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Education

Youth Skills Development: The Path of Education to Employability

As we approach World Youth Skills Day 2023 on July 15, the strategic importance of equipping young people with the skills they need for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship is crucial.

Research, Reports & Publications

“A Solid Foundation for ESG Integration” NBK’s 2022 Sustainability Report

The 2022 Sustainability Report marks NBK’s seventh consecutive report. NBK’s 2022 Sustainability Report summarizes the Bank’s material ESG/Sustainability-related issues, risks, and performance data

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Supports Pittsburgh-Based Neighborhood Allies To Help Build Financial Stability

At KeyBank our mission is to empower our clients, communities and employees to thrive. That means we’re regularly supporting local organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of their neighbors. In the Greater Pittsburgh area, Key is proud to support Neighborhood Allies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Overcoming Challenges in ESG Reporting

When the sea of data is tamed, ESG reporting turns from overwhelming to opportunity. Maura Hodge, partner and ESG audit leader at KPMG, and Neetha Ravikumar, global director, sustainability partner solutions at Microsoft, join host Mandi McReynolds to discuss common hurdles.

Research, Reports & Publications

Doing Our Part: Highlights From the Home Depot’s 2023 ESG Report

The Home Depot is committed to its three environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars – focusing on our people, operating sustainably and strengthening our communities. The latest ESG Report details the progress made. Here are some of the highlights:

Education

More Girls Than Boys Explore STEM With goIT in Honolulu, Hawaii

TCS partnered with St. Andrews School in Honolulu, Hawaii, to bring Go Innovate Together (goIT), TCS' signature digital innovation and career readiness program, to 4th and 6th grade students this spring.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Making Connections and Democratizing ESG: Soojin Lee, Sustainable Finance Solutions

Growing up, Soojin Lee lived in four different countries and has always been drawn to diversity, trying new things, and connecting dots. She was attracted to Bloomberg for those very reasons and has made a career out of connecting people to solve complex problems.

Energy

T-Mobile Delivers Connectivity With Less Energy Emissions

The driving force behind climate change is the energy transition, and T-Mobile operates with 100% renewably purchased electricity to deliver connectivity

Diversity & Inclusion

The Olympic Games Celebrate Diversity on the Global Stage

A cornerstone of the Olympic Movement is the belief that sport has the power to bridge divides and promote harmony among people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cisco: 4 Ways To Break Up With Single-Use Plastic This July

Did you know July kickstarts a month-long global challenge to remove plastic from your daily routine?

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Construction Volunteers at Renewal and Remembrance Event at Washington Monument

New Holland, a CNH Industrial brand, volunteered at the 27th Renewal & Remembrance on July 17, 2023, hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rise Up!, Unleashing Potential: Accenture's Unprecedented Partnership Drives Positive Change for Refugee Entrepreneurs

SkysTheLimit.org, a leading nonprofit organization committed to empowering historically excluded entrepreneurs, celebrates the tremendous success of its Rise Up! program, which focuses on supporting refugee entrepreneurs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Canada Named as a Great Place to Work® for the Third Year in a Row

Southwire Canada is pleased to announce that it has been named as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certified™ organization for the third year in a row. The recertification showcases the company’s commitment to its team members, communities and other stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Leadership Message

To transform the electric power industry toward a clean energy future, we’re unlocking the power of our people — developing the best and most diverse talent and providing them with an equitable, healthy workplace that enables everyone to thrive.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Traceability and Transparency Can Foster Sustainability in Chemical and Plastics Supply Chains

The SAP Green Token solution is a mass balance management solution from SAP that leverages tokenization and blockchain for chain of custody to help create traceability and transparency.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Names Alana Francis de Govia Chief Programs Officer

Common Impact welcomes Alana Francis de Govia as Chief Programs Officer. With two decades of experience in the global nonprofit sector, she will manage and expand Common Impact's programs, including consulting work with Fortune 500 companies and key social change organizations.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Veronica Sjödin, Senior Environmental Specialist

As planning began on an expansion to our facility in Hällekis, Sweden, it was discovered that the area was a habitat for a wide variety of species, including frogs, newts, salamanders, and snakes.

Events, Media & Communications

Formerly Incarcerated and Gainfully Employed: How Two Brands Leverage Lived Experiences Responsibly

Ben & Jerry's + Greyston Bakery: The Impact Relations Institute, in partnership with 3BL Media, will host a conversation on how brands can leverage or incorporate lived experiences into their brand story, responsibly.

Environment

Charco Bendito: BIER’s Unprecedented Watershed Collaboration in Jalisco, Mexico at World Water Week

World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues, held every year since 1991.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avantor Earns Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Radnor, PA-based Avantor recently achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 50% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Contributes $6.4M Toward Community Improvement Initiatives in the First Half of 2023

For the first two quarters of 2023, Entergy has awarded $6.4 million in shareholder contributions to 467 nonprofit organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Connecting Smallholder Farmers in El Salvador to Reliable Markets

Acceso’s partnership with Whole Planet Foundation and Kasperick Foundation finances farmers taking loans to produce one or several of over 50 crops including tomatoes, beans, onions, and more.

Energy

MHA Nation Set To Become First Tribal Shipper on the Enbridge System

With more than 17,000 enrolled members across nearly a million acres of land, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota offers a wide range of services to its people.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Ways Our People Make Our Impact Possible

At P&G, we create and value a global community of belonging, one in which employees can show up as 100% themselves 100% of the time.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nielsen’s 2023 ESG Report: Committed to Powering a Better Media Future Responsibly and With Integrity

Today Nielsen released its 2023 Nielsen ESG Report, an annual report on the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, approach and performance across six key areas.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  3. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  7. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  8. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  9. 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...
  10. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  11. CSRHub Research
    Periodically, CSRHub publishes new research regarding sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Most of the research is conducted by CSRHub...
  12. Subaru Share the Love® Event
    Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...
  13. 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...
  14. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  15. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...