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Innovation & Technology

Hydrogen’s Use as a Sustainable Alternative Fuel for Transport Highlighted by Black & Veatch

Opportunities exist to plan for and grow the use of green hydrogen as a zero-emissions fuel source for India's transport sector, including commercial fleets and aviation, says Black & Veatch.

Energy

Duke Energy Begins Operating 207-MW Ledyard Windpower, Its First Wind Project in Iowa

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced it has placed into commercial operation the 207-megawatt (MW) Ledyard Windpower project in Kossuth County, Iowa.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paychex Recognizes the Fundamental Principle That Good Corporate Governance Is Critical to Organizational Success and the Protection of Stockholder Value

Highlights of our FY22 ESG Governance efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Family Finds Hope for the Future Through Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter With Whirlpool

Through House+Home, Whirlpool Corporation will help Habitat for Humanity construct homes designed to better withstand storm winds, natural disasters and other severe weather events that are intensifying.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for 12th Year in the Row

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has earned a spot on Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 list of Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the 12th time in the row.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Signs Zero Health Gaps Pledge To Advance Health Equity

To maximize its commitment to health equity, Medtronic is joining the Global Health Equity Network (GHEN).

Environment

Lenovo Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050, Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a partnership between the UN Global Compact, CDP and World Wide Fund for Nature.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Forum for the Future Makes New International Leadership Appointments

International leading sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future has today announced changes to its senior and executive leadership teams across the UK, U.S., India and Southeast Asia.

Innovation & Technology

Why We Need To Prioritize Digital Transformation – Even in a Downturn

Digital transformation has become an important enabler for sustainable growth and innovation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Coaching Culture

Building a resilient coaching culture within your organization is a powerful tool for both staff development and change management.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Business Now: Showcasing How Sustainability Works

The time has come to deliver on the ambitious commitments and public goals that many companies have set to tackle climate change, safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and fight inequality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pentair Honored for Impact by Real Leaders

Pentair, a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, has been named No. 28 of the 300 Top Impact Companies by Real Leaders®.

Health & Healthcare

Making Health Equity a Priority for the Most Vulnerable Among Us: A Message From Quest for Health Equity's Ruth Clements

As we surpass the 1-year anniversary of Q4HE, I’m proud to share the work we’ve accomplished to help address and reduce the health equity gap.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Ranks Among Top Companies for Investor Transparency

CBRE ranked #26 among the S&P 250 for investor transparency and was the top firm within the real estate industry in the fourth annual U.S. Transparency Awards.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk ft. Paul Druckman

Global accounting expert Paul Druckman joins Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds on the latest episode of the ESG Talk podcast. Mandi and Paul discuss sustainability, accountability, and why it might be time to rethink the title “CFO.”

Health & Healthcare

Modern Monoclonal Antibody Manufacturing: An Introduction

Now, forty years after the first monoclonal antibody therapy emerged, new indications and therapy types such as antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies, and multispecific antibodies are revolutionizing treatment options.

Innovation & Technology

Carnival Corporation Expands Next-Generation Wi-Fi Connectivity With SpaceX’s Starlink

New agreement with satellite technology leader Starlink set to transform guest and crew connectivity experience with faster and greater capacity to ships, beginning with the company’s Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises brands.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Announces First Collaboration With Food Processing Technology Incubator

Tetra Pak announces its collaboration with Fresh Start, a leading food technology incubator that works with a portfolio of start-ups to provide technological solutions to some of the challenges facing the global food systems.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Transforming Board Oversight: Sustainability Is the Strategy

The race is on to transform companies for success in a decarbonized world. Trane Technologies' Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer Paul Camuti offers his perspective on the role of the board in strategy and oversight of ESG.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Leadership Opportunities for Female Founders

FedEx is a multi-year supporter of the annual GROW Fellowship, a business accelerator and leadership development program for female founders from over 30 countries.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aflac’s Keyla Cabret-Lewis On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great Talent

In a time when society is profoundly divided, it’s critical to create a culture where employees feel safe and belong. This is something that starts at the top and permeates throughout the organization.

Environment

Why Is Forest Biodiversity Important?

In planted forests, biodiversity plays a critical role in the health of the forest and the environment at large. This article looks at what forest biodiversity is and how forestry companies like Rayonier protect and promote biodiversity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In Pursuit of Purpose at Kerry Group

We invited Edmond Scanlon, CEO, and Catherine Keogh, Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer, of Kerry Group to take you through each step of the process to the “center of Kerry’s soul.”

Innovation & Technology

Testing Technology To Turn Waste Into Want

We’ve partnered with LanzaTech – a leader in converting carbon wastes into ethanol – to operate the Alpine demonstration at the Advanced Energy Research Facility, a building on the grounds of the City of Edmonton’s Waste Management Centre.

Sustainable Development Goals

SCE Adds Electric Pickups and a Big Rig to Its Fleet

After recently taking delivery of 15 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks, Southern California Edison is closer to its goal of electrifying all the cars, SUVs and passenger trucks in its fleet by 2030. It has also purchased its first electric big rig to be deployed full time.

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