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Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins 2023-2024 Sustainability Progress Report: Sustainability at Cummins

Sustainability is not new to Cummins. For several decades, both sustainability and efforts related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been critical elements of the company’s long-term business and growth strategies.

Energy

A New Star in the Energy Constellation

In many Indigenous cultures, the number seven symbolizes completeness and unity. To Enbridge and six First Nation and Metis communities in Saskatchewan, it’s now imbued with a new meaning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wesco Named “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Wesco is proud to have received a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® and to be recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” Launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Events, Media & Communications

Moving Freight in the Skies, With Plusses and Minuses

In the skies above us millions of pounds of air freight are on the move today, to near and far destinations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Photographing Local Businesses: Meet Thomas Allison

On this episode of Outtakes, we chat with Thomas Allison. Prior to joining our Photography team full-time, Thomas worked as a Freelance Photographer shooting local businesses in Austin, Texas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Receives Top Score on Disability Equality Index

For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third Bank has received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index ®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Award-Winning Excellence: HARMAN's Success in Quality and Delivery

At HARMAN, our unwavering commitment to quality and delivery ensures we consistently meet the high expectations of our customers, partners, and employees. This dedication has been recognized through numerous awards from our Automotive customers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Collective Action To Establish Baseline Data Center Health and Safety Competency Training

Data centers present a diverse array of hazards. From high voltage electrical risks and fall hazards to hazardous materials and heat stress, workers face numerous dangers.

Energy

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island Facility Earns Its First EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for Energy Efficiency

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for energy efficiency this year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making a Difference on and off the Field With ESPN

Countries around the world are anticipating the start of the Paris Olympics, a celebration of the unifying power of sports.

Education

The Next Frontier in Education: How Generative AI and XR Will Evolve the World of Learning in the Next Decade

Teachers can leverage generative AI to create highly customized lessons. In a series of manual steps, educators can quickly create dynamic videos to serve as instructional tools with little-to-no technical skills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jackie VanderBrug Receives 2024 Joan Bavaria Award

Putnam Investments’ Jackie VanderBrug has been announced as one of three winners of the 2024 Joan Bavaria Award, which is awarded for catalysing positive change in the capital markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northwestern Mutual Awarded Sixth Consecutive Top-Score on National Disability Equality Index

Northwestern Mutual announced today that the company earned its sixth consecutive top-score on the Disability Equality Index®.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kurt Krebs: Building Community at Covia’s Black Lab Chardon Plant

Covia highlights the dedication and leadership of Team Members who have made a significant impact on the job or in their communities by sharing their stories. Today we recognize Kurt Krebs, Plant Manager at Covia’s Black Lab Chardon plant.

Energy

U.S. Department of Defense Joins Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Program

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has signed on to Duke Energy’s (NYSE: DUK) Green Source Advantage (GSA) program to provide renewable energy on behalf of the five largest DOD major military installations across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Environment

Chemours’ Sustainability Report: Partnering To Protect Local Wildlife and Habitats

Earlier this year, Chemours released our annual Sustainability Report titled, “Partnering for Progress.” Throughout the report, we showcase how Chemours embraces partnerships to deliver innovative products responsibly and more sustainably.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Named “Best Place To Work for People With Disabilities”

Principal Financial Group®  was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” after earning a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplaces.

Innovation & Technology

Keeping Up With Customers in the Digital Age

Navigating the fast-paced digital world demands strong customer connections, especially in industries like logistics and supply chain management, states Brian Enright, CEO of DP World Americas in a recent article published by the Forbes Business Council.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Best Brands for Social Impact in 2024 by Forbes

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Forbes as one of the country’s Best Brands For Social Impact in 2024. Inclusion on the list reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and socially responsible future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco: Co-Innovating With Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Every individual has the right to thrive in our increasingly connected world, and four years ago Cisco codified this belief with our Social Justice Beliefs and Our Commitment to Action.

Sustainable Development Goals

Simplifying Data Center Sustainability Governance

Data centers are at the heart of digital economies worldwide. As digitalization accelerates, power loads, cooling costs and water usage are skyrocketing. By 2026, data center electricity use alone is expected to double (source: International Energy Agency, Electricity 2024).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: What You Didn’t Know About European Offices

Are European offices broken? We don’t think so. They’re just different.

Environment

12 New Jersey Schools Recognized for Innovative Climate Change Projects by Atlantic City Electric

Atlantic City Electric, the Drumthwacket Foundation and Sustainable Jersey honored 12 student teams for their New Jersey Student Climate Challenge action projects that address the causes and impacts of climate change at the local level.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 1 - Growth Mindset

In Healthy Spaces Season 4, Ep. 1, hear how venture capitalist Steve Westly employs a growth mindset to identify and scale great business ideas in clean tech.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Members Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has welcomed Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions as new members. This brings the Coalition’s membership to 25 companies dedicated to promoting trustworthy and sustainable practices.

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