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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Home Depot Survey Reveals the Top Gifts for Dad This Year

In a new survey conducted by The Home Depot and Wakefield Research, 63% of dads say they’re difficult to shop for, and 78% admit they’ve received a Father’s Day gift they didn’t plan on using.

Research, Reports & Publications

GFANZ Releases Guidance on Credible Net-Zero Transition Plans and Seeks Public Input To Accelerate Action

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) invited public comment on its draft Net-zero Transition Plan (NZTP) framework for the financial sector.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How To Recycle Almost Any Household Electronic Device

The average American household now has about 25 connected devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, video streaming devices, fitness trackers, gaming consoles, and voice assistants.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States for Ninth Consecutive Year

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, named KeyBank as a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50.

Research, Reports & Publications

Anthem, Inc. Releases Its Whole Health 2021: Impact Report, Featuring Its Dedication to Whole Health

Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM), a leading health company dedicated to improving lives and communities, and making healthcare simpler, recently released its Whole Health 2021: Impact Report.

Green Infrastructure

Water Reuse To Achieve Resiliency

As the economy-wide shift toward sustainability continues with rapid speed, water utilities increasingly are focusing efforts on reinforcing resiliency of water supply. In this effort, water reuse is becoming their tool of choice.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Sponsors LA Pride 2022

M·A·C Cosmetics was a proud sponsor of LA Pride 2022! M·A·C showed its pride loud and proud on a Keith Haring VIVA GLAM Lipstick-themed float during the parade on Sunday, June 12th.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflections During Pride Month: How Cisco Employees Are Creating a More Inclusive Future

During June, you see rainbow flags flying and celebrations in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Study Finds Fairtrade Certification Enhances Farmer Resilience and Sustainability but Major Threats Like Climate Change and COVID-19 Are Jeopardizing Decent Livelihoods

Fairtrade America – part of Fairtrade International, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability – has announced the results of a decade-long study

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Named One of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US for Fifth Consecutive Year by Points of Light

Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today announced it has been named to The Civic 50 list by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2022 Honorees of The Civic 50 and Releases Key Insights

Today, Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2022.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Podcast: Ruchika Singhal Says One Thing Can Bring Better Healthcare to More People Worldwide

Singhal shares her story and identifies the one thing that will help more people living away from big cities and healthcare hubs.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Year: CNH Industrial Presents Key Highlights

CNH Industrial has published the companion guide to its 2021 Sustainability Report.

Health & Healthcare

The Promise of Psychedelic Therapy

Psychologist and pop culture icon of the 1960s, Timothy Leary, famously instructed San Francisco hippies to take psychedelic drugs in order to “turn on, tune in, and drop out.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx in Europe Delivers Help for Ukraine

Our shipping-in-kind efforts in Europe are part of FedEx Corporation’s commitment of more than $1.5 million USD in relief aid to those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. So far, we've completed six shipments of relief items in Europe.

Environment

Leading Massachusetts Businesses and Institutions Urge Progress on Combined 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill

Today, 31 leading businesses and institutions called on Massachusetts lawmakers to finalize a strong 2022 climate and clean energy bill.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why You Should Care About Pronouns at Work

From “she/her/hers” and “he/him/his” to the non-binary “they/them/theirs” and “ze/zir/zirs,” pronouns now appear on email signatures, Zoom screens, business cards, name tags, LinkedIn profiles, and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride at Northern Trust

Join us in celebrating Pride as we speak to three employees about their work and experiences at Northern Trust.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ericsson's Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Since December 2019, Ericsson has been under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve criminal US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) charges and a consent judgment

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability for Ukraine

The war in Ukraine comes on top of a deluge of unprecedented global events that threaten to turn back progress on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and undermine the well-being of people and the environment around the world

Innovation & Technology

The Unseen Hero Protecting the 'Mona Lisa'

Every day, thousands of tourists flock to see Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa" inside the Louvre Museum in Paris to catch a glimpse, or take a selfie with one of the world’s most famous paintings.

Environment

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Selects Five Agtech Companies Targeting Global Food Resiliency

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) announced today it selected five startups to participate in the program’s 11th cohort.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third To Present at Bank Director Conference

Fifth Third Bank’s Chief Sustainability Officer Mike Faillo will be presenting at Bank Director’s Bank Audit & Risk Committees Conference this week in Chicago.

Education

Entergy Awards 33 High School Students $5,000 Scholarship for First Year of College

This fall, 33 high school graduates will attend college or vocational-technical schools with some help from the Entergy Community Power Scholarship.

Research, Reports & Publications

WSP Publishes Its 2021 Global ESG Report

“WSP aims to be at the forefront of the transition to a more equitable, inclusive and low-carbon world. We want to bring positive change to the communities in which we work.”

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+...