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Sustainable Development Goals

Special Financing Helps Jamaican Restaurateur Open New Location in Minneapolis

Tomme Beevas’ story starts in Kingston, Jamaica, where he soaked up inspiration from his grandmother, who loved to cook.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HanesBrands and FESA: A Decade of Preventing Youth Violence

As part of an agreement with FESA, with a goal to prevent youth violence in socially vulnerable areas of the country, in 2014 HanesBrands ground on its sports complex “Viviendo Verde” (Green for Good) at its Textiles and Socks site in San Juan Opico, El Salvador.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Webinar Series – Introducing the Environmental Benchmark

How can industries ensure environmental sustainability and align with emerging regulations like EUDR? Dive into our SSCI Webinar Series for insights on the new Environmental Sustainability Benchmark, designed by industry leaders to set trusted standards.

Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Releases 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlighting Efforts to “Brilliantly Support All Stakeholders”

It may not sound flashy, but our clients, investors, communities and employees know they can trust and rely on us to do right by them, market by market, coast to coast.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Intersection of Tax and Sustainability

In this episode of ESG Talk, Brett Weaver, tax leader for the ESG Practice at KPMG US, joins Workiva’s Andie Wood to discuss everyone’s favorite topic. Together they explore how tax acts as both a driver and measure of sustainability and taking advantage of green tax incentives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third’s Project Search Interns Graduate to New Positions

This spring, 10 interns with Fifth Third’s Project SEARCH program graduated, richer in knowledge, skills and work experience – and ready to take on gainful employment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Introduces Sustainability Tools Into Its Portfolio and Risk Analytics Solutions

Bloomberg announced the release of new tools to help investors measure, manage and report on the sustainability characteristics of investment portfolios.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Wesco Announces Inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award Winner and Celebrates Annual Day of Caring

On June 20, Wesco hosted its annual Day of Caring events for employees at numerous sites around the globe to celebrate its commitment to communities where we live and work and to announce the company’s inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Inspiring Conversations: Inside the Truist Foundation and American Red Cross Partnership

As we prepare for another busy hurricane season — expected to be one of the most active in years — Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell connects with American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern to discuss how they partner to support critical disaster preparedness.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Ranks First in United Way’s Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces in Southeast Louisiana

United Way of Southeast Louisiana, or UWSELA, recently recognized Entergy as the leading company in their Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces for 2023-2024. This is the 10th year in a row Entergy has been recognized in the top 10 list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant Program Opens Application for Second Round of 2024 Funding

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal (RFP) opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program, which it expanded earlier this year and launched internationally in Asia Pacific.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies Fights Food Insecurity With Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Match

According to the USDA, 12.8% of Americans are food insecure. This impacts overall health, healthcare costs, and the ability to thrive at work and school. At Albertsons Companies and our banner stores, we're dedicated to tackling this issue head-on.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Exploring Alternative Funding Models for Small Businesses

Despite record new business formation, which is outpacing population growth by 10% according to GoDaddy Venture Forward, access to capital remains a top challenge for microbusinesses. Capital is key to the growth of ventures and consequentially, our greater economy.

Green Infrastructure

Pioneering Sustainability: CNH Australia’s Solar Journey

World class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, achieved a significant milestone in Australia by completing the installation of solar panels on Its St. Mary’s site.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM: Meet the Director of Innovation Labs at Yum! Brands

We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Events, Media & Communications

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nevada Sustainability Summit To Showcase Action in Private, Public Sectors To Address Key Challenges

Members of the media are invited to hear from leaders of Nevada’s public and private sectors on Tuesday, July 9, at 2:00 pm PT as they discuss their efforts to address sustainability challenges and grow the state economy by building clean technology.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics Releases 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Education

Bacardi Trains the Bermuda Bartenders of Tomorrow

Building for a stronger tomorrow in the hospitality industry includes having talent with the skills to serve up great cocktails with confidence and a smile.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Celebrates Pride All Year Long

It’s Pride Month, and Kohler teams around the world are celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bakers Island Lighthouse Shines Bright, Thanks to a Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Sustainability Grant

The historic Bakers Island Light Station at the entrance of Salem Sound currently runs on 100 percent renewable energy, thanks to a $45,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The grant funded an off-grid 1.83-kilowatt solar array and battery storage system.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tapestry and L'Oreal Co-host "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom"

Last week, Tapestry’s Black Alliance employee business resource group (EBRG) and L’Oreal’s Black @ L'Oréal employee resource group (ERG) teamed up to host Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom at our Hudson Yards HQ.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ESG Trendsetters: How Local Bounti Turned Over a New Leaf To Drive Sustainable Growth

In this episode of ESG Trendsetters, Randall Hopkins, Global Head of ESG Solutions at Nasdaq, sits down with Craig Hurlbert, Co-Founder & CEO, and Laura Hann, Director of Sustainability, at Local Bounti.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 to Five D.C.-Area Housing Nonprofits in Honor of National Homeownership Month

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 to Five D.C.-Area Housing Nonprofits

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Covia 2023 ESG Report: Materiality Assessment

Covia recently published its 2023 ESG Report. In it, the company detailed the results of its comprehensive materiality assessment. The assessment was conducted to evaluate and update our priority topics, building upon our previous material topics established in 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Listed as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, today announced it has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for its 14th consecutive year as well as Newsweek’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  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. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  4. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  5. 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...
  6. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  7. 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...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. 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...
  10. 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 >>
  11. 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...
  12. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  13. 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...
  14. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.