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Innovation & Technology

Probably the Best Eco Beer Bottle in the World

Carlsberg Group has unveiled its largest pilot to date, an innovative fibre bottle which is lined with natural raw materials.

Health & Healthcare

Bridging the Access Gap for Health Tech

The evolving healthcare landscape and increased opportunity for digital health solutions were key topics of discussion at the recent Aspen Ideas: Health conference, held June 22-25.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Board Chair and President of Women In Sports and Events, Kathleen Francis Addresses AEG Employees on Growing a Career in Sports

As part of its employee development program, on August 10, 2022, AEG hosted a virtual employee career development session, “Taking Charge of Your Career,” with National Board Chairman and President of Women In Sports and Events Kathleen Francis.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Invests to Fight Global Warming

Chemours, a global chemistry company, recently announced it will be expanding its Opteon™ YF (HFO-1234yf) capacity to help meet customer needs as they continue transitioning to lower GWP refrigerants.

Education

Arrow Electronics and Play Like a Girl Teach Students About STEM Careers

The experience, which included a behind-the-scenes visit to the racing paddock, was supported by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Arrow McLaren SP, Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and Arrow Electronics.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees Engage in Local Events to Give Back to the Community

This June, Franklin Templeton again celebrated Impact Days, the firm's global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Ranked as One of the 50 Smartest Companies in China 2021

Illumina was named as one of the 50 Smartest Companies in China 2021 by MIT Technology Review. This is the sixth consecutive time Illumina has been included on the list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Partners With 560 Local Organizations in 2022 to Build Stronger, More Diverse Communities

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded more than $7.9 million in shareholder contributions to 565 nonprofit organizations throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas during the first half of this year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gas Ops Delights West Deptford Children With Important Safety Message

Recently, about two dozen youngsters got a glimpse of what it’s like to work in PSE&G Gas Ops and learned about natural gas safety during the West Deptford Safety Town Camp.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Water, Waste and Recycling

It’s a common belief of Tractor Supply and our customers that we need to be good stewards of the land and our natural resources so that future generations can enjoy Life Out Here.

Green Infrastructure

Boeing and MIT Commit Research Project to Help Decarbonize Aerospace

“Addressing how the aerospace industry reduces its environmental footprint is critical to the future of air travel.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tackling Our Societal Challenges Together

Bayer’s global and local foundations (Africa, India, USA) are the philanthropic arms of Bayer and generate impact in line with our vision for “Health for All, Hunger for None” and our mission “Science for a Better Life”.

Environment

Massachusetts Bolsters Clean Energy Economy and Offshore Wind Industry As Gov. Baker Signs Critical Legislation

Ceres applauds Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the state legislature for further establishing the Commonwealth’s climate leadership by finalizing an Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind

Environment

Root Cause: A Tree Planting Effort to Drive Biodiversity

The Chesapeake Bay watershed – a vast area on the US’s Eastern Seaboard – is not only home to a variety of trees, shrubs, and wildlife, but is also the birthplace of New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Announces Lineups for 2022 Global Citizen Festival in New York City & Accra, Ghana on September 24

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the lineups for the 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York City's Central Park and Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Sustainable Development Goals

Believing in Better: Kohler CEO on Company’s First ESG Report

For the nearly 150 years that Kohler has been in business, the Company has always been guided by our founder John Michael Kohler’s principles of associate well-being, community and public service, ethics, and integrity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Donates $100,000 To Fund Alabama A&M University Scholarship

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today a $100,000 scholarship donation in partnership with Alabama A&M University.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Recognizes AccountAbility as One of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms for 2022

Forbes announced on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, that AccountAbility was named one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for 2022, based on the results of several country-wide top lists as well as online surveys among Partners, Clients, and Executives of Management Consultancies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CIRCON Environmental Recognizes MPC With 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award

For more than a decade, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has worked with CIRCON Environmental to convert hazardous waste from oil tanks to waste-derived fuels used in cement production.

Environment

'We Are Not Doing Enough': Top CMOs Discuss Climate at Cannes

In discussion with top marketers from brands like Dole, Logitech, Mastercard, PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble, WFA asked a simple question: Is the industry doing enough on climate? The resounding answer: No.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Pushing Cancer Research to New Heights With Fundraising Campaign

American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, singer and songwriter Mandy Moore, is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Heart to Heart International Mobile Medical Van Heads to Kentucky

In response to the flood, to help with relief efforts, Heart to Heart International (HHI), based in Kansas City, KS, dispatched their brand new mobile medical van, donated by FedEx.

Environment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Climate Strategy

Fifth Third has been focused on three strategies since our first Environmental Sustainability Policy was approved by our Board of Directors in 2014.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry, Inc. Named to Forbes' “Best Employers for Women 2022” List

Tapestry, Inc. is proud to share that it was named to Forbes’ Best Employers for Women 2022. The Company joins the ranks of 400 other companies across 24 industries that are leading the way in supporting women inside and outside their workforces.

Environment

Advancing Environmental Sustainability in the Beverage Sector Through Collaboration

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is a technical coalition formed in 2006. It is made up of leading global beverage companies working together to advance environmental sustainability within the beverage sector.

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