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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Cities Foundation Awards 59 Community First Grants to Support More Equitable and Sustainable Local Food Systems

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that this fall it will award 59 Community First Grants to locally led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named One of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers 2021.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus

BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line, reviva, offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that utilize Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester.

Innovation & Technology

Acer Expands Lineup of Eco-friendly Vero Products

As sustainability concerns not only how a product is made but what becomes of it, Acer’s Vero devices have also been designed to be easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of repairs or upgrades and ultimately increasing the devices’ lifespans.

Diversity & Inclusion

SCE Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Today, Barajas is the founder and CEO of Conexion Inc., an executive mentoring program that helps organizations become more diverse.

Environment

Proposed Rule Would Bring More Sustainable Investing Options to More Than 100 Million Workers

Ceres applauds a proposed rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor that would open the way for the sponsors of retirement funds to include more sustainable options in their retirement saving plans.

Innovation & Technology

Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Fourth Annual Maker Month With “Thank A Maker” Theme To Show Gratitude To Skilled Trade Workers

Maker Month is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker’s environmental social and governance (ESG) program and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

HOLA - Living and Embracing your Heritage Inside a Global Multicultural Company

Iskander Sanchez-Rola, Co-Champion of HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Outreach, Leadership & Advancement), discusses how HOLA creates an environment to discuss & embrace Hispanic culture & its global impact, and how it is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Events, Media & Communications

Give it a Shot: The Latest on the Flu & COVID Vaccine

The latest episode of the American Heart Association’s YouTube show “House Calls” features Ruth Clements, Vice President/General Manager, Infectious Diseases & Immunology and Leader, Quest for Health Equity.

Health & Healthcare

Can Indoor Humidity Impact Covid-19 Transmission? Let's Take a Look

The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us indoor air quality matters, and indoor spaces need clean air to protect the health and well-being of the people inside. A key factors in helping improve overall air quality is humidity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Strengthening Small Businesses & Communities Through Preparedness

Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time and resources to make their ventures successful. Simply put, being prepared can mean staying in business following a disaster.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lois Steiner - Busy in Retirement, One of Owens Corning's 2021 Top Volunteers

At 83 years old, Lois Steiner is not slowing down. She spends 11 hours every day volunteering at Divine Providence Ministry in Ocala, Florida, where she helps with donations, pickups, and serving those in need.

Environment

How Healthcare Plastics Can Help Businesses Achieve Recycled Content Goals

Hundreds of companies around the world are making commitments to address plastic waste and use more recycled content in products and packaging. This raises one major question: where will brands source enough recycled plastics to meet these goals?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Interview with KeVita's Founder Chakra Earthsong

Chakra Earthsong is the Founder and Chief Formulator of KeVita who alleviates poverty through Whole Planet Foundation. Here’s why it’s important to her and her team.

Health & Healthcare

How Johnson & Johnson Has Pioneered in the Battle Against HIV/AIDS

Education

A Big Step Across the Digital Divide: T-Mobile’s Project 10Million Connects 35,000 Oakland Students

In one of the most diverse school districts in the country, T‑Mobile partnered with Oakland school and city officials to help close the Homework Gap.

Events, Media & Communications

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Introduction

We are Enbridge—North America’s leading energy delivery company, and the bridge to the energy future. Sustainability is central to everything we do.

Diversity & Inclusion

How onsemi Women Leaders are Overcoming the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic

onsemi women leaders share with Professional WOMAN’s Magazine how they are overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren and Dow Open-Source New Process to Transform How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Dow and Ralph Lauren Corporation today released a detailed manual on how to dye cotton more sustainably and more effectively than ever before using ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment.

Environment

Investors Pushing the Drive to Net Zero -- Ninety One Publishes Second Edition of the Planetary Pulse Survey, Investing for a Carbon Free World: What Investors Want

Ninety One has published the second edition of the Planetary Pulse survey, Investing for a Carbon Free World: What Investors Want.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives: Advancing Strategic Collaborations

As a company that cares deeply about human health, we recognize the importance of addressing the impacts of the climate crisis on our collective wellbeing and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Sponsors 2021 National Trans Visibility March

Since inception, M∙A∙C Cosmetics has stood for All Ages, All Races and All Genders. Continuing its legacy of support, M∙A∙C was a proud sponsor of the 2021 National Trans Visibility March which occurred in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, October 9th.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named by Forbes As One of World's Best Employers

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it has been named as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2021 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Energy

The Road to Net Zero Is Paved With Emerging Technologies

Countries and companies must undertake aggressive decarbonization measures if they hope to align with the Paris Agreement and limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Expands Production of Plant-Based Coatings for Aseptic Cartons to North America

As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene coatings. The cartons will come with a plant-based cap, also derived from sugarcane.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. 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...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...