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Events, Media & Communications

Live From UNGA 77 - September 19

For 10 years, we have been workingwith the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) to help youngsters affected by conflict and violence to foster safer and more productive communities in Africa and Latin America.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We've Made Great Progress in Delivering Connectivity to Underserved Students. And As the Urgency Increases, We Won't Stop.

We at T-Mobile have taken seriously our responsibility to do our part to help underserved students access the internet, technology and resources they need to receive an education AND pursue a world of opportunities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Lenovo and the Carolina Panthers Boost Small Businesses Again Through Empowering the Carolinas Contest

All small businesses start with a dream and the determination to overcome obstacles. It is no small feat that these and other businesses in the Carolinas continue to thrive given the challenges that come with running your own business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Awards Record Number of Riding Forward Scholarships

The contest, which entered its 11th year in 2022, honors Black History Month by encouraging young people to share the stories of Black Americans who inspire them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Illumina Grant Boosts Climate Action and Job Training

As part of Illumina’s long-term commitment to sustainability, the Illumina Corporate Foundation made a one-year, $500,000 grant to support GRID Alternatives (Generating Renewable Ideas and Development Alternatives), a nonprofit committed to increasing access to renewable energy and training people for clean energy jobs.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Employee Demographics

Talent diversity is of utmost importance at every level of our Company, from our Board of Directors to our executive team to our 18,655 full-time and 849 part-time employees as of Dec. 31, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Governance

Tractor Supply’s Board of Directors believes that strong corporate governance is essential to ensure that the company is managed for the long-term benefit of its stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Blackstone Announces Commitment to 2,000 Refugee Hires Across Global Portfolio Companies and Real Estate Properties

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced a commitment to 2,000 refugee hires across its global portfolio companies and at its real estate properties, including 1,500 refugees in the United States alone, by the end of 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Releases Associate-Focused Docuseries “Behind the Apron”

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has announced and released the first episode of a new video documentary series focused on inspirational and emblematic stories from its employees, highlighting the company’s culture, values and ongoing stories of incredible customer service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WP's Tyler Sanchez Is 1 of 30 College Students Nationwide Selected for American Heart Association's Hispanic Serving Institution Scholar Program

Funding for the HSI Scholars Program is provided by Quest Diagnostics and its Quest for Health Equity Program.

Environment

Biogen Charts Second Year of Progress for Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives Initiative

In year two, we convened a Scientific Advisory Council to guide our program, analyzed the environmental impact of another three products, and strengthened our plan to reduce scope 3 emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Fernando Claussen

In this #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career path of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Fernando Claussen, Vice President & General Manager of Taco Bell International Ibero-America in this installment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Driving Value Creation

We strive to collaborate with companies, bringing operational expertise to enable our shared success.

Education

Why Teaching Tech to Teachers Is More Important Than Ever

The Garage talked with HP Teaching Fellows to find out about the digital tools they’re tapping into and how they’re learning about new technologies to bring into their blended classrooms.

Events, Media & Communications

Last Chance To Participate in September's goIT Monthly Challenge!

With school back in session, September is a perfect opportunity to get back into the swing of things with this month’s goIT Monthly Challenge!

Events, Media & Communications

“Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water,” Presented by the International Water Association and Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions Features Two Black & Veatch Projects

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, today announced that two of its water projects are included in “Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Taiwan Receives CSR Award

Applied Materials is honored to see its Taiwan team awarded for “Excellence in CSR” by Commonwealth Magazine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Continues Legacy of Mentorship, Scholarship Support for Tomorrow's Space Leaders

SAIC is thrilled to continue its ongoing partnership with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). ASF's mission is to support students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields that are essential to our understanding of the Earth and our universe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Diversity Research Institute Releases the 2022 Top 20 DRI Texas Fortune 1000 Companies Most Representative in the U.S.

The Diversity Research Institute (DRI) releases the 2022 Corporate Governance Report of Fortune 1000 Companies.

Energy

Schneider Electric Wins Energy Efficient Solution of the Year As It Delivers Climate-Friendly and Energy-Saving Innovations to the Market

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been recognized at the Greek Energy Mastering Awards 2022 with the award for Energy Efficient Solution of the Year.

Green Infrastructure

Gas Stations Propagate Environmental Injustice. Mobile Fueling Can Help.

Gas station infrastructure poses risks to human and environmental health, and threaten environmental justice. Mobile fueling may be a solution.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Named to Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards Shortlist for Leading-Edge Circular Laboratory Solutions

Reuters Events named Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany to its Responsible Business Awards 2022 shortlist in the Circular Transition category for its commitment to creating a circular economy for its customers through greener products and solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Named 2022 SmartWay® High Performer

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP has been named one of the EPA’s SmartWay® High Performers of 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Employees Celebrate 150 Years of Better Care for a Better World

As Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years in business, employees at its manufacturing facility in Beech Island, South Carolina reflect on this important milestone, their hopes for the future, and how they’re delivering the company's purpose of Better Care for a Better World.

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit To Unite Hundreds of Industry Leaders To Help Ensure Better Lives Through Better Business

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Retail Summit will bring together hundreds of the world’s industry leaders in-person in Amsterdam next month, to accelerate action on urgent challenges facing the consumer goods industry.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  2. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. 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...
  5. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  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. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  8. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
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  12. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...