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Environment

Duke Energy Offers Customers a New Way To Help Plant Trees

Renewable energy now comes with an added bonus -- helping plant trees to benefit the environment.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Advances Cold Chain Decarbonization With New Thermo King Digital Solutions

Thermo King – by Trane Technologies is setting the standard in digital solutions for transport with the development of fresh, telematics solutions that allow customers to meet both sustainability and operational goals.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts MCAP Introductory Webinars

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition hosted a series of webinars to introduce the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) to members located in Asia, North, Central, and South America (AMER) and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Launches The Civic 50 2024 Survey to Recognize America’s Top Corporate Citizenship Companies

Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, launched The Civic 50 annual survey on Dec. 1, 2023. Points of Light will host an informational webinar on Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. ET for interested companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Of America’s Longest-Serving CEOs Has Advice On Humor And Risk

To understand Dan Amos’ approach to leadership, consider the first role he took at Aflac after graduating from the University of Georgia in 1973. As son of cofounder Paul Amos, one of three brothers who founded the insurance company in 1955.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Honored at the Industry Day Awards

CNH Industrial was recognized by the Government of Cordoba and the Chamber of Foreign Trade (CACEC) with a special mention in the "Industrial Innovation" category at the Industry Day Awards.

Innovation & Technology

IBM Advances Geospatial AI to Address Climate Challenges

IBM and NASA to create new AI foundation model for weather and climate.

Events, Media & Communications

’Tis the Season for Small Business Success: Holiday Marketing Tips From Empower by GoDaddy

The holiday season is upon us, and for entrepreneurs, it's both a festive and frantic time of the year. Navigating the challenges of the holiday rush while maximizing opportunities requires strategic thinking and innovative approaches.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enhancing Workplace Experience: Covia’s New Intranet Is a Platform for Engagement

At Covia, we know that an engaged and collaborative workforce is critical, and we make a concerted effort to connect with and support team members across our footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than a Market: Supporting Founders' Dreams at Tulsa Marketplace and Marketplace LIVE

SkysTheLimit.org is set to host two shopping events this season: an in-person Tulsa Holiday Marketplace; and an online Marketplace LIVE. The events celebrate and uplift entrepreneurs, offering a platform for shoppers to meet the faces behind emerging businesses and support them.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo’s AI-Powered Sign Language Translation Solution Empowers Signers in Brazil

During Lenovo’s Tech World event, a software developer named Gabriel crossed the stage and warmly greeted chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang using Libras, the official Brazilian Sign Language.

Environment

Oakland Zoo Jaguars Develop Love Connection With Help From FedEx

Love is in the air for a pair of jaguars at the Oakland Zoo! There was an extensive search for the purrfect compatible female for Lucha, a male jaguar at Oakland Zoo. Lucky for him, five-year-old Emma of Miami, Florida, caught a flight to Oakland, California, courtesy of FedEx.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Champion® Athleticwear Unveils New Reverse Weave Iconic Styles With CiCLO® Technology To Reduce Microplastic Pollution

Today, Champion® Athleticwear, the iconic lifestyle brand born from sport in 1919, announced its newest innovation: Eco Future Reverse Weave with CiCLO® technology, a patented and science-based solution that allows synthetic textiles to behave more like natural fibers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supplier Diversity: Delivering Impact to Communities and Dow’s Bottom Line

Dow is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its supply chain. We believe that a diverse and inclusive supplier base not only benefits our business, but also the communities where we operate.

Innovation & Technology

Eaton Advances the Energy Transition and Boosts Education Partnerships With New Montreal Innovation Center

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the opening of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec, following nearly four decades of developing cutting-edge software in the region.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Role of Partnerships in Tackling Climate Change

As a global challenge, the climate crisis calls for businesses and countries to move beyond their siloed approaches, commitments, and climate pledges to fully embrace sustainability. The 2030 Agenda philosophy of “no one left behind” requires global partnerships.

Events, Media & Communications

Westside Wise Podcast: Don Bernards and Matt Paschall Highlight Baker Tilly’s DevelUp Program

In an episode of Quest Community Development Corporation's Westside Wise podcast Don Bernards and Matt Paschall join host Ebony Ford for a conversation focused on Baker Tilly’s DevelUp program.

Energy

Once Again, Canada Can Lead the Way

Clearly, the time has come to accelerate the building of an LNG economy for Canada. We have the supply, sustainable production and short travel times—the complete package.

Events, Media & Communications

Graphyte Signs First Carbon Removal Purchase Agreement With American Airlines

Graphyte, a carbon removal startup backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, recently announced that American Airlines will be its inaugural customer, with the purchase of 10,000 tons of permanent carbon removal to be delivered in early 2025.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

‘Our Role Is To Be Translators’: The Rise of Financial Heads of Nature • With Commentary From Acre’s Ian Povey-Hall

In a recent article for Responsible Investor, Acre’s Global Director of Sustainable Finance, Ian-Povey Hall, discusses the increase in hiring of professionals with technical knowledge of nature and biodiversity by financial institutions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

O-I Announces New Partnerships To Increase Post Consumer Glass Recycling in Brazil

O-I’s team in Brazil recently announced two exciting new partnerships that increase post-consumer glass recycling, reduce consumer waste, and conserve resources in Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Honors World AIDS Day

In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, M·A·C Cosmetics invites its global community to join the fight to end HIV/AIDS by getting the lipstick that gives back 100% to charities helping people impacted by the epidemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

Kohler’s 2022 Believing in Better Report: Becoming the Most Transparent, Accountable, and Environmentally Friendly Company in Our Industry

We are committed to establishing the Kohler brand as the most environmentally friendly brand in our industries by building awareness and driving action toward environmental issues in our company and with our customers, promoting the environmental benefits of our products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Nikki Jolly Is Helping To Address the Growing Challenge of Food Insecurity

In this interview series, we are talking to leaders who are helping to address the increasing problem of food insecurity who can share the initiatives they are leading to address and solve this problem.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice: Truman W.

During high school, team member Truman was working at Taco Bell while simultaneously balancing his academics. Shortly after graduating, Yum!’s Reskilling Academy Apprenticeship selected him into its program - no college degree required.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. 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...
  9. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  10. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  11. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences. We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  12. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...