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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Increases Support for Southeastern Communities Impacted by Storm Debby

As storm Debby moves up the Southeastern coastline, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate an additional $100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in impacted communities in South Carolina and North Carolina in anticipation of catastrophic flooding.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Announces Inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, is proud to host its inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 16.

Environment

Veolia Strengthens Its Leadership in Ecological Transformation With the Validation of Its Accelerated Decarbonization Trajectory by SBTi

A few months after the launch of its new strategic GreenUp program, which plans to accelerate its decarbonization trajectory, Veolia has taken a significant new step in its climate strategy by obtaining the validation of its objectives by the Science Based Targets initiatives

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sofidel: Enterprises and Sustainable Finance

Public resources are not enough in the path toward the green transition and, therefore, private business investment becomes crucial to achieve some important goals such as countering the climate crisis and reducing inequality.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines’ Commitment to a Low-Carbon Future: Ambitious Climate Goals and Collaborative Efforts

American has set what we believe are ambitious climate goals, and in 2022 we became the first airline globally to set externally validated, science-based 2035 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.

Education

Helping Families Have a Cyber Safe School Year

Norton has completed another year of working with the National PTA on The Smart Talk, a free resource that helps families have open conversations about Cyber Safety.

Research, Reports & Publications

Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Addressing the Global Burden of NCDs

In 2023, NCDs continued to dominate as the leading causes of death globally according to WHO, accounting for about 74% of all deaths. Of those approximately 41 million deaths, 77% occur in LMICs, adding to the dual burden of NCD and infectious disease.

Innovation & Technology

Managing Industrial Hygiene Risks in the Growing Data Center Construction Market

With the boom in data center construction, it is important to be aware of the industrial hygiene risks that come with building new data centers. This blog provides a list of potential IH risks and hazards and best practices for managing them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up With Exchange To Provide Service Members With Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AB Shortlisted in Nine Categories at the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards 2024

AllianceBernstein (AB) is honored to have been shortlisted in nine categories at the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards 2024.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gracenote Highlights Inclusive-Focused Media Investment Opportunities for Ad Buyers

Gracenote released a new report quantifying the visibility of different racial, ethnic, gender and disability groups among primary cast in new 2024 TV programming on major streaming platforms and linear channels.

Environment

Ceres Celebrates Growing Bipartisan Support for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Clean Energy Incentives

Ceres applauds the public support from 18 Republican members of Congress led by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) for preserving the clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, who made their case in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson today.

Health & Healthcare

What Happens When Communities Unite To Fight Diabetes?

No one person, one group or one approach stands a chance against diabetes, a disease that threatens to sap the "quality" out of "quality of life" for hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

GameChanger Launches New Program To Keep Kids Active in Youth Sports

According to the Aspen Institute, the average child today spends less than three years playing a sport, quitting by age 11. For some marginalized groups, it’s even earlier. This alarming trend underscores the need for initiatives encouraging children to continue participating.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Manufacturer Voices at the Forefront of Sustainable Transformation

In this latest blog written by Lee Green, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, at Cascale, he highlights the importance of manufacturer voices in addressing the complex issues facing our industry for a sustainable future.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Case Study: Manufacturer of Battery Modules Implements Inflation Reduction Act Domestic Content Guidance To Catalyze Growth

Baker Tilly’s IRA experts established a framework to assess the domestic content of the manufacturer’s products using the guidance provided by IRS’ Notice 2023-38.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Voices — Tom Morey: Your Wellness Matters

One day on the basketball court, a young man felt a little off. Something wasn’t right. But at 23 years old, fresh out of college, looking forward to grad school — the prime of his life, he thought, what could be wrong?

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank’s Key4Women, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC Announce Second Annual Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest Finalists

KeyBank’s Key4Women program, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC today announced 10 finalists have been selected to compete in a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses located in Oregon and SW Washington.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gildan Announces Launch of Global Employee Volunteer Month

Gildan is pleased to announce its inaugural Global Employee Volunteer Month, which is set to commence this August.

Diversity & Inclusion

The National Diversity Council Announces NDC Learning & Consulting Rebrand

The National Diversity Council (NDC) is announcing the rebranding of two core programs.

Environment

Arbor Day Carbon, Pollination Unite To Strengthen Global Reforestation Efforts

A new collaboration will help find, vet, fund and develop high-quality and high-integrity forest restoration carbon projects.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Brings New Products to Bahia Farm Show

New Holland, a brand of CNH, and PME Máquinas e Equipamentos introduced a range of products suitable for all types of farmers at the 18th edition of the Bahia Farm Show, in Brazil.

Sustainable Development Goals

Safety First at Covia: A Commitment to Health and Well-Being

At Covia, Safety First is a core value that is embedded into our culture and mindset throughout the organization. Ensuring the safety, health, and security of our Team Members, customers, business partners, and communities remains paramount in all we do.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Clear on Climate Reporting

Investors and regulators need to understand how climate-related risks and opportunities have affected and will affect a company’s financial position and performance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Partners With Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Albertsons Cos Foundation is pleased to partner with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America through our support of the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning’s Explore.Act.Tell. Program, a national initiative that empowers students to address food insecurity.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  5. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  6. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  7. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  11. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  12. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.