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Education

New, Free Professional Learning Series on Literacy Available From Discovery Education and the Dollar General

Discovery Literacy – an educational program from Discovery Education, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and the National Afterschool Association – presents a new five-part, no-cost professional learning video series to help educators.

Diversity & Inclusion

2022 .gay Impact Report | A New and Safer Digital Experience With .gay

When it comes to domain extensions, .gay stands apart with its commitments to support LGBTQIA+ communities. The .gay Rights Protections Policy provides a clear
and enforceable protocol to take down hateful content and deal with any intentional slandering of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating ESG: Strengthening Governance for Long-Term Success

CFOs play an essential role as companies gear up to comply with the growing demand for disclosure of climate-related data and other environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) metrics.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pepco and Sustainable Maryland Award Nine District of Columbia and Maryland Communities and Nonprofits $100,000 To Support Open Space and Resiliency Projects

To help support the development of environmental, open space and resiliency projects across the District of Columbia and Maryland communities, Pepco and Sustainable Maryland announced the nine recipients of the 2023 Sustainable Communities Grants Program.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

FedEx and Pyxera Global Test a Circular Logistics Model for Electronic Waste

Residents of the continental U.S. wishing to donate their laptops and tablets may request a free FedEx shipping label with donation instructions by visiting the Done with It (Powered by Evercycle) website. The pilot program will accept items through December 15, 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Careers in Construction Month: Celebrating the Skilled Trades

October marks Careers in Construction Month. This monthlong initiative focuses on increasing public awareness of construction careers and inspiring the next generation of craft professionals.

Innovation & Technology

How to Make EVs More Affordable with Efficient Battery Testing

In this episode of the Auto Tech Talks podcast series, let's look at the typical workflow inside an EV battery test lab.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Bank Commits $2.5 Million To Support Intend Indiana’s Affordable Housing Initiatives

Intend Indiana (Intend) and PNC Bank (PNC) announced an agreement for a $2.5 million investment that will support Intend Indiana’s multifamily housing initiative for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Cybersecurity

The security of our clients’ private information is one of Webster's key priorities. We are committed to prevention, detection and timely response to incidents that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets and customer information.

Innovation & Technology

A Greener Games: How Alibaba Cloud Supports Sustainability at the 19th Asiad

Alibaba Cloud launched a sustainable lifestyle tool to help participants of the Hangzhou Asian Games adopt low-carbon habits and cut emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi's Ultracast Viva Wins Product of the Year Sustainability Award

Our casting and release paper, Ultracast Viva®, won Product of the Year in the Business Intelligence Group’s 2022 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor the people, teams and organizations that have made sustainability an integral part of their business.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event Celebrates 16 Years of Charitable Impact

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will return in 2023 for its 16th consecutive year.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World’s Global Ambitions: Expanding Trade Horizons Across the Americas

DP World is making significant strides across the Americas. Whether it’s an ambitious expansion in Peru, strategic acquisitions in the U.S., celebrating milestones in Brazil, or elevating trade infrastructure in Canada, DP World’s narrative is one of relentless growth.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Innovations Enabling Smallholder Farmers To Prosper

A rising global population. The increasingly unpredictable climate. Lack of access to new agricultural technologies. These are just a few challenges smallholder farmers face every day, and they need innovation to improve the diversity and bounty of our global food system.

Energy

Baker Hughes and Avports Sign Agreement To Develop Lower-Carbon Energy Solutions for Airport Industry

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with airport management and operations company Avports to develop, implement and operate onsite microgrid solutions for the airport industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cintas Employee-Partner Spotlight: Julian E.

Julian has neural developmental delays with autistic tendencies and is among the employee-partners Cintas salutes year-round, including during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. His contributions are especially important at his location where he’s worked.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein Awarded Best Sustainable Investment Education Initiative

On September 21, 2023, AllianceBernstein was awarded Best Sustainable Investment Education Initiative at the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards 2023 for the Anti-Slavery Digital Learning tool created by Themis and supported by AllianceBernstein.

Research, Reports & Publications

SEE Releases 2022 Impact Report

SEE® (formerly Sealed Air) released its 2022 Impact Report. The report details information about the company’s progress toward its sustainability goals while creating long-term value for stakeholders and society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Rohan Rathi

Listen to GP employee, Rohan Rathi, describe how you can build talent if you have the right virtues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Conversation With Katherine Neebe of Duke Energy On the Evolving Role of the CSO

One of the reasons I came to Duke Energy is because we are leading one of the largest clean energy transitions in the country. Our mission is to power the lives of our customers and the vitality of our local communities.

Innovation & Technology

InSinkErator Introduces the Next Generation of Garbage Disposals

InSinkErator, the world’s leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today’s modern kitchen.

Education

Arrow Electronics Supports Nonprofits To Extend Opportunities for Girls in STEM

In celebration of International Day of the Girl in October, Arrow is furthering its commitment to extending STEM and enterprise education opportunities, especially for girls, by donating to nonprofits around the world that align with this mission.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility’s Annual Corporate Inclusion Index™ Report Released Today

American corporations have a long way to go towards including Hispanics at all levels of employment, on corporate boards, among suppliers, and among recipients of philanthropic resources, according to a report released by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.

Education

TCS’ goIT October Monthly Challenge Rings a Bell for Quality Education

Despite monumental strides, equitable access to quality education remains both a North American and global challenge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Celebrates Educators and Invests $2.2 Million in the Future of Students at the Fried Chicken Festival

During the festival, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO Deanna Rodriguez, presented a $2.2 million check to support public education in Orleans Parish for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. 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...