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Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Studies Extraction of Natural Hydrogen in Australia

Black & Veatch will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia.

Responsible Production & Consumption

That’s So Metal: Baker Hughes Program Keeps Over 125 Million Pounds of Scrap Out of Landfills in 3 Years

In just three years, the energy technology company diverted over 125 million pounds of scrap metals from over 50 Baker Hughes locations.

Green Infrastructure

Asia Pacific Electric Vehicles Public Chargers Will Reach Ten Million by 2030: CBRE

Asia Pacific electric vehicle (EV) sales have seen exponential growth in the past two years, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global auto sales.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cascale Hosts First Manufacturer Forum in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) hosted its first Manufacturer Forum of 2024 — and first under the new name — on March 6 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies

Kimberly-Clark jumped a spot to No. 2 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Proudly Awards Dealers for Focus on Technology, Community and Sales

In celebration of the strength of its U.S. and Canadian dealer network, CNH brands, CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland, recently announced the winners of their respective CASE Dealer Awards program and New Holland UK & ROI Dealer of the Year Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

NYDJ Launches First Wheelchair-Fit Denim Jean With QVC

QVC®, world leader in live video commerce (“vCommerce”), announced today that it has collaborated with NYDJ to launch the brand’s first wheelchair-fit design jean, exclusively for QVC.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Legacy of Care: Celebrating 25 Years of The Homer Fund

Founded in 1999, The Homer Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing an unforeseen financial hardship. Every dollar an associate donates to The Homer Fund goes right back to an associate in need.

Diversity & Inclusion

Baker Tilly’s Chief Diversity Officer Shane Lloyd Spearheads Conversation on Social Class and the Workplace

Unlike some seemingly observable markers of difference, social class can be invisible. But that doesn’t mean it does not affect our individual experiences and organizational structures.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Jewel-Osco Division Celebrates Women’s History Month

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco division marked Women’s History Month with their FABulous FAB (Food and Beverage) Women’s event! The celebration featured meet and greets, delectable food and drink samplings courtesy of over 25 women-owned & women-led businesses.

Energy

The Three Pillars of Energy Data: Accuracy, Availability, and Timeliness

Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of data. This is especially true in commercial buildings, which have been identified as noble examples of embracing sustainability and decarbonization.

Events, Media & Communications

GreenBiz: What Are the ‘Wrong’ Sort of EU Taxonomy Estimates?

European financial regulators shed light on the use of “equivalent information” under the EU Taxonomy.

Events, Media & Communications

Rayonier Welcomes Terry Baker and Sam Cook for Employee Education Event

We were honored to welcome Terry Baker and Sam Cook to speak to Rayonier employees recently about their experiences as black leaders in the forestry industry. The table talk was one of Rayonier's DEI education events in celebration of Black History Month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cultivating Gratitude Daily: Meet Lea-Angela Atienza

My name is Lea (pronounced like Princess Leia from Star Wars) and I am an Accounting Analyst at GoDaddy, based in Los Angeles. I am a part of the Registry Accounting Team. If you have a domain, such as ".com", my team handles the accounting and finance process of it all!

Education

The HARMAN Experience Center Hosts Students From the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting students from the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy in Texas, at the HARMAN Experience Center. They joined us for a tour and engaged in a crash course on lighting, followed by a fireside chat.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Board Interview: Sean Cady on Building a Career of Purpose

As part of a recurring series, Cascale details the involvement and vision of its Board members.

Research, Reports & Publications

SEC Climate Rule: From Compliance to Opportunity

In this special crossover episode, ESG Talk and Off The Books dive into the long-awaited SEC climate disclosure rule. Jonathan Gregory of The Hershey Company and Alan Wilson of WilmerHale and hosts Mandi McReynolds, and Andie Wood discuss what the new requirements mean.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Names New Chief Sustainability Officer

Fifth Third announced Pratik Raval as chief sustainability officer. He will lead the Sustainability Office, which is a part of Fifth Third’s Corporate Responsibility Office.

Health & Healthcare

Diabetes and Heart Disease: How to Manage Your Risk

Here is our “In and Out” list that can help guide what you do to lower your risk for heart disease if you or a loved one have diabetes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Reports 2023 Sustainability Performance

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) announced today the release of our 23rd annual Sustainability Report, highlighting our performance in 2023 and progress in key areas including climate and nature.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Brands Excel in Great Iron and Tech at Expoagro 2024

Case IH, New Holland, and CASE CE (all CNH brands), took the stage at Expoagro 2024 YPF, the mega-exhibition from March 5 to 8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Energy

Here’s How You Remain Competitive: Optimization and Digitalization

Optimization and digitalization will empower businesses to make an impact, while remaining financially stable.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delmarva Power Supports Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

Earlier this month, Delmarva Power presented a donation of $2,605 to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute, located within Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named to Forbes List of “Customer Experience All Stars”

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ list of Customer Experience All Stars.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric - Engaging the Community With KABOOM! To Build a Playground in New Jersey

Atlantic City Electric has partnered with Gateway Community Action Partnership, the Borough of Paulsboro, and KABOOM! to construct a new playground for West Buck Street Park in Paulsboro, New Jersey.

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. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  3. 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...
  4. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  6. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  7. Sustainability Report
    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. 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...
  10. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  11. 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...
  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...