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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Era of the Know-it-all Ceo Is Over, According to Ceos

Suzy Welch thought she and other leaders were experiencing decision fatigue during the pandemic, but it was something else, something new taking place in the C-suite that she thinks will ultimately benefit leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainable Procurement for Retail Leaders: The Advantage Your Brand Needs

Industry briefing on market shifting trends in Retail, best practices, and approaches for maximizing ROI and value creation from sustainable supply chain.

Innovation & Technology

Tork Finds 82% of Food Processing Production Managers Have Experienced Production Delays From Non-compliance With Hygiene Protocols

There is little room for error when it comes to hygiene in a food processing environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Doesn't Stop Kimberly-Clark Employee From Helping New Moms

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kimberly-Clark is shining a spotlight on Rula AlSholi – Kimberly-Clark’s direct-to-consumer marketing manager based in Saudi Arabia – who refused to let breast cancer stop her from helping 200,000 new mothers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Todd Explains the Crypto and Environmental Value of the LBX Token

In this recent video, Todd talks with his buddy about how the LBX crypto currency is combining environmental progress with a crypto blockchain which incentivizes properties impacted by fossils fuels to be cleaned up.

Environment

WSP USA and Mote Marine Laboratory Partner to Advance Coastal Restoration and Resilience

Sarasota, Florida-based Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has signed a memorandum of understanding with WSP USA to expand ongoing restoration and protection of coastlines and marine habitats in Florida and elsewhere in the southeastern U.S.

Media & Communications

Dentsu International One of First Companies in the World to Have Net Zero Target Validated

Dentsu International today announced it is one of the first companies in the world to have its net-zero target validated by the globally recognised Science Based Targets initiative.

Energy

PSEG and Ørsted Support New Jersey's Clean Energy Future With Strategic Offshore Wind Transmission Proposals

PSEG and Ørsted today announce that the companies have submitted several joint proposals for offshore wind transmission that support New Jersey’s ambitious clean energy goals.

Energy

Celebrating the Net-Zero Standard on Our Path to Net-Zero

Today, Lenovo is thrilled to celebrate the launch of the Net-Zero Standard with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) . Lenovo was one of ~80 companies selected to “road test” the standard before today’s launch.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Health and Safety on the Factory Floor: Q&A With Mike Albright, VP Human Resources of Manufacturing at Gildan

For companies working in the manufacturing space, taking a serious approach to improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better, safer working conditions is a must.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Sets Company Record by Raising Over $385,000 During Hunger Action Month

SAIC today announced the company raised more than $385,000 to combat food insecurity in America during Hunger Action Month in September – the equivalent of more than 3.8 million meals for those in need.

Research, Reports & Publications

78% of People Globally Fear Damage to Earth Amid Worsening Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Survey

Roughly 78% of people worldwide are concerned about human-caused damage to our planet with the climate and biodiversity crisis, according to the most comprehensive global values survey to date tracking attitudes about climate change and the environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric included on Fortune's Annual Change the World List

Schneider Electric has been announced as part of the 2021 Fortune Change the World List, a global ranking of the top 50 companies making positive social or environmental impact through activities integral to their core business strategy and operations.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics to Provide K-12 School COVID-19 Testing in Collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to Support Safer Classroom Learning in Texas for New Statewide School Testing Program

Quest Diagnostics recently announced it has formed an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide COVID-19 K-12 school testing services to support safer classroom learning throughout the state of Texas.

Innovation & Technology

Meet Barbie the Welder: One Inspiring Maker

Barbie The Welder is a great example of a maker who sees the trades as a gift and an art form. With no formal art training, this self-taught maker and social media sensation has crafted quite the cool career.

Health & Healthcare

From Touchless Faucets to CDC-Approved Air Filters, Here's How to Make Your Home 'Healthy'

Working out, eating fruits and veggies and drinking plenty of water are all great ways to improve your health. Another option? Updating your house.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named One the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily

Abbott named one of the 100 Best ESG companies by Investor's Business Daily. The List recognizes companies with leading environmental, social and governance ratings and strong stock performance

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives US EPA 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was recognized with a 2021 SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart and Walmart.org Increase Access to Educational Opportunities for Black and African Americans

The Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity is announcing a $3 million investment in a set of education grants as part of the $100 million commitment announced last year to address inequity across education, health, finance and criminal justice systems.

Sustainable Development Goals

Technology Will Help the Water Industry Address Climate Change, Changing Consumer Demands

In the eyes of U.S. water and wastewater sector stakeholders, aging infrastructure, aging workforce and intensifying natural disasters are the top challenges facing the water and wastewater industry in 2021

Environment

Addressing Ecological and Coastal Protection in the Gulf Region

When it comes to planning for climate change and protecting our communities, there are a few regions that are more vulnerable than the rest.

Environment

Supercomputing Puts Elusive Clean Energy Source Within Reach

Ocean waves could change the global energy game. Jonathan Fievez, CEO of Carnegie Clean Energy, talks about one of the planet’s biggest, most elusive sources of renewable, clean energy and how the company is using supercomputing to solve the challenges in capturing it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Leading in Climate Advocacy Efforts

Vistra is a founding member of the Climate Leadership Council and its advocacy arm, Americans for Carbon Dividends.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

“Leadership and Vision” Led to Fifth Third's Carmichael Being Named 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year

Driven by Carmichael’s leadership and vision, Fifth Third Bank in 2016 made a five-year commitment to invest $32 billion in the communities it serves. Five years later, the Bank exceeded that commitment by 30% by delivering $41.6 billion.

Environment

'There Is No Time to Waste': Dozens of Companies, Investors Urge Congress to Act Now on Climate

More than 160 investors and companies of all sizes are urging U.S. lawmakers to approve critical climate investments and policies in two major legislative packages pending in U.S. Congress

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