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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Did You Know Solar Projects May Qualify for a 30% - 50% Tax Credit?

Solar tax credits up to 50% may soon be at risk. Pending legislation could change everything.
BioStar’s Safe Harbor Strategy helps you lock in savings before it’s too late.

Education

MilliporeSigma and “Abbott Elementary” Inspire Students’ Curiosity With Hands-On STEM

MilliporeSigma and award-winning ABC comedy series “Abbott Elementary” teamed up to elevate the importance of STEM education, engaging more than 3,400 students at 14 events to experience the thrilling ‘aha’ moments of science through hands-on learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Engineering: Honoring Progress, Purpose, and Perseverance

International Women in Engineering Day is a global platform to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the contributions of women in shaping the world through engineering.

Energy

Eaton Transforms Retired Coal-Fired Power Plant Into Critical Grid Reliability Asset

Intelligent power management company Eaton is working with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to repurpose its retired Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee into a critical asset supporting reliable and clean energy.

Environment

A Masterclass in What Not To Do: EHS Lessons From Severance

Even if you haven't watched Severance, odds are good you've heard people talking about the hit show using odd terms like "innies" and "outties." First, let’s be clear: the show is not about belly buttons. It's actually much stranger than that.

Innovation & Technology

Harnessing Agentic AI To Transform Business Process Optimization

The need for agility, efficiency and value delivery is more critical than ever for organizations to stay competitive in today’s business landscape.

Education

School’s Out for Summer!

Final exams are complete, the last bell has rung and students and teachers are ready for a fun and relaxing summer break.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Design To Impact: Circular Design Across Cisco’s Product Life Cycle

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized by TIME as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Trane Technologies has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th.

Green Infrastructure

CNH Making an Impact: Floating Island Habitat

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has taken on a project that exemplifies its commitment to sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Baker Hughes Honors Pride Month

At Baker Hughes, we believe that when people feel seen, heard, and valued, collectively, we all thrive. Diversity is not just something we celebrate during designated months—it’s who we are, every day.

Innovation & Technology

Covia Opens New Innovation Center in Concord, NC

Covia Holdings LLC has opened a new state-of-the-art laboratory facility in Concord, North Carolina, to expand its network of innovation capabilities.

Green Infrastructure

Q&A: Understanding the Carbon Footprint Methodology for the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games bring together athletes and spectators from all over the world, showcasing human potential, resilience and a sense of unity no other event can provide.

Health & Healthcare

Restoring Access to Dialysis Treatment After Hurricane Milton

In the wake of hurricane Milton in late 2024, DaVita teammates dedicated their time and support to patients in the Tampa, Florida, area who needed life-sustaining treatment to survive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Sebastian Wright

I’m inspired by the passion of others and motivated to create meaningful change in thoughtful, often indirect ways. What drives me most is the desire to leave things better than I found them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Heat You’re Not Counting: Super Pollutants and the Net Zero Gap

Join the Global Heat Reduction Initiative’s Executive Director, Kiff Gallagher, on July 16, 2025, at 12:00pm UTC+07:00 for an in-depth discussion on how companies can align their climate impact strategies with near-term horizons and realistic corporate planning timeframes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Championing Circular Design: PATRÓN® CRISTALINO Activation at Miami Airport

The month-long promotion not only celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged PATRÓN expression but also reinforced the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous PATRÓN activations at MIA.

Events, Media & Communications

Investors in Major U.S. Companies Show Support for Diversity Policies

While some companies have made changes to their diversity programs and in many cases are dropping the use of the acronym DEI, the boards and shareholders of many companies are rejecting anti-DEI proposals brought by conservative activists at annual shareholder meetings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Institutions Cut 1.2 Million Metric Tons of CO₂ Through EPEAT Registered Procurement

Institutions cut 1.2M metric tons of CO₂ by purchasing EPEAT registered electronics. The Global Electronics Council honors 2025 Purchaser Award winners for driving climate, waste, and water savings through sustainable procurement.

Education

Baker Tilly Case Study: Technical College Optimizes IT Strategy To Enhance Student Experience

As hybrid learning and technical skill development became increasingly essential, the institution recognized the need to modernize its IT strategy to enhance the student experience and streamline operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: People & Culture | Employee Wellbeing

At GoDaddy, we believe a happy, healthy team sparks creativity, collaboration, and big ideas. When employees feel their best, they bring their best, and we want to provide a supportive and safe environment for them to do so. We make wellbeing and security a top priority because a

Environment

Rockwell Automation Advances Sustainability Through Smart Manufacturing

As part of its global mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2023 (scope 1 and scope 2 emissions), Rockwell Automation recognizes the need for a structured and data-driven approach to energy optimization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northwestern Mutual: Let’s Build a Better Way to Tomorrow

Our mission is to free Americans from financial anxiety, and it's rooted in each decision that we make. Learn how our sustainability and impact efforts help us achieve our mission.

Energy

Virtual Power Plant FAQs: What Is a VPP and How Does It Work?

Have you ever thought about where your electricity comes from? Maybe you picture massive generators or big spinning turbines. That’s been the norm for over a century. But what if your home, your neighbor’s home, and even the electric car in someone’s driveway could work together.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Wesco Announces Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award Winner and Celebrates Annual Day of Caring

On June 19, Wesco hosted its annual Day of Caring events for employees at numerous sites around the globe to celebrate its commitment to communities where we live and work and to announce the company’s 2025 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  3. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  4. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  5. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  6. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  7. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  8. 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...
  9. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  10. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Manufacturing Excellence
    A collection of stories highlighting the people and places of Whirlpool Corporation's manufacturing sites throughout the world.
  14. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  15. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...