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Energy & Infrastructure

Alibaba’s Hypermarket Operator Sun Art Retail Goes For Green In 2023

Chinese hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail aims to hit carbon neutrality by 2030, according to the group’s ESG report for its fiscal year 2023.

Corporate Responsibility

Unleashing Nature’s Potential Through Science-Based Targets for Nature

What are planetary boundaries? Simply put, they are thresholds that, if crossed, can lead to irreversible and potentially catastrophic changes in the functioning of ecosystems and the global environment.

Philanthropy

Celebrating 50 Years of Connecting People and Possibilities

As part of our 50th birthday celebration, FedEx Cares announced the FedEx Founder’s Fund, a new philanthropic investment to honor Frederick W. Smith and his legacy.

Research & Reports

VMware Releases Its 2023 ESG Report Sharing Its Smart Impact Progress

VMware, Inc., (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report sharing progress made toward the company’s 2030 Agenda.

Environment

CNH Industrial Launches ‘Sustainable Environment Solution’ Program for Crop Residue Management in Chhattisgarh, India

CNH Industrial has launched its program ‘Sustainable Environment Solution’, aimed at preventing the burning of crop residues and promoting environmental conservation.

Philanthropy

Entergy’s Tribal Scholarship Provides Higher Education for American Indian Students

For the eighth year in a row, Entergy’s Tribal Scholarship program has partnered with the American Indian College Fund, or AICF, to provide higher education for Native American students.

Corporate Responsibility

Students Enjoy Corporate Law Session at Regions

A unique summer program for law students working at local Birmingham law firms hits several sweet spots for Tara Plimpton, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Regions, and her team.

Corporate Responsibility

Comcast Recognized as a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company

Comcast is proud to be recognized on Fast Company’s 2023 ‘Best Workplaces for Innovators’ list for the second time, ranking #38 and moving up six spots from its inclusion in 2021.

Corporate Responsibility

Advocating for a More Sustainable Future at Covia

From advising on Canadian legislation to creating organization-wide environmental initiatives, I am appreciative for the experiences and opportunities Covia has encouraged me to pursue throughout my eight years with the company.

Research & Reports

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Reducing the Burden of NCDs

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause approximately 41 million deaths each year globally and encompass a range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease.

Corporate Responsibility

15 Years On, How the Merchandising Execution Team (MET) Became the “Secret Sauce” of The Home Depot

15 years ago, The Home Depot embarked on a mission to build a best-in-class merchandising service team. MET, which stands for Merchandising Execution Team, was created as an alternative to using third party vendor service groups to keep our stores looking great for customers.

AI & Technology

A Deeper Look Into Applied Materials' New Vistara™ Platform

Today marks a major milestone in Applied Materials history. At SEMICON West 2023, we introduced Vistara™, a wafer manufacturing platform designed to provide chipmakers with the flexibility, intelligence and sustainability needed to tackle growing chipmaking challenges.

Education & Workforce Development

How Project 10Million Continues To Help Kids Overcome the Digital Divide

T‑Mobile’s Project 10Million helped millions of kids nationwide get and stay connected for remote learning when Covid upended the educational system.

Corporate Responsibility

Global Forest Stewardship Key to Building Better Future

The sustainability of forests is not only integral to our business model, but also essential to the planet’s ecosystems and climate health. It’s no wonder, then, that we are steadfast in our commitment to global forest stewardship as a key to building a better future.

Philanthropy

Ben & Jerry’s Commits $25,000 To Help Fund Income-Generating Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Smallholder Farmers Around the World

Since 2020, Ben & Jerry’s has a business model of linked prosperity. Their social mission is to work towards their goal to create positive change in the world from inside the pint out, starting with responsible sourcing and support of their suppliers.

AI & Technology

What Makes a Symphony? Depends on Who’s Listening.

July 18 marks the birth of R. Murray Schafer, a Canadian composer and founder of the movement of acoustic ecology, which focuses on how humans interact with and respond to the sounds in their environment.

Corporate Responsibility

How To Define Your Corporate Purpose

Corporate purpose is the reason a business exists beyond making a profit. A company with a strong corporate purpose sets forth a vision of a better world and commits to helping make that vision into a reality.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Simplest and Least Expensive Way Consumers Can Help the Environment

(BPT) - Recycling is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to help the environment. Although many people understand the significance of recycling, there is still room to improve participation and recycling rates.

Environment

Bayer Supports Smallholder-Centric Solutions

Our increased focus on smallholder farmers means an increase in products tailored to their needs.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Agriculture Comes Full Circle With Data Science

Thousands of years ago, civilizations leveraged cyclical flooding for irrigation, let the land “rest” (lay fallow) every seventh year, and used terraced farming to produce food sustainably for their people, as well as external trade and philanthropic support of the poor.

Corporate Responsibility

Leaders in Action: Trane Technologies’ Ricardo Ramirez Ignites Minds and Empowers Futures Through STEM

In a world where leaders are defined by their actions, Trane Technologies’ engineering leader Ricardo Ramirez selflessly serves his community, making a positive difference through his dedicated efforts.

Research & Reports

Lenovo’s Annual Report: A Letter From Our Chairman & CEO

As we close the fiscal year, it’s time to reflect upon the numerous challenges that Lenovo and the entire ICT companies have been managing, and the solid execution results and strategic breakthroughs we have delivered.

Philanthropy

Supporting Foster Families Through Connection - And Coffee

Truist has long supported Foster Village. The Lighthouse Project is a companywide initiative that allows Truist teammates to address critical needs in their communities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: Empowering Women in Music

From accountant to founder of a music school that empowers women to produce music, tune in for a fascinating podcast with Xylo Aria. Talented musician, songwriter, engineer and producer in addition to her work for MPW.

Research & Reports

3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Alternative Funding Solutions to Meet Business Goals

At a time when inflation is on the rise and funding for microbusinesses is tight, entrepreneurs could need to find alternative funding solutions to meet their capital needs. Finding these solutions isn’t always simple.

Latest Campaigns

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...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Planet

At Bacardi, we prioritize reducing our impact on the environment – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company in 1862 when Bacardi...

SCS_EU

SCS Global Services Europe is the European arm of SCS Global Services, an international leader in sustainability certification, verification, and...

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

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...

Innovation at Chemours

Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...