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Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: A Message from Hal Lawton

We help our Team Members, customers and communities pursue “Life Out Here” by living our Mission and Values every day, and by embedding sustainability in every aspect of our business.

Environment

Creating an EHS Policy: Your Guide to Building and Communicating Your Policy

Let’s take a deeper dive into creating a strong and compelling EHS policy, customizing it for your company, and then communicating it to your target audience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Expanding Pro Bono Volunteering to Support Indigenous-Owned Businesses

There is a continuous need to learn and take ongoing, meaningful action to overcome racism in an effort to achieve social justice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences Features Cristina Herrera of Translatinx Network

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, we feature Cristina Herrera of Translatinx Network, a Gilead grantee.

Diversity & Inclusion

STEM Mentorship Program Helps Underrepresented Students Shine

Merck scientists launched the STEM Hub for Industry Networking and Exchange (S.H.I.N.E.) program to work collaboratively across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to diversify, build and prepare future talent.

Innovation & Technology

Collaborating for a Cause

Boston Scientific and IBM Research are collaborating to create an AI-based platform that provides doctors with personalized insights into patients’ experiences with chronic pain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Experience Thousands of Rare Lilies in Bloom Through Virtual Reality

With Duke Energy grant, South Carolina State Parks make nature more accessible at Landsford Canal

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AB: Diversity Leaders Open New Doors for Equity Investors

A company’s success increasingly hinges on its capacity to see and meet challenges from different perspectives, and a deep bench of diverse talent often provides an important competitive advantage.

Environment

Severe Droughts Require Action To Avoid Future Food Crisis

According to the United Nations World Water Development Report in 2019, global warming was projected to increase the number of water-stressed regions and exacerbate the shortages in the regions already defined as water-stressed.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tiny Homes Canada: Habitat for Humanity Canada and Whirlpool Canada Work Together To Help Solve Housing Issues

To help address the affordable housing crisis in Canada, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin teamed up with Whirlpool Corp. and launched its distinctive Tiny Home pilot program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific's 33rd Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Build

Congratulations to Deldrick on his new home! We are excited about all the memories that will be created here.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Announces Partnership With The Power of Nutrition and World Bank to Tackle Malnutrition

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, announced today a new two-year partnership with The Power of Nutrition and the World Bank.

Innovation & Technology

Increasing Efficiency With AI-Powered Data Extraction

The Tetra Tech Federal IT’s Innovation Labs designed the Compono solution using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to quickly extract and validate unstructured data across PDF forms, documents, and images.

Education

Land Betterment Impact Minute #39: Sustainability Is Complex With Derek Sabori

Derek Sabori of The Underswell shares some tips on how to better understand sustainability as it relates to our brands, products, companies and lifestyles.

Environment

CNH Industrial Celebrates Environment Day With Sustainable Tree-Planting Initiatives in India

This World Environment Day, CNH Industrial took initiatives to connect with nature at their production facilities in India.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group's Annual Global Impact Report Reveals Positive Momentum and Commitment to a More Inclusive and Responsible Travel Industry

Expedia Group released its annual Global Impact Report, outlining how the company continues to contribute to the creation of a more accessible, equitable, and sustainable travel industry for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Named a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Qurate Retail Group, which includes leading retail brands QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®, has been selected as a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Health & Healthcare

The Rise ― and Demand — of Telehealth Equity

The inclusion of a more focused telehealth system will no doubt include access to affordable high-speed internet, healthcare systems, and community healthcare partnerships.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Announces New Sponsorship of PGA and LPGA Athletes

Principal Financial Group® today announced it has struck a deal to become the official financial services sponsor of four PGA and LPGA athletes: Daniel Berger (USA), Tyrrell Hatton (ENG), Jennifer Kupcho (USA), and Celine Boutier (FRA).

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Board of Directors Message

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m pleased to share that 2021 marked another year of significant ESG progress at Fifth Third.

Environment

Tellurian Awards Baker Hughes Contract for Advanced Zero-Emissions Electric-Powered Compressor Technology for Pipeline Project

Contract marks the first time Baker Hughes will install its Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) decarbonization technology for pipeline compression in North America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Weaving Together a Diverse Workplace Culture at Tapestry

During her 14-year tenure at New York-based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands Tapestry Inc., Global Human Resources Officer Sarah Dunn has helped the company navigate tremendous cultural and societal change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Rolls out Mobile App to Digitalize Grievance Mechanism for Factory Workers

With an ESG journey spanning over two decades, Gildan is more than familiar with what it takes to keep up with and advance labour and environmental standards in the apparel industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CooperVision Provides Vision Screenings for Athletes at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

CooperVision and Optometry Giving Sight conducted free vision screenings for athletes with intellectual disabilities at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Asian Diversity All Year-Round

Through the Asian Diversity Network (ADN), one of 10 Dow Employee Resource Groups, we are continually helping create a culture that fosters inclusion and open-mindedness

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