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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sky’s the Limit Celebrates Andrea Primas: Empowering Girls and Women To Maximize Their Potential

SkysTheLimit.org is proud to celebrate Andrea Primas, founder of ConqHer, Inc. Andrea's dedication to empowering girls and women and helping them become the best versions of themselves has made a significant impact on countless lives.

Environment

WEC Holds Executive Roundtable on Working With the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The World Environment Center, in collaboration with Ricoh, convened a virtual one-day Executive Roundtable.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Work for Humankind: Lenovo Brings Its Global Service Project to North America in Partnership With Conservation Group BirdLife International

Lenovo announced the North American edition of Work For Humankind, a bold initiative that uses technology for volunteers to make a positive, long-lasting difference while working from remote, tech-enabled locations.

Events, Media & Communications

Sofidel Sustainability Expert Joins Virtual Event To Discuss Sustainable Sourcing

Mohamed Abaas, environmental sustainability specialist from Sofidel, will discuss the importance of sustainable sourcing during Store Brands’ Industry Forums: Sustainability virtual event taking place on July 26.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Business of Sustainability: Exploring the Circular Economy With SAP’s Stephen Jamieson

Stephen gives us an in-depth view of how businesses and regulations are shifting focus to circular strategies, specifically in plastics and packaging.

Environment

PFAS and Product Liability: Intentionally vs. Unintentionally Added PFAS

Antea Group consultants Caron Koll and Jack Sheldon collaborated with the American Bar Association (ABA) to give their insights on intentional and unintentional PFAS sources in products and the potential product liability lawsuits that could ensue.

Events, Media & Communications

Legal Pro Bono Support for Nonprofits

Join Taproot and TrustLaw for a 7/27 webinar on how nonprofits can access legal pro bono support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Forecast Calls for Sunny Skies and One Happy Chimp

Nothing but blue skies ahead for Vanilla, a 29-year-old chimpanzee who spent her earlier years in a biomedical research laboratory in New York with no access to sunlight or time outside.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Inclusivity at Avantor: Reaching Our Future Associates

More than 14,500 global Avantor associates relentlessly advance life-changing science by solving today’s complex challenges. Our ICARE values of innovation, customer centricity, accountability, respect and excellence are the foundation for how we show up each day to set science.

Innovation & Technology

Hot Topics for 5G in North America

Welcome to the penultimate episode of the Voice of 5G podcast! This week, we are joined by our North American colleagues and network experts, Sashieka Seneviratne and Paul Challoner.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire’s Villa Rica Plant Recertified as a VPP Star Site

Southwire’s plant located in Villa Rica, Ga., has been recertified as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star site from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tech for Good: Cadence Employees Volunteer in India

For the sixth year in a row, Cadence has partnered with Team4Tech to provide communities around the world with access to cutting edge tools and technologies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating 10 Years of Purpose-led Fashion Design

Can handbags have the power to create real, meaningful change? Yes, they can. Our On Purpose social enterprise initiative, based in Masoro Rwanda, is proof positive.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Winners of the 2023 New Voices $150,000 POWER PITCH Sponsored by Entergy Are Announced

The New Voices Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the New Voices $150,000 POWER PITCH sponsored by the Entergy Charitable Foundation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Igniting Change: Meet the Women Behind the Stoves

Visiting the homes of women involved in the project is key to understanding the benefits that the Efficient Cookstoves project brings on an individual level, whilst ensuring that the cooking technologies deployed are appropriate to the local context and the needs of the users.

Events, Media & Communications

Ben & Jerry’s + Greyston Bakery: How Brands Can Leverage Lived Experiences Responsibly

The Impact Relations Institute, in partnership with 3BL Media, will host a conversation on how brands can leverage lived experiences into their brand story, responsibly, using the longstanding partnership between Ben & Jerry's and Greyston Bakery as a jumping off point.

Energy

Duke Energy Indiana Commits to Purchase up to 199 Megawatts of Solar Power From Shelby County-Based Facility

Project will provide low-cost, clean energy to Duke Energy’s Indiana customers

Innovation & Technology

Logitech Among Industry Leaders Driving Increased IoT Product Security and Privacy

Earlier todayLogitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) was invited and honored to participate in the US National Label for Consumer IoT Security launch at the White House in Washington DC.

Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Safe Spaces Empowerment LGBTQ Youth

In the heart of Houston, where diversity thrives, the Montrose Center stands as a beacon of hope and support for the LGBTQ community.

Energy

Schneider Electric Partners With Intel and Applied Materials To Help Decarbonize the Semiconductor Value Chain With New Catalyze Program

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launched Catalyze, a new partnership program aimed at accelerating access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Values Beyond the Cup: With BLK and Bold, Aramark Refreshments Expands Minority-Owned Business Commitment

Aramark and BLK & Bold, the first Black-owned nationally distributed coffee brand in the U.S., have reached a multi-year agreement that will make the company’s lineup of hot and cold coffee products available to Aramark Refreshments clients this year.

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast Season 3, Episode 3: Tomatoes in the Desert

In this episode of Healthy Spaces, hear from business leaders who are reimagining how we grow and move food to enhance access and reduce environmental impact.

Environment

How the Forest Positive Coalition and Soft Commodities Forum Are Aligning on Landscapes Metrics

At the Soft Commodities Forum (SCF), we believe that achieving meaningful landscape-level transformation and acquiring the financing to get there require collaboration across food and agriculture value chains for standardized metrics.

Research, Reports & Publications

Speaking of Sustainability: Derek Bian, EHS Leader, Asia Pacific

Although he has only been with Owens Corning for about one year, Derek Bian has already taken a very active role in our fight against climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Celebrates Pride Month

Each June, Pride celebrations around the world recognize the history, contributions and importance of the LGBTQ+ community while creating space to advocate for a future defined by complete equality and inclusion.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...