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Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Celebrates Latinx Culture and Team Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading provider of hospitality, facilities, and uniform services, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15)

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Accelerator Invests in Seven Genomics Startups for Third Global Cycle

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) has selected seven new genomics companies to join the third global funding cycle of Illumina Accelerator.

Green Infrastructure

Building Better EV Batteries

While technology has reduced the cost of an average Li-ion EV battery by 80% over the past decade, the battery remains the most expensive part of the electric car. Bringing down this cost component will help EVs win over more drivers.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mobilize Ambitious and Responsible Business Conduct in Canada to Drive Progress, Enhance Resiliency and Generate Impactful Solutions for Global Challenges

The 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada conference will be held virtually on October 5-6, 2021 with the theme of ‘Catalyzing a resilient future in the Decade of Action’.

Energy

PSE&G Advises Customers to Plan for Emergencies

The last few weeks have included painful examples of the increased severity of storms that strike New Jersey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Recognizes Hispanic Community Volunteers

In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast is honoring eight community volunteers as part of the company’s sixth annual Hispanic Hero Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Electrified, Equitable Mobility Can Transform US Cities

In nearly every American city and county, buses are the most-used form of public transit. The transportation sector drives nearly a quarter of carbon emissions globally, so there is a clear need to decarbonize transportation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Commits $1.25M to Help Louisiana Communities Recover from Hurricane Ida

Crews continue to work on restoring service to customers affected by Hurricane Ida, and Entergy employees are teaming up with nonprofits and partners both local and from across the country to help those who have been impacted.

Events, Media & Communications

You're Invited! International Paper and American Forest Foundation to Discuss Sustainability

Are you interested in hearing how International Paper is working with others to make meaningful contributions to sustainability - inside and outside of our company? You're invited to join a free Climate Week virtual event on September 23.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support More With Mohawk - Mohawk's 2021 United Way Campaign

Mohawk's annual United Way campaign is underway! We're proud to come together as a company to support the communities where we live and work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the 2020 Fifth Third ESG Report: Employee Development

Learning and development must be accessible to meet a range of needs for employees and address a work environment in which skills need to evolve rapidly. Thus, we offer a rich mix of education, experiences, and tools to expand knowledge and skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

How One App Is Changing the Game for Black-Owned Businesses

“I noticed that none of the restaurants I was picking up from were Black-owned,” he says. “I said to myself, ‘If I can’t find Black-owned restaurants on any of the existing services, why don’t I create my own?”

Environment

Northern Trust's Strategy for Addressing Climate Change Risks

Northern Trust commits to protecting the environment and mitigating any negative environmental impacts from operations.

Education

Take Science Learning Outside of the Classroom This School Year With MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs™ at Home Experiments

Just in time for the back-to-school season, learn how students can continue exploring their interest in science beyond the school day through the MilliporeSigma Curiosity Labs™ at Home science education program.

Environment

Smart Sewer Technology Satisfies EPA Consent Decree, Saves City $400 Million

Global water technology company Xylem is delivering the advanced “smart sewer” system enabling the City of South Bend, Indiana, to exceed the requirements of a wastewater consent decree for 60% less capital investment than originally planned.

Innovation & Technology

5G Field Guide by Qualcomm

5G is one of the biggest, most complex technological challenges of the past decade, and because of its speed and reliability, it will provide the framework for how we connect to the world around us.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goodyear Names Jones Chief Sustainability Officer

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Ellis Jones has been named vice president and chief sustainability officer, reporting to Chris Helsel, senior vice president, global operations and chief technology officer, effective Sept. 2.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

We seldom hear how coffee comes with an environmental cost. Minds may go to the billions of single-use coffee cups discarded each year; a problem for sure. Specifically, I want to talk about the carbon footprint of drinking coffee itself.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation and KeyBank Mark Dedication and Unveiling of the Lone Sailor Statue Along Cleveland's Waterfront

The USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation and KeyBank marked the unveiling of the Lone Sailor Statue in Cleveland. A dedication ceremony took place Friday September 10, 2021 at the Great Lakes Science Center where the statue is now on display.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation Deepens Community Impact With Online Program

Taproot Foundation was founded on a core belief: that greater change can be achieved when we strengthen the organizations tackling society’s greatest challenges. After 20 years of serving nonprofits, we're poised to have even greater impact.

Events, Media & Communications

Carbon Webinar: Cultivating a New Kind of Crop to Address Climate Change

Carbon farming, a nature-based climate solution that removes and reduces carbon in the atmosphere, is increasingly becoming part of the climate change discussion.

Environment

PFAS Regulatory Activity Broadens and Intensifies

This year has seen an unprecedented amount of regulatory activity aimed at mitigating the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment and consumer products.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wake Forest University School of Divinity Brings Faith to the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®

Gilead launched the COMPASS Initiative® in the Southern United States with the goal of reaching the communities most impacted by the HIV epidemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Continues Legacy of Giving through Community Donations

In 2020, Vistra donated $6 million to nonprofits and made contributions of over $2 million to organizations such as Irving Cares, Peoria Promise scholarship fund, and various Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Berkshire Hills Bancorp Announces BEST Community Comeback

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), the parent company of Berkshire Bank, a socially responsible community-dedicated bank with branch locations in New England and New York, announced that the Bank will lend and invest $5 billion over the next three years to help strengthen local communities.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  3. Carbon Footprint
    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...
  4. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  6. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  7. Sustainability Report
    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  10. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  11. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  13. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...