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Research, Reports & Publications

International Paper 2021 Sustainability Report

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Sustainability Community Comes Together To Support Ukraine

On 21st June, the global sustainability community came together to explore the future of sustainability, and the need for more collaborative, inclusive efforts to advance sustainable development.

Environment

New Report Shows Rise of Global Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060

As UN World Oceans Day (June 8) celebrates the notion of a healthier ocean and highlights action required to make a positive impact, the latest stats highlight that global plastic waste will triple in lakes, rivers and oceans by 2060.

Events, Media & Communications

Intrinio, the Leading Provider of ESG Data, Has Partnered With CSRHub To Provide Access to Standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings

Intrinio has partnered with CSRHub to provide access to standardized ESG data as a key tool for companies to benchmark, improve communication, and grow.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

Events, Media & Communications

Is Your Esg Mutual Fund or ETF Really “Green” – More Disclosure May Be Coming

What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) –that would qualify it as an “ESG,” “green” or “sustainable” investment offering to retail or institutional investors?

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Ahead or on Pace to Meet Many of Its Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

As part of its ongoing focus on transparency, intelligent power management company Eaton releases 2021 Sustainability Report and 2022 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Sets $100 Billion Environmental and Social Finance Target Through 2030

Building upon its progress in leading the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future for all, Fifth Third today announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved through 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Affordable Housing. Stronger Communities. Regions Foundation Announces Major Investment Benefiting Southeastern Cities

The Regions Foundation formally announced a $5 million Mission Related Investment in Center Creek Capital Group, an organization that is actively addressing affordable housing needs across the Southeast.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BIER Member Spotlight: Jessica Merz

Bacardi's Jessica Merz shares how the company is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires her to advance environmental sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover the Six Steps of Integrated Value Management

Here's how organisations can integrate thriving into their organisations, through the six elements of integrated value management (IVM): rethinking patterns, re-aligning partners, renewing principles, redefining purpose, reassessing performance & redesigning portfolios

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cisco Foundation Sparks Innovation by Investing in Promising Solutions to Climate Change

It is obvious that we, as a society, must do more to reverse the effects of climate change, as well as the related impact of human activities, which are out of balance with what our ecosystems can bear.

Environment

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: An Invitation To Be Curious, Learn and Adapt

To think of the sheer volume of how many people now integrate some kind of nature-inspired and interconnected design thinking process is awe-inspiring.

Environment

How One VTeamer Leads the Way in Saving America's Rivers

On most days, Dan Zipper goes out with his dogs, running trails or walking along the Bill Branch stream near his home in the Baltimore area.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regenerative Organic Certification Program Approves SCS Global Services as Certification Body

SCS Global Services (SCS) announced it has been approved by the Regenerative Organic Alliance as an authorized certification body to the Regenerative Organic Certification Standard.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: Challenges and Opportunities in ESG Reporting

Today we're chatting about the Workiva ESG Reporting Global Insights 2022 report that was just released.

Diversity & Inclusion

Radiating Pride With GDUnited, a GoDaddy Employee Resource Group

As we close out celebrations of June Pride Month in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and recognize the impact LGBTQIA+ people have had on the world, GoDaddy is proud to be an ally and support initiatives year-round dedicated to making opportunities equal and inclusive.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GP Recognized for Conservation Efforts

Georgia Pacific’s Diboll Lumber and Diboll Particleboard have been recognized for their efforts to help conserve energy following one the region’s most severe winter storms in February 2021.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein on Responsible Lending: The Myth of the Perfect Investment

If building a sustainable bond portfolio sounds tidy and straightforward, it isn’t. The auto industry illustrates the difficulty of finding a perfectly sustainable private sector investment.

Environment

Griffith Foods | Alternative Protein Industry Report

Griffith Foods is taking a NOW, NEXT, and FUTURE approach to the constantly evolving world of alternative protein to identify what’s on the horizon.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WEConnect International Named Merck a 2022 Platinum Top Global Supplier, Diversity & Inclusion Champion

We are thrilled to announce that WEConnect International has named us a 2022 Platinum Top Global Supplier, Diversity & Inclusion Champion!

Diversity & Inclusion

As a Triple Minority, Shae Finally Feels Seen at Boston Scientific

Shae Wilson grew up in a military family, bouncing around from California to Japan, and then to North Carolina where her family finally settled and put down roots.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gilead Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Global Crisis Brings Food Security to the Table

Every plate of food is the center of a story.

It’s at the center of our dinner tables: an essential human experience where we connect with our friends and family.

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+...