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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HP Inc. Recognized as Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR 2020

HP Inc. announced it has been recognized with the “Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2020” designation for 30 consumer and commercial displays.

Environment

To Save the Planet We Must Address Inequality

In advance of the 50th Davos conference this past January, Forum founder & executive chairman, Klaus Schwab & the heads of Bank of America and Royal DSM sent a commitment - to do everything in their power to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Makes Prom A Reality For Dallas-Area Teens With Donation Of Nearly 1,000 Dresses

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas in partnership with Comerica Bank hosted its fourth annual Prom Dress Extravaganza Giveaway.

Innovation & Technology

Schneider Electric Partners with CDP to Provide Global Sustainability Consulting

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it has renewed its partnership with CDP as an Accredited Provider of global sustainability consulting services.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MIT Hyperloop Team Named 2020 Edison Awards Finalist

A team of MIT students has been named a finalist for the 2020 Edison Best New Product Award for Hyperloop II. Arrow Electronics provided engineering mentorship, components sourcing and logistics support as part of its team sponsorship.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women's Day: Championing Women in the Workplace

Hear some of the voices of women who help strengthen our innovative and inclusive culture, contribute to communities around the world, and make Medtronic a global leader in the medical technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Proudly Sponsors International Women's Day and #EachForEqual

Medtronic is proud to be an official partner of International Women’s Day (IWD), which honors the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women — and encourages gender equity.

Environment

Cleaning up Our Plastics for Recycling

As Jacqueline Ignacio Hollands, global manager, customer sustainability solutions, at MilliporeSigma explained, when it comes to plastic purification, it’s important to define cleaning versus decontamination or sterilizing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

25 Badass Women Shaking Up the Climate Movement in 2020

Mastercard’s first chief sustainability officer joined the global payments company about three years ago after more than two decades with IBM, plying her marketing and accounting degrees from Southern Methodist University in sales and marketing roles

Diversity & Inclusion

Profiles in Creating Possible: Julie Di Paolo is on a Mission to Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Diseases

When Julie Di Paolo’s father was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory condition with limited treatment options, it sparked curiosity and drive that have carried forward into her career at Gilead, where she is Executive Director of

Environment

What the Truck? Vehicle Expert Jim Motavalli

Did you know that the three best selling vehicles in America are all pickup trucks? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with auto expert Jim Motavalli about the truck craze which is now well into its third decade.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Expands Leadership Team: Tim Parsons Appointed Chief Brand Officer

Common Impact has appointed Tim Parsons as Chief Brand Officer. Tim will partner with Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly to elevate and expand the conversation on addressing inequality through nonprofit capacity building and skilled volunteerism.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Scotiabank Announces New Parental Leave Pay Enhancements and New Virtual Medical Care Program in Support of Employee Wellbeing

Scotiabank is expanding its top-up pay for maternity and parental leave in Canada effective April 1, 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Shift to Digital Wages: Making Sure It Works for Women and Business

In the HERfinance Digital Wages program in Bangladesh, a tangible connection was found between tailoring programs to women’s needs and an increase in women’s financial inclusion and empowerment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Awards $775,000 Grant to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Truist Foundation today announced it has awarded a $775,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Inc. (JA) to build a JA Finance Park facility in the Lansdowne community of Baltimore.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Longitudes | In the 'Decade to Deliver,' It's Time for Responsible Leadership

As we enter a new decade and 2030 appears on the horizon, the world as we know it is at a crucial juncture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Corporate Support for LGBTQ Rights Hits a Wall in Tennessee

Without support from strong federal policies ensuring LGBTQ rights, corporate leaders who are striving for diversity and inclusion have little leverage to push back against discriminatory state legislation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Memorial Ensures Vietnam Veterans Will Never Be Forgotten

Respect and honor for military veterans are values Tina Woodward is proud to share with her colleagues at Duke Energy.

Environment

How Technology Is Protecting Endangered Species

Artificial intelligence, the cloud, and smart cameras are being used to catch poachers and track wildlife populations.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Hot Off the Digital Presses

As the world changes and climate action becomes more urgent, we will need the latest data on what we can all do to solve this enormous challenge.

Education

Innovative Sodexo and University of Rhode Island Partnership Prepares Registered Dietitian Candidates for 2024 Exam Requirements

Sodexo, one of the largest employers of registered dietitians globally, partners with University of Rhode Island to boost participation in URI master’s of dietetics program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Steps to Make Sustainability “Business as Usual” for Every Employee

Sustainability is more than a central ambition at Dow. It is key to how they apply science to drive top-line growth, improve operations, engage employees and help innovate for customers. It’s an important part of their strategy for long-term success.

Education

Girls Tackle Engineering Challenge at Santa Rosa’ Keysight Technologies

In an effort to encourage girls to embrace their interest in STEM fields, Keysight sponsored an engineering competition for girls at their headquarters in Fountaingrove.

Environment

Climate Change Is Not Just an Environmental Issue

The term “environmental justice” still may be unfamiliar to some people, but you don’t have to be familiar with it to understand what it means when you see it.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation to Give $5,000 to Young Entrepreneurs Through Its #WholeKidsBiz Sweepstakes

Today, Whole Kids Foundation announced it is awarding $5,000 to student entrepreneurs who are improving the way kids eat through its #WholeKidsBiz sweepstakes this month

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

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...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

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...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...

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...