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Diversity & Inclusion

I Am A Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Jessica joined Chevron as a cyber threat intelligence coordinator where her job was to read and edit reports written by cybersecurity analysts. As she learned more about cybersecurity and got on the job training, her interest in the role of a cyber threat intelligence analyst grew. A big part of her job entails researching and accurately writing about the threats Chevron faces, so the best business decision can be made to keep the company protected.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edmond de Rothschild Makes Progress in Building a Sustainable Future

The Edmond de Rothschild Group publishes its fifth Sustainability Report, which illustrates the concrete ways in which it is living its vision to be “Bold Builders of the Future”.

Environment

HP's Sustainable Impact Report: 5 Key Takeaways For Partners

HP Inc. is making big strides toward achieving its environmental and social goals, and that has major implications for the company's business and for partners' businesses, according to the company's 2018 Sustainable Impact Report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Making People Central to a Sustainability Strategy

At Sappi North America (SNA), we keep sustainability at the forefront of our operations. Together with the 2020Vision— Sappi’s global growth strategy—we use our sustainability goals program to set targets, initiate improvement actions, and monitor our commitment to progress. Our goals are reflective of the desires of our employees, customers, and investors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Edison International 2018 Sustainability Report: 2018 Community Investments

We partner with local nonprofits to brighten our communities, invest in the future, and build a better tomorrow. Today, Edison International is one of the largest corporate charitable contributors in Southern California.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Contributions to Inclusive Growth: Lessons from Israel

The call for inclusive growth—and a new form of capitalism—is rising. So, what is inclusive growth, anyway, and why does it matter?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Durkan Donates to the Shed

After nearly seven years of construction, the Shed — an eight-level, 200,000-square-foot structure in New York City’s burgeoning Hudson Yards neighborhood — is now open to the public. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with the Rockwell Group, the building is set to be a haven for creative expression, with a dynamic line-up of concerts, poetry readings and art galleries, as well as a kung fu-inspired musical later this summer, already underway. And many of these artists — dancers, musicians, writers and more — will rehearse on a floor custom-made by Durkan from Mohawk Group.

Environment

5 Million Anglers Called on to Collect Data and Trash From US Waters This Fourth of July

Keep America Beautiful®, the nonprofit steward of litter prevention for more than six decades, is partnering with Fishbrain, the world’s most popular mobile app and social network for people who love fishing, to ask the app’s more than 5 million users in the United States to undertake the largest-ever crowdsourced audit of litter in the U.S.

Innovation & Technology

Bridgestone Introduces Enliten, a New Lightweight Tyre Technology That Requires Less Materials and Cuts CO2 Emissions

Bridgestone has announced the launch of Enliten, a new innovative lightweight tyre technology that represents an unmatchable reduction in material and rolling resistance performance to contribute to the reduction of a vehicle’s CO2 emissions, while providing the same wear life as a standard original equipment tyre.

Education

Sodexo and Drake University Extend Partnership

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to Quality of Life, announced today the company’s 10-year extension with longtime partner, Drake University.

Research, Reports & Publications

Xylem Advances Commitment to Sustainability, Announcing Ambitious Slate of 2025 Signature Goals

Xylem, a global water technology provider, announced an ambitious set of goals that advances the Company’s sustainability commitment across three fronts: serving its customers, building a sustainable company, and empowering communities through social impact initiatives. The new goals were published in Xylem’s 2018 Sustainability Report: "Creating a Water-Secure World,” also released today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Unum Shares Its Story of Social Responsibility on New Site

A new Corporate Responsibility website from Unum (NYSE: UNM) highlights the commitment of the company and its employees in the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Poland to making a difference in people’s lives, from customers and employees to the communities it calls home.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PayPal's Dan Schulman Ranks Among Glassdoor's Top CEOs 2019

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman has been named among Glassdoor's Top CEOs 2019.
This award is employees choice, based on voluntary, anonymous feedback from employees regarding their CEO's leadership, work environment and other insights over the past year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Names Diversity Champion Natily Santos, 2019 Service Star Volunteer of the Year for Extraordinary Volunteer Service

Natily Santos, Director, Supplier Diversity, has been named Aramark's 2019 Service Star Volunteer of the Year, in recognition of her commitment to volunteer service and leadership in her community.

Energy

Consumers Energy and DTE Invest in Efficiency for Ludington Hydroelectric Plant

Consumers Energy and DTE have just renewed the license for the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant. The plant began generating electricity in 1973, and licenses are only renewed every 50 years.

Health & Healthcare

Unleashing the Power of Our Colleagues Around the World

Our approach to global health challenges unleashes the full power of our resources to help strengthen healthcare systems and increase access for the most vulnerable people around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Women Exporters Program Workshops in the U.S.

In the U.S., there are nearly 12 million women-owned small businesses, yet women-owned businesses comprise just 12% of U.S. exporters. The new Women Exporters Program workshops for U.S. businesses program will help women business owners and leaders to gain access to the vast global marketplace, comprising 95% of the world’s buyers.

Innovation & Technology

More Than a Mascot: Aflac Duck Robot Comforts Kid Cancer Patients—and Sets an Example for Pharma

From advertising icon to pediatric cancer pal, the Aflac duck has transformed from a TV commercial attention-getter to a trusted friend for children with cancer.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

2018 Sustainability Report Details GM’s Drive for Safer, Better, More Sustainable Personal Mobility

General Motors Co. released its ninth annual sustainability report to update employees, investors, policymakers, advocacy groups and customers on the aggressive moves the company made in 2018 to achieve its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. The report extensively covers GM’s drive to build a world-class, inclusive and customer-focused culture with strong corporate governance and transparency.

Energy

PSEG Holds One of Lowest Carbon Emissions Rates Among Largest U.S. Power Producers

PSEG has one of the lowest carbon emissions rates of the nation’s largest power producers, according to a new analysis released today.

Environment

Deciphering Local EHS Paradigms (All Over the World)

Antea Group’s global EHS registers & protocols collect the local regulations and the real-world information to help a global company stay compliant.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma Employee Spotlight: Ettigounder Ponnusamy

As part of our employee spotlight series, we’re sitting down with Ettigounder (Samy) Ponnusamy, fellow and global manager, green chemistry at MilliporeSigma, to learn more about the work he’s doing to move the needle. The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada.

Green Infrastructure

Beijing 2022 Ice Venue Cooling System to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Olympic Games

This will be the first time the technology is used in China and at the Olympic Games. It signifies a reduction of carbon emissions equal to the yearly footprint of almost 3,900 cars (more than 26,000,000 kg). A similar carbon reduction could also be achieved by planting more than 1,200,000 trees.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ Civil Rights

The riots at New York City’s Stonewall Inn in June 1969 are generally cited as a catalyst for the LGBTQ rights movement, but efforts had been growing steadily during the previous two decades. This was a time in U.S. history when homosexuality was still listed as a mental disorder, and gay behavior was illegal in 49 states. People could be arrested for having a physical relationship with a member of the same sex. The act of wearing clothes resembling the opposite gender was outlawed. In major cities, raids of gay bars were common.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bending the Line: How Better Design Can Transition a Linear Economy to a Circular One

John A. Lanier shares an excerpt from his book: Mid-Course Correction Revisited: The Story and Legacy of a Radical Industrialist and his Quest for Authentic Change, by Ray C. Anderson and John A. Lanier (Chelsea Green Publishing 2019)

Latest Campaigns

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    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
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  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
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    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...