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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Selling Sweet Treats for Those in Need

This past summer, after seeing how badly the pandemic had affected the food security of many families in my community, I decided to create a charity bakery, Avi’s Sweet Treats.

Sustainable Development Goals

You Make ESG Dreams Come True

Sustainability reporting for investment firms has grown to be complex, as the EU recently published their own set of rules and SFDR approach to reporting.

Events, Media & Communications

Congratulations to the New Cadence Design Systems CEO

Please join us in congratulating and extending a warm welcome to our new CEO, Dr. Anirudh Devgan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Pledges $24,500 to Jobs for America's Graduates - Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to Support Storm Victims

Today, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a national nonprofit serving 75,000 youth across 1,500 communities in 40 states, is recognizing Principal Foundation for supporting Jobs for America’s Graduates Kentucky (JAG KY) through an Emergency Relief Fund with a pledge of $24,500.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cambium Carbon Releases ‘Reforestation Hub’ Report Findings

Cambium Carbon, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Arbor Day Foundation, released its Reforestation Hub assessment reports for three pilot cities — New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Eugene, Oregon — that took part in the program.

Media & Communications

PwC and Workiva Expand Alliance to Help Businesses Produce Reliable, Tech-Enabled ESG Reporting

PwC—a leader in corporate social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion, and a passionate community of solvers who helps clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes by providing the full range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) professional services—and Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK)—the leading provider of cloud-based reporting solutions designed to solve business challenges at the intersection of data, process, and people—are expanding their alliance to bring a people-led and tech-powered approach to ESG strategy and reporting issues to help organizations build trust amidst growing investor and stakeholder demands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Four Nextdoor Neighbors Who Support Their Communities

There’s no better time to explore your neighborhood than during the holiday season. Oversized decorations, timed light shows and colorful props create a winter wonderland – and Nextdoor’s Cheer Map notifies you of the best, must-see scenes in your area.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Volunteering in Communities After Hurricane Ida

After Hurricane Ida left a wake of destruction, Entergy got right to work partnering with local groups like NOLA Tree Project to build and restore.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Meeting Your Corporate Circularity Commitments: Welcome to the Age of Advanced Recycling

We believe that the solution to stopping plastic waste is understanding that the material is too valuable to be lost in landfills.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Behavior Science Research Reveals Getting Consumers To Commit To Recycling Isn't Necessarily Enough

Even after a consumer has committed to recycling more and/or better, there are still many steps required to make their behavior habitual.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: An ESG Actions Video

Fifth Third Bancorp’s ESG video highlights its environmental, social and governance actions in 2020.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Research Project Curates Best Practical Resources to Embed Corporate Sustainability

In the rapidly evolving world of sustainability and ESG, it is challenging for companies to find quality guidance and insights. A global research project, the Embedding Project, curates the best practical content to embed sustainability.

Media & Communications

Common Sustainability Reporting Standards Remain Elusive

Efforts by various international organizations to develop common global sustainability reporting standards continue to run into roadblocks, as different groups propose diverging approaches and methodologies to enhance ESG disclosure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Recognizes Scotiabank With Above-Industry-Average A- Score for Strong Climate-Related Disclosure and Management for Second Consecutive Year

Scotiabank is pleased to announce it received a grade of A- for the second consecutive year from CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in recognition of its strong management of climate-related issues and transparency in its disclosures.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Commits 4 ekō Homes to Dawson Springs, Kentucky for Tornado Victims

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast Ep. 3: Integrity

Watch to learn more about how we foster a culture of integrity at SAIC.

Environment

Sustainable Certification In Palm Oil - Always A Work In Progress

Over the years, sustainability certification systems across various commodities have been both praised and criticized. In particular, the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) has been under intense scrutiny.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2021 U.S. Financial Services Conference

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced that President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated Max K. Brodén participated in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 2021 U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Innovation & Technology

Call for Applications on Telehealth Solutions by Businesses for Low-Income Populations in Colombia

The Inclusive Innovation Journey is seeking applications by businesses with telehealth solutions for maternal, natal and pre-natal care in Colombia.

Energy

Cummins Advances the Company's Current Technology to Achieve Industry Leading Emissions

Cummins Inc. continues to make leaps toward decarbonization and helping its customers achieve their sustainability goals with the approval of its entire line of diesel generator sets for use with paraffinic fuels (EN15940), including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Recognized by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies 2022.

Boston Scientific is proud to, once again, be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022.

Education

5 Things You Didn't Know About Cisco Networking Academy

The education landscape is changing rapidly. What was once in-person is now online. While innovators are transforming education technology with solutions that remove language barriers, build literacy, improve teacher effectiveness, and more.

Environment

New Jersey Embraces the Clean Transportation Future, Taking Steps to Accelerate the Availability of Clean Trucks

Ceres joins major companies with employers and operations in New Jersey to applaud the Murphy administration for adopting new rules today that will accelerate the growth of clean trucks, vans, and other large commercial vehicles.

Health & Healthcare

HealthGrid Sierra Leone: A Public-Private Alliance to Provide Sustainable Electricity, Internet Connectivity, and Clean Water to Remote Off-Grid Health Facilities

RESOLVE, on behalf of a multi-sector consortium, announced today the launch of HealthGrid Sierra Leone, an initiative to provide sustainable electricity and other essential services to off-grid health facilities in Sierra Leone.

Research, Reports & Publications

T-Mobile Releases 2021 Scam and Robocall Report

T-Mobile released its 2021 year-end report on Scams and Robocalls and T-Mobile Scam Shield identified or blocked over 21 billion scam calls — that’s 700 calls identified or blocked every second — in 2021.

Latest Campaigns

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    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
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  3. Collective Action
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  4. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
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    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
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