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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three Things To Know As Demand for Mobile Workforce Development Solutions Grows in Our Communities

Many Americans face employment barriers, including low computer literacy, unreliable transportation, and lack of internet access. Simultaneously, employers are struggling to fill open positions with qualified candidates.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry, Inc., Recognized for Work in Social Impact and Community Investment, Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US

Tapestry, Inc. oday was named by Points of Light a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE Provides Grant Packages to 500 More Small Businesses in Five Cities

Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five cities will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive grant packages.

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Economic Development Through a Diverse Supplier Base

We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us stronger, and it’s woven into all facets of our business. At Bath & Body Works, a diverse supplier base is a key element of how we put our DEI commitments into action.

Innovation & Technology

Supporting UK Children With Educational Needs Through Immersive Technology

Kate FitzGerald at Lenovo has been working with The Ridgeway School to refurbish their new sensory room using technology to create a safe, immersive experience for pupils.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making Golf Accessible to All

Inspired by the 2022 Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am participation of adaptive golfer Chris Biggins, Regions Disability Services and Outreach Manager Kathy Lovell worked with United Ability to get those with all abilities onto the greens.

Energy

Powering Up Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Smokey tailpipe emissions may soon be a thing of the past, as the heavy transport vehicle market catches up with the electric car market to lower their contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sources of Encouragement: Meet Sathvika Shakhamuri

I’m Sathvika, and I work as a Software Engineer in the Customer Engagement Platform team at GoDaddy. I am also involved in the Employee Resource Group (ERG), GDAsians, as their events leader. In this role, I plan and organize events for our community members.

Education

STEM Student Makes Waves As Edison Scholar

Janna Lee is among 30 high school seniors across Southern California Edison’s service area selected as 2023 Edison Scholars. The annual Edison International program recognizes students who are committed to working toward positive change in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Blackbaud Giving Fund Supports America’s Commitment to Philanthropy, Disbursing Over $682 Million in Donations in 2022

The Blackbaud Giving Fund disbursed funds from over 582,000 donors to more than 130,000 nonprofits globally in 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Refreshed Committee Reflects Shift in Safety Culture at Fort Hills

The Fort Hills Cares Committee, a group made up of frontline workers and management representatives at our Fort Hills operations, has led a renewed focus on health and safety priorities across the site.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Episode 1 | Acre Transforms Talent Recruiting for Sustainable Investment

The latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live, featuring our very own Andy Cartland and Gloria Mirrione.

Events, Media & Communications

Building on SASB Standards for Global Sustainability Disclosure

The push to develop ESG and sustainability reporting standards that can be used globally is taking a big step forward with the announcement of two new standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Events, Media & Communications

Future-Ready Your Business: The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond

ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention.

Research, Reports & Publications

Updated Analysis Shows Dramatic Variation of Methane Emissions Among U.S. Oil and Gas Producers

Ceres and Clean Air Task Force, with analysis from ERM, today released the third annual report, Benchmarking Methane and other GHG Emissions of Oil and Natural Gas Production in the United States, which analyzes the production-based emissions of the largest oil and gas producers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Military Appreciation Month: Four Associates Talk Service and Careers at The Home Depot

During Military Appreciation Month, we’re honored to share the stories of four associates who make up the 35,000 veterans and military spouses representing The Home Depot.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Better Care for a Better World With Kimberly-Clark

Each of Kimberly-Clark’s brands has a brilliant purpose that guides everything they do. From focusing on environmental impact to supporting and enabling women to break down barriers to opportunity, Kimberly-Clark equips its brands to provide Better Care for a Better World.

Environment

What Gets Measured, Gets Managed – Record, Report, and Act to Decarbonize Using SAP Sustainability Footprint Management

SAP Sustainability Footprint Management, a cloud-native solution built on SAP Business Technology Platform, enables enterprises to calculate and analyze their carbon footprint.

Research, Reports & Publications

Avantor® Releases 2023 Science for Goodness Sustainability Report

Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fifth Third Bank Becomes Sponsor of the Common Orchard Project

Fifth Third Bank, a leader in advancing environmental sustainability, has become a corporate sponsor of the Common Orchard Project for 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Leaders Discuss How Black Families Can Build Intergenerational Wealth

In early May, U.S. Bank held a LinkedIn Live discussion on this important topic with three of its top leaders: Scott Ford, Head of Affluent Wealth Management, Sekou Kaalund, Head of Branch and Small Business Banking, and Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi’s Creative Approach to Employee Recruitment, Retention and Pride

Sappi is being more creative and aggressive in its efforts to recruit employees, elevate brand awareness, increase visibility on social media, and educate the public on the premium and sustainable products it creates.

Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith Foods' Juliana Meneses at EcoVadis’ Annual Sustain Conference

Griffith Foods Global Director of Sustainable Sourcing, Juliana Meneses, recently presented at EcoVadis’ Annual Sustain Conference, a 2-day event created to connect sustainable supply chains.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bread Financial Releases 2022 ESG Report, Showcases Progress Amid Multi-Year Business Transformation

Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Announces ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’

Today Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, announced its return to the iconic Champ de Mars in Paris on Thursday, June 22

Latest Campaigns

  1. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  2. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  3. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  4. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  5. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. 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...
  14. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...
  15. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.