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Responsible Production & Consumption

A Conversation With Amber Wellman, Chemours’ Chief Sustainability Officer

Chemours Chief Sustainability Officer Amber Wellman, Ph.D. discusses making chemistry as responsible as it is essential and why it's personally important to her.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Installnet’s Ecoserv Program Receives Top Product of the Year Award From Environment + Energy Leader

Commercial furniture solutions company Installnet has earned a Top Product of the Year award from Environment + Energy Leader for Ecoserv, its rapidly growing circular decommission program for surplus commercial furniture, fixtures and equipment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

100 Community Impact Projects Chosen for 2023 Lowe’s Hometowns Program

For the second year in a row, Lowe’s asked people from across the country to nominate community revitalization projects close to their hearts for a Lowe’s Hometowns grant.

Sustainable Development Goals

Progress Toward a Global Corporate Reporting System Continues With Launch of IFRS S1 and S2

GRI welcomes the launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)'s inaugural set of standards IFRS S1 General and S2 Climate-Related Disclosures.

Energy

National Grid Driving Transportation Electrification in the Northeast

National Grid is set on building an EV charging network that’s fast, reliable, and fully equipped to handle increasing demand, from small passenger vehicles to heavy-duty fleets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Henkel’s Corporate Volunteering Initiative Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Henkel's volunteering initiative “Make an Impact on Tomorrow” (MIT) celebrates its 25th anniversary. The aim of the initiative is to promote the voluntary engagement of employees and retirees in social projects.

Research, Reports & Publications

UNFCU's 2022 Impact Report Highlights Strong Progress on Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) released its 2022 Impact Report (PDF), detailing the Credit Union's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. UNFCU's positive impact advanced 14 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Supporting a Thriving Society

At LyondellBasell, we are creating solutions for everyday sustainable living, working to ensure the safety and well-being of our colleagues by holding ourselves to the highest standards, embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity and respect.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Setting the Standard for More Sustainable Agriculture in New Zealand

Red meat farming is not typically at the top of the environmental balance sheet. But farmers and policymakers in New Zealand are doing their best to change that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Independence and Empowerment With ‘Just a Little Bit of Tech’

In 2022, Enbridge made a $20,000 Fueling Futures donation to South Shore Supportive Services as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Explore the Rayonier Seedling Nursery

Rayonier grows more than 30 million seedlings every year in the rich soils of our Elberta, Alabama, tree nursery. The Rayonier Seedlings team produces seedlings designed to thrive in our forests across the U.S South.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Accelerates Solutions To Reduce Food Loss in Production

Tetra Pak is expanding its services to boost efficiency for food and beverage producers. The aim is to reduce loss in food production, from raw material to water usage and waste disposal.

Diversity & Inclusion

Intern Turned Employee: Meet Tanishq Mor

Hello! My name is Tanishq Mor and I am a Software Development Engineer at GoDaddy. I am a recent international student graduate from Arizona State University, where I studied computer science. I enjoy exploring the outdoors through hiking and surfing.

Sustainable Development Goals

ICYMI: Fifth Third Bancorp Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The report is an annual update on the Company’s progress against its five sustainability priorities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bacardi Celebrates 160 Years of Martini

For generations, MARTINI has cared for the environment, for suppliers and their communities. The brand’s sustainability milestones are a reflection of Bacardi and its mission to be the most environmentally responsible global spirits company.

Innovation & Technology

Greener Product Growth: How MilliporeSigma Built Its Greener Alternative Product Portfolio

Green chemistry principles serve as a guiding framework for many of MilliporeSigma’s sustainability initiatives and how the company measures product sustainability improvements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Driving Social Impact Through Paramount's Content and Brands

We use our content platforms to represent, explore, and champion issues that align with our values and impact our viewers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Quite Quiet Revolutionizes the German Jewelry Industry With SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds, certified under the SCS-007 sustainability standard, not only provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative, but also help reduce human rights abuses and concerns in diamond mining.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lions, Tigers and My Special Aflac Duck®

My Special Aflac Duck waddled on the wild side with approximately 240 pediatric oncology families at the Philadelphia Zoo in May. The free-of-charge event, exclusively for childhood cancer patients and their families, was hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities Philadelphia.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank to Present Homeownership Workshops in Rochester

KeyBank will present three homeownership workshops in Rochester, NY. Leslie Curry, KeyBank Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 407614), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Auditor's Perspective on ESG

Workiva’s Ernest Anunciacion sits down with Nancy Jordan, vice president of internal audit at Cornerstone Building Brands, and Tom Rams, senior director of SOX and internal audit at 8x8.

Energy

Piedmont Natural Gas Debuts Consumer-Friendly Carbon-Reducing Program for South Carolina and Tennessee Customers

Residential and commercial Piedmont Natural Gas customers in South Carolina and Tennessee now can reduce the impact of their own natural gas usage by participating in GreenEdge – a voluntary program that offers customers the opportunity to purchase green “blocks” from Piedmont.

Environment

Tetra Tech President Jill Hudkins Provides Water Industry Insights in Environmental Business Journal

In Environmental Business Journal’s (EBJ) 2023 “Water Industry Issue,” Jill Hudkins, President of Tetra Tech, discusses the state of the water industry, helping clients address water supply challenges, and harnessing water data to provide actionable intelligence for clients.

Energy

South Pole Accelerates Clean Energy Procurement With Strategic Investment in Pioneering Platform “Renewabl”

"This collaboration will empower our clients to make a tangible difference and contribute to fighting climate change." - Patrick Horka, Global Director of Renewable Energy Solutions at South Pole

Events, Media & Communications

Texas Capital Presents: Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration

Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX, hosted an Independence Day Celebration, presented by Texas Capital, on Saturday, July 1. Named the “Official Independence Day Celebration for the City of Dallas,” this event was free and open to the public, bringing in over 20,000 attendees.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. 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...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. 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...
  14. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  15. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...