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Research, Reports & Publications

Incentivizing Long-Term Value Creation

Companies have made significant progress in recent years in identifying the risks and opportunities related to how sustainability is considered in a company’s strategy.

Environment

Grocers Make a World of Difference on Earth Day

Albertsons Cos., another winner of PG’s Impact Awards, has long highlighted its “Recipe for Change” commitment to making a positive commitment to the earth and people. That mission includes three pillars of products it sells, communities it serves and the planet it shares.

Environment

Veolia and MassBio Partner to Accelerate the Deployment of Environmental and Sustainability Solutions to the Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry

Celebrating a partnership built on trust, expertise and a vision for the future, Veolia North America announced an expanded partnership with MassBio, one of the world’s leading consortiums of biopharmaceutical research and development companies.

Innovation & Technology

How Baris Akcora Contributes to Our Culture of Innovation by Developing Electrification Solutions

Baris Akcora, Thermo King® Power Portfolio Leader, is a transformational leader at Trane Technologies and exemplifies our commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Health & Healthcare

Leidos Invests $10 Million in AI Disease Detection With University of Pittsburgh

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is committing $10 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence for detecting and managing diseases, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE).

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm Celebrates 40 Years as an American Innovator

Over the last few decades, we have witnessed an incredible technological revolution. The way we interact with each other and the world around us has been transformed by groundbreaking advances in wireless communications, improving the quality of people’s lives.

Environment

Announcing BIER's 2025 Co-Chair, David Grant

Welcome to the BIER Member Spotlight series, highlighting the individual leaders driving sustainability and innovation within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Start. Finish. And Make the Middle Matter. With Hoda Kotb

As the former co-anchor of NBC News' Today, Hoda Kotb became a staple in American homes, bringing her warmth, wit, and relatability to viewers daily for 17 years.

Health & Healthcare

Tom and Tricia’s Tips for Prioritizing Your Health

This time of year often comes with to-do lists that seem like they are a mile long, with items like spring cleaning, gardening, planning for graduations, and prepping for the summer often at the top. But what about your wellness screenings — have you completed those yet?

Environment

AEG’s Erik Distler Leads Sustainability Conversations During Earth Month

As a leader in sports and live entertainment, AEG has been on a mission since 2008 to minimize its environmental impact across its music, sports, ticketing, and real estate portfolios, embedding sustainability into the core of its business operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Haiti: More Than Half of the Population Facing Alarming Levels of Food Insecurity

Approximately 5.7 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity according to the latest IPC analysis. Humanitarian assistance remains essential, and recovery efforts are urgently needed to stem the decline in food and nutritional security in the country.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability Comes Naturally

Katherine Hofmann’s Eastman career didn’t happen by accident. The polymer scientist has a passion for sustainability and the environment. You could even say it’s in her genes.

Health & Healthcare

Empowering Employees with NutritionIQ: 100% Completion Goal by 2025 to Support Healthier Food Futures

At Griffith Foods, better nutrition starts with better understanding. This National Nutrition Month®, we’re proud to celebrate our teams who prioritize creating flavorful, nutritious, and sustainable solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Future of Logistics: Driving Innovation Through AI, Automation, and E-Commerce

Imagine a logistics industry free of inefficiencies, seamlessly adapting to disruptions, and delivering unmatched value to supply chains. This isn’t just a dream — it’s the future DP World is building today.

Events, Media & Communications

Baker Tilly’s Insights Into Takeaways for Not-for-Profits: Foundational Concepts for Long-Term Success With ERM Governance

Baker Tilly recently hosted a webinar, Foundational concepts for long-term success with ERM governance, as part of a four-part enterprise risk management (ERM) webinar series.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fair Housing Month: Tips to Improve Your Credit Score for Homebuying

Banks use several factors to determine how to approve someone for a mortgage loan, including credit score and debt-to-income ratio. KeyBank’s 2025 Financial Mobility Survey found that many believe owning a home is not an attainable goal for themselves nor the average American.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Funding Completes New Fire Station for City of Corrigan

In August 2023, Georgia-Pacific donated $100,000 to the volunteer fire department in Corrigan, Texas, in support of a capital campaign to build a new fire station. After years of planning and months of construction, the city of Corrigan cut the ribbon on the new station.

Environment

Cisco News in 60 Seconds: Connected Bees

Cisco tech aids bee conservation by enhancing habitat monitoring, optimizing hive health data, and supporting research to promote thriving bee populations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gilead Sciences: AIDSVu Online Mapping Tool Helps Visualize HIV’s Impact in the United States

Gilead is committed to using its virology expertise to advance HIV treatment and prevention to help end the epidemic. Since 2010, the company has partnered with Emory University in Atlanta to launch AIDSVu – an online mapping tool that visualizes granular data

Research, Reports & Publications

Report: Baker Hughes Achieves Nearly 40% Reduction in Operational Emissions Intensity While Maintaining Profitable Growth

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, reported a 39.5% reduction in emissions intensity of its scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its 2019 baseline in its 2024 corporate sustainability report, highlighting its commitment to delivering lasting value through sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

AI in 2025: Gen's Policy Recommendations for U.S. Leadership

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has taken significant steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Efforts have been focused on accelerating AI innovation while curbing the flow of advanced technologies to geopolitical rivals.

Innovation & Technology

Transforming the Frontiers of Assistive Tech With Visionary AI at Zero Project Conference 2025

Lenovo joined innovators, entrepreneurs, and advocates in Vienna to advance accessibility and build a more inclusive future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru of America and Operation Warm® Win 2025 Gold Halo Award for Best Direct Service Initiative

Subaru of America, Inc. and Operation Warm® today announced that they were honored with the 2025 Gold Halo Award for Best Direct Service Initiative.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq IR Intelligence Macro Trends Report: March 2025 Insights

Nasdaq IR Intelligence has visibility into approximately $35 trillion of near real-time trading insight, including who was behind daily capital flows. Leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our team details macro trends as of March 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Celebrating 30 Years of Delivering Hope and Health With FedEx

April 23rd, 1995. It’s a date etched in the history of Heart to Heart International (HHI) and in the story of a powerful relationship. On that day, a FedEx aircraft made history as the first commercial American aircraft to land in Vietnam since the end of the conflict.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. License to Operate
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  3. License to Operate
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  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  7. People: Belonging
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  8. Diversity & Inclusion
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    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  10. Drive for MPC
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    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...
  12. People
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