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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Passing the ‘Torch’ to the Next Generation of Tradesworkers

After a long, successful career in the field, the welding units have been given a second life in education. Enbridge employees recognized that rather than disposal of the equipment, it might be put to good use by the schools and students.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Authentic Leadership: Lenovo ERG Leaders Reflect on Their Power of Purpose

For the past three years, Lenovo Foundation has offered a special opportunity for Lenovo’s employee resource groups (ERGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maximizing Engagement Through Dow's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

From innovation to improving the customer experience, Dow’s ERGs drive action both inside and outside of the company. Our ERGs are a source of community and connection, while also amplifying impact by aligning to strategic company priorities.

Education

Why Choose a Green Career?

​It was recently Green Careers Week in the UK and as sustainability recruitment and development specialists, we’re receiving more and more requests from people at all stages of their careers asking, “How can I get into sustainability?”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Makes a Special Delivery to the Salvation Army

The global delivery company presented representatives from The Salvation Army’s South East division with a new Incident Response Unit (IRU) at Rochester Fire Station, the 23rd vehicle FedEx has donated to charities across the world since 2006.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic LABS President Ruchika Singhal Named “Corporate Social Innovator of the Year” by Schwab Foundation

For nearly a decade, Medtronic LABS, an independent nonprofit organization supported by Medtronic, has been bringing together health systems, governments, local innovators, companies, and non-governmental organizations to remove healthcare barriers.

Green Infrastructure

Is the Future of Farming Soilless?

The global population is predicted to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. To feed everyone, it is estimated that global food production will need to increase by up to 70 percent in the next 30 years.

Education

Fellowship Empowers Young People With the Power of Sustainability Storytelling

Storytelling is central to sustainability and social impact. Issues like warming temperatures or gender equity gaps may sound complex and difficult to understand.

Education

Improving Literacy Starts With a Story: First Book and the Tata Group of Companies Join To Celebrate and Inspire Reading

Tata Sons North America and First Book, the largest online network of educators serving children in need, have been working together since 2008 to eliminate existing barriers to education.

Green Infrastructure

Momentum Growing for Use of Building Performance Standards To Support Commercial Real Estate Decarbonization

A growing number of local U.S. jurisdictions are implementing building performance standards (BPS) to combat carbon emissions in the real estate sector, creating new financial and reputational considerations for building owners, according to a new report by CBRE.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences with Emma's Story: Self-Advocacy in Breast Cancer.

“It's an experience that I hope no one goes through, but it's an empowering experience.” 

Innovation & Technology

JBL Continues To Dominate the PartyBox Category With Unparalleled Power: Unveiling the Ultimate Next Generation PartyBox Lineup

JBL, global leader in portable audio, unveils the latest evolution of its fan-favorite PartyBox series. Introducing the JBL PartyBox Club 120, JBL PartyBox Stage 320, and JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic, JBL unlocks limitless possibilities for entertaining with exciting features.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cadence Soars up the Wall Street Journal List of Best Managed Companies in 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Cadence has secured the #74 spot on the 2023 Wall Street Journal List of Best Managed Companies. This notable ranking places us at the forefront of our industry, alongside renowned tech giants such as Microsoft and Apple.

Innovation & Technology

The Inventor Series Sponsored By Qualcomm: Featuring CurveAssure

Antony Fuleihan was visiting hospitals as part of his Master’s Degree studies in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University when he first considered becoming an entrepreneur.

Education

The Benefits of Early STEM Education

By encouraging STEM education early on in their lives — before high school, and even before middle school — we can nurture the next generation of engineers, scientists, and technology leaders.

Education

Search Begins for 2024 America’s Top Young Scientist

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries.

Sustainable Development Goals

“We Aren’t Waiting To Inherit the World” Part 2

COP is a pivotal moment for United Nations members, politicians, and business leaders to gauge progress in tackling climate change and chart a course for action. At COP 28 this past December, a new group came to the forefront.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Outlining Progress and Outcomes

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today published its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing the company's sustainability progress and outcomes, and how Rockwell is partnering across the manufacturing industry and communities worldwide to create sustainable impact and change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Investment and Impact: KeyBank Farmers Market Fills a Food Void in Buffalo

Following the racially motivated shooting that took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer Chiwuike “Chi-Chi” Owunwanne worked with community partners to bring a farmers’ market to the Delavan-Grider community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Highlights Several Facilities for Exceptional Sustainability Efforts

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has announced the latest winners of its annual Chairman's Sustainability Awards, which honor individual manufacturing facilities within the Company's global network for exemplary contributions across three categories.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Cisco Foundation: Investing in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

Our conviction in Africa’s vast potential is part of what fuels the climate investment strategy of the Cisco Foundation. Among our vision, we see the transition to clean energy not just as a necessity, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth and digital innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation To Install Onsite Renewable Energy at Washing Machine and Dishwasher Plants in Ohio

Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has entered into agreements with One Energy to add onsite wind and solar power at its Findlay and Clyde, Ohio operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Schneider Electric Announces $1,000,000 Pledge to the ‘Next Level Now’ Campaign To Support the Digital Transformation of the Channel

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a $1,000,000 pledge to the NAED Education & Research Foundation (NERF) to support their Next Level Now campaign.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Promoting Safe and Healthy Workplaces

Creating a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority for Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Managers. Here are some essential tips to protect your most valuable assets—your employees—and foster a culture of safety in offices around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

DP World Appoints Carla Montenegro As Vice President of Freight Forwarding for the Americas

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Carla Montenegro as Vice President of Freight Forwarding - Commercial for the Americas region.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  3. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  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. 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...
  6. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  7. 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...
  8. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  13. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  14. 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...
  15. 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...