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Responsible Production & Consumption

The World Has a Rice Problem, but Farmers Can Solve It

Rice is the most commonly eaten food in the world, but conventional rice production has a hefty environmental impact. Growing rice is incredibly water-intensive, and flooded fields are ideal growing conditions for methane-emitting bacteria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

30 Years of Giving Back: Celebrating Three Decades With Team Depot

Team Depot was created in 1993 as a way of organizing associates who were eager to volunteer in their communities. Not only did associates jump in to help following Hurricane Andrew the year before, but they were giving back to their communities for years. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy's 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Operations - Corporate Governance

To execute our strategy, generate long-term value and earn and maintain the trust of our stakeholders, it’s essential that we cultivate and uphold robust corporate governance practices. Through our corporate governance framework, we’ve built a strong foundation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Normalizing Mental Health Awareness in the APAC Workplace

Mental health struggles are more common than we think. In Asia Pacific (including Oceania), it is estimated that between 4 and 20 percent of the adult population have a diagnosable mental health condition.

Sustainable Development Goals

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Our ESG Priorities

PotlatchDeltic conducts a materiality assessment every two years to identify the ESG topics deemed to be priorities to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

City of Bellevue and T-Mobile Join Forces To Reduce Traffic-Related Fatalities

The City of Bellevue and T-Mobile have teamed up to help make roads safer by providing early warnings and notifications for potentially dangerous road interactions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $250,000 in GreenForce Training to Support Workforce Development Efforts in East Buffalo

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $250,000 in GreenForce Training to support workforce development efforts in East Buffalo. This donation from the KeyBank Foundation represents the first private investment in GreenForce Training.

Research, Reports & Publications

Oportun Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report

Oportun, a mission-driven fintech, today published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Untapped Climate Opportunity in Alternative Proteins

Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing our planet today. With greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise, it is imperative that we find innovative solutions to reduce emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Wins Six 2022 Climate Change and Environmental Industry Awards

Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) and Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) recognized Tetra Tech with six 2022 project merit and business achievement awards in March 2023.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corporation and the City of Benton Harbor Collaborate To Revitalize Broadway Park at “Day of Impact” Event

Today, Whirlpool Corporation is hosting a “Day of Impact” employee volunteer day of service to make improvements to Broadway Park in Benton Harbor. The selection of Broadway Park and revitalization planning was done with the City of Benton Harbor and other local organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Plus ISSB: Progress Towards Strengthened Sustainability Reporting

Global Reporting Initiative sees launch by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of its first standards asa “significant milestone” in the realization of a strengthened global corporate reporting system

Energy

Renewable Energy Powers SEE Manufacturing Facility

At SEE’s manufacturing facility in Madera, CA the machines that turn resin pellets into the company’s famous BUBBLE WRAP brand original cushioning are now powered by a solar farm situated on 11 acres of company-owned land directly adjacent to the plant.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Date the Rate, Marry the Mortgage: Fifth Third’s Rate Drop Protector

Fifth Third’s Rate Drop Protector program allows prospective homebuyers to purchase a home and lock in rates today, knowing that if rates decrease in the future, Fifth Third will waive all applicable lender closing costs on the subsequent refinance transaction.

Social Impact & Volunteering

She’s Making a Difference in the Communities Duke Serves

Community has always mattered to Amy Strecker, so when she was promoted to president of the Duke Energy Foundation, she was excited to lead the team from Charlotte, N.C., and continue making a difference.

Environment

CNH Industrial Supports Coastline Clean-Up

Meet Barry Palmer, Secretary of the Canvey Bay Watch in the United Kingdom. They are part of a European Beach Care initiative wherein CNH Industrial, through its CASE Construction Equipment brand, works to keep some of the EU’s coastlines clean.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Honors Medgar Evers During Centennial Celebration

A few years ago, Mississippi celebrated its bicentennial and this year Entergy Mississippi, formerly Mississippi Power & Light, recognizes our 100th anniversary. Our company has been a part of this state’s journey for almost half of its life.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Glass: Sustainability Goal Spotlight: Increase Recycled Content to 50 Percent Average by 2030

At O-I, glass is never trash and it is 100 percent recyclable, infinitely, making it an ideal package for the circular economy. In fact, about 80 percent of recycled glass containers are made into new glass packaging—in as little as 30 days.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gender Identity Is Under Threat: How To Advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community

As gender identity continues to be challenged worldwide, we’re stepping up our support at Bloomberg to stand with LGBTQ+ communities, and we invite you to join us – not only during Pride Month, but every day by activating allyship.

Environment

Reclamation in Huntingburg, Indiana

Covia is the responsible steward of approximately 75,000 acres of land across our global footprint. Planning for responsible land use is embedded throughout the life cycle of our operations – from our careful approach to early development and operational planning.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Believe the Unbelievable With T-Mobile's Jon Freier

“Believe the Unbelievable with Jon Freier,” is a podcast episode featuring T-Mobile president of Consumer Group, Jon Freier. Jon’s story is about how a challenging childhood shaped him not only as a person, but the leader he is today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hormel Foods Recognized as One of America’s Best Companies To Work for by U.S. News & World Report

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is one of the best companies to work for in America, according to a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report.

Environment

Groundbreaking Research From the Ray: Initiative Publishes First Nature-Based Design Solutions for Net-Zero Transportation

The Ray, in partnership with the Biomimicry Institute, today published an innovative regenerative-design study addressing some of the most critical challenges in the U.S. transportation and mobility sector, including safety, congestion, emissions, and waste streams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘You’re Not Alone.’ Recognizing Infertility Awareness Month

When Regions introduced benefits for those struggling with infertility, Alana, an associate in the Human Resources division, turned to Regions Bank partners Ovia Health and WINFertility to support her and her husband in their family building journey.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Earns Intel’s 2023 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award With Supplier Diversity Distinction

Applied Materials has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Program Outstanding Supplier Award with Supplier Diversity Distinction for 2023.

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