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Energy & Infrastructure

Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Rays Collab Raises $100,000 To Help Florida Customers Pay Their Energy Bills

Thanks to a collaboration with Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida agencies will get $100,000 to help customers pay their energy bills.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning Reports Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) continues to advance toward its aspiration to create a circular shingle economy and divert waste from landfills.

Research & Reports

Reuters' Sustainability Reporting USA 2023 Recap: Unpacking Interoperability and CSRD Impact

Matthew Rusk, Head of GRI North America Engagement and Public Affairs, participated in two enlightening sessions at Reuters event, Sustainability Reporting USA 2023.

Philanthropy

Bath & Body Works Marks 20 Years of Support of the National Domestic Violence Hotline

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bath & Body Works has been a long-time partner of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and the company is proud to continue its support with a $100,000 donation this year.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Named in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

Yesterday, CNH Industrial was added to 3BL’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Events

Charles Wesley Godwin First Musician Featured in National Parks Conservation Association and Yellowstone Bourbon’s New Music Video Series

National Parks Conservation Association and Yellowstone Bourbon released the first of three videos in their new Park Sessions series featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. With the goal of sharing musicians’ perspectives on the importance of national park protection.

Environment

Global Perspectives: Understanding the Differences in Emergency Response Programs

The following will help you understand the differences in emergency response programs, with insights and best practices for ensuring your global preparedness program is truly ready to serve each region where your organization has a presence.

Inclusion & Opportunity

MAC Cosmetics Launches “Equal Futures” Makeup Artistry Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth

M·A·C Cosmetics concluded its first-ever Equal Futures Makeup Artistry Program this October in partnership with long-time VIVA GLAM grantee, The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI).

Environment

Antea Group Announces New United Kingdom-Based Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Consulting Business

Antea Group, an international engineering and consulting firm, announced today that it will establish an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting business in the United Kingdom.

Volunteering & Community

Engaging Dow Employees for Impact

Whether through the dedication of time, talent or expertise, volunteering promotes a positive employee experience, further supports Dow’s global citizenship priorities and investments, and ultimately advances our ambition.

Health & Healthcare

Update: Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the escalating war between Palestinian armed groups and Israel. The imposed blockade and lack of safe humanitarian corridors has left Gaza without electricity.

Corporate Responsibility

Speaking of Sustainability: Patty Hemmelgarn, Air Compliance Lead

Although Patty Hemmelgarn has only been with Owens Corning since 2021, she brings with her a wealth of experience in air quality management. Patty has focused on air quality and compliance for her whole career, including at a consulting firm working with the U.S.

Corporate Responsibility

Words and Their Impact on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

I’m proud to work at Cadence, a company that has been a leader when it comes to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Environment

Water Conservation Key to Sysco’s Sustainable Agriculture Program

Water conservation is an important part of Sysco’s Sustainable Agriculture Program which covers Sysco Brand canned and frozen fruit and vegetables. As part of this program, growers and suppliers work to reduce the impact of farming on surface and groundwater.

Corporate Responsibility

SAC Shares Critical Perspectives at Global Fashion Summit

At the Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023, Sustainable Apparel Coalition experts shared critical perspectives on supply chain innovation, policy, and building infrastructure for circularity.

Corporate Responsibility

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Real Estate

Roughly half of our Wildlight development project north of Jacksonville, Florida, has been dedicated as a conservation habitat network (CHN).

Philanthropy

21,000 Miles in the Right Direction Toward Finding Cures for Cancer and Ending Domestic Violence

That’s a wrap on the 19th Annual MK5K benefiting the Mary Kay Ash Foundation. This year’s event raised more than $320,000 in support of the Foundation’s two-fold mission, finding cures for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence.

Research & Reports

Giving in Numbers™: 2023 Edition Reveals Environmental Funding Growth Rate of 54%

Environmental program funding had the highest growth rate of 51% because, according to Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) Giving in Numbers™: 2023 Edition, companies may be increasingly demonstrating the alignment of their community investment priorities.

Research & Reports

A Q&A With Nannette Ho-Covernton, Sustainability Leader at Spartan Controls

Several of our sustainability commitments have roots that span Spartan’s six-decade history. In our first fixed Calgary facility, our founders implemented a specific architectural design aimed at conserving energy and promoting employee interaction.

Research & Reports

Eaton’s Focus on “Unleashing the Power of Diverse Perspectives” Highlighted in New Report

Intelligent power management company Eaton has released its 2022 Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency report, the third in as many years.

AI & Technology

ekō Solutions Fireside Chat Series: Meet Alex Hutcheson, ekō Solutions Technical Team Leader

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions airs 3rd interview in the video series with the management team. Meet Alex Hutcheson, Technical Team Leader of ekō Solutions.

Philanthropy

Transforming Lives at an Inclusive Summer Camp

This year, 15 not-for-profits received Baker Tilly Wishes grants from the Baker Tilly Foundation. One of these organizations, Camp Daniel, provides people of all abilities with opportunities for personal and social growth through summer camps, retreats, dances and other events. 

Environment

Cummins Expands Program Addressing Global Water Crisis in U.S. and Nigeria

Cummins Inc.’s global strategic program to address water security has announced two new grants with The Nature Conservancy and WaterAid to improve water quality in the Mississippi River Basin and implement water, sanitation and hygiene improvements in Nigeria.

Philanthropy

NALCAB Awarded $1M From Wells Fargo To Support Financial Wellness and Asset Building in Latino and Immigrant Communities

NALCAB has been awarded $1 million in grant funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation that will go towards advancing the financial well-being and security of Latino and immigrant communities across the country.

AI & Technology

RMI and the Copper Mark Publish Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals

RMI and the Copper Mark Publish Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals

Latest Campaigns

Southwire 2025 Sustainability Report

Since 1950, Southwire has powered progress, from bringing light to rural communities to enabling the infrastructure that drives modern life. Today, we...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...