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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lynda Clemmons Reflects on the Latest Chapter in Our Sustainability Story

Looking back on my first nine months as Chief Sustainability Officer for NRG, I am filled with hope and excitement. I feel honored to have joined a sustainability program with such a strong legacy.

Education

Cisco and BT Partner To Upskill Ukrainian Refugees in Ireland

BT and Cisco have been in a strategic partnership since 1990, focusing on delivering a wide range of network, communications, and IT solutions to businesses both nationally and globally.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Empowers Communities With the Extra Impact Grant

The Baker Tilly Foundation is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Stewardship Week Extra Impact Grant.

Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Supports ReThink Hong Kong

This month, Cascale was a Supporting Organisation of the ReThink Sustainable Business Forum & Solutions Expo in Hong Kong.

Innovation & Technology

How to Partner With Impact Start-Ups for Innovation

In this episode of ESG Talk, Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and host Mandi McReynolds explore how startups are driving transformative change across industries. Sara shares insights from the foundation’s 2024 Impact 100 list, highlighting groundbreaking solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named to Indeed's Work Wellbeing 100

CBRE has been named to Indeed’s Work Wellbeing 100 Index, which recognizes top companies with work cultures that attract, nurture, and retain talent. CBRE was the only commercial real estate company to make the list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Donates $383,000 To Help Vulnerable Customers “Beat the Heat”

This summer, Entergy New Orleans provided $383,025.25 through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Research, Reports & Publications

Public Research for Climate Action

In the leadup to Climate Week NYC, Biodiversity COP16, and COP29, BNEF is publishing a number of public reports to help guide conversations around energy, transport, industry, biodiversity, policy and finance.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Fostering and Expanding an Inclusive Culture

PNC’s growth and success are tied to its ability to attract and retain talent who can innovate products and connect with an increasingly diverse customer base.

Events, Media & Communications

Duke Energy Anticipates Widespread Damage, Extended Outages; Encourages Customers To Prioritize Safety

As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida later today, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers that the company has 8,000 workers, including nearly 4,000 in The Villages in Central Florida, ready to respond to widespread power outages as soon as conditions allow.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrate a Dozen Years of Purple Eagle Honorees

Chocolate milk, chocolate chip cookies, and filling up the piggy bank he plans on donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® are some of the favorite things of 2024 Purple Eagle honoree, Micah.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regency Centers Volunteers Lift Jacksonville at Annual Community Day

Regency Centers recently participated in the Jacksonville Jaguars second Annual Community Day alongside other local partners.

Energy

Nasdaq Survey Report: 2024 Global Net Zero Pulse

Review the results from a survey that primarily polled corporate carbon credit buyers, who share insight into how the market for durable carbon removal credits has changed over the past year and the role carbon credits play in net zero strategies.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Spirit of Bacardi: Using Culture To Lift a Legacy

For Jessica Merz, vice president of global corporate communications at Bacardi, nurturing this culture is not just a priority; it’s the foundation upon which the company’s recent success has been built.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Launches ESG Roadmap – a Guide to ESG Ratings Improvement

CSRHub is excited to announce the launch of its new product, the CSRHub ESG Roadmap. This benchmarking and stakeholder diagnostic takes minutes to prepare, saving companies resources and providing business intelligence for sustainable growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With Festival Salvadoreñisimo and Dale City Fiesta

Albertsons Companies is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of festive activities, including participation in the 19th annual Festival Salvadoreñisimo in Gaithersburg, MD and a lively in-store fiesta at Safeway in Dale City, VA.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dow Introduces Its First Bio-Circular Attributed Product for Carpet Tile Backing

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced the introduction of its first bio-circular product* for the flooring industry, an addition to the ENGAGE™ REN Polyolefin Elastomers (POE) product portfolio.

Environment

IWBI Spotlight Series on Climate Change: Driving Market Transformation Through Leadership and Engagement

As Climate Week NYC returns in 2024, we are heeding its urgent message: It’s Time.

Education

New Beginnings: Delmarva Power Honors Workforce Development Graduates

Workforce develops remains a big part of our commitment to the communities we serve and recently, 34 students graduated from our three workforce development program cohorts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How the Retail Worker Safety Act Impacts New York Retailers

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (A 8947 / S 8358) into law. This law requires certain New York retailers to implement safety measures to prevent workplace violence.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Quest Diagnostics Amplifies Community Impact With Enhanced Corporate Giving Program and Record Employee Volunteerism in 2023

Quest’s Corporate Giving Program captures the passion and commitment of our workforce to make meaningful contributions to the communities where we live and operate through a combination of financial support, donated and discounted services, and volunteer time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Celebrates Excellence in Aviation Maintenance With Top Mechanics

American Airlines recognized five of its top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their exceptional work in their field as recipients of this year’s Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco Partners With the Chicagoland Habitat Regional Repair Collaborative

Wesco, the inaugural sponsor of Chicagoland Habitat Regional Repair Collaborative, is excited the share the story of Valerie, a proud Marine veteran who served from 1999 - 2002. Thanks to Will County Habitat for Humanity, her home recently received much-needed repairs.

Innovation & Technology

Beyond the Brand: Loctite®

Henkel’s two business units, Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands, are united by the pioneering spirit to reimagine and improve everyday life – today and for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusivity Has Increased in New TV Content, but Ad Spend Has Yet To Catch Up

In addition to attracting audiences, inclusive TV programming is a key consideration for media buyers. Yet despite the industry’s progress to be more inclusive and representative in content, advertising dollars haven’t kept pace.

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...