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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Podcast: What You Need to Understand About ESG Reporting and How to Make It Manageable

ESG is a ‘buzz’ acronym. It is no longer enough for corporates to make a profit, that profit has to be made in ways that satisfy ESG requirements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2021 Rocket Social/ACCP Research: Impact of COVID-19 and the Racial Justice Movement on CSR

Recently, Realized Worth had the opportunity to speak with the CEO of ACCP about their research on the impact of COVID-19 and the racial justice movement on corporate social responsibility. What we learned was encouraging! Read more here.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Associate Director Discusses How Her Personal Journey With Ovarian Cancer Influences Her Work

During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Alkermes employee, Kate, shares a glimpse into her personal journey with ovarian cancer, which inspires her work within the oncology space.

Environment

Utah's Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Rules

Do you own or operate aboveground petroleum storage tanks in Utah? If so, then a new regulation could affect your facility according to the Federal Oil Pollution Prevention regulation 40 CFR part 112.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Peer Matching, Benevity's Newest Innovation, Drives Greater Collective Impact Through People-Powered Movements

The average donation amount nearly doubles and total donations go up 2.5x with this first-of-its-kind technology that puts the power to amplify social impact in the hands of people.

Green Infrastructure

The Future of Sustainable Travel

A key component of this is being mindful about how to help repair the planet post-pandemic, in terms of lowering our individual carbon footprint, and being fully aware of urgent challenges such as climate change.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile is Turning First Responder Smartphones into Body Cams with Latest Partnership

Through T-Mobile’s Connecting Heroes program, a first responder’s smartphone can become a cost-effective body camera, digital camera, audio recorder and personnel locator, helping public safety agencies improve evidence-gathering and transparency.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation's Remanufacturing Program: A Sustainable Option for Productivity Savings

Not only does remanufacturing provide a cost reduction for customers, it’s also good for the environment and supports the circular economy. It’s estimated remanufacturing saves, on average, 85% of energy, water, and material use.

Health & Healthcare

Kids Back to School? Our Tech Can Help Ease Your Mind

As the COVID-19 pandemic kept many kids out of the classroom for more than a year-and-a-half, students around the country are venturing from their rooms at home to First Period home room to rejoin classmates.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Will Operate Flights As Part of U.S. Government Civil Reserve Air Fleet

At United, our mission is connecting people and uniting the world, so it’s with that spirit that we now begin the important mission of supporting our military in ensuring the safe passage of American citizens and Afghan evacuees to the United States.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Accelerator Invests in Seven Genomics Startups for Third Global Cycle

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) has selected seven new genomics companies to join the third global funding cycle of Illumina Accelerator.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Celebrates Latinx Culture and Team Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading provider of hospitality, facilities, and uniform services, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15)

Green Infrastructure

Building Better EV Batteries

While technology has reduced the cost of an average Li-ion EV battery by 80% over the past decade, the battery remains the most expensive part of the electric car. Bringing down this cost component will help EVs win over more drivers.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mobilize Ambitious and Responsible Business Conduct in Canada to Drive Progress, Enhance Resiliency and Generate Impactful Solutions for Global Challenges

The 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada conference will be held virtually on October 5-6, 2021 with the theme of ‘Catalyzing a resilient future in the Decade of Action’.

Energy

PSE&G Advises Customers to Plan for Emergencies

The last few weeks have included painful examples of the increased severity of storms that strike New Jersey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Recognizes Hispanic Community Volunteers

In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast is honoring eight community volunteers as part of the company’s sixth annual Hispanic Hero Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Electrified, Equitable Mobility Can Transform US Cities

In nearly every American city and county, buses are the most-used form of public transit. The transportation sector drives nearly a quarter of carbon emissions globally, so there is a clear need to decarbonize transportation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Commits $1.25M to Help Louisiana Communities Recover from Hurricane Ida

Crews continue to work on restoring service to customers affected by Hurricane Ida, and Entergy employees are teaming up with nonprofits and partners both local and from across the country to help those who have been impacted.

Events, Media & Communications

You're Invited! International Paper and American Forest Foundation to Discuss Sustainability

Are you interested in hearing how International Paper is working with others to make meaningful contributions to sustainability - inside and outside of our company? You're invited to join a free Climate Week virtual event on September 23.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support More With Mohawk - Mohawk's 2021 United Way Campaign

Mohawk's annual United Way campaign is underway! We're proud to come together as a company to support the communities where we live and work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the 2020 Fifth Third ESG Report: Employee Development

Learning and development must be accessible to meet a range of needs for employees and address a work environment in which skills need to evolve rapidly. Thus, we offer a rich mix of education, experiences, and tools to expand knowledge and skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

How One App Is Changing the Game for Black-Owned Businesses

“I noticed that none of the restaurants I was picking up from were Black-owned,” he says. “I said to myself, ‘If I can’t find Black-owned restaurants on any of the existing services, why don’t I create my own?”

Environment

Northern Trust's Strategy for Addressing Climate Change Risks

Northern Trust commits to protecting the environment and mitigating any negative environmental impacts from operations.

Education

Take Science Learning Outside of the Classroom This School Year With MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs™ at Home Experiments

Just in time for the back-to-school season, learn how students can continue exploring their interest in science beyond the school day through the MilliporeSigma Curiosity Labs™ at Home science education program.

Environment

Smart Sewer Technology Satisfies EPA Consent Decree, Saves City $400 Million

Global water technology company Xylem is delivering the advanced “smart sewer” system enabling the City of South Bend, Indiana, to exceed the requirements of a wastewater consent decree for 60% less capital investment than originally planned.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. 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...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...