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Environment

How Qualcomm Is Assessing and Managing Its Water Footprint

As water sources around the world become increasingly stressed, we are acutely aware of the need to treat water as the precious resource it is.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Joins Open to All, a National Coalition Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Retail

Today Bath & Body Works announces its signing of the Open to All pledge which brings retailers together to implement actions to mitigate racial biases and create more welcoming retail environments for all.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Honored With 2023 Humanitarian Award

Participating in, and giving back to, the community have been core values for Northern Trust since the company’s founding in 1889.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Host 14-Year-Old Ivan As Honorary Team Member

On April 11, 2023, the LA Galaxy hosted Ivan, a 14-year-old teenager from Sylmar, CA, at the club’s first-team training session at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. Ivan is bravely battling cancer and the LA Galaxy hosted him as an honorary team member for the day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — Taking the Leap: Meet Felicia Green

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan and I’m a Program Manager on our talent, Performance and Engagement Team and I’m so excited to be here with you.

Environment

Rayonier's Carbon Report

Rayonier grows and manages an abundant and renewable resource that provides many benefits to society: trees. This uniquely positions Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) to offer natural climate change solutions.

Green Infrastructure

Leading the Charge: Walmart Announces Plan To Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network

As our customers and members continue to look for ways to save money and live better, I am excited to announce our plans at Walmart and Sam’s Club in the U.S. to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible, reliable, convenient and affordable for them across the country.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HARMAN Sustainability Report: Achieving Excellence Through Safety, Efficiency, and Partnership

HARMAN's Chakan plant in Pune, India overperformed in just about every area throughout 2021. Exceeding the standards yet again for commitment, quality, and teamwork, the HARMAN Pune factory sets an example for all, prioritizing initiatives that better our planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pickleball Pro Pulls From Tennis Background, Competitive Mindset

When Minneapolis-based pickleball professional Aanik Lohani tried the sport for the first time, he needed three things – a paddle, a ball and a snow shovel. Being March in Minneapolis, the court had snow on it, so we shoveled it off and played a couple games.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dayton REALTORS® Honors KeyBank’s Kenya K. Taylor with 2023 Marie Kindrick Fair Housing Award

Dayton REALTORS® has honored Kenya K. Taylor, Corporate Responsibility Officer for KeyBank in Central and Southwest Ohio, with its 2023 Marie Kindrick Fair Housing Award for Community Professional.

Sustainable Development Goals

Remarks by Yum China CEO

Despite a very challenging year in 2022, Yum China remained profitable every quarter and expanded our store network, while continuing to make significant progress towards our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

It All Starts at the Top: Why the Fashion Industry Needs To Embrace Equity in the Boardroom

While 80% of garment workers are women, 75% of CEO roles within the textile and apparel sector are held by men.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours Receives Two Awards From U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, was honored yesterday

Innovation & Technology

Meet Zeigo™, Schneider Electric’s Innovative Suite of SaaS Sustainability Solutions To Drive Decarbonization

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of Zeigo, a sustainability software ecosystem built to simplify and accelerate climate action for companies of all sizes.

Diversity & Inclusion

World Autism Awareness Day 2023: Neurodiversity Confidence Grows at P&G

As we recognize World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2) and Neurodiversity Awareness Month, we celebrate the incredible community of neurodiverse employees who bring their unique abilities to P&G.

Research, Reports & Publications

Research on What Returns to Expect From Green Investments Wins Kellogg’s Moskowitz Prize

From a field of over 160 submitted papers, Dissecting Green Returns was selected as the winner of the 2022 Moskowitz Prize at Northwestern University, which recognizes high-impact research in sustainable finance.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Holland and CNH Industrial REMAN Celebrate REMAN Day

New Holland Agriculture and CNH Industrial REMAN are celebrating REMAN Day. It’s an occasion when remanufacturing industries around the world promote their important contributions to the circular economy.

Education

Edison International Presents 30 High School Seniors With $50,000 Scholarships To Pursue STEM

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2023 Edison Scholars and will be awarded a total of $1.5 million in scholarships from Edison International.

Environment

United Announces $15 Million Investment in Carbon Capture Company Svante

United announced its $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante.

Diversity & Inclusion

Generation Change's Hands Off Presents: Mariam Khan

Generation Change creates tailored programming in collaboration with our brands and markets by young agents of change who are passionate about improving their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Celebrates Its 10th Year of Helping Feed Communities Nationwide

Our annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign is one way we work to close the gap on hunger, and this year we’re celebrating the campaign’s 10th year.

Environment

Tetra Pak Unveils Recycling Collaborations and Investments Ahead of Earth Day

In the run up to the Earth Day (22nd April), Tetra Pak is highlighting some of its recent recycling initiatives that are helping to keep valuable materials in use and out of landfills.

Sustainable Development Goals

World Water Day 2023: A Ripple Effect

Sometimes saving water starts with a simple question: What if?

Innovation & Technology

FedEx To Open First Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in India

FedEx has announced plans to open its first Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in Hyderabad, India in 2023.

Events, Media & Communications

Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering

In honor of Global Volunteer Month and in partnership with SAP, Pyxera Global is excited to announce an upcoming webinar that will delve into the value of pro bono volunteering and how it can transform your organization.

Latest Campaigns

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    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. 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...
  4. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  12. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  13. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  14. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  15. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...