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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Customer Solutions at FedEx

FedEx works with customers to evaluate offering end-to-end sustainability for our supply chains through options such as carbon neutral shipping offerings and sustainable packaging solutions.

Health & Healthcare

Working With the CDC and Others To Advance Understanding of SARS-CoV-2

In 2021, Quest labs continued to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Tapestry and kate spade Are Supporting Young BIPOC Designers and Fashion Executives With Harlem’s Fashion Row

Tapestry, Inc. & kate spade new york introduce a 3 year partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s annual HBCU Fashion Summit. kate spade new york executives & designers will participate in exclusive programming for students at Bowie State University.

Innovation & Technology

AMD HPC Fund Partners With the University of Vermont to Advance Computational Science and Neuroscience Research

The AMD High Performance Compute (HPC) Fund puts more computational power in the hands of those conducting groundbreaking research to accelerate solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.

Innovation & Technology

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, Tata Consultancy Services, and PYXERA Global: Attaining Mental Health Equity

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose  in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services and PYXERA Global, announced a new slate of programs for Digital Empowers, exploring how transformative digital innovations can solve local and global challenges.

Environment

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate

We believe that proactively engaging on climate action is critical for all companies to drive performance and compete in their markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Finovate Award for Excellence in Sustainability

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, today announced that it has been named the 2022 Finovate Award Winner for Excellence in Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2021 Fifth Third ESG Report: Inclusion Councils and Business Resource Groups

Our inclusion councils and BRGs provide employees opportunities for networking, learning and personal growth, as well as an outlet for community outreach and volunteerism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IKEA Foundation Donates $25M To Transform Cooling Sector and Improve Billions of Lives

IKEA’s charitable arm has given a $25million grant to the Clean Cooling Collaborative, which improves cooling solutions for the vulnerable global communities facing the risk of extreme heat.

Innovation & Technology

Top Five Questions About 6G Technology

Among other goals, 6G technology intends to merge the human, physical, and digital worlds. In doing so, there is a hope that 6G can significantly aid in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Environment

Enbridge Gas Helps Renewable Natural Gas Program 'Mooooooove' Foward

We’re celebrating today with Ontario Waste Management Association and Bluewater Recycling Association the arrival of Ontario’s first carbon-negative waste-collection truck - fueled entirely by renewable natural gas, sourced largely from cow manure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tractor Supply Supports 95th National FFA Convention With Launch of Limited-Edition T-Shirt

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch of its eighth annual National FFA Organization (FFA) T-shirt fundraiser.

Research, Reports & Publications

Timken Issues Annual CSR Report, Sets 2030 Target for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Timken Company, a global industrial leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, today released its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Recycling Days Draw Big Crowds and Tons of Stuff

Community recycling days over the summer at two of Cummins Inc.’s larger U.S. plants collectively emptied more than 2,000 vehicles of an estimated 140 tons of electronics, batteries, tires, used paint, old lightbulbs and more.

Environment

Major Food, Ag, and Clothing Companies Bring Vision of a Climate-Smart Farm Bill to Congress

Companies to meet with members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture to discuss five priorities for a 2023 Farm Bill that can help address climate change and modernize the U.S. food system to benefit farmers, consumers, and communities

Energy

Keeping Cool: Saving Energy While Beating the Heat

Many Southern California Edison residential and small business customers rely on window-mounted and portable indoor air conditioners to keep them cool during the summer.

Events, Media & Communications

Herbalife Nutrition CEO, John Agwunobi, To Present at the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility's (HACR) Annual Symposium

Agwunobi Will Participate in the Annual CEO Roundtable to Discuss the Power of Hispanic Inclusion in Corporate America

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability a Win for PNC Client Berkshire Hills Bancorp

How and why PNC recently assisted a client with a sustainability bond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Acre Has Been Granted B-Corp Certification...But What Does That Mean? And What's Next?

Announcing that whilst speaking publicly for the first time about our new accreditation, which confirms our commitment to progressive social impact and environmental stewardship, may seem counterintuitive; if we aren’t celebrating, why are we announcing it?

Energy

As Regulators Seek To Increase Adoption of Sustainable Fuels, Mobile Fueling Can Increase Accessibility

Regulations around sustainable fuels are evolving quickly. Fleet managers seeking to take advantage of regulatory incentives should pair mobile fueling with sustainable fuels to boost sustainability and efficiency.

Environment

These South Carolina Towers Help Protect Birds Worldwide

With Duke Energy's help, Audubon South Carolina joins international effort to track birds

Responsible Production & Consumption

PowerWells: How a Startup Is Solving the Dual Problem of Energy Poverty and Electronic Waste

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.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fair Trade Certified™ Coffee Partners Update Commitments Ahead of Sustainable Coffee Challenge and International Coffee Day

Fair Trade Certified™ Coffee Partners Update Commitments Ahead of Sustainable Coffee Challenge and International Coffee Day

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Foundation Launches Its First Latino STEM Students Scholarship Program

The Foundation worked with the Hispanic Latino Network (HLN), a Medtronic employee resource group, to partner with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

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    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...
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    Periodically, CSRHub publishes new research regarding sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Most of the research is conducted by CSRHub...
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    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...
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