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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Receives “OTHERS” Award From The Salvation Army

On June 1 in Kansas City, MO, Melissa Clark, FedEx Sales Manager, received on behalf of FedEx the OTHERS award from The Salvation Army.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Home Depot Sets Goal for Battery Powered Products To Drive Over 85% of Outdoor Lawn Equipment Sales by 2028

The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. and Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas

Research, Reports & Publications

LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Taking Climate Action

Addressing climate change is one of the most pressing challenges our world faces and we believe collective action and a sense of urgency are needed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Pays Tribute to Generations of Loggers

At Rayonier, we have the honor and privilege of working alongside small, local logging businesses. Many of these companies have been passed down for generations, and are considered an integral part of the Rayonier family.

Health & Healthcare

AMD HPC Fund Partners With UCLA to Trace Pathogens and Improve Global Health

AMD computing power supported by the HPC Fund is enabling engineers and health scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles to trace pathogens and improve public health.

Innovation & Technology

Highlights From Glasgow: Educating and Promoting the Impact of WGS

The Illumina NovaSeq X Plus took center stage at this year's European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) conference in Glasgow, Scotland, considered Europe’s premier genomics event.

Research, Reports & Publications

Subaru Launches Fifth Annual Corporate Impact Report

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today released its 2022 Corporate Impact Report, detailing for the fifth year how they share the love with their customers, employees, environment, and community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo, Habitat for Humanity Help Homeowners Age in Place

About one in five Americans will be 65 years or older by 2030, yet some 19 million Americans already live in homes that are in disrepair or are ill-equipped to meet their mobility needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lan Su Chinese Gardens Receives $25,000 Grant from KeyBank

KeyBank has announced a $25,000 donation to Lan Su Chinese Gardens as recognition of the important work it does in the local community.

Education

Access for the Next Generation of Leaders: Episode 5 of Science Will Tell Podcast

For it's fifth episode of season two, Science Will Tell features Dr. Amy Cannon and John Armstead discussing the next generation of sustainable scientists and the value of amplifying diverse voices in the scientific community to solve the world's toughest challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, detailing how the company lives up to its purpose, contributes to more confident futures, and creates a virtuous circle of shared value for its customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders.

Energy

Path to Developed and Decarbonized India

In this report, we explore 12 of those in detail and model the impact of their development within the future energy system of India.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kingfisher Makes Further Progress on Carbon Emissions Reduction and Wider Responsible Business Priorities

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer, has made further progress against its responsible business priorities, including reducing its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 52.6% since 2016/7, exceeding its 2025/26 science-based target.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Understanding Shared Value

Another reframing of value was introduced by Harvard professor Michael Porter and management consultant Mark Kramer in Harvard Business Review in 2011. The basic idea is to reconnect company success with social progress.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essential. Responsible. Chemistry.

I am proud to present the latest edition of our Sustainability Report which outlines our progress against our Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Participates in 38th Annual AIDS Walk New York

M·A·C Cosmetics is proud to have participated in another successful year of fundraising for the Annual AIDS Walk New York! On Sunday, May 21st, the M·A·C Cosmetics Team participated in the 38th annual walk, which raises funds for primary beneficiary Gay Men’s Health Crisis.

Sustainable Development Goals

Shredding a Myth About Recycling: It’s Time To Tackle First-Use Plastic Cards

We see a future where all plastic cards can be recycled easily — at your bank, your corner store or your municipal recycling center — to make a small but meaningful dent in the plastic pollution crisis.

Innovation & Technology

Intelligent Sustainability: The Role of AI in Energy Consumption, Management and New Revenues

Artificial intelligence (AI) and energy-saving features can help CSPs reduce energy consumption and operating costs.

Health & Healthcare

DYK: The LGBTQ+ Community Is at Greater Risk for Substance Abuse

This #PrideMonth, Alkermes honors the resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sustainable Development Goals

Shop Where It’s “Green” – Sustainable Design in Retail Spaces

While many brands have transitioned to eCommerce over the years, brick-and-mortar remains at the heart of most retailers, with store design playing a key role in showcasing products and attracting consumers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Make Music Day 2023: HARMAN Employees Share Their Musical Inspirations

Whether you listen to rock or pop, hip hop or R&B, everyone around the world has experienced the power of music to help us make new connections, express ourselves, support our communities, and more.

Environment

Environment & Impact at Otis

Otis is committed to promoting sustainability in our business to support our customers and communities. We are managing our impact on the environment through our factories, real estate footprint and vehicle fleet.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Upgraded to AAA in MSCI ESG Ratings

Lenovo’s Environmental, Social and Governance Rating score was recently upgraded to AAA by MSCI, the international ratings agency.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Digital Planning: The Trendiest Way to Organize Your Day

Here we enlist two digital planning community experts to show us how to turn the page on traditional planners by turning to your device.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Partners With Operation HOPE To Provide Homebuyer Education & Financial Education to the Communities It Serves

KeyBank and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced plans to provide access to its HOPE Inside program across three branches in KeyBank’s footprint.

Latest Campaigns

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