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Environment

Tackling Deforestation in Brazil: The Tapestry Foundation’s Comprehensive Approach From the Ground Up

The leather supply chain is long, complex, and opaque; in most regions of the world, there is little traceability of hides and leather as it moves through the value chain. Globally, habitat conversion for pasture is the largest single driver of deforestation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wesco Solutions Thrive on Supplier Diversity Growth

Wesco is committed to supplier diversity and driving socio-economic growth. We promote the participation of minority-, women-, aboriginal-, people with disabilities-, veteran-, service-disabled veteran, and LGBTQ-owned enterprises in our distribution business.

Education

NBCUniversal Talent Shine a Light on Important Topics in Latest “The More You Know” Campaign

NBCUniversal today launched new content featuring a robust slate of NBCUniversal talent for its iconic, award-winning PSA campaign, “The More You Know,” which has brought timely issues to the forefront of Americans’ minds for over 30 years.

Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith Foods' Kim Frankovich on Sustaining Sustainability Podcast

We are excited to share that our Global Vice President of Sustainability, Kim Frankovich, recently recorded a podcast for “Sustaining Sustainability” with its host, CB Bhattacharya!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Crown Holdings: Aluminum Beverage Can Manufacturers Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings Fund Additional Can Capture Grants at Recycling Sortation Facilities

Aluminum beverage can manufacturers Ardagh Metal Packaging (Ardagh) and Crown Holdings (Crown) are funding a new grant opportunity as part of their continuing support of activities to spur the installation of additional aluminum.

Research, Reports & Publications

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Social Supply Chain

We began building our new Supplier Diversity program in 2022, integrating diversity and inclusion into our procurement process by laying a strong foundation with key internal and external stakeholders.

Green Infrastructure

Need Help Buying an EV? Here’s How To Navigate the Tax Credits

The newest tax credits for EVs are part of the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The EV tax credits include up to $7,500 for new vehicles, and up to $4,000 for previously owned.

Diversity & Inclusion

AB’s Global Head of DEI Named a Finalist for Top D&I Officer

Congratulations to AB’s Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Corporate Citizenship Janessa Cox-Irvin on being named a finalist for Top D&I Officer by Crain's New York Business’ 2023 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HNF, LA Galaxy & Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Donates $17,500 to Casa in Mexico

Javier “Chicharito” Hernández made a surprise visit to our Casa Herbalife partner, SOS Children’s Villages in Mexico City, to donate $15,000 on behalf of the LA Galaxy Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

GP Hosford’s Compassionate and Swift Response Brings Hope and Healing to a Tornado-Stricken Community

When a powerful tornado struck the small, rural town of Hosford, Florida on April 27th the team at GP Hosford OSB immediately stepped up to help.

Sustainable Development Goals

Boston Scientific’s ESG Impact Is Blending Business With Sustainability

In this compelling episode of Boston Scientific Talks, Kathryn Unger, VP of ESG, and Brad Sorenson, EVP of Global Operations, delve into Boston Scientific’s transformative Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences Supports the LGBTQ+ Community in Oakland: Love Is the Answer

With support from partners, including Gilead, Joe went on to co-found the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, which opened its doors in 2017.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Avantor® Launches Responsible Supplier Program

Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies, and applied materials industries, today announced the global launch of the company’s Responsible Supplier Program.

Health & Healthcare

Winning the Case on Employee Health

Among the many lessons gleaned from the pandemic, law firms and corporations alike learned that health-first factors are more than just perks – they are essential ways to support employee well-being.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility 7 Sustainability Trends 2023 Report - Shaping the Global Business Agenda

The AccountAbility 7 Sustainability Trends 2023 Report provides timely data, comprehensive insights, and action-oriented guidance to help organizations across industries and geographies make informed sustainability decisions towards meeting their business objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Employees Reflect on Juneteenth

As Fifth Third marked the occasion of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, Bank employees reflected on the importance of the holiday. Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, was first recognized by the state of Texas.

Sustainable Development Goals

Applied Materials Charts Progress Towards Environmental, Social and Governance Goals in Latest Sustainability Report

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the publication of its latest Sustainability Report, detailing its ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives and results over the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recipe for Bonding: Paid Leave Gives New Dad Needed Time

“We want to support employees at every career and life stage,” said Vice President of Global Benefits and Payroll Denise King.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Commence the Re-Fence”: CNH Industrial Is Supporting Cyclone Gabriele Recovery Initiative

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriele that caused significant damage to farming communities on New Zealand’s east coast, an inspiring initiative called "Commence the Re-Fence" has been launched to provide support to the most affected farmers in rebuilding their fencing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nothing but Net! Coach Dawn Staley Warms Children’s Hearts With Award-Winning My Special Aflac Duck®

Trailblazing University of Virginia basketball legend and South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley teamed up with Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., to deliver My Special Aflac Ducks, a free-of-charge resource.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

T-Mobile Rolls Out Aid to Texas Following Deadly Tornado

On Thursday afternoon, a highly destructive tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle, leaving a trail of devastation in the community of Perryton. Our heartfelt condolences go out to those affected by this tragic event.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

When We Connect Women Entrepreneurs to Capital, the Whole World Wins

In rural Brazil, a group of women banded together to gather a wild chestnut called baru.

Environment

Are Carbon Accounting Challenges Impeding Progress Towards Net Zero?

Over a third of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net-zero targets to radically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier. But, 65% of corporate targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Vision and Roadmap for a Net-Zero Future

The road to a net-zero future is paved with uneven milestones and few signposts, but getting there is possible with the right roadmap and vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Safe Spaces and Empowerment to LGBTQ Youth

In Houston, the Montrose Center focuses on holistic impact to marginalized communities

Latest Campaigns

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Sustainability Regulations

Get key updates on trends that are shaping the global ESG regulatory landscape. In this space, Novata provides insights on sustainability regulation...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business

The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech acts as a catalyst and connector, bringing together students, research faculty...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)