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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CARE Signs the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative’s “WE Finance Code”

 CARE has become a global signatory of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code), a trailblazing initiative aimed at driving systemic change within the financial ecosystem to bridge the gender finance gap. By joining, CARE commits to championing women-led businesses

Events, Media & Communications

Case Study Webinar Recording: AstraZeneca & Vanguard Renewables U.S. RNG Agreement

On July 11, 2024, The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) held a webinar to explore the groundbreaking renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch Elevates Sustainability as Strategic Cornerstone of Company’s Purpose, Vision

With sustainability evolving from a corporate responsibility to a critical business imperative for Black & Veatch, Deepa Poduval’s recent promotion to become the engineering and construction company’s global sustainability leader is a natural synergy.

Environment

Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Climate Change Risks and Opportunities

At Wesco, we recognize the multifaceted nature of climate-related risks and opportunities, and have taken strategic measures to address them. As we align with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), our commitment extends beyond mere compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eastman Global Supply Chain Wins BNSF Product Stewardship Award

For the second year in a row, Eastman has received the BNSF Product Stewardship Award for exceptional commitment to the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail.

Energy

Everything You Should Know About Federal Methane Measurement Guidelines for MCWs

The Federal Government released guidelines on measuring methane emissions from marginal conventional wells on June 14, 2024. This is everything you should know about these guidelines.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bob Mitchell Talks Supply Chain on the Five Lifes to Fifty Podcast

Bob Mitchell, CEO of GEC, and hosts Jim Fava, Neil D’Souza, and Shelley Metcalfe discussed the importance of leverage in international supply chains, GEC’s role in driving both product and corporate-level ESG evolution, the future of voluntary standards, and more.

Health & Healthcare

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Gardening Boosts Physical and Mental Health

Gardening can be a wonderful activity. You are able to put in a bit of effort to take care of your plants, and you’re rewarded with fresh veggies and herbs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale White Paper To Detail How the Higg BRM Supports CSRD Reporting Obligations

In a challenging legislative landscape with ever-increasing reporting obligations, companies need reliable tools that support and guide them in their compliance journey.

Innovation & Technology

Combatting NFP Cybercrime With a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy

Baker Tilly hosted their annual not-for-profit governance and fiscal workshop this past June, with one of their most attended sessions focused on cybersecurity and related fraud risks.

Environment

The Climate Games: World Records We Don't Want To Break

On the eve of the Games, WWF’s powerful new campaign warns that temperature and extreme weather records aren't the ones we want to break.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sofidel Makes a Significant Step To Accelerate Its Growth in North America. The Group Has Signed a Definitive Agreement To Acquire Clearwater Paper Corporation’s Tissue Business

Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Clearwater Paper Corporation’s Tissue Business (“CLW Tissue”).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability on the Table

To address growing consumer demand for sustainably focused products, in November 2023, Sysco launched One Planet. One Table.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cummins 2023-2024 Sustainability Progress Report: Supply Chain

Cummins and its supply partners have shared sustainability goals to reduce environmental impact, use natural resources responsibly and promote ethical and sustainable social practices.

Energy

LIQUIDFLARE, Innovative Liquefied Natural Gas From Macaw Energies, Achieves Verified Negative Carbon Intensity From SCS Global Services

MACAW Energies, a pioneer in energy transformation, has achieved independent, third-party Environmental Claims Validation of the carbon intensity of its LIQUIDFLARE product from SCS Global Services

Events, Media & Communications

Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy, Saints, and NFL Foundation Committed to Leaving Charitable Legacy Through Impact 59 Powered by Entergy

Today, the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy, the New Orleans Saints, and the NFL Foundation announced a community-focused initiative ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Ceres Analysis Reveals Strong Corporate Climate Action Resulting From Shareholder Proposals

A new report released today shows a high volume of corporate climate commitments resulting from shareholder proposals that were filed and withdrawn or received a majority vote in the 2021 U.S. Proxy Season and that most of these commitments have been implemented by the companies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Accelerating the Pace of Change

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a great strategy if there is time for a calculated course of action. But, what if time is limited and action is needed now?

Sustainable Development Goals

Mondelēz 2023 Snacking Made Right Report: Our 2050 Net-Zero Emissions Goal

At Mondelēz International, we focus our strategic efforts on three prominent drivers of carbon emissions at play in the food and beverage sector: the changing use of land, including deforestation; emissions related to farming; and use of fossil fuels.

Education

CNH’s ‘A Sustainable Year’ Series Spotlights Education Projects in Brazil

World class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has released its fourth instalment of its ‘A Sustainable Year’ series.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Applications Now Open for Delmarva Power’s Sustainable Communities Grants Program

Delmarva Power is powering local communities in ways that go beyond reliable energy service through environmental stewardship and resiliency grants for nonprofits and municipalities throughout the company’s service area in Delaware and Maryland.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In Conversation With American Airlines’ CEO

Within our own operations, American’s ability to deliver on our sustainability goals depends on us continuing to run a reliable operation and thriving as a profitable enterprise.

Environment

Paramount and Nickelodeon Are Teaming Up To Champion Sustainability in Honor of SpongeBob’s 25th Anniversary

See how Paramount and Nickelodeon are teaming up to champion sustainability in honor of SpongeBob’s 25th anniversary!

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Logistics Career Progression – Tejah Roberson

National Logistics Day was June 28th. Join us in celebrating our logistics professionals who play a vital role in ensuring each specimen is treated like a life and delivered to our labs across the country.

Innovation & Technology

Dow Announces Bio-Based NORDEL™ REN EPDM

By using bio residues from other industries as raw material, NORDEL™ REN EPDM can further support Dow customers in the rubber industry to offer their own customers a lower-carbon product.

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