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Energy

The Home Depot X Energy Star: Making Energy Choices That Count for You and the Climate

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Invests $3.5M to Convert Schools, Hospitals, Office Buildings into Affordable Homes

To increase the supply and affordability of homes in the U.S., Housing Partnership Network (HPN) today announced $3.5 million in grants to help transform empty hotels, schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings into affordable apartments

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2022: How Sport Can Build Bridges

On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, celebrated on April 6, the IOC looks at how sport and the Olympic Games have brought people together throughout the years, building bridges and fostering understanding.

Environment

COP26 Achieves Methane Milestone - Corporates Must Act, Across Value Chains

Global emissions of this tiny molecule – made up of one carbon surrounded by four hydrogen atoms – are responsible for up to 30% of all global warming, with 60% of total emissions deriving from human sources.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Equity in Black and White Summit: Answering the Call-to-Action

The time is now! Join Chris Jarvis of Realized Worth for an inspiring, transformational event that has been uniquely curated for experienced and emerging executives called to lead pivotal change.

Events, Media & Communications

The Wait Is Over - SEC Announces Draft Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures

The long-anticipated new rule for corporate climate change disclosures in registrations and certain periodic reports (such as 10-K filings) has been issued by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.

Energy

Greenwood Energy Launches Terra Initiative, a Utility-scale Solar Project With Extensive Environmental and Social Impact, Developed Jointly With Indigenous Peoples of Colombia

Today Greenwood Energy, the Latin American renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, and the Confederación Indígena Tayrona (CIT), the organization of the Arhuaco people from Colombia, announced the launch of the Terra Initiative

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment's ekō Villages of Hope Featured on WEVV Evansville Newscast

Land Betterment Corporation announced that their ekō Villages of Hope, which provides fully-furnished and operational container-based ekō homes to areas affected by natural disasters and other communities of need, continues to expanded its impact

Innovation & Technology

Marathon Petroleum Uses Smart Helmet Technology for Virtual EPA Tour

The EPA is in the process of reviewing regulations that have the potential to impact the petroleum terminal industry but was not traveling due to the ongoing pandemic. Marathon Petroleum offered to use smart helmet technology to host the tour.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Ways to Build Wellness Into Your Work Day

Researchers have found that workers’ sedentary time has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, possibly contributing to sleep and mood problems and even to job performance issues on top of muscle aches and pains.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Homeless and Hopeless: It Could Have Been You

The Regions Foundation is joining the fight to eradicate youth homelessness. And a new initiative in Regions Bank’s headquarters city can serve as a model for communities nationwide that are tackling similar challenges.

Education

Subaru of America: More Than a Car Company

Subaru of America is more than a car company. And that’s more than a slogan. The Camden-based company is guided by the 5 pillars of its Subaru Love Promise, a written pledge to make the world a better place.

Environment

Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies: The Win-Win for Human and Planetary Health

The relationship between human and planetary health is connected, and so is the quality of indoor and outdoor air. This Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies podcast explores the connection for World Health Day.

Innovation & Technology

Dentsu International Continues Its Accelerated Path to Net Zero With Salesforce Net Zero Cloud Implementation

Dentsu International is the first global advertising agency network to implement Salesforce Net Zero Cloud

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: Frank Chan Reveals How the Pandemic Pushed Patient Monitoring

Frank Chan, president of patient monitoring, explains how the pressures of the pandemic accelerated Medtronic’s development of patient monitoring systems that allowed for remote connection between caregiver and patient.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PSE&G Trains Workers for Clean Energy Jobs

PSE&G has kicked off a novel initiative to provide low- to moderate-income New Jersey residents with the skills they need for careers in the fast-growing energy efficiency sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Bank Introduces Minority Business Development Group

Comprised of bankers and advocacy partners, the Minority Business Development Group will help prepare minority-owned businesses for effective growth, development and sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Daloa: Cocoa-Growing Economic Operators Offer School Infrastructure to Village Communities

The cocoa industry and farmer cooperatives united their energies in Daloa, school infrastructures to several communities to participate in the education of thousands of children victims of the worst forms of child labor in the cocoa fields.

Health & Healthcare

Delivering for Good: Cold-chain Storage Enables Greater Vaccine Distribution

FedEx is a long-time supporter of Heart to Heart International, and through a recent donation helped the organization create cold chain storage capabilities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule Could Mean for Students and Job Seekers

Recent media coverage of the SEC’s proposal on climate risk and emission disclosure has focused on the impact for companies and their investors. But what about their talent pool — the rising cohort of students and job seekers? How could they be best prepared in this emerging job market?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pet Homelessness Shouldn't Be Happening: Here's How Companies and Individuals Can Help

Despite Americans’ overall affection for pets, the reality is that at any given time nearly 48 million cats and dogs don’t have a home in the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

At the Forefront of HIV Health and Healing in Spain: Ferran's Story

As the founder and director of BCN Checkpoint, a community HIV program geared toward gay men and transgender women in Barcelona, Ferran Pujol has helped provide hope to those living with HIV for nearly 30 years.

Innovation & Technology

Pioneering New Solutions for Sustainable Horticulture

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our R&D teams work around the clock—and globe—to enhance productivity on the farm and dive logistical solutions throughout the entire supply chain.

Research, Reports & Publications

Owners of Small and Midsized Businesses Turn to Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Top Talent

In response to the ever-changing environment small and midsized businesses (SMBs) operate in today, Principal Financial Group® recently conducted a “check-in” with business owners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDL's Integrated Sustainability Report 2022 Zeroes in on Bolder Decarbonisation Targets

CDL is pleased to announce that its Integrated Sustainability Report 2022 has been published.

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  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  7. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  8. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  9. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  14. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...