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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: ECB Tilts Toward Climate, but Investors Can Go Further

Climate issues are complex. We see four main areas where climate-aware investors need better data, expert insights and a more nuanced approach in order to create an effective decision framework.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Denver Office Received the Caring Spirit Award

Our Denver Office received the Caring Spirit Award in recognition of their local community involvement, contributions to the United Way and local fundraising.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KKR Forms Strategic Alliance With Loop Capital To Offer Equity Research and Distribution Capabilities

KKR has worked with Loop Capital on ECM transactions since 2011 when Loop Capital was part of the underwriting syndicate for the IPO of Nielsen, a former KKR portfolio company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Booster™ Gains New CTO, Tech Veteran Andrew Hamel

Technology leader Andrew Hamel joins Booster as the mobile energy delivery company's first Chief Technology Officer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Retention Through Relationships, Understanding and Fun

In the midst of the Great Resignation, people are seeking work that is flexible, meaningful and makes a positive impact in the world. Your corporate purpose program can be one of your best levers to attract and retain top talent.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours Is Committed to Making Chemistry As Responsible as It Is Essential

When Chemours began its corporate responsibility journey in 2017, we were driven by a collective determination to be better and do better for our customers, communities, employees

Diversity & Inclusion

How Hybrid Can Make Work More Accessible for People With Disabilities

The impact of remote work is undeniable: Software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams has become a de facto conference room, employees have traded business suits for loungewear, and commuting time has shrunk to the few minutes it takes to boot up.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corp. Recognized for Sixth Straight Year as a “Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion” for 2022

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” after being awarded a 100 percent score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), making this the sixth straight year of receiving a high score.

Sustainable Development Goals

Business Can Drive SDGs Collaboration

What is the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals? Top experts from the field of corporate sustainability get beneath the surface of this issue, in the final two installments of SDGs: The Rising Tide.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media's Guide to Telling Your ESG Story to the Press

Batman and Robin. Thelma and Louise. Shrek and Donkey. We all know the hero and lovable sidekick trope. But, have you ever thought about your environmental, social, governance (ESG) communications strategy this way?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Udemy Certified for Equitable Pay Practices by Fair Pay Workplace

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a company dedicated to improving lives through learning, today announced it has been certified by Fair Pay Workplace (FPW), a trusted symbol of pay equity around the world.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IFPE Partner to Support Vital Forest Ecosystems Through Tree Planting

The Arbor Day Foundation announced today a partnership with CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), the largest construction trade show in North America.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions Expands Product Offerings to Meet Commercial Customer Demands

ekō Solutions expands beyond residential homes & now offers commercial solutions to include mobile field offices, command centers & public restrooms & showers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Named a Leader in ESG Report by Independent Research Firm

Bloomberg has been named a leader in the ESG space with the highest current offering score, according to Forrester Research’s new report, “The Forrester New Wave™: ESG Ratings, Data, And Analytics, Q3 2022”.

Diversity & Inclusion

2022 ICCC Latinx Cohort: Free Training, Education, and Mentorship for Latinx Small Businesses

ICIC invites U.S. Latinx small business owners to apply for the first Latinx cohort of the ICCC program – a tuition-free, 40-hour “mini-MBA” delivered by top-ranking university professors and business experts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR Agrees To Sell Minnesota Rubber and Plastics to Trelleborg in Another Win for Employees

Since KKR’s acquisition in November 2018 and the introduction of a broad-based employee ownership program, MRP has made significant progress in driving growth and operational excellence.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Construction Teams Up With National Association of Landscape Professionals for Renewal & Remembrance at Lincoln Memorial

The 26th Renewal & Remembrance on July 18, 2022, marked another successful and significant day of service put on by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Incorporated Names Virgil R. Miller as President, Aflac US

Aflac Incorporated announced that Aflac U.S. Deputy President Virgil R. Miller has been named to succeed Teresa L. White as president, Aflac U.S., effective Jan. 1, 2023. Aspreviously announced, White will retire March 2023 and will serve as executive consultant effective Jan. 1, 2023, to support the transition.

Energy

National Grid Renewables Celebrates American Clean Power Week with Tours of First Solar Manufacturing Plant and Ohio Solar Project

As part of American Clean Power Week 2022, National Grid Renewables hosted a two-day event to educate visitors on the economic benefits that solar energy projects provide national, state, and local communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watts Completes WAVE Water Stewardship Verification

The Water Council is pleased to announce that Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has successfully completed verification for the WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Believes Climate Legislation Key to Creating Low-Carbon Future

Cummins Inc. leaders say the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Biden Tuesday (Aug. 16) will play an important role in the company’s journey to a carbon free economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NortonLifeLock's Sustainable Home Improvement Program Shows Results

In April of 2022, NortonLifeLock launched an innovative initiative, called the Sustainable Home Improvement Program. The incentive program reimburses employees for making sustainability improvements in their own homes.

Environment

Minderoo Foundation and Illumina Commit $40M AUD To Apply Advanced Genomics to Marine Conservation

Minderoo Foundation and Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), today announced a 40 million Australian dollar (US $27.8 million) partnership that will leverage the power of genomics to accelerate scientific understanding of marine systems and help marine conservationists make informed decisions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ericsson Celebrates Diversity at Stockholm Pride

We had a fantastic time in the Pride Parade, celebrating and sharing our message of diversity & inclusion, all powered by our rainbow truck, our rainbow banners and flags and, most important of all Team Ericsson at its best.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Can the Pet Food Industry Adapt To Serve the Growing Demand for Better and More Sustainable Options?

As more people welcome pets into their families, they are seeking higher quality food options from more sustainable pet food brands.

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