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Diversity & Inclusion

Spotlight on Henkel's ERGs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of company culture. They help build community and engage different perspectives with the goal of encouraging positive change within and outside of the company.

Events, Media & Communications

From Building a Career in CSR to Launching Social Impact Programs, Conference Addresses Paths for Change

On Oct 12, 2022, join thought leaders in the CSR and philanthropic space for an impactful, engaging, and insightful virtual conference.

Diversity & Inclusion

Team Dow Sends Message of Inclusion in a Container

Dow has placed an emphasis on ensuring that we’re an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees – becoming the first company in our industry to score 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index more than 17 years ago.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

M·A·C Cosmetics was proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies’ Hispanic Connections Employee Resource Group!

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Calavo Way: Reducing Food Waste

In 2021, Calavo joined the 10x20x30 initiative, a groundbreaking effort to bring together the world’s largest food retailers and providers, each engaging at least 20 suppliers to halve food loss and waste by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Language of Inclusion: P&G Recognizes International Day of Sign Languages

This International Day of Sign Languages and every day, we honor P&G’s D/deaf community and hard of hearing consumers by taking action to ensure we create an inclusive environment that enables us to uniquely see the people we serve.

Innovation & Technology

Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit Sees Record Demand Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

The company has been inundated with over 27,000 orders and predicts that the successful launch has grown the size of the eBike markets in the USA and UK by 1.6% and 5% respectively, in just 1 month.

Diversity & Inclusion

257 Years Is Too Long To Wait

When Fortune announced its Global 500 in 2021, the magazine noted that the number of women running companies on the list “soared to an all-time high.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic+Latin Heritage Month: Blanca V.

When faced with a life-changing crossroad, would you choose the safe and comfortable path or the unfamiliar road to unknown opportunities? Blanca V. is a reminder that most times the way to success is that road less traveled.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Boeing Donates $2 Million To Support Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Efforts

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is committing $2 million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the company announced.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HNF Donates $15,000 to “Ana and the Children” Association in Romania

In August, the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) donated $15,000 to “Ana and the Children” Association, a Casa Herbalife Nutrition partner in Romania, to help provide healthy nutrition and daily meals to the children of the organization.

Environment

CEO Rallies Support for Strategy to Address Climate Challenges

Cummins Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer urged employees to be advocates for the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, maintaining it is integral to the global power leader’s mission and future success.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Wins 2022 WaterSense Retail Partner of the Year

The Home Depot has earned the 2022 WaterSense Retail Partner of the Year award for making a wide range of WaterSense-labeled products available to customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Salveo Innovations: How an mHealth Application Gives Patients a Greater Sense of Self-Agency

This year, Cisco offered a special HBCU Startup Prize to a team with a founder who is a student or graduate of one of America’s HBCUs, and who presents an innovative technology solution that addresses a social or environmental problem.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kingmakers of Oakland Aims to Improve the Lives of Young Black Men

Alonzo Henderson is the Media, Communications and Technical Assistant for Kingmakers of Oakland, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of Black youth in public school systems.

Energy

Increased Energy Consumption Requires Cleaner, More Efficient Sources and Distribution Methods

Energy production methods are critical to protecting our planet—and wasteful energy generation processes can contribute to climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booster® Announced As 2022 'Best Tech for Good' Finalist

Booster®, the leading tech-driven mobile energy delivery company, has been named a finalist for ‘Best Tech for Good’ in the 2022 Timmy Awards by Tech in Motion.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Talk Podcast: Driving Purpose and Profit Ft. George Serafeim

Tune into our chat with George Serafeim, Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of Purpose + Profit.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank, Indiana Black Expo Honor Black Business Training Small Business Award Winner

The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) has dedicated more than 50 years to helping business owners build management training, procurement opportunities and networking to enhance capacity and growth.

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Index: Sustainability Performance Accelerates as More Companies Build on Foundations to Advance Supply Chain Risk Mitigation and Resilience

More Than 65% of Companies Scored in the Good Range or Better; Labor & Human Rights Remains Strong While Sustainable Procurement Theme Reverses a Declining Trend

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Heart Association, Duke Energy Foundation Prepare Thousands of Pasco and Citrus County Students To Help During an Emergency

CPR & first-aid kits, funded through a recent Duke Energy Foundation grant, will help train students and teachers on lifesaving skills

Energy

How AMD Is Advancing Energy Efficiency for IT Users

At AMD, we strive to create products that improve people’s lives and help our customers and end-users reduce their own energy use and GHG emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Impact of Kohler's Latino/a/x Associates: Vitor Wojastyk

For Vitor, creating a culture of inclusion is key to his plant’s success—on Hispanic Heritage Month and always.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Donates $500,000 for Hurricane Relief in Florida; Bank Deploys eBus to Support Local Communities

The Fifth Third Foundation has contributed $500,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28.

Events, Media & Communications

Complimentary Webinar on Improving ESG Measurement Through Stakeholder Perceptions on October 11

Experts from Mattel, Twitter, 3BL Media Inc. and Converseon will join to discuss bridging the ESG stakeholder measurement gap.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  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. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. 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...
  5. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  6. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  7. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  8. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  10. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  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. 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...
  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...