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Innovation & Technology

Why the World's Largest Beer Company Is Investing in AgTech

Taking its role as the largest malting barley consumer seriously, AB InBev works closely with barley growers across 13 countries globally to help them increase their productivity sustainably and mitigate any challenges they may face.

Diversity & Inclusion

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Reflect on Importance of Pride

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations around the world, and we believe the value of an inclusive and diverse work culture is more important than ever.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unique Retail Chain Provides Affordable and Nutritious Food to Low-Income Workers in Bangladesh

Bangladesh-based Direct Fresh Ltd has made a renewed inclusive business commitment to Business Call to Action (BCtA) aiming to provide 1 million low-income factory workers with quality produce and essential goods at lower than market price...

Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in South America

As part of its ongoing initiatives to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion, CNH Industrial rolled out the #WeareMulti communications campaign targeting all employees in South America.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Keep America Beautiful Joins SoulBuffalo's Ocean Plastics Leadership Network as Nonprofit Member

Keep America Beautiful® today announced it has joined SoulBuffalo’s Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN)

Environment

USA Continues to Be a Leader in Sustainable Squid

Longfin squid (Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii), also known as loligo, and Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) caught by Seafreeze Limited and Sea Fresh USA off the U.S. East Coast achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification today

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Power Value: Safety and Well-Being

Safety and Well-being are part of the core values at NRG and have always been a priority. As many team members adjust to a new home workplace dynamic, this value has taken on strengthened meaning.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Courier Personifies Passion in Support of Food Bank

Ever see someone in need, just trying to make ends meet? It’s an all-too common sight, especially in the midst of the pandemic. Seeing people in need happens daily for FedEx driver Steve Warner as he goes out making deliveries in the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

World's Biggest Digital Olympic Workout Introduces Half a Billion People to #Stayactive on Olympic Day

Over 141 athletes from 47 sports disciplines took part in both live workouts and a special edition Olympic Day video showcasing a range of moves to challenge all abilities, from squats with Canadian Olympic ice hockey champion Natalie Spooner to headstands with USA gold medallist gymnast Kyla Ross.

Environment

Restoring Critical Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Mexico

Each year, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Estado de México, Mexico to spend the winter among the Oyamel trees, fir trees that protect the butterflies from seasonal rain and cold.

Health & Healthcare

Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month™ at Alkermes

Along with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer we strive for a future #Immune2Cancer because to our team, cancer immunotherapy research is personal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Making Strategic Shifts to Granting Plans Can Maximize Impact During COVID-19

Michelle DiSabato shares answers to important questions with Benevity on the corporate grantmaking space, and how shifting strategy can maximize the positive impact on communities during COVID-19.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Investors Can Help Make the 2020s a Decade of Climate Action

The world must halve carbon emissions by 2030 to stay below 1.5°C of global warming and avoid catastrophic climate change.

Sustainable Development Goals

Kohler Co. Issues 2019 Global Social Impact Report

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and design of plumbing products, engines and generators, released its 2019 Social Impact Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation Discuss Sustainability with IUPUI's Sustainability Director

Land Betterment Corporation discussed the topic of sustainability with Jessica Davis, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis’ (IUPUI) Sustainability Director.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Make Your Sustainability Report Accessible and User Friendly

How can organizations ensure stakeholders can easily and quickly navigate their way around the sustainability report while demonstrating a commitment to transparency?

Diversity & Inclusion

7 Women Reveal How Their Company's Programs Left Them Feeling Empowered

Read the reflections of seven women from seven different countries as they recount their experiences participating in leadership and development initiatives at their company.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Joins Forces With International Paper and L'Oreal USA to Restore Critical Monarch Butterfly Habitats

Alongside key corporate partners International Paper and L’Oreal USA, the Arbor Day Foundation has announced a partnership with the Land Life Company to support reforestation efforts for critical Monarch butterfly habitats in Estado de México, Mexico

Health & Healthcare

Greater Than Aids, With Support From Walgreens and Orasure Technologies, to Provide 10,000 Free In-home HIV Tests to Community Partners

With in-person health services limited due to COVID-19, Greater Than AIDS, a public information initiative of KFF, and Walgreens have announced a new program to provide 10,000 OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test kits to support expanded testing options...

Events, Media & Communications

Nickelodeon's Nick News Returns With Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, Hosted by Global Superstar Alicia Keys

Hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, the program amplifies the voices and experiences of Black children across the country amid current events.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In Good Company: 50 U.S. Businesses That Stood Out During the Pandemic

Bacardi and its Patrón tequila brand donated $4 million to support struggling bars and restaurants, through its #RaiseYourSpirits initiative.

Environment

GroMoreGood: ScottsMiracle-Gro's Promise to Protect Pollinators

A big part of how we GroMoreGood at ScottsMiracle-Gro is caring for our planet’s littlest creatures––bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing it Full Circle: 20+ Years of Connections Through Selling on eBay

Cami’s center lists donated quality items on eBay for Charity, where all sale proceeds go directly to the nonprofits to help them sustain and thrive.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Carbon Footprint
    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...
  3. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  4. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  5. Sustainability Report
    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...
  6. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. 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...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
  11. 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...
  12. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  13. Responsible Investing
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  14. FedEx | Awards & Recognition
    We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...
  15. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...