group, with revenues of 840 million pounds ($1.12 billion), […]
UEFA’s #EqualGame Has Nothing to do With Politics or Religion
The city of Kyiv in the Ukraine was the focus of worldwide attention last month with the UEFA Champions League final taking place at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium between Real Madrid and Liverpool. A big part of the competition this season has been UEFA’s #EqualGame campaign which aims at celebrating the positive effects that football brings to communities while highlighting […]
Angel Tank, The ‘Shark Tank’ for Purpose-Driven Investors Announces First Winners
New event draws a talented pool of social entrepreneurs and top Bay Area venture investors at SEED 2018 Real Leaders, the world’s first sustainable business and leadership magazine, and ImpactAssets, a nonprofit financial services firm that increases the flow of capital into investments delivering financial, social and environmental returns, have announced the winners of Angel […]
Blind Skateboarder Dan Mancina on His New Vision For The World
Dan Mancina cannot visually make out a ledge or ramp but that doesn’t stop him from tackling them on a skateboard. The American has just 5% vision but, with the use of a cane, he has continued to perform some of the tricks he revelled in before losing his sight. Mancina was just 13 when a […]
Is This The World’s Most Sustainable Shopping Mall?
Frasers Property Australia teams up with eco-warrior Joost Bakker to unveil rooftop plans for an ultra-green development in Burwood, Victoria. The future of retail and hospitality will touch down in Burwood, Victoria from late 2019 when Frasers Property Australia opens what is destined to be the most sustainable shopping centre in the world. With the […]
Can Blockchain Restore Americans’ Faith in Government?
Americans don’t trust the Federal government. The Pew Research Center found that only 18 percent of Americans say they trust the Feds. It’s small wonder we have a disruptor in chief in the White House. Can technology restore our faith in Uncle Sam? Blockchain, the distributed ledger system not only allows for greater transparency, but […]
Tips for Becoming a Socially Responsible Investor
When it comes to investing, a growing share of Americans think strong financial returns are not enough. They want to make a social impact, too. According to the US SIF Foundation, sustainable, responsible and impact investing grew by more than a third from 2014 to 2016. The sector accounted for $8.72 trillion in investments in 2016 – […]
Can Religions Help in The Fight Against Climate Change?
A growing share of the six billion believers around the world are getting personally involved in the fight against climate change. In Sikh temples the world over, community kitchens offer free meals to anyone regardless of colour, creed or caste. But the langars – as the kitchens are called – often distribute food grown with […]
The 8 Cybersecurity Trends of 2018
How can businesses better protect themselves from the increasing volume and complexity of cyberattacks while preparing for the opportunities of automation and digitalization of industries? A new report by global company TÜV Rheinland, a company that tackles challenges arising from the interaction between man, technology and the environment, aims to sheds some light on these […]
Meet The Guy Creating Clean Diesel Fuel From Beans
Positive environmental actions are celebrated on World Environment Day on June 5. But for South Africa’s Thabang Mabapa, who’s working on turning castor oil into a biodiesel, it’s a daily matter. An agriculture and energy entrepreneur, Mabapa founded Selokong Sa Dimelana, an organization that focuses on the farming, processing and distribution of castor oil for biodiesel […]
