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Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Sustainable Change: Our Role in the PEF Initiative

In this latest blog written by Jeremy Lardeau, Senior VP, Higg Index at Cascale, the pivotal role of Cascale in supporting the development of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Category Rules (PEFCR) for apparel and footwear is explored.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI CEO to Step Down at Year End

GRI today announces that, after seven years of working in a range of roles with GRI, Eelco van der Enden has elected to step down at the end of his current three-year fixed term contract as CEO.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons African American Leadership Council Commemorates Juneteenth

Albertsons African American Leadership Council (AAALC) ARG did this year by participating in different events in Dallas, TX, that commemorated the historical and cultural significance of the day and the resilience and contributions of the African American community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Bank Launches $120,000 Scholarship Program To Expand Access to Higher Education

PNC Bank today introduced an enhanced program that will award $10,000 scholarships to 12 deserving students attending or planning to attend college across the country.

Sustainable Development Goals

T. Rowe Price Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report, Highlighting Active Progress on Corporate Sustainability Commitments

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, recently published its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Responsibility Governance

The Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer provides senior leadership on PotlatchDeltic’s corporate responsibility reporting and initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Seeking Intentionality: Meet Hillary Jeffrey

I’m Hillary, a Senior Software Engineer here at GoDaddy. I work on the Platform Team for Recommendations as Data (RAD) and Switchboard. I joined GoDaddy almost two years ago. I made my career out of following interesting challenges, such as modernizing US Navy RADAR distribution.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bath & Body Works Introduces ‘Investing in You’

Today Bath & Body Works announces a new initiative called ‘Investing in you,’ a dynamic suite of programs and benefits designed to support associates throughout their personal and professional journeys.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clorox Puts Allyship in Action at Annual IDEAcon Event

For the second year, Clorox hosted its enterprisewide event to give Clorox teammates an opportunity to reflect on our purpose of championing people to be well and thrive every single day through the lens of inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship, or IDEA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Carita Hughes: Pioneer, Innovator, Advocate.

Carita Hughes is a strong believer in leading with heart in all her efforts. She helps drive innovation through patent law, stirs a spirit of belonging, makes an impact on today’s youth through the joy of music, and preserves a family legacy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Facilitates Access to CSRD Data for Financial Firms Ahead of Reporting Deadline

Bloomberg today announced the launch of a new data offering on the Bloomberg Terminal collating the data that companies have started to report in line with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2024: Sands Advances Sustainable Dining Options

On June 18, the United Nations observes Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2024. The observance was established in 2016 to raise awareness of and educate on how to integrate sustainable practices into cuisine.

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Powers Sustainable Maritime Solutions for PortMiami’s Shore Connection System

Supporting the company’s commitment to sustainability, Southwire is pleased to announce its provision of the medium-voltage cabling for the shore power connection system commissioned by PortMiami in Miami, Fla.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Awards $500,000 Grant to Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. For Chicago Flats Initiative

Wells Fargo awards $500,000 grant to Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Together, We Can Create a Truly Circular Economy | Eastman

At Eastman, we’re revolutionizing recycling with our molecular recycling technologies. But it’s going to take all of us working together to find innovative ways to create a truly circular economy. Are you in?

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating the ESG Reporting Landscape

In this episode of ESG Talk, host Mandi McReynolds reflects on her conversation with AT&T's Chief Sustainability Officer, Charlene Lake. They discuss the importance of achieving audit-ready ESG data and the crucial role technology plays in tracking and reporting emissions data.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Supports First Responders With $500,000 in Grants for Emergency Preparedness in South Carolina

As hurricane season begins, emergency managers and first responders turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather.

Innovation & Technology

100% Ethanol Engine Is Case IH's Highlight at This Year's Agrishow

Case IH, a brand of CNH, has worked in partnership with FPT Industrial to develop an ethanol-powered engine.

Environment

Mike Foster: Fostering Relationships & Empowering Teams at Covia’s Cleburne Plant

At Covia, we have highlighted several team members whose dedication and leadership have shaped the success of the company and the environment or their community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Northern Trust Team Breaking a Sweat, Raising Awareness

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services team recently joined forces with MAARC and ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP for a global exercise event dedicated to raising awareness and support for active and veteran armed forces and first responders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Brings the Magic of Fútbol to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Aflac once again partnered once again with beloved TV personality and cancer survivor, Adamari López, to bring the excitement and joy of soccer to pediatric patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Events, Media & Communications

Peruvian Trade Set for Boost As DP World Completes $400M Callao Port Expansion

DP World has completed a major $400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao in Peru, boosting container handling capacity at the South Terminal by 80% and solidifying Callao’s position as the key gateway for global trade on the west coast of South America.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge Board on Balancing Climate Goals and Shareholder Value

Setting goals in areas core to our business and important to our stakeholders is just one of the ways we are further integrating sustainability and ESG into strategy, operations and decision-making.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

There Are More Refugees in the World Than Ever Before

At the end of 2023, over 117 million people were forcibly displaced. In 2024 so far, that number has likely exceeded 120 million. Children account for 40% of this number.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Uncovering the Science of Art

Often science, or STEM, and the arts are looked at very differently. Science can be seen as analytical and art more poetic. But what happens when they intersect?

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