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    Introduction to SustainabilityHQ™

    Introduction  to SustainabilityHQ™ -- this is Governance & Accountability Institute’s proprietary research and monitoring platform for following trends,  news, commentary, research and other critical information related to Sustainability and ESG factors (environmental & energy, social issues, corporate governance)  This platform is designed to the knowledge management headquarters for enterprise sustainability issues and topics. more SustainabilityHQ Introduction here.....

    ESG & Sustainability Highlights

    Drinking two or more diet beverages a day linked to high risk of stroke, heart attacks       
    (Friday - February 15, 2019)
    Source: CNN
    In China, government policies, rather than GDP numbers, tell us most about markets       
    (Friday - February 15, 2019)
    Source: South China Morning Post
    German economy narrowly avoids recession       
    (Friday - February 15, 2019)
    Source: BBC

    USA Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Reporting

    Del Monte Foods Releases 2018 Sustainability Report       
    (Wednesday - January 23, 2019)
    Source: BusinessWire
    Xerox 2018 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report Showcases Commitment to Sustainability, Social Investment, Governance       
    (Tuesday - October 23, 2018)
    Source: Business Wire
    Where Life-Changing Technology Meets Sustainability       
    (Thursday - September 06, 2018)
    Source: PR Newswire

    Sovereign Wealth Fund Highlights

    Sustainability Update Recent Post

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    Insights...
    The Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain – Some Thoughts on This For You From Forbes
    11. February 2019 Business Case
    “Ethical sourcing” — we see that a lot of companies are systematically addressing issues in their sourcing and supply chain management to better understand and address (and better manage!) the various issues that their investors, customers, employees, business partners, and … Continue reading →
    Davos 2019: The Conversation in Switzerland Ripples Out to The Rest of the World – News, Commentaries, Reports, Initiatives, For Your Consideration
    01. February 2019 Business & Society
    Davos, Switzerland –  January 2019: The Conversation in Switzerland Ripples Out to The Rest of the World – News, Commentaries, Reports, Initiatives, For Your Consideration by Hank Boerner – Chair and Chief Strategist, G&A Institute The world leadership gathering in … Continue reading →
    4th in Series: The Food Industry – GRI & SASB Standards In Focus – Perspectives on Alignments & Differences
    28. January 2019 Corporate CSR Reporting
      By Jessica Caron –  G&A Institute Sustainability Report Analyst Intern A comparison of the SASB Meat, Poultry & Dairy Standard — which is designed for use by companies involved in the raising, slaughtering, processing and packaging of animal food … Continue reading →

    Asset MGR Highlights

    In China, government policies, rather than GDP numbers, tell us most about markets       
    (Friday - February 15, 2019)
    Source: South China Morning Post
    German economy narrowly avoids recession       
    (Friday - February 15, 2019)
    Source: BBC
    Coke says global slowdown will be a drag on 2019. Stock has worst day in 10 years       
    (Friday - February 15, 2019)
    Source: CNN

    United States Public Pension Fund Highlights
     

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