Easy Ways to Stay Civically Engaged in Your Community Civic engagement refers to citizens being active participants in the public affairs of their communities. It involves activities that contribute
GOOD Institutes celebrates the new year with the announcement of new Chief Executive Officer OAKLAND, Calif., January 17, 2023 /3BL Media/ - GOOD Institute Board of Directors is pleased to announce
It’s no secret that the current economic model that relies on limited resources and overconsumption isn’t sustainable. Economists and innovators are calling for a shift from a linear model to one that
When we think about the climate crisis, global warming comes to mind. Just the thought of it is sobering, but the truth is that the climate crisis involves more than this - it has intrinsic roots in
National Entrepreneur's Day, first declared by President Obama in 2010 and still celebrated today, is held on the third Tuesday of every November (November 16, 2021). It seeks to recognize and honor
United Nations Day celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the UN Charter , which came into force on October 24, 1945. It serves as an instrument of international law and, therefore, all UN
How to Build a Social Impact Career You Are Passionate About How often have you found yourself saying, I wish I could find a job where I can truly make a difference in the world ? Fear not - you aren
The International Day of Democracy gives people around the globe the opportunity to pause and reflect on the state of democracy worldwide, as well as the inclusion and equality ideas that it was built
The business community is no stranger to corporate social justice and reform. For years, some major American companies have worked to make social issues a priority of their impact. The same has been
Our global future depends on how we define basic human rights and needs (the social foundations) and how we help all people live above and beyond the social foundations. There are countless legal
Net Impact is proud to announce the finalists for the 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year awards. Of the almost 400 chapters throughout the world, these teams used their skills and collaborative expertise
As the world moves into year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many who are stressing the need for social entrepreneurship. Individuals, businesses, and non-profits are stepping to the front and
The documentary Seeding Change opens in the Amazon flood plains in Brazil, the gateway to the rainforest. A region naturally rich in its biodiversity, but where historically its local people and
Traditionally, businesses are seen as entities that exist to provide a product or service. A growing number of consumers and entrepreneurs are embracing the idea that companies can be a lot more
Goals are important matters to consider when picking investments. An increasing number of investors are looking beyond personal goals and investing with societal and environmental objectives in mind
Having a career in today’s world means more than just having a job where you work all day for a paycheck. For many of today’s employees — especially millennials and Gen Z — they want their careers to
The Need for Change On February 19, 2021, the United States re-entered the UN Paris Agreement on climate change. This legally binding treaty between countries has the goal of limiting global warming
Impact investing offers people the chance to contribute to social and environmental change. In addition to investing in impact industries themselves, one can also work in them. What is impact
March 18, 2021 We at Net Impact are deeply saddened by the horrific shootings that occurred this week in the city of Atlanta, Georgia that targeted Asian Americans, particularly Asian women. W e
In this current environment, the world needs some positive change. Fortunately, participating in impact investing is a great way to use your dollars to support social and environmental change. What Is
Historically, investing for most people has typically involved an investor choosing good and profitable companies that would likely continue to be good and profitable. The investor then bought that
Net Impact announces the Food Solutions Challenge, an accelerator and pitch competition focused on finding solutions to the most pressing issues in food and agriculture. Applicants must submit their
Good for business Minority business owners make a huge difference in their communities and set the standard for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In fact, minority representation in
Business initiatives to address workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have been ongoing for many years. However, these issues and the necessity to address them have certainly leaped to the
Racial equity has been a problem in the United States since the nation first built its economy on the basis of slave labor. It’s an ugly truth, and conversations about the legacy of slavery, racism
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. While the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there is hope on the horizon in the form of 600 young visionaries. For the 10 th year in a
The economy today works as one straight line. Raw materials are taken from the environment, made into goods and then thrown away. However, this method of manufacturing isn’t sustainable in the long
The world has a troubled relationship with trash. The amount of waste created worldwide could fill more than 800,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools every year. The U.S. in particular creates more waste
A Journey to Net-Zero Emissions Net Impact and Shell host the 2020-2021 Future of Energy Challenge: Net Zero Emissions with the aim of facilitating the transition to a lower-carbon energy future
As the world copes with an unprecedented global pandemic, many people are reconsidering their levels of consumption in relation to their needs. For some people, a loss of income has caused them to
There is plenty to be done when it comes to battling the climate crisis. Conserving energy at home, eating less meat and recycling are a few well-known ways people can help. However, making consumer
Symantec supports Net Impact’s Racial Equity Fellowship and the passionate students who want to change the world. Symantec is a world leader in cyber defense with a mission to make the world a better