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Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Breaks Ground on Englewood Financial Center on the South Side of Chicago

Fifth Third broke ground yesterday on a new financial center in the West Englewood neighborhood on the storied South Side of Chicago, one of five centers the Bank is opening in a low- and moderate-income (LMI) or high minority (HMT) population census tract this year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nielsen 2024 ESG Report: Driving a Healthy Business with Inclusive Practices

Our purpose is to power a better media future for all people! Watch Nicolina Marzicola and Sandra Sims-Williams share how Nielsen’s inclusive practices drive a healthy and resilient business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named to TIME’s Inaugural List of the World’s Best Brands

Bath & Body Works is included on TIME’s first-ever list of the World’s Best Brands. Bath & Body Works was recognized as the number one brand in the male cosmetics category, receiving a perfect 100 score.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

14-Year-Old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing an AI Handheld Pesticide Detector

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Courageous Leadership for a Net Positive Future With Paul Polman

In this debut episode, the first in an exclusive series from the One Young World Summit, Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and co-author of Net Positive, joins host Carol Cone to discuss the urgent need for courageous leadership in today’s world.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Lake County’s Journey to Optimized Oracle Cloud Implementation

At a recent conference, Baker Tilly’s Jeff Haynes, Director; Ben Penick, Program Manager and Dan Hedden, Principal sat down with Scott Schmal, Director of Finance at Lake County to delve into the challenges the County faced in its initial Oracle Cloud implementation.

Health & Healthcare

Paramount Rolls Out “Mental Health Is Health” Campaign Internationally

Mental health is health – and it’s time we treat it that way. This principle lies at the heart of World Mental Health Day (October 10), and Paramount is fully embracing it to raise global awareness of mental health issues and mobilize support efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Griffith Foods Cares Europe

At Griffith Foods, we believe in the power of community and collective efforts to create positive change.

Innovation & Technology

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: R&D Field Trials of Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil

Across our product portfolio, we prioritize human and environmental health as well as product efficacy during formulation.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Integrates Social Responsibility Score Into Its Media Solutions To Accelerate Sustainability ROI

3BL, the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, along with their digital media division, TriplePundit, has announced a strategic partnership with research platform Glow to help businesses measure, maximize and monetize their sustainability efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies’ Holly Paeper & Charlene Vance Named 2024 Paradigm for Parity® Women on the Rise

Trane Technologies is proud to announce that Holly Paeper and Charlene Vance have been recognized as 2024 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity®.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: Captain Wes Rhoden Navigates Career in Marine Transportation

Captain Wesley “Wes” Rhoden was named a 40 Under 40 Award winner by The Waterways Journal for his outstanding contribution to the inland marine transportation industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Medtronic Bike Donation Brightens School Year

Medtronic employees surprised 200 students in Columbia Heights with new bikes. Hundreds of Medtronic volunteers built the bikes, which were later donated to the students along with bike locks, and helmets.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Introduces Digital Technology Enhancements for Customers Worldwide

CNH brand, New Holland, is introducing new advancements in its precision technology stack to make farming easier, more sustainable and more efficient for its customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mobilizing Support: Covia's Response to Hurricane Helene

Covia's extensive community involvement and philanthropic initiatives are overseen by the Covia Foundation, which was established to formalize Covia's approach to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fostering a Safe, Inclusive Workplace at International Paper and Building Resilient, Prosperous Communities

International Paper’s employees are the heart of our business. That’s why we have a steadfast commitment to fostering a work environment that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also safe and conducive to overall well-being.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Circularity in a Multinational

Today, it’s more important than ever to shape your business responsibly through circularity. The world must change the way we consume — away from the linear, towards a more circular approach.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Fiestón Presented by Topo Chico a Free Community Festival in Downtown Los Angeles

AEG, the leader in sports and live entertainment, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the richness of Hispanic and Latin American cultures and highlighting the impact that they have had on the city of Los Angeles, CA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet the Finalists: T‑Mobile Reveals Top 16 High Schools in Friday Night 5G Lights Competition

T-Mobile announced the Top 16 finalists in its Friday Night 5G Lights competition, which saw more than 1,700 high schools from small towns in all 50 states compete for a chance to win a game-changing 5G technology upgrade for their football fields.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Preparedness Month 2024: Sands Partners With Americares to Ready Response Mechanisms in Greater New York

In September, the United States observes National Preparedness Month 2024 to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies.

Innovation & Technology

Driving Toward a Lower-Carbon Future

We believe Dow has the opportunity and responsibility to lead change in all industries that we participate in when it comes to climate protection.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a Diverse Energy Workforce of the Future in Partnership With HBCUs

This HBCU Week, which took place September 15 - 21, we’re shining a spotlight on our partnership with local Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and Delaware State University (DSU).

Health & Healthcare

TCS’ goIT Monthly Challenge for October Invites Students Aged 6-17 to Innovate for a Healthier World

Despite significant advancements, the world is not currently on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims for good health and wellbeing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Celebrates and Empowers Latinos During National Hispanic Heritage Month

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Entergy proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions and rich experiences of Latinos, integral to our nation’s history and culture.

Education

A Day in the Life of a FedEx Marketing Intern

This summer, FedEx welcomed a diverse and talented cohort of 20 interns from universities across the United States, representing a range of majors including business, marketing, communications, and MBA candidates.

Latest Campaigns

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    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...
  2. 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...
  3. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  4. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  5. 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...
  6. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  7. 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...
  8. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...
  9. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  10. Economic Growth
    CARE’s Economic Growth team works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system
  11. Carton Council
    Formed in 2009, the Carton Council is an industry organization committed to growing carton recycling in the U.S. By promoting both recycling...
  12. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  13. 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...
  14. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  15. First Responder Programming
    At Motorola Solutions, our customers are everyday heroes, and our philanthropic arm, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is dedicated to paying it...