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Education

Global Robotics Community FIRST Prepares Students To Thrive as Adults in a Rapidly Changing World

Wireless communications innovator Qualcomm Incorporated supports FIRST. It has been hiring FIRST students because of their advanced skill sets since 2006.

Environment

Redesigning Healthcare Packaging for a More Sustainable Lifecycle

DuPont partnered with B. Braun Medical Inc. to spotlight a Tyvek® medical packaging solution that addresses industry and consumer needs while having a measurable, positive impact on our shared sustainability goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo Signs Declaration of Amsterdam, Underlining the Company's Commitment to Its LGBTIQ+ Employees

To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), Lenovo has signed the Declaration of Amsterdam, confirming its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace for its LGBTIQ+ employees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2022 National Latino Leaders To Be Honored at the 7th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference

The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE), an initiative under the National Diversity Council, will host the Seventh Annual National Latino Leadership Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 20th and Wednesday, Sept. 21st

Events, Media & Communications

Three Current and Potential Regulatory Changes for Commercial Motor Carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made some changes to its driver qualifications requirements and is considering some new changes to govern truck speeds this year.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Reforestation Is More Complicated Than You Think

In November 2018, a forest fire ignited in the extreme drought conditions of Butte County in Northern California, tearing down the steep terrain and through small towns in a literal firestorm.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering for Good: Delivering Reminders of Home to the Military

FedEx is proud to help the USO fulfill their mission to be a Force Behind the Forces and strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country throughout their service to the nation.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Launches Research Test Codeveloped With Merck To Unlock Deeper Insights Into the Tumor Genome

llumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of a research test, codeveloped with Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Wins Electric Power Industry's Top Honor for Strengthening Service to Customers and Increasing Reliability and Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather

The Edison Electric Institute named Public Service Electric & Gas the recipient of the 2022 Edison Award, the electric utility industry's highest honor, in recognition of its industry-leading efforts to protect New Jersey communities and customers from extreme weather conditions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart Is Working To Advance Sustainable Chemistry

As part of our pursuit to provide customers with products that are safe, more sustainable and affordable, we're working to advance sustainable chemistry.

Innovation & Technology

Henkel's Automotive Material Solutions Give Lightweighting a Lift

While a car’s style and performance take center stage, adhesive and material solutions work behind the scenes to make the driving experience safer, more comfortable and more sustainable.

Research, Reports & Publications

Keysight CEO: Our Steadfast Commitment to Build A Better Planet

Keysight's promise to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world is as relevant now as ever and we remain steadfast in our commitment to helping build a better planet. Learn how in our 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Big Data Reveals the Inconvenient Truth

According to research led by Groundswell Vice President of Labs and Data Science Dr. Elvis Moleka, low and moderate-income households in North Carolina spend 19.8% or their income on energy bills ⁠— an uncool and unequal energy burden.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Future of the CSO | Coca Cola HBC | Episode 8

​Michael Dickstein, former Group Director Sustainability & Community at Coca-Cola HBC, joined us for the 8th episode of the Future of the CSO series. Michael led the company’s change in climate action, circular plastic, and water stewardship.

Environment

Super-oxygenated Water: Your Sustainable 'Drink' of Choice for Groundwater Remediation

Golder-WSP USA innovation provides cost-effective, natural approach to clean up groundwater aquifer contamination, reduces risks to human health and the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Barclays and Unreasonable's Impact Squared Initiative Supercharges Entrepreneurs Driving Positive Social Change for Millions of People Around the World

Today’s biggest sustainability challenges cannot be solved alone.

Sustainable Development Goals

Prologis Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2040

Prologis (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today announced its commitment to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest to Receive American Heart's Award for Meritorious Achievement

Quest Diagnostics has been recognized by the American Heart Association to receive their 2022 Award for Meritorious Achievement for our commitment to health care equity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amplifying Youth Voices and Elevating Black Futures

When The Hershey Company first approached our organization, Memphis Music Initiative (MMI), about a partnership, I was excited but cautious. The Hershey brand has a strong reputation both for their products and community engagement efforts.

Innovation & Technology

Dow Leads the Way to More Sustainable Footwear With ENGAGE™ REN Plant-Based High Performing Polyolefin Elastomers

Dow has announced the launch of ENGAGE™ REN. The new brand enabled will help the footwear industry to unlock a lower carbon footprint and develop more sustainable products which offer the same high-performance results.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment's Director Chris Hagler Hosts Roundtable at GreenFin22

Board of Director Chris Hagler to Host Roundtable on Activism and Stakeholder Engagement: Evolving ESG and Public Policy in our dynamic market at GreenFin22

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Supports Our Customers and Communities in North Carolina

With its beautiful, pristine beaches, lovely mountain views, bustling cities, nationally recognized universities and high tech industries, North Carolina has a lot to offer.

Events, Media & Communications

Pushback Against ESG - What About the SEC Draft Rule?

No regulatory agency’s draft rule to address important issues can be expected to sail through and be warmly welcomed by all involved stakeholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Practitioners Detail Top Reporting Challenges and Opportunities

A new global survey by Workiva revealed that companies feel underprepared to navigate the Evolving ESG Reporting Landscape. Here are Five Takeaways from the survey.

Sustainable Development Goals

Suzano ESG Call 2022 - Join Us This Week!

On June 23rd, Suzano will hold its second ESG Call, when it will disclose its systemic evolution in sustainability practices focused on climate change, biodiversity and social development.

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