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Environment

Why 500 Million Trees Is Just a Start

The Arbor Day Foundation crosses milestone mark to plant 500 million trees.

Events, Media & Communications

Special Invitation To Attend the Conference Board Sustainability Summit – July 13 – 14, NYC

C-suite leaders and other private- and public-sector leaders will convene at The Conference Board Sustainability Summit: Thriving Amid the Global Energy Transition on July 13 and 14 in New York City.

Environment

CNH Industrial Installs Apiary at Plant in Lecce, Italy

CNH Industrial’s plant in Lecce, Italy has begun a new environmental project with the installation of an apiary at the site. The project is aligned with CNH Industrial’s commitment to protecting biodiversity – one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Mexico Helps Town Build Fish Farms

Covia believes that we can make a positive difference in the world. This belief, along with our core Values to Be Different and Act Responsibly, drives our involvement in global initiatives and our communities around the world.

Environment

Moving for Microcredit with Whole Planet Foundation’s Virtual 5K

Whole Planet Foundation’s Virtual 5K aims to raise $45,000 to support an additional 1,200 people with income-generating opportunities.

Education

Hormel Foods Welcomes Newest Class of Inspired Summer Interns

Hormel Foods is proud to welcome the newest class of inspired interns to its award-winning summer internship program. The company is hosting 87 college students who represent over 40 colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves to Care 2023: Nik's Story

Meet, Nik. He is one of nearly 300,000 cancer patients that we will have supported through our partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Responsible Choice Seafood

We care about where our seafood comes from, how it’s caught and the people who catch it.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Recognized Among the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been named a 2023 honoree and the Materials Sector leader of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization committed to inspiring, equipping, and engaging people to take action to change their communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Analysis: RGGI Will Cut Consumer Energy Costs and Increase Federal Investments in PA

Today, Synapse Energy Economics issued findings from a new report independently produced for Evergreen Collaborative and Ceres exploring the economic benefits of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DEI@Cadence: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Spotlights

As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), we’re excited to feature our incredibly talented AAPI-identifying employees.

Environment

On World Oceans Day, Recognize the Benefits of Healthy Oceans

Having accurate data available at the right time is crucial for businesses when it comes to eliminating waste, like plastics, from their products and processes.

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases the Water Replenishment Insights Document

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER)’s Water Replenishment Insights document was developed through a collaborative effort of BIER, Antea Group and Bluerisk in response to the increasing adoption and deployment of corporate water replenishment initiatives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI CEO, Eelco van der Enden, Shows Commitment to US Market

Eelco van der Enden, CEO of GRI, the global standard for Impact Reporting, recently completed a series of trips to the US where he met with key partners and investors and was a keynote speaker at several high profile conferences.

Research, Reports & Publications

Synopsys 2022 ESG Report: Building a Smart Future Together

Synopsys released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting environment, social, and governance performance.

Environment

Navigating Greenhouse Gas Reporting: Best Practices for First-Timers

What are the new SEC disclosure rules for greenhouse gases? Find out in our latest blog post and stay ahead of the reporting requirements.

Sustainable Development Goals

Field to Market’s June Membership Meeting Highlights Commitment to Meeting the Requirements of the GHG Protocol

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture™ announced a commitment for the Fieldprint Platform™ to meet the requirements of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance (LSRG) based on its assessment of the draft guidance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rayonier Director Receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director’s Honor Award

Rayonier is pleased to announce that Dan Roach, director of public affairs, recently received a 2021-2022 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director’s Honor Award for his work with the Southeast Forest Landowner Group.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Suncor Pathways Magazine Story: The Accidental Author

A welder by vocation, Ron Janvier was always more comfortable working with metal than words.

Environment

Humans Must Flock To Save Plastic-Contaminated Seabirds From Pollution

It is estimated that 99 per cent of seabirds will have ingested plastic waste by 2050 and nearly half of the world's seabird species are already in decline.

Innovation & Technology

Fleet Transformation Workshop at Otis

We recently organized a Fleet Transformation Workshop where our colleagues had the chance to discover, experience and test drive the latest electric vehicles on the market.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

T-Mobile: Let Your Device Help You Get Financially Fit

A money coach for T‑Mobile employees shows you how a little planning and your trusty mobile device can help get you on top of your finances.

Sustainable Development Goals

Advancing Sustainability at Viatris

At Viatris, we are committed to addressing key environmental, social and governance matters by leveraging the collective expertise within Viatris and in our partnerships, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KOCH INVESTS: Value-Based Virtual Digestive Care

Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) is leading a $30 million Series B funding round into Oshi Health, the virtual specialty care company transforming gastrointestinal (GI) health outcomes and economics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Announces $320,000 in Community Grants to Nonprofit Organizations Supporting K-12 Education, Arts, and Health and Wellness

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, has announced its latest AEG Community Foundation grant recipients – 21 non-profit organizations across the United States that will receive in total $320,000 to further their missions.

Latest Campaigns

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  3. License to Operate
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  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  7. People: Belonging
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  8. Diversity & Inclusion
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    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...
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  12. People
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  15. Responsible Investing
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