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Research, Reports & Publications

3 Trends I’m Watching in Sustainability

For years sustainability has been all about transparency. Reporting is the cornerstone of disclosing why, what and how companies advance their long-term goals. But consistency remains a challenge for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Powering Up the Next Generation of Earth Heroes

We’re investing in the next generation of these real-life Earth heroes by supporting students from New Jersey and funding university programs dedicated to working toward a cleaner energy future.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hurricane Milton Relief Response: Regions Bank Announces Disaster-Recovery Financial Services for Impacted Florida Markets

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Regions Bank announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses in communities across Florida’s impacted storm path.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nearly 1 in 3 Consumers Find Paying Return Shipping More Annoying Than Jury Duty

A new survey by GoDaddy set out to uncover how much convenience is worth to consumers. It turns out, the answer is not very much.

An overwhelming majority (80%) of 1,500 U.S. consumers surveyed in September say cost savings is more important than convenience.

Energy

Keysight Expands Regenerative Power System Solutions To Support Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Systems

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has expanded its regenerative power system series with two new models, supporting power options of 20kW and 30kW at 500V.

Energy

Online Savings Calculator and Educational Tools From Eaton Help Homeowners and Electricians Embrace Home Electrification

Intelligent power management company Eaton has launched its new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Savings Calculator, a valuable resource for homeowners seeking cost-effective ways to upgrade their electrical systems and electrical contractors looking to recommend energy upgrades to

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Value-Driven Sourcing: Greg Metschke's Story

Griffith Foods has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable sourcing. The company’s commitment to regenerative agriculture and its proactive approach to ESG have set a benchmark for others in the industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Manufacturer’s Perspective: Busana Group’s CEO Sunil Shewakramani on Why He Prioritizes Collaboration, Data, and Sustainability

In his latest blog, Sunil Shewakramani, CEO of Busana Group, shares insights on why he prioritizes collaboration, data, and sustainability and reflects on the company's nearly 50-year journey in the textile manufacturing industry.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Launches RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, Furthering its Commitment to Drive Circularity in the Roofing Industry

Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction has launched RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, an innovative manufacturing technology that allows construction and demolition recyclers and hot mix asphalt producers to pelletize asphalt shingle waste.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Watch: DOC Develops New Supply Chain Risk-Assessment Tool

John Rogula, managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly, provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

Energy

Cisco: Innovating an Energy Future That’s Smart, Secure, and More Sustainable

Digital innovations are critical to meeting those challenges. And in myriad ways, Cisco is contributing to an energy future that’s more sustainable, secure, and smart.

Environment

Clayton® Partners With the Arbor Day Foundation in Reforestation Efforts for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Arbor Day Foundation, Clayton partner to plant over 60,000 trees in legacy coal mine reforestation project.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Holland Is Present at Expo Rural 2024 With Proposals for the Whole Family

New Holland, a brand of CNH, showcased some of its outstanding equipment at the 136th edition of the Rural Expo in Argentina

Energy

Southern Company Accelerates Clean Energy Transition With Expansion of Zero-Carbon Resources and Bold Net-Zero Goals

Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers is fundamental to Southern Company’s mission. Our growing portfolio of zero-carbon resources plays an integral role in helping us meet these objectives.

Health & Healthcare

Is the World Prepared for New Pandemics?

The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition surveyed more than 100 of the world’s experts in virology, epidemiology and infectious diseases to bring their latest thinking forward.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Division Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

Albertsons Companies’ Festa Italiana event at ACME in Havertown, PA was an absolute blast! From Chef Scott Brown’s mouthwatering cooking demos to the delicious tastings of De Cecco Pasta, Mutti Tomatoes, Rosina Foods, San Pellegrino, and Talenti Gelato...

Education

IBM and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Partner To Upskill Latinos for IT Careers

The SkillsBuild platform and IBM’s partnership with HHF are part of IBM’s commitment to provide more than 30 million people of all ages globally with “new skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow” by the year 2030.

Events, Media & Communications

LYB Featured in Sustainable Plastics at Fakuma

LYB Executive Vice President of Circular and Low Carbon Solutions Yvonne van der Laan recently spoke with Sustainable Plastics during the 2024 Fakuma tradeshow held in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSE&G Volunteers Help America’s Grow-a-Row Combat Food Insecurity in NJ

Dreary gray skies, misty rain showers, mud-caked boots and August’s suffocating summer heat wasn’t enough to stop our volunteers from choosing to spend their Friday morning at America’s-Grow-a-Row fields collecting 51,600 servings of fresh and healthy produce for families in need

Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Strengthens California’s Emergency Preparedness with Expanded 5G Access at 11 Rural County Fairgrounds

The expansion enhances public safety by ensuring that first responders and local officials using the fairgrounds as incident command posts stay connected during emergencies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal® Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability with the Release of Third Sustainable Financing Report

Principal Financial Group® continues its commitment to sustainable finance with the release of its third Principal Sustainable Financing Report. This report highlights the allocation of proceeds from the company’s $600 million sustainability bond, issued in August 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Recognized by Forbes on Its Annual “Best Customer Service” List

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ Best Customer Service list. The second annual list recognizes the top brands that go above and beyond to surprise and delight their customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hershey Signs Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement With Cocoa Cooperatives Aimed at Improving Farmer Income and Farm Resiliency

Hershey announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire.

Events, Media & Communications

Leading Global CEOs/CFOs from The Coca-Cola Company, AztraZeneca, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ComEd, Tata Consultancy Services, ExlService Holdings, Sigma Lithium to Share Integrated Long-Term Business Plans on AI with Investors

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) invites media, companies, and institutional investors to attend the CEO Investor Forum—a free in-person event and live-streamed —focused on responsible long term artificial intelligence (AI) business strategy.

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