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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Susan Clayton, Baltimore Runner-Turned-Entrepreneur

Baltimore resident and avid runner Susan Clayton founded WhitePaws RunMitts, an outdoor gear and apparel company best known for its patented, convertible, thumbless mittens with inside pockets for hand warmers.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Employees Use Expertise to Assist Transgender Community

In partnership with Pittsburgh-based law firm Reed Smith, members of PNC’s corporate legal team donated many hours to help dozens of transgender people work through the name change process – at no cost to participants.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Understanding EDISON: The Strategic Energy and Water Efficiency Program of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

As part of its sustainability strategy, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Reporting Companies Well Prepared for New European Standards

GRI has hailed the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as an important step towards implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and holding companies operating in the EU market accountable for their impacts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WETA: Producing Content of True Consequence and Bringing Important Ideas to Life on Behalf of the Public

For more than 60 years, WETA has served Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with high-quality, educational cultural, news and public affairs programs and services.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech's Kalinda Magloire Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Locally Led Peacebuilding Programming in Fragile Contexts

Tetra Tech’s Kalinda Magloire discusses challenges and opportunities for locally led peacebuilding programming in Haiti and other fragile contexts.

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum Announces Edna Ayme-Yahil as New Communications Director

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is delighted to announce that Edna Ayme-Yahil has been appointed Communications Director effective November 28th.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Kimberly-Clark's Lisa Morden Shares Insights on Mobilizing Collaboration to Drive Systemic Change

Lisa Morden, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined leaders from BSR, the Apparel Impact Institute and the Network for Sustainable Business at the Reuters Events Transform Supply Chains USA ‘22 conference for a panel on mobilizing collaboration to drive systemic change across ecosystems.

Energy

Major 2,000 MW Solar and Battery Storage Effort To Address UK Energy Needs

Black & Veatch has been awarded a lead role in the development of an initial 2GW of solar and battery storage by UK-based developer Amberside Energy.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Mental Health, Bias and More

How do women CEOs communicate differently from men CEOs – and how have the styles changed since the beginning of the pandemic? Researchers looked at the language of almost 7000 leaders from over 5000 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Embarking on a Journey of WELL With a Rating for Confidence

As we wrap up 2022, we’re taking a look back at the impressive adoption rate of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named Best for Vets Employer

We are proud to announce Comcast NBCUniversal has been recognized as the nation’s No. 1 telecommunications company and No. 3 overall employer in a “Best for Vets” ranking by Military Times.

Events, Media & Communications

Live From UNGA 77 - September 22

The Smart Africa Secretariat and Ericsson have entered a collaboration that will support Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA)’s mission of promoting digital transformation across Africa through education and capacity development.

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper Partners With GFN To Reduce Food Waste and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

International Paper mobilizies our people, products, and resources to address critical needs where our employees live and work.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Sponsors Ali Forney Center Transgender Day of Remembrance Event

M·A·C Cosmetics was proud to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance by sponsoring The Ali Forney Center’s inaugural WE ARE FAMILY DANCE-A-THON.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nedd Brockmann's Record Run Across Australia Is Done!

Nedd Brockmann has finally completed his mega run across Australia. The electrician – who had CNH Industrial brand CASE Construction as a leading sponsor – crossed the line at Bondi promenade, Sydney, in front of a thousand-strong crowd.

Environment

The Private Sector Is in a Position To Make a Sustainable Future Possible. IBM Has the Resources To Help.

With climate emergencies and disasters on the rise across the globe, private sector companies — particularly large companies with global reach

Diversity & Inclusion

Our 2030 Commitments at Eaton

The fact that Eaton has shared its ambitious 2030 commitments publicly clearly demonstrates its
willingness to be held accountable for these goals, and that accountability will help us to focus on
achieving them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Aims to Contribute 150,000 Team Member Volunteerism Hours by 2025

Earlier this year, Sands released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which detailed plans for its corporate responsibility program for the next five years, including three new ambitions the company aims to achieve by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An Appetite for Awareness: “Food Donations at Local Foodbanks Are at an All Time Low”

The holidays are a time of gratitude and giving, and this year T-Mobile is making sure its customers and employees have every opportunity to get in the spirit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Celebrates Second Annual Day of Pro Bono Service

In recognition of this year's National Pro Bono Week, Entergy employees joined together Oct. 27 to help low-income community members during Entergy's second annual Day of Pro Bono Service.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: In Thanksgiving for the People of Interface

The people of Interface have continued that which began in 1994 with a metaphorical spear in Ray Anderson’s chest. As their latest report shows, they continue to lead the way in showing how an environmentally responsible enterprise should operate.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Named to Forbes Best Employer for Veterans 2022

As a longtime mission partner with the Department of Defense, CACI places a high priority on creating a welcoming, beneficial, and purposeful work environment for military members to continue their mission.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Staying Positive While Facing Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Jacquie's Story

“To anyone with TNBC, you have to stay positive,” says Jacquie. “You have to know there are resources out here and there are treatments available.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Mosaic CCDA and Whirlpool Corporation Celebrate Underrepresented Entrepreneurs With Microgrants

Benton Harbor’s second annual Pitch Night for Black entrepreneurs is a community event hosted by Mosaic CCDA, a local community development and transformation center and Whirlpool Corporation.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  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. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  7. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  8. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  9. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  10. 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...
  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  12. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  13. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  14. 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...
  15. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins