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Education

New Scholarship Supports Advocates for Anti-Racism in the Legal Sector

Growing up in a multicultural diaspora household in Toronto and seeing the struggles and obstacles faced by her parents over the years, Bunisha Samuels is keen to confront the challenges facing racialized communities in Canada.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report; Launches Refreshed Online Content Hub Focused on Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Rockwell Automation today published its 2020 Sustainability Report and launched a refreshed online content hub dedicated to sharing the company’s latest sustainability initiatives and outcomes.

Sustainable Development Goals

Vistra Is Committed to Lead in the Global Effort to Combat Climate Change

Climate change is a defining issue of our time, impacting all global citizens, industries, and nations. That is why Vistra has set goals to reduce our carbon footprint by 60 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named Great Place to Work® in the UK

Despite the challenges of the past year, Bacardi has been keeping spirits high with a number of internal initiatives designed to keep teams feeling connected, motivated and on-track with their career development goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Turning Intention Into Action

VCs are taking important initial steps to implement changes around increasing diversity and are discussing ways to make additional changes that will help close the funding gap.

Diversity & Inclusion

Invesco has Earned 100% on the 2021 HRC CEI

Invesco celebrates our 100% rating on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and the designation of being one of the “Best Places to Work For LGBTQ Equality.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Honored at the 2020 MAPPS Geospatial Excellence Awards

MAPPS honored Tetra Tech at their 2020 Geospatial Excellence Awards with an award in the GIS/IT/Remote Sensing Analysis category for our work on the Sunoco Pennsylvania Pipeline Project, also known as the Mariner East 2 Pipeline project.

Environment

New Episode of Healthy Spaces With Trane Technologies Podcast: Seeing the Future Through Lessons of the Past

15 years ago, Lidia Morawska from Queensland University gave a presentation on strategies to prevent the global spread of an invisible, but deadly enemy - SARS.

Innovation & Technology

'Ghost Brands' Deliver a Spirited Performance During Pandemic

Traditional restaurants have been hit hard by COVID-19…but “ghost brands” have stepped in to fill the gap and may signal the way forward for restauranteurs in the post-pandemic era.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP's Chief Diversity Officer Discusses New Racial Equality and Social Justice Task Force

Electronics company HP recently announced a new plan to address racial injustice and drive change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named to FORTUNE's List of World's Most Admired Companies

Merck was named one of the 'World’s Most Admired Companies'​ by Fortune magazine. The publication released its annual list, ranking Merck among its ‘All-Star’ companies — moving up 12 spots on the list from 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Supports Communities in Need in India With Sanitization Materials During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID–19 pandemic has seriously impacted India’s health system. And in order to help where it can, no matter how small, CNH Industrial is determined to make contributions to local communities which really make a difference, especially in terms of infrastructure.

Innovation & Technology

Using 5G to Transform Farming and Improve Food Resiliency

The Food Resiliency Project is funded by the CARES Act with the goal to bring together farmers, distributors and technology companies to transform the agriculture industry and improve food resiliency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drapers 30 Under 30 2021: Zack Angelini, Environmental Stewardship Manager, Timberland

High praise indeed. Angelini’s passion for sustainability was sparked by his work for environmental charities in Australia and Ghana in 2014. Shortly afterwards, he attended a university lecture held by Margaret Morey-Reuner, then director for strategic partnerships at Timberland, on the brand’s plans to plant millions of trees in Haiti.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAIC Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index for Third Year Running

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today that it received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

P&G Named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2021

We aspire to build a better world for all of us — inside and outside of P&G. A world free from gender bias, with equal voice and equal representation for all individuals. A world where everyone sees equal. When we do this, economies grow, communities are healthier, businesses can thrive, and the world is a better place for everyone.

Diversity & Inclusion

Going Beyond the Magic of Three, Reaching Gender Parity on Our Board

You’ve probably heard about the “magic of three” women in the Boardroom before. If you missed it, it’s the tipping point number for amplifying female voices at traditionally male-dominated tables.

Green Infrastructure

McDonald's Opens First Net-Zero Restaurant at Disney World

Eight decades after McDonald’s restaurant revolutionized a speedier way to prepare and serve meals, the fast-food giant is once again setting new standards in the industry, laying the groundwork for a more ecologically responsible place to dine.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma Named SBER's Outstanding Corporate Leader of 2020

Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR Inc), the leader in outsourced Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) assistance, announced MilliporeSigma as the Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) Outstanding Corporate Leader of 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whole Planet Foundation Recognizes Field Officers in Eastern/Southern Africa

As we look back at the anxious and uncertain times of 2020, I hope we will also remember the bright spots of resilience and shared humanity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report and Unveils 2025 Targets

The report notes the Company has met or exceeded its 2020 goals and unveils 2025 Corporate Responsibility targets which will serve to help drive progress towards the Company’s 2030 vision and continue to advance in key ESG areas.

Energy

California's Clean Energy Future - With More Solar, Batteries and EVs - Requires Reimagining the Power Grid

New SCE white paper points out that the effects of climate change also are driving needed grid evolution

Sustainable Development Goals

Aramark Sets New Climate Goal, Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 15% by the End of 2025

Just one year after introducing its sustainability plan, Be Well. Do Well., Aramark announced its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by the end of 2025 in the United States, thus decreasing its carbon footprint.

Health & Healthcare

Employee's Passion for Fitness Helps a Company Get in Shape

Already known for its lack of physical activity, office work became even less active with remote work. And with gyms closed, there were few options for exercise. Bechtel’s Lexi Corral decided to take action & help her colleagues stay active at home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Easterseals and the Abbott Fund Join Together to Advance Health Equity Through the Black Child Fund

The Abbott Fund, the foundation of the global healthcare company Abbott, is the first funder to support Easterseals' newly established Black Child Fund, with a $250,000 grant to advance health equity by addressing racial disparities in healthcare among young Black children with autism and other disabilities.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  4. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  5. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  6. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  7. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  11. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  12. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  13. 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...
  14. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins
  15. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Gilead Sciences Corporate Social Responsibility