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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Future of the CSO | Willmott Dixon | Episode 4

Joining us for the fourth instalment of the 'Future of the CSO' series is Julia Barret, Chief Sustainability Officer for Willmott Dixon.

Diversity & Inclusion

Redefining What A Scientist Looks Like: Biogen Leaders Discuss the Importance of Women in STEM

For change to come about in the industry, healthcare providers need to reflect the diversity of the patient populations they serve. To get there, girls & other historically marginalized groups need to see themselves represented in the STEM workforce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Ceres Report Identifies Seven Sectors Putting Global Freshwater Resources at Risk

A new report released today by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres reveals how industry practices are driving five critical threats to global freshwater systems

Innovation & Technology

Emissions Regulation Changes for Commercial Vehicles

In the automotive industry, electrification is the focus of innovation in passenger vehicles, but in the commercial vehicle space the diesel engine is still king.

Research, Reports & Publications

Seventh Biennial State of the Profession Report Shows Major Growth in Industry

The seventh biennial State of the Profession Report, published today by GreenBiz Group and Weinreb Group, reveals a significant increase in sustainability jobs, budgets and responsibilities.

Education

Building Sustainability Skills for a Changing World

Grants are still available to help more reporters access learning through the GRI Professional Certification Program. Individuals from South and Southeast Asia, Africa and Hispanic America can apply for assistance to cover 60% of the fee.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Workiva Recognized As One of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For®

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company powering transparent reporting for a better world, today announced that for the fourth consecutive year, it has been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Avoid Greenwashing When Choosing ESG Investments

This article includes some steps that you can take to perform effective ESG due diligence and avoid being misled by labels

Environment

LA Kings Partner With the Anaheim Ducks and Ryan's Recycling Company to Host Beach Cleanup in Celebration of Earth Month

In celebration of Earth Month, AEG’s LA Kings partnered with the Anaheim Ducks and Ryan’s Recycling Company to host a beach cleanup in Long Beach Calif. on Tuesday, April 5.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Wins Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Regions Bank announced the company has received the 2022 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. 2022 marks the eighth year Regions has won this honor.

Environment

VF Foundation Joins U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund

The VF Foundation announced today that it will join the Soil Health Institute’s (SHI) U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF) as a Sustaining Supporter.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment's Director, Jennifer Crandall Is Featured on Women in Entrepreneurship Panel

Land Betterment Corporation is proud to promote all entrepreneurship efforts and leaders like Jennifer Crandall, a member of Land Betterment’s Board of Directors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women's Contributions to Science Never Stop at DuPont

At DuPont, we’re grateful for the women who are making history every day, and for their continued innovation, passion and dedication.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Honors Diversity and Health Equity Leader By Naming Diversity in Clinical Trials Training Program After Him; Welcomes Gilead Sciences as Program Supporter

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), together with its partners, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today announced a new name for the $100 million, five-year initiative launched in 2020 to increase diversity in clinical trials: The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: SFDR Unpacked: What to Look for in Article 8 and 9 Portfolios

When SFDR’s level 2 requirements take effect, investors should focus on three issues: ESG research is integrated in investment processes, what engagement activity is conducted with issuers and whether a methodology is applied to classify portfolios.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goal for Good: How Subaru Park and the Philadelphia Union Achieved Zero Waste

With a deep run in the 2021 MLS playoffs and reaching zero landfill status, the Philadelphia Union has much to celebrate on the field as well as off.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Build a Green Portfolio

Just as reducing your own carbon footprint may not be as easy or straightforward as you would like, building a green portfolio can take time and patience. To get started, here are a few decisions you need to make.

Health & Healthcare

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Defending Global Health

Building on nearly 30 years of history in hunting both new and evolving viruses like HIV and hepatitis, Abbott Virus Hunters sprang into action against COVID-19 knowing that the world needed diagnostic solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

In an Extraordinary Year, Vertex Continues Its Unwavering Commitment to Corporate Responsibility; Announces 2021 CR Report

2021 was an important year for Vertex and one that positioned the company well for the future as they continued to discover, develop and commercialize transformative medicines for people with serious diseases

Environment

Landmark 10-Year Project to Advance Regenerative Agriculture Launched by Danone, L’Oréal, Mars, Incorporated, the Livelihoods Funds, SNV & Musim Mas

Danone, L’Oréal, Mars, Inc., the Livelihoods Funds, Musim Mas, and SNV have partnered to advance regenerative agriculture in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Celebrating Our Second Anniversary: A Message From CGF Plastic Waste Coalition CEOs

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has just celebrated its second anniversary.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Staci Atwater Discusses the Role Adaptability Plays in Designing More Equitable Spaces

Staci Atwater is a project manager and professional engineer, and is certified as a WELL Accredited Professional and Living Future Ambassador.

Events, Media & Communications

Workiva Webinar: Automating ESG Data Collection and Disclosure with Assurance in Mind

ESG data, including the information reported in a CDP response, has become a critical source of decision-useful information for a company’s stakeholders, especially investors.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and Ralph Lauren Partner for Launch of New POLO EARTH Fragrance

The Arbor Day Foundation is partnering with Ralph Lauren Fragrances to plant one tree for every 100ml or 200ml bottle purchased of their new POLO EARTH EAU DE TOILETTE fragrance.

Health & Healthcare

Ceres Applauds the Release of the NAIC's Updated Climate Risk Disclosure Survey

Ceres applauds the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for its vote today to approve the revised Climate Risk Disclosure Survey.

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