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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Akron Children’s Foundation Receives $750,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Hospital’s Workforce Development Program

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $750,000 in the Akron Children’s Foundation, aimed at supporting its Career Launch Program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Looking Back at 2023 and Dreaming of 2024 With Gen

Looking back at 2023, "Powering Digital Freedom" resonates as more than just an idea — it's been our driving motivation for all the work we did and continue to do.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Pilots ILO’s Malkia Women in Leadership Program To Uplift Frontline Managers

Leading apparel manufacturer Gildan is committed to fostering a culture of equity and inclusivity, a key aspect of which is supporting its female employees and providing them with empowering working conditions.

Innovation & Technology

Logitech First To Transition Video Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials

Today, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced that all video collaboration devices that run on the CollabOS operating system will now be manufactured with next-life plastics, helping enterprise customers support their sustainability objectives.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Why Companies are Turning to Contract Logistics Providers

Organizations in North America have had to navigate a range of challenges, from global pandemics to political instability, labor disruptions, and rising labor costs, all while contending with the emergence of new technologies like automation and artificial intelligence (AI).

Education

Higher Education’s Important Role in Climate Technology

Climate technologies such as renewable energy, carbon capture and storage and drought-resistant crops all play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but there is a lot more to tech’s role in the great shift towards a more sustainable future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi CEO Michael Haws Recognized as a 2023 Top CEO in Maine

Sappi North America Inc. today announces President and CEO Michael “Mike” Haws’ recognition as a top 25 CEO in Maine for 2023 by Key Executives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Inclusivity and Empowerment: Highlights From Our EMEA Team

At Crown, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a fundamental part of our identity and knows no limits.

Health & Healthcare

From the Margins: Gilead’s Book Uniquely Captures What It’s Like To Be Marginalized by Disease

The personal journeys of six people in the United Kingdom living with HIV, hepatitis C and cancer – and the challenges they face due to stigma and health inequities – come together in the form of a new, intentionally difficult-to-read book from Gilead.

Energy

Cisco’s Sustainability 101: What Are Smart Grids?

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?

Education

Griffith Food Partners With the University of Antwerp To Discuss Food Management Topics

We were delighted to host a group of students from the Master's program in Industrial Engineering Biochemistry from the University of Antwerp here at Griffith Foods in Herentals!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey Award 10 South Jersey Communities $50,000 To Support Open Space and Resiliency Projects

To help support the development of environmental, open space and resiliency projects across South Jersey communities, Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey announced the 10 recipients of the 2023 Sustainable Communities Grants Program.

Environment

Collectibus: Expertise at the Service of Sustainability

Collectibus main goal is to put sustainability at the heart of businesses, innovating processes and products to help companies generate positive economic, social and environmental impacts that take into account the well-being of communities throughout the supply chain.

Diversity & Inclusion

CBRE Marks Decade of Top Performance in Support of LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

CBRE Group, Inc. has been recognized as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion, earning a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Strengthens Hawaii and Washington Nonprofit Organizations With $50,000 in Donations

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to two Hawaii and three Washington nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.

Events, Media & Communications

The Road to Recycling: Carton Council Origin Story – Part 1: The Journey

From authenticity to strategy, they explore how competitors united to drive carton recycling nationwide. Gain insights, tackle shared challenges, and discover the collaborative power behind Carton Council's success.

Education

American Airlines and West Los Angeles College Join Forces To Train Future Aviation Maintenance Professionals

Students in West Los Angeles College’s aviation maintenance technician program have new tools in their toolboxes — more than 450 to be exact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Again Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index

Southern Company announces its annual rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics Collaborate To Advance Research on the Use of Wearable Devices To Improve Metabolic Health

Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, recently announced a collaboration to study the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health, which influences risk of developing several diseases.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Releases Diversity & Inclusion Report

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today released its 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report. The report includes insights on the company’s initiatives related to its workplace culture, workforce representation, and marketplace impact

Events, Media & Communications

WEC Welcomes IncubatecUFRO & Pro Mujer As Its Partners Under the EIC Grant

We are thrilled to partner with IncubatecUFRO & Pro Mujer's Gender Knowledge Lab (GKL), to deliver valuable training, capacity building, technical assistance, and support for key business initiatives, taking the impact of women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises

Events, Media & Communications

8400 Students Compete in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, Building Real-World Investing Skills

The Global Trading Challenge, Bloomberg’s annual Terminal-based event for students, attracted over 8400 students across 38 countries to compete in the 2023 virtual investment competition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Draftkings S.E.R.V.E.S Plants Over 1 Million Trees As a Part of Multi-Year Commitment With Arbor Day Foundation

As part of our ongoing initiative to give back to the communities where we live and work, DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S (Service, Equity, Responsibility, Vitality, Environment, Sports) is proud to share the recent success of our employee volunteer tree planting projects.

Research, Reports & Publications

Exploring Assurance in ESG Reporting

Brandon B. Buhler, SVP and chief accounting officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts, and Melanie Glover, partner in PwC’s ESG Trust Solutions practice, join co-host Steve Soter to discuss assurance and integrated reporting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northwestern Mutual Receives Ninth Consecutive Score of 100% on Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index

Northwestern Mutual announced that the company earned a 100% for the ninth consecutive year in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index – a national benchmarking survey that assesses corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. 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...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...