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Health & Healthcare

New Report From Essity Links Gender Equality to Global Health and Well-Being

The Hygiene and Health Report 2023-2024: Advancing Health and Well-being through Care, Prevention, and Gender Equality, published by the global hygiene and health company Essity, demonstrates how hygiene and health act as catalysts for solving several global societal issues.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Banker Names U.S. Bank Leaders to 2023 Most Powerful Women in Banking

American Banker has recognized two U.S. Bank leaders in its annual roster of the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance, naming Vice Chair Gunjan Kedia and Senior Vice President Alli Yttreness among individual honorees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Inside an Innovative Response to California’s Homelessness Crisis

After losing housing and then living in temporary housing, Karrie found her home in Hollywood because of California’s Project Homekey program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability Best Practices for Your Business

Sustainability is an increasingly important focus for many businesses. Climate change is affecting our lives and the planet, which means sustainable business practices are vital for business owners, leaders and administrators.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regenerative Cotton Makes an Impact: Just Ask Brands Like the North Face

Cotton is ubiquitous, found throughout our daily lives. We find cotton in clothing, bedding, cloth napkins, towels and countless other textiles. It has been used for millennia and is a durable, natural textile material.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO: Students Wrap Up Green Conservation Jobs with Student Conservation Association Following KeyBank Foundation Grant

High school students in Pittsburgh and Cleveland recently wrapped up a summer of conservation improving local green spaces and parks. The students worked as crew members for the Student Conservation Association (SCA), funded by a KeyBank Foundation grant of $300,000.

Education

Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Launches Financial Journalism Training Program in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire

Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) has launched in francophone West Africa for the first time.

Environment

Water Crisis Threatens $58 Trillion in Economic Value, Food Security and Sustainability

First ever annual estimate of economic value of water and freshwater ecosystems is $58 trillion - equivalent to 60% of global GDP.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IWBI Eclipses 200 Organizations in Membership Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, bringing the total number of IWBI member organizations to more than 200.

Education

MilliporeSigma To Host Upcoming Change Chemistry Event To Help Advance Green & Sustainable Chemistry Innovation and Practice Across Industries

Change Chemistry, a nonprofit dedicated to helping companies scale and implement greener, more sustainable and safer chemistries, and MilliporeSigma, are partnering to host the Innovators Roundtable virtually and in-person in St. Louis, Missouri, from November 14-16, 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Gildan’s Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Through Employee Perspectives

Leading apparel manufacturer Gildan takes pride in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, with around 45,000 employees worldwide, a significant portion of whom live in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic or are of Hispanic heritage in North America.

Research, Reports & Publications

Video: SEE® CEO Introduces Company's 2022 Impact Report

In this video, SEE's CEO and VP of Sustainability Innovation & Strategy highlight the 2022 SEE Impact Report, discussing how the company's actions and investments not only make SEE a more sustainable business but also make sustainability accessible and affordable for customers.

Events, Media & Communications

Revolutionizing Sustainable Business News With Solutions Journalism – A New Era for TriplePundit

Big changes are brewing at TriplePundit, and we’re finally ready to spill the tea.

Events, Media & Communications

TriplePundit’s Bold Move to Solutions Journalism

TriplePundit has helped propel 3BL to new heights, and today we are proud to support them in their groundbreaking new approach to sustainable business news: solutions journalism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Supports Arts, Education and Economic Development With Two Major Gifts

This year, Entergy Mississippi celebrates 100 years of operation in the state and a century of investing in the communities in which we live, serve and work through our support of education and the arts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carol Cone Honored With PRWeek Lifetime Achievement Award

Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40-year career dedicated to social impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies' Northeast Seattle Stores Donate Almost 1.4 Million Pounds of Food to North Helpline Since 2001

Since 2001, three of our stores in Northeast Seattle have reclaimed and donated almost 1.4 million pounds of edible food to North Helpline.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Texas Capital’s Partnership With Presbyterian Night Shelter

Brenda Rios, Presbyterian Night Shelter Vice President of Development, shares about partnering with the Texas Capital team.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bath & Body Works Supports Global Handwashing Day

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Named to Fast Company’s 2023 Brands That Matter List

We're thrilled to be named to Fast Company's 2023 Brands That Matter list, which recognizes companies who lead on social action, sustainability, and inclusivity issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named to Fortune Media and Great Place To Work 2023 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List

Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Regions Bank for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ list. Earning a spot means that Regions Bank is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg’s Dubai Office Breaks Guinness World Records Title in Recognition of Cancer Awareness Month

Bloomberg announced a remarkable milestone today by setting a new Guinness World Records™ title for creating the most awareness ribbons in one hour by a team.

Education

Meet Our First Class of Now for Tomorrow Scholars

The inaugural year of our firm’s scholarship opens new doors for five ambitious, talented students.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $41.2 Million of Financing for Affordable Multifamily Housing in New York

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $17.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and a $24.1 million permanent loan through the Fannie Mae forward MBS Tax-Exempt Bond (MTEB) program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal® Releases Second Sustainable Financing Report Announcing Allocations of $600M Sustainability Bond

Principal Financial Group® has released its second Principal Sustainable Financing Report to highlight the proceeds allocated to eligible green and social assets from the issuance of the company’s $600 million sustainability bond in August 2021.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. 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...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...