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Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Pulling a (Uni)Lever

Imagine if every customer could quickly and easily see the carbon footprint of what they were buying. I bet a lot of people would choose the lower carbon option!

Education

Girl Scouts is Fueling the Future of STEM

The evidence is clear – the number of STEM jobs are growing, but not equally.

Sustainable Development Goals

The IOC Joins Global UN Dialogue, Reiterates Role of Sport in Post-COVID World

Launched by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, #UN75 is a global dialogue initiative that generates discussions in all spheres of society about the challenges the world is currently facing.

Research, Reports & Publications

UPS Surpasses Four 2020 Goals One Year Ahead of Schedule

On June 30, 2020 UPS released its 18th annual Sustainability Report, “Accelerating Sustainable Solutions.”

Energy

Unique Free-to-All Assessment Contributes to the Commercial Viability of Tidal Energy

Tidal stream energy has made a further step towards commercial viability following the most comprehensive lifecycle assessment to-date of a megawatt-scale array in the UK.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Recognizes LG as Green Power Leader

LG Electronics USA has been named to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 30 list of the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners within the EPA’s Green Power Partnership.

Environment

Ceres Applauds New House Climate Action Plan That Would Put the Us on Path to Achieve Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization, applauds the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for their leadership and thoughtful set of bold policy recommendations released today to tackle the global climate crisis as the U.S. works to rebuild the economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity Is Essential to the National Bone Marrow Donor Pool

Ethnic minorities are sadly underrepresented in the national bone marrow donor pool. These groups across the board face challenges in finding their lifesaving matches.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Publishes 18th Annual Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the launch of its 18th annual Sustainability Report, “Accelerating Sustainable Solutions.” The digital Report is fully interactive and details efforts that took place during 2019 to advance the company’s 2020 and 2025 sustainability goals in alignment with its enterprise strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Americas Donates Emergency Response Trailer to Wilson County, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) made a special delivery to the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in Lebanon, Tennessee on June 30 with a 53-foot fully enclosed emergency response trailer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and Advocacy Continues Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month comes to a close, we will continue to advocate for equal rights. We are proud to continue to champion a culture of being better together.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Receives Pro Bono Expansion Consult From JPMorgan Chase

A virtual volunteering project with JPMorgan Chase is helping nonprofit StartOut increase its capacity to set up emerging LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs for success.

Research, Reports & Publications

Comerica's Corporate Responsibility Report Outlines Progress in Key ESG Topics

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) announced the release of its latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which is now featured on comerica.com/sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Why the World's Largest Beer Company Is Investing in AgTech

Taking its role as the largest malting barley consumer seriously, AB InBev works closely with barley growers across 13 countries globally to help them increase their productivity sustainably and mitigate any challenges they may face.

Diversity & Inclusion

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Reflect on Importance of Pride

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations around the world, and we believe the value of an inclusive and diverse work culture is more important than ever.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unique Retail Chain Provides Affordable and Nutritious Food to Low-Income Workers in Bangladesh

Bangladesh-based Direct Fresh Ltd has made a renewed inclusive business commitment to Business Call to Action (BCtA) aiming to provide 1 million low-income factory workers with quality produce and essential goods at lower than market price...

Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in South America

As part of its ongoing initiatives to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion, CNH Industrial rolled out the #WeareMulti communications campaign targeting all employees in South America.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Keep America Beautiful Joins SoulBuffalo's Ocean Plastics Leadership Network as Nonprofit Member

Keep America Beautiful® today announced it has joined SoulBuffalo’s Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN)

Environment

USA Continues to Be a Leader in Sustainable Squid

Longfin squid (Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii), also known as loligo, and Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) caught by Seafreeze Limited and Sea Fresh USA off the U.S. East Coast achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification today

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Power Value: Safety and Well-Being

Safety and Well-being are part of the core values at NRG and have always been a priority. As many team members adjust to a new home workplace dynamic, this value has taken on strengthened meaning.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Courier Personifies Passion in Support of Food Bank

Ever see someone in need, just trying to make ends meet? It’s an all-too common sight, especially in the midst of the pandemic. Seeing people in need happens daily for FedEx driver Steve Warner as he goes out making deliveries in the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

World's Biggest Digital Olympic Workout Introduces Half a Billion People to #Stayactive on Olympic Day

Over 141 athletes from 47 sports disciplines took part in both live workouts and a special edition Olympic Day video showcasing a range of moves to challenge all abilities, from squats with Canadian Olympic ice hockey champion Natalie Spooner to headstands with USA gold medallist gymnast Kyla Ross.

Environment

Restoring Critical Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Mexico

Each year, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Estado de México, Mexico to spend the winter among the Oyamel trees, fir trees that protect the butterflies from seasonal rain and cold.

Health & Healthcare

Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month™ at Alkermes

Along with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer we strive for a future #Immune2Cancer because to our team, cancer immunotherapy research is personal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Making Strategic Shifts to Granting Plans Can Maximize Impact During COVID-19

Michelle DiSabato shares answers to important questions with Benevity on the corporate grantmaking space, and how shifting strategy can maximize the positive impact on communities during COVID-19.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  6. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  10. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...