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Education

Loyola University Chicago Launches New School of Environmental Sustainability

Loyola University Chicago formally announces the launch of its new School of Environmental Sustainability (SES), the first-ever school dedicated to environmental sustainability across Jesuit institutions worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

American Nurse Heroes Public Service Announcement

The American Nurses Association, Al Roker Entertainment, and HealthCom Media have partnered to produce a multi-channel campaign to celebrate the heroic work of nurses and the positive impact they have on our nation in this time of crisis—and beyond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands Named to CDP Climate and Water A Lists

Sands has again been recognized by global environmental nonprofit CDP, on its Climate and Water A Lists. This marks the sixth consecutive year the company has appeared on the Climate A List, and the third straight appearance on the Water A List.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Commits to Mentoring LBGT+ Refugees With Tent and HRC

Tent Partnership for Refugees and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation held the first North American Business Summit for LGBTQ Refugees, where they announced that multiple organizations including Scotiabank have committed to mentoring LGBT+ refugees over the next 3 years.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation's Time for Trees Initiative

In 2020, the Arbor Day Foundation made significant progress towards the Time for Trees initiative's landmark goal

Events, Media & Communications

Purpose 360 Podcast Introduces 75 Insights From Social Impact Leaders

Leading social impact podcast Purpose 360, hosted by purpose pioneer Carol Cone and cause marketing savant Chris Noble, today released the first edition of its eBook series, featuring 75 insights from guests.

Green Infrastructure

3Degrees Helps Support Electrify America's EV Charging Infrastructure, Sells Verified Emissions Reductions to Customers Seeking to Reduce Transportation-Related Emissions

3Degrees announced that it will sell verified emissions reductions (VERs), also known as carbon offsets, from Electrify America, tapping into revenue from its voluntary carbon customers to help fund upkeep of Electrify America’s expansive, ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the U.S.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability, Resilience, Data Command Top Spots in Black & Veatch's 2021 'Megatrends' Report

Black & Veatch releases its 2021 'Megatrends' report that explores the shared challenges facing critical infrastructure providers and their commercial and industrial (C&I) and manufacturing customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Trane Technologies Joins OneTen Coalition as Founding Member

Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, announced it will help launch the OneTen Coalition as a founding member to help train, hire and promote one million Black people in the U.S. over the next ten years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Major Retailers and Consumer Brands Commit to Eradicate Forced Labour from Global Supply Chains with Launch of New Coalition of Action

Today, on annual Human Rights Day, 20 leading members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announce their collective stance against forced labour with the creation of the CGF’s new Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour

Energy

Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Cummins: A Universe of Possibilities

With hydrogen power, there's a whole universe of possibilities. As the world looks to decarbonize, Cummins is investing in clean forms of energy, including fuel cells and hydrogen production technologies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Achieves Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index for 2020

Essity, a global hygiene and health company and manufacturer of the Tork® brand of paper towels, napkins, tissue and toilet paper from recycled fibers, has earned a place in the latest Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index, one of the most prestigious sustainability indices in the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Getting to Work by Going Remote: How Stacks+Joules Is Empowering Students in 2020

Stacks+Joules bridges the tech opportunity gap with a specialized curriculum that prepares their students for well-paying, meaningful jobs. Pro bono experts have helped them grow their impact and identify opportunities to look out for.

Events, Media & Communications

Join CRB for a Biomanufacturing Manufacturing Solutions Webinar

Don't miss a discussion with our top advanced therapy medicinal product subject matter experts on how to assess expansion of production capabilities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Movement That Cannot Wait

For us, immediate action has taken shape via our TLF partnership and collective goal of increasing opportunities for early-career diverse talent in the communications industry.

Environment

A Hilltop Coffee Plantation Benefits from Robust and Healthy Forests

On a hilltop in southeast Brazil, 4,500 feet above the surrounding landscape, is a coffee plantation that has been operating in the same family for more than 150 years—five generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Great Place to Work® Recognizes CNH Industrial Mexico

This summer, the CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro was named “Great Place to Work®” by the Great Place to Work® Institute in Mexico. CNH de México was recognized as one of the top 5 workplaces in the Bajío region where Querétaro is located.

Environment

MarViva Foundation and Moody's Foundation Join Efforts to Promote Economic Development in Coastal Communities

MarViva Foundation and Moody's Foundation formalized an agreement to support economic recovery in fishing communities through technological innovation for the commercialization of marine fish.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For A Third Consecutive Year, Stanley Black & Decker Recognized with Double 'A' Score for Global Climate and Water Stewardship

Stanley Black & Decker has been named to the Climate A List seven times in total and the Water A list four times.

Events, Media & Communications

Hormel Foods to Host Holiday Concert for Hunger Relief, Featuring “American Idol” Winner and Recording Artist Phillip Phillips

This latest event will be another first, with an online auction benefitting Conscious Alliance, a national nonprofit based in Boulder, Colo., that brings healthy food into underserved communities, feeding kids and families who need it most.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

'NEXT Coalition' of Leading U.S. Engineering, Construction Firms Wins Construction Dive Magazine's Coveted Top Innovation Prize

As the COVID-19 pandemic deepened, leading U.S. engineering and construction firms joined forces in May, leveraging their deep safety expertise and best practices in a campaign to ensure the well-being of crews and office teams facing the outbreak

Education

Discovery Education and Somos Educação Bring Innovative STEM Education to Millions of Students in Brazil

Discovery Education and SOMOS Educação — Brazil’s largest education company, and one of the largest educational groups in the world — today announced an innovative new partnership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

S&P Global Named One Of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

For the second year in a row, S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) is one of America’s Most Responsible Companies, according to Newsweek. The annual list recognizes companies with a demonstrated commitment to strong corporate citizenship.

Research, Reports & Publications

Invesco Launches a Global Proprietary ESG Ratings and Insights Tool

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