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Innovation & Technology

Henkel Highlights Solutions for Next-Generation Design and Manufacturing of Battery Components During Battery Show North America

As global sales of electric vehicles are set to achieve another record year in 2023, manufacturers are continuing to innovate in the areas of design and production to further improve performance, range, process efficiency and sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Georgia-Pacific Facilities Again Achieve Wildlife Habitat Council Certifications

Containerboard facilities in Big Island, Virginia, and Monticello, Mississippi, recently earned certifications for an additional two years from The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment: Why We Value Our B Corporation Certification

Land Betterment’s and B Lab’s missions are so interconnected and similar, it only made sense to become a Certified B Corporation so that we could effectively work with others committed to making the world a substantially better place.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Industrial Attends Sustainability Conference With CEJA Young Farmers

CNH Industrial recently attended the "Road to Sustainability in Agriculture 2023" conference hosted by CEJA Young Farmers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2023 List

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, announced that it has been named to TIME's World's Best Companies 2023 list.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CRYPTO.COM Arena Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

Crypto.com Arena, one of the most iconic sports and music venues in the world, and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that the Los Angeles-based arena has earned the prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LyondellBasell Invests in First Close of the Plastic Circularity Fund

LyondellBasell announced its investment in the first close of the Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) Plastic Circularity Fund SCSPp (“Plastic Circularity Fund”).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2022 Sustainability Report: Making an Impact in Neighborhoods

In 2022, Fifth Third supported several activities in Avondale, Cincinnati’s largest African American community and one of Fifth Third’s Empowering Black Futures neighborhoods.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Waste Is Only Waste if We Waste It: Demystifying Anaerobic Digestion

The benefits of anaerobic digestion for recycling various kinds of organic farm waste are far-reaching — including waste management, renewable energy generation, GHG reduction, economic advantages and agricultural sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Owens Corning at the SDG Summit USA 2023

David Rabuano, chief sustainability Officer, Owens Corning will be part of the upcoming SDG Summit USA 2023, the highly anticipated flagship event of the UN Global Compact Network USA.

Health & Healthcare

Crisis in Chad Grows for Sudanese Refugees and Host Communities

Since violent conflict in Sudan began on April 15, more than a million people have fled to neighboring countries, including approximately 378,000 Sudanese refugees and nearly 48,000 Chadian returnees to eastern Chad.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers Distribute Supplies to Students Getting Ready for a New School Year

Thousands of students in 20 communities received a little help getting ready to go back to school this year.

Green Infrastructure

The Sky’s the Limit for the World’s First Electric Airline

Passengers could soon erase the guilt surrounding their air travel carbon emissions with the introduction of the world’s first electric airline.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia Partners With Local Schools To Make Community Impact

At Covia, we view education as a vital component of strong communities. In 2022, many of our facilities engaged with local schools to provide educational opportunities, support school programs, and donate time and resources to help meet the essential needs of students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The United Family Donates $500,000 Through 32nd Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic, Helps 26 Non-Profit Organizations

The United Family and its vendor partners have once again raised $500,000 for 26 non-profit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which takes place on August 27 and 28.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ACCP Announces 2023 Purpose Award Winners

ACCP Announces 2023 Purpose Award Recipients

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sofidel: Go Green When You Clean

A new season is almost here, which means it’s time to refresh your facility’s cleaning program. Finding new ways to implement sustainable hygiene practices can help benefit your facility as well as the planet.

Energy

Duke Energy Florida’s Smart-Thinking Grid Enables Rapid Power Restoration During Hurricane Idalia

Duke Energy's grid improvements helped customers keep their lights on while Hurricane Idalia crossed Florida.

Sustainable Development Goals

Seeds of Change: Nurturing a Water-Wise World

World Water Week 2023 wrapped up in Stockholm, Sweden a few weeks ago. Erica Pann, Water Stewardship Service Co-Leader for Antea Group, attended and shared her reflections and insights below.

Environment

Inogen Alliance Presents First to Market Free ESG Pre-Screening Assessment Tool

Inogen Alliance is excited to announce a new first to market ESG self-assessment digital survey tool to assess ESG progress or test the maturity of an organizations sustainability initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Partners With Adidas To Support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Host Kick Childhood Cancer Boot Making Lab With Youth Cancer Patients

In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and as part of Major League Soccer’s Kick Childhood Cancer (KCC) campaign, AEG’s LA Galaxy hosted 13 pediatric cancer patients from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) for the club’s first-ever Boot Making Lab.

Diversity & Inclusion

Saudi Esports Federation and KFC Announce Partnership To Empower Local Esports Talent Onto the Global Stage

Three-year agreement includes offering aspiring gamers a direct pathway into SEF's esports development programs, propelling them towards professional excellence.

Energy

Corporate 100 Percent Renewable Energy Goals: From Ambition to Implementation

Companies around the world are looking to meet 100 percent of their energy needs with renewable sources in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

Events, Media & Communications

Is There a Future for ESG?

Social impact communicator Michael Maslansky and his firm recently concluded an extensive research study on ESG and its future.

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