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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IP, N.C. Coastal Land Trust and Partners Fund a Wildlife Oasis Conserved Along the Cape Fear

International Paper, along with seven other generous donors, partnered with the N.C. Coastal Land Trust to fund the purchase of 265 acres along 1.1 miles of the Cape Fear River in Bladen County.

Energy

It May Be Time To Upgrade, Replace, or Ditch Your Underground Storage Tank

Aging and deteriorating underground storage tanks pose hazards to community and environmental health. Often, they require significant upgrades or full replacements. As you upgrade, replace, or ditch your UST, Ambipar Response and Booster can help.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Water Mission Delivers Safe Water for Ukrainians With Help From FedEx

Thanks to support from FedEx, Water Mission can ensure that tens of thousands of people have access to safe water and emergency hygiene supplies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Blackstone Gives Back Through the 2022 Summer of Service

At Blackstone, we are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain Management at Enbridge

A strong, diverse supplier community is essential to the resiliency and agility of our supply chain and contributes to the vitality of the communities where we live and work. Our contractors and suppliers are often the face of Enbridge.

Innovation & Technology

Profile in Innovation: Isabel Almiro Do Vale, The Personal Care Pioneer

No two consumers are the same, so when it comes to personal care products, it is important that we partner with and innovate alongside our customers to create solutions that address consumers’ diverse needs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Drop Access: How a Woman-Led Startup Is Ensuring Access to Equitable Healthcare Through VacciBox

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pressing the Start Button: A San Diego-Based Father's Journey to Entrepreneurship

Ryan Mills, Empower by GoDaddy graduate and San Diego-based founder of multimedia consulting firm Four-M, spent most of his career in HR services and sales. Eventually he asked himself, “What convinced this customer to pick up the phone and call about our services?”

Green Infrastructure

Morrisons Builds on Better Practice by Reusing Materials To Construct Its 'New' Store

As the cost of living continues to rise and the construction industry remains a culprit for wasteful practices, going back to basics rather than turning to technology and innovation can sometimes bring surprising results.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust's Employees

We recognize that employees are critical to our success, and take seriously our search for, and retention of, top talent.

Education

HBCU Students Hone Their Engineering Skills With Hands-On Experiences at HanesBrands' Facilities

Not many college students can say they saved a major multinational company time, money and space. A partnership between the engineering department at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) and HanesBrands

Events, Media & Communications

Fossil Fuels vs Renewables in the Race to Net Zero

The race is on, proclaims the United Nations, to create a Net Zero economy (same amount of greenhouse gas /GHG emissions removed from the atmosphere as produced).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Intern Reflections: The Logic of ESG in a Corporation

Shareholders, communities, and consumers have made it clear that the corporations they want to support should have a positive impact on society.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What The Rhine's Plunging Water Levels Really Mean For Supply Chain Resilience

The Rhine is among the latest supply chains threatened by the climate economy where extreme weather events – wildfires, droughts, floods – can cause billions in economic losses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Releases Annual ESG Report, Announcing Increased Participation in Circular Economy and Record-Breaking Philanthropic Impact Throughout FY2021/22

Company charts course for a more sustainable future through environmental, social, and governance operations

Education

More Than 29,000 Skilled Tradespeople Trained in Four Years, Exceeding the Home Depot Foundation's Initial Goal

The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro program and trades-focused partnerships have trained more than 29,000 participants and introduced more than 126,000 people to the skilled trades, surpassing its commitment to train 20,000 people six years ahead of schedule.

Education

Whirlpool Corp. Sponsors 7th and 8th-Grade Manufacturing Camp

Twenty-two Darke County, Ohio, seventh and eighth graders recently participated in a week-long summer camp where they learned about manufacturing and engineering.

Research, Reports & Publications

Women's Foundation of the South Debuts Inaugural Gratitude Report

Women’s Foundation of the South exists to improve futures for women and girls of color in the South by supporting both women-of-color-led nonprofits who do the same and women-of color entrepreneurs.

Environment

United Rentals Ships 2022 Ford F-150 All-Electric Trucks and Electric Vans to Formosa Plastics Corp.

Formosa Plastics Corp. U.S.A. received a shipment of 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning All-Electric trucks and 2022 Ford E-Transit All-Electric vans from United Rentals as it converts its fleet of more than 400 vehicles to hybrid and electric units.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS Digital Empowers Virtual Forum: Actualizing Sustainable Economies

To solve our most pressing societal challenges, technological innovations lie at the heart of enabling positive social change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling With Three Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsible Gaming and Advocacy Efforts

DraftKings was recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling with the Corporate Social Responsibility program award, the Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence and the Don Huley Award for Advocacy.

Green Infrastructure

Sunshine and Savings: HBI Celebrates First Company-Owned Solar Power Project

HanesBrands is making a difference with our largest direct investment in company-owned solar energy equipment at our sewing facility in Surin, Thailand. Our Surin plant will operate on 50% renewable solar power, beginning in September.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving a Culture of Responsibility: NortonLifeLock Releases 2022 ESG Report

Today, NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) releases its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. NortonLifeLock is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety and the consumer’s trusted ally in an increasingly complex and connected world

Research, Reports & Publications

Hormel Foods Launches Its 16th Annual Global Impact Report

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the launch of its 16th annual Global Impact Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation® Honors 30 Years With a Commitment To Raise $100 Million by 2026

The Taco Bell Foundation is celebrating 30 years of championing young people, scholars, team members, and entrepreneurs who positively impact their surrounding communities.

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