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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Getting Personal on Leading an ESG Agenda

The release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report last week is a stark and unequivocal call-to-action for the world. While not unexpected, the report’s conclusions are sobering.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Cisco Drives an Inclusive, Sustainable Future Through the Circular Economy

Katie Schindall is at the forefront of this work as the Director of Circular Economy at Cisco, leading her team and partnering with company-wide stakeholders to enable a circular economy across Cisco.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FTJCo Fine Jewellery Is First Retailer in Canada Accredited to Carry SCS-007 Sustainability Rated Diamonds

FTJCo Fine Jewellery is the first retailer in Canada to become accredited under the SCS 007 Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard for Trial Use.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Live Announces Broadcast Performances From Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Camilo, Green Day, Keith Urban, Lali, Lorde, Metallica, My Morning Jacket, Ricky Martin, and Sho Madjozi feat. Muzi

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen has announced the expansion of Global Citizen Live on September 25 to include additional broadcast performances from across the world including: Andrea Bocelli from Tuscany, BTS from Seoul, Green Day from Los Angeles, Keith Urban, Ricky Martin from various locations in Las Vegas, Lorde and My Morning Jacket from various locations in New York City, Metallica from Louisville, Sho Madjozi and Muzi from Johannesburg and, in partnership with Sony Music Latin, Camilo from Madrid and Lali from Buenos Aires. Straight from the Amazon Rainforest, the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil represented by Mapu of the Huni Kuin, Aldeia Mutum of the Yawanawas, and Owera (Kunumi MC) of the Guaranis join Alok in premiering a unique collaboration project showcasin

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Teams With Bike Industry Greats for Disaster Relief

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has teamed with notable cycling industry brands to build a pair of fully custom bicycles to raise funds and awareness for two local nonprofits working on disaster relief.

Environment

Sami Grover: We're All Hypocrites Now

Have you ever heard the term climate hypocrite? Maybe you’ve noticed as it was applied to some high profile celebrity or advocate flying across the globe to give a speech on reducing carbon emissions?

Diversity & Inclusion

From Venezuela to the United States: A Story of Resilience and Hope

ERGs at Henkel help to create a more inclusive and understanding culture where everyone feels empowered to be able to express their ideas and see themselves represented around the company.

Environment

The Climate Crisis Must Be Priority for Financial Regulators

Central banks around the world are responsible for ensuring economic and financial stability.

Health & Healthcare

Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Are Crucial for Businesses Amidst the Pandemic

As companies start bringing people back to in-person work at offices and facilities, the health protocols of those work environments are more top-of-mind than ever, often in ways that never occurred to people before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Podcast: What You Need to Understand About ESG Reporting and How to Make It Manageable

ESG is a ‘buzz’ acronym. It is no longer enough for corporates to make a profit, that profit has to be made in ways that satisfy ESG requirements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2021 Rocket Social/ACCP Research: Impact of COVID-19 and the Racial Justice Movement on CSR

Recently, Realized Worth had the opportunity to speak with the CEO of ACCP about their research on the impact of COVID-19 and the racial justice movement on corporate social responsibility. What we learned was encouraging! Read more here.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Associate Director Discusses How Her Personal Journey With Ovarian Cancer Influences Her Work

During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Alkermes employee, Kate, shares a glimpse into her personal journey with ovarian cancer, which inspires her work within the oncology space.

Environment

Utah's Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Rules

Do you own or operate aboveground petroleum storage tanks in Utah? If so, then a new regulation could affect your facility according to the Federal Oil Pollution Prevention regulation 40 CFR part 112.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Peer Matching, Benevity's Newest Innovation, Drives Greater Collective Impact Through People-Powered Movements

The average donation amount nearly doubles and total donations go up 2.5x with this first-of-its-kind technology that puts the power to amplify social impact in the hands of people.

Green Infrastructure

The Future of Sustainable Travel

A key component of this is being mindful about how to help repair the planet post-pandemic, in terms of lowering our individual carbon footprint, and being fully aware of urgent challenges such as climate change.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile is Turning First Responder Smartphones into Body Cams with Latest Partnership

Through T-Mobile’s Connecting Heroes program, a first responder’s smartphone can become a cost-effective body camera, digital camera, audio recorder and personnel locator, helping public safety agencies improve evidence-gathering and transparency.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation's Remanufacturing Program: A Sustainable Option for Productivity Savings

Not only does remanufacturing provide a cost reduction for customers, it’s also good for the environment and supports the circular economy. It’s estimated remanufacturing saves, on average, 85% of energy, water, and material use.

Health & Healthcare

Kids Back to School? Our Tech Can Help Ease Your Mind

As the COVID-19 pandemic kept many kids out of the classroom for more than a year-and-a-half, students around the country are venturing from their rooms at home to First Period home room to rejoin classmates.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Will Operate Flights As Part of U.S. Government Civil Reserve Air Fleet

At United, our mission is connecting people and uniting the world, so it’s with that spirit that we now begin the important mission of supporting our military in ensuring the safe passage of American citizens and Afghan evacuees to the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Celebrates Latinx Culture and Team Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading provider of hospitality, facilities, and uniform services, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15)

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Accelerator Invests in Seven Genomics Startups for Third Global Cycle

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) has selected seven new genomics companies to join the third global funding cycle of Illumina Accelerator.

Green Infrastructure

Building Better EV Batteries

While technology has reduced the cost of an average Li-ion EV battery by 80% over the past decade, the battery remains the most expensive part of the electric car. Bringing down this cost component will help EVs win over more drivers.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mobilize Ambitious and Responsible Business Conduct in Canada to Drive Progress, Enhance Resiliency and Generate Impactful Solutions for Global Challenges

The 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada conference will be held virtually on October 5-6, 2021 with the theme of ‘Catalyzing a resilient future in the Decade of Action’.

Energy

PSE&G Advises Customers to Plan for Emergencies

The last few weeks have included painful examples of the increased severity of storms that strike New Jersey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Recognizes Hispanic Community Volunteers

In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast is honoring eight community volunteers as part of the company’s sixth annual Hispanic Hero Awards.

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