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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HOKA ONE ONE Named REI 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year

HOKA ONE ONE and Deckers Brand receive the 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year from retail partner, REI for the commitments to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Environment

Tetra Pak Featured Among 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders

Tetra Pak has today been recognised as one of the world’s 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders. The leading food processing and packaging solutions company has been acknowledged for its commitment to pioneer a sustainable future, with a documentary showcasing its fascinating journey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chobani Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Digital Nomads and the New Fountain of Youth

Harnessing the power of mobile technology, workers of all ages are redefining the idea of location independence, and with it redefining their very lives.

Energy

A New Vision for Net-zero, 20 Years Ahead of Schedule

PSEG’s aggressive net-zero vision for 2030 reflects our recognition that the energy sector needs to get as clean as we can, as quickly as possible, if we’re to make progress against the rapidly intensifying impacts of climate change.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Partners With Georgia Smart City To Test Out Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology

Qualcomm has announced a new deal with the government of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, and Jacobs that will see the three organizations roll out a variety of technology related to Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Delivers 1.35 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Mexico

FedEx Express recently announced that it has safely delivered 1.35 million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to Toluca, Mexico, in coordination with Direct Relief and the United States and Mexican governments.

Environment

How Businesses Get Started With Sustainability

As concern over climate rises, companies are stepping up at unprecedented rates and taking measurable action to reduce carbon emissions.

Energy

Decarbonization Series Part 3: The Pros and Cons of Carbon Offsets

Here is the third and final post in the Decarbonization series by Inogen Alliance. This article focuses on carbon offsets and how they can be used as a tool in decarbonization strategies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Announcing the 2021 Top 10 Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Intel has been recognized as one of the 2021 Top 10 Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion by WEConnect International, with support from the National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and Disability:IN.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment's Sustainable Housing Division, ekō, Delivers 1st Container Homes to The Village of Pike, Kentucky

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company, announced that its sustainable housing division, ekō, has delivered its 1st six container homes to its sustainable housing community, The Village of Pike, located in Pike County, Kentucky.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bloomberg's Commitment to SDG 12: Responsible Production & Consumption

Most of the products we consume daily are produced in a non-sustainable way. They require fossil fuels, resulting in greenhouse gas emissions and chemicals that create waste, posing biohazard.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Nine Start-Ups Leading the Circular Economy

What goes around definitely comes around as far as the circular economy is concerned. The aim is to eradicate waste by utilizing what we already have on the planet and keep items in working order to help close the loop.​

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Pride Month

To celebrate Pride Month, Franklin Templeton’s Pride business resource group (BRG) partnered with the specialist investment managers to bring employees a range of events to celebrate including insights into LGBTQ+ culture, intersectionality, LGBTQ+ families, and personal experiences.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: The Bank's Approach to ESG

Fifth Third is focused on generating long-term sustainable value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees, communities and regulators.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Clarivate Report Identifies Battery Capacity and Charging Technologies as Key to Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption

Despite impressive strides in innovation in the last two decades, vehicle charge time and battery capacity are unsolved, critical design issues and overcoming them is vital to unlocking the market potential for electric vehicles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Corporate America's Racial Awakening: One Year Later

It was Sharon Chuter, founder and CEO of Uoma Beauty, who called out brands for posting black squares on Instagram without actually putting effort into their corporate strategy to enact real change at a systemic level.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

P&G: From Transparency to Resilience

Procter & Gamble’s Vice President Purchasing Strategy, Jan Geisler, believes the markets will remain volatile for some time to come and intends to invest into transparency and partnerships within the supply chain to build resilience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lawyer by Day, Children's Book Author by Night: How Susan Do Uses Her Voice and Vietnamese Culture in More Ways Than One

Susan Do wears many hats. At work, she is legal counsel for Pizza Hut Digital Ventures. At home, she is a wife and a mother to two Vietnamese-Honduran boys. And now, she is also the author of “The Phở Team,” a children’s book Do authored, illustrated, and published in the summer of 2020.

Innovation & Technology

Preparing for Disaster Season With Canter Power Systems

Established as Canter Electric Company in 1948, Canter Power Systems is the largest residential generator installer in the U.S. The company is also one of The Home Depot’s trusted service providers, supporting more than 500 stores across 10 states.

Environment

Ninety One Becomes First Investment Manager Founded in South Africa to Sign Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

Ninety One, an active global investment manager, is proud to announce that it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, which supports investing aligned with the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. This commitment underlines Ninety One’s support for the objectives of the Paris Agreement and global efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Names Jennifer Eastes as Head of Environmental, Social, Governance

KeyBank today announced that Jennifer Eastes has joined as Head of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skincare on the RISE in SW Portland

Lani Doser came with her family from Korea to the U.S. when she was two-and-a-half, settling on a ranch in a tiny town way outside of La Grande, Or.

Health & Healthcare

Consider Families With Kids During Benefits Enrollment

It is easy to think of benefits as a decision one makes for themselves. However, if one has children, insurance options are not only about the individual.

Health & Healthcare

PAXXUS Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is pleased to welcome PAXXUS, a manufacturer of flexible packaging materials, as the newest member. PAXXUS is a leading supplier of engineered flexible materials for the global healthcare market and is dedicated to supporting the complex regulatory requirements of the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. 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...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...