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Energy

New Technologies Will Speed and Ease Development of Transmission Infrastructure

Congress, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are all working to modernize the grid by stimulating development of new transmission infrastructure and improvement and expansion of existing transmission assets.

Research, Reports & Publications

How << Improvement Magnitude >> Can Help Drive Positive, Sustainable and Scalable Impact

A strong sustainability management framework provides companies with the foundation needed to drive positive, scalable impact in the real world.

Education

World's Leading Sustainability Standards Setter and Top Business School Team Up

GRI has welcomed an agreement with the France-based IÉSEG Business School of Management, to help Masters students become certified sustainability professionals during their studies.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Initiatives in Art and Culture and the World Gold Council Announce an International Women's Day Webinar, Considering the Role of Women in Gold Mining

“Digging Deep: Women’s Roles in the Gold Mining Sector and the Quest for Equity” will feature insights from women in leadership across the mining sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Black CEOs Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities

Although Black business owners were disproportionately affected by the impact of Covid-19, a year into the pandemic, the number of Black CEOs had increased by 38%.

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking Down Stereotypes: How to Inspire a New Generation of Women Into STEM

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science – a day close to my heart as a coder, programmer, and self-proclaimed techie. Working in STEM is both rewarding and challenging.

Environment

Water Risk Points the Way to Fostering Resiliency in Business

Julie Mouton, Water Stewardship Service Leader at Antea Group, recently published an article in Water Resources IMPACT magazine detailing steps businesses can take to begin tacking water and climate-related challenges and building resiliency.

Innovation & Technology

New Broadridge ESG Dashboard Powered by CSRHub Makes Sense of ESG Ratings

Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global Fintech leader, has launched the Broadridge ESG Performance Dashboard powered by CSRHub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Watts Family: The Benefits of Georgia-Pacific's Adoption Assistance Program

Watts and his wife leveraged Georgia-Pacific’s Adoption Assistance Program to adopt two teenage siblings after noticing siblings are usually on the adoption list longer than children without siblings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Monica Pacheco's Humble Approach to Leadership Through Learning

The first thing that strikes you when you meet Monica Pacheco is her enthusiasm about her work and the process of converting raw materials to glass packaging.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Survey Explores Impact of Bipolar I Disorder Medication Side Effects

Our recent survey conducted with Harris Poll and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance found that a vast majority of respondents who live with bipolar I disorder experienced medication side effects that negatively impacted their daily lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NAMI Named Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Organization of the Year

Notable for its success in attracting donations through its walk program over the last two years in spite of the pandemic, NAMI was named the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Organization of the Year

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Industry-Standard Product Circularity Data Sheets (PCDS) Launches on Toxnot Platform

Toxnot’s is now the first U.S. based platform to offer companies the ability to create and export Product Circularity Data Sheets (PCDS) globally.

Diversity & Inclusion

Zero Barriers: How We Are Accelerating Our Progress

At Medtronic, we have taken several strategic actions to help us move faster toward zero barriers to equity. This includes shifting to a leader-led model for ID&E, building stronger accountability across our organization and setting new five-year organizational diversity representation goals.

Education

FedEx Logistics Announces $100,000 Scholarship Endowment to Mississippi Valley State University

Deepens existing relationship with MVSU to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest Diagnostics' Employees Celebrate Black History Month: Desyra's Watch List

In celebration of Black History Month, Desyra is binge watching Finding Our Roots on PBS.

Education

Cadence India Transforms the Lives of Students Through the Cadence Scholarship Program

Many meritorious students from weaker economic backgrounds are unable to pursue higher education.

Media & Communications

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022

CSRHub CEO and Co-founder Cynthia Figge is speaking at the Future in Review (FiRe) 2022 Conference: Technology Driving a Brighter Future.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're Proud to Have Supported a Special Issue of Tuskegee University's Journal of Healthcare, Science, and the Humanities

We’re proud to have supported a special issue of Tuskegee University’s Journal of Healthcare, Science, and the Humanities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein's Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Citizenship Janessa Cox-Irvin for being recognized as a 2022 Notable Black Leader by Crain's New York Business.

Congratulations to AB’s Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Citizenship Janessa Cox-Irvin for being recognized as a 2022 Notable Black Leader by Crain's New York Business. Janessa is fully invested in advancing a culture of inclusion at AllianceBernstein.

Social Impact & Volunteering

RealTalk with Realized Worth: Braving the Social Impact Wilderness Alone

Join this RealTalk episode to gain useful tools for navigating the formidable and often lonely terrain that is the Social Impact wilderness.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation's Lucia Loza Galezewski Named 2022 STEP Ahead Honoree

The Manufacturing Institute has named Rockwell Automation’s (NYSE: ROK) Lucia Loza Galezewski a 2022 STEP Ahead Award winner. Galezewski, a finance manager

Education

Academic Cloud and the Digital Skills Boom

I virtually caught up with the two organizations behind the Academic Cloud tech and two colleges putting it into practice.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Named Diversity Leader Among European Companies

The hygiene and health company Essity has been designated a Diversity Leader by the UK business daily Financial Times.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Program Expands Skilled Trades Training to More Than 250 Schools in Over 30 States

The Home Depot Foundation has granted $5 million to expand its Path to Pro trades training program to more than 250 schools in over 30 states, in partnership with Home Builders Institute (HBI) and Construction Ready.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. 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...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...