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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trending Up: Medtronic Makes Management Top 250 List

In 2020, Medtronic moved up 11 spots on the list, and received five-star rankings in both innovation and social responsibility.

Environment

WEC Gold Medal Roundtable Convenes Business Leaders on Future of Sustainable Mobility

On the occasion of awarding the Gold Medal 2020 to Ford Motor Company, the World Environment Center convened an Executive Roundtable to learn from leaders in the transportation sectors about their efforts to drive sustainability in transportation and discuss further efforts required in the years ahead for mobility systems change.

Environment

Changing Our National Narratives to Address Climate Change

Last week, the New York State Senate voted to divest fossil fuel investments from its $266 billion pension portfolio. Co-sponsor Liz Kueger offered this rationale: “Fiduciary and moral responsibility require the process of divestment to begin now.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Vietnam Recognized Among Nation's Most Sustainable Companies

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honored Herbalife Nutrition Vietnam in the list of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies for 2020. The recognition acknowledges businesses with sustainable growth while positively contributing...

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: The Basics & Acid of pH

At MilliporeSigma, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. As many families are home for a prolonged period of time, we wanted to help bring a little curiosity to them at home.

Environment

Bipartisan Group of U.S. Governors Show Vital Leadership on Regional Agreement to Modernize Transportation System

Leaders from four jurisdictions announced today a groundbreaking, bipartisan agreement to reduce vehicle pollution, improve air quality and modernize state transportation systems.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vistra Recognized for its Commitment to Supply Chain Diversity and Inclusion

Vistra today announced a winning year of supply chain diversity initiatives; its success rooted in an ardent commitment to supporting the economic development of the communities it serves. Vistra’s efforts in supply chain diversity have...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Restoration Fuels, LLC Receives FSC® Chain of Custody Certification

Restoration Fuels, LLC, has earned Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by SCS Global Services for the first commercial-scale torrefaction facility in North America, located in John Day, Oregon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Shaping the Future Now

In many ways, 2020 has made us stop in our tracks and reexamine our lives. It has forced us to re-think where our world is headed and the actions we must take now to help shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Provides Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

High expectations, loneliness and stress can sometimes lead to the “Holiday Blues.” The tips above may help you manage the challenging holiday season but Mental Health America's Finding Help guide offers more support if needed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Moves up in Journal's Management Top 250

Global Power Leader Cummins jumped 24 spots in the Wall Street Journal’s most recent Management Top 250, finishing No. 64 in the 2020 ranking of publicly traded U.S. companies developed by the Drucker Institute for the newspaper.

Environment

Invesco Joins Transition Pathways Initiative (TPI)

Invesco is officially a supporter of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), a global, asset-owner led initiative which assesses companies' preparedness for the transition to a low carbon economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Employees Make Holiday Cards for Heroes

Volunteerism at International Paper looked a little different this year - South Carolina team members made Holiday Mail for Heroes that the Red Cross will deliver to active military and veterans.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Looped In: How AWI Is Transforming the Building Industry Through Sustainable Development

Tune into the latest episode of Looped In to hear Helen Sahi, Director of Sustainability at Armstrong World Industries, share more about their approach and innovations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Business and Philanthropy Come Together to Help Fight Hunger This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of giving, but they are also a time of great need. Food insecurity continues to plague families and individuals across the country with an estimated 1 in 6 people at risk of hunger as a result of COVID-19.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Selected as State of Texas Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone Services Provider

Continuing to keep all communities connected, T-Mobile today announced the Un-carrier has been selected to provide Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) and Captioned Telephone service (CapTel) in the state of Texas, referred to as Relay Texas.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability-Focused Movies, Shows, and Documentaries Worth Binging

From “Before the Flood” to “A Plastic Ocean” and beyond, these are some of Antea Group's favorite streamable shows and movies that focus on a sustainable environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Business Can Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

The Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking (GBCAT) is launching a new resource to inform companies on how they can support the long-term recovery of survivors of human trafficking.

Education

Suyhalia's Journey of Empowerment with IBM P-TECH

Meet the new voice of tech. Nothing could stop Suyhalia from getting a higher education and making a difference. With the help of a new education initiative IBM founded called P-TECH, those dreams are now her reality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Antea Group Announces Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honorees for 2020

Three Antea Group USA employees were presented with the Environment+Energy Leader (E+E) 100 Award on December 5, 2020. Peylina Chu (Antea Group), Angie Dickson (Antea Group and Inogen Alliance), and Charlie Quann (Antea Group) all received the honor.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees Aim to Reduce Energy Consumption

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees and Community Canopy programs are designed to help utility companies, municipalities, and corporate organizations distribute trees to their communities. The core purpose is to lower energy bills...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2020 has Reinforced the Need for Transparent and Resilient Organizations

One thing COVID-19 has reinforced is the enduring importance of transparent and resilient organizations, which embrace sustainability. Understanding impacts through the power of reporting is, therefore, more crucial than ever.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Waters’ 2020 Sustainability Report Highlights Continued Progress of Its Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements and progress of the company’s sustainable operations, projects and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#DigitalGiveBack: Help Close the Digital Divide by Donating Your Unwanted Electronics To Students in Need

Qualcomm is working with Computers 2 Kids to host a #DigitalGiveBack drive, where employees and community members are encouraged to donate used or unused electronics to be distributed to students in the region who need them the most.

Innovation & Technology

IVECO ON Is Innovating Road Safety With a Personalized Driver Safety Report

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, is extending its IVECO ON portfolio of digital services with the unique Safe Driving suite of features designed to enhance safe driving.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. 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...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...