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Education

STEM-focused Kindergarten Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Opens in Jerusalem

U.S. defense and aerospace company Lockheed Martin has opened a kindergarten in Jerusalem which aims to "inspire young Israeli students to take an active interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," according to a Lockheed Martin press release.

Energy

Assessing the Value of Rebates and Incentives for Your Sustainability Plan

As rebates and incentive programs continue to grow, we are seeing new developments in companies’ energy efficiency efforts. Some organizations are adding resources to manage and further develop their programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSEG Employees Plant Crops With Grow-a-Row to Help Feed Community and Beyond

Close to 100 PSEG employees from offices in and beyond New Jersey united on Friday morning to plant sweet potatoes in the acres of America’s Grow-a-Row, a nonprofit organization based in Pittstown.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Failing Upward

Previously, we had to separate out meat products and “compostable” single-use products and throw them away. Now, we can toss those right in our bin. As a result, we have further reduced our household waste to landfill, while simultaneously creating more compost than before.

Sustainable Development Goals

How a New Packaging Plan From MilliporeSigma Is Tackling Sustainability in Pharma

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer editor Reece Armstrong sits down with Jeffrey Whitford, head of global corporate responsibility and branding and Fabien Thibault, global manager of product and packaging sustainability at the life science business of Merck KGaA* to discuss the company’s new approach to environmental sustainability in packaging.

Environment

Propex Geosolution Receives Carbon Footprint Verification for PYRAMAT® 75 HPTRM

Propex GeoSolutions recently became the first High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) manufacturer to verify the carbon footprint of its erosion control solutions.

Environment

AEG Facilities’ Pechanga Arena San Diego and Goldenvoice Staff Volunteer with ‘I Love A Clean San Diego’ to Reduce Environmental Impact During Fourth of July Weekend

In preparation for the Fourth of July weekend, AEG Facilities’ Pechanga Arena San Diego and Goldenvoice staff teamed up with ‘I Love A Clean San Diego’ (ILACSD), an environmental nonprofit organization, to assemble nearly 90 temporary trash cans and recycling bins to be placed along San Diego beaches.

Diversity & Inclusion

First Nations Stand Tall as Shining Example of Vancouver 2010 Legacy

From dramatically altering the landscape for Canada's indigenous peoples to ushering in new social norms and driving health education across the province, the legacies of the Olympic games Vancouver 2010 continue to burn brightly.

Research, Reports & Publications

Highlights From the HPE Living Progress Report

The HPE Living Progress highlights video showcases our performance on environmental, social, and governance issues throughout 2018.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro Sales Team Helps Nurture New Victory Garden for Veterans

Members of our ScottsMiracle-Gro Northeast Sales Team were honored to work recently with The Home Depot to bring a new Victory Garden for Veterans to the Camp Salute Affordable Housing Project in Southern New Jersey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s Forum of New York Recognizes Tetra Tech for Female Board Representation

The Women’s Forum of New York will recognize Tetra Tech at its Breakfast of Corporate Champions on November 7, 2019, for achieving at least 30 percent female board representation.

Events, Media & Communications

Accurately Reporting Climate Impacts – With ABN AMRO, CDP, Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels and UBQ Materials

Investors are increasingly using shareholder resolutions to request greater disclosure on climate-related risks. The TCFDs have created a framework for more effective climate-related reporting, however many companies are still struggling to accurately report current and future impacts.

Responsible Production & Consumption

July 29th, 2019 Earth Overshoot Day: Corporations’ Long-Term Success Hinges on Their Business Model Being Designed to Support Humanity’s Success

Humans are using natural resources faster than the Earth’s ecosystems can renew them, according to Global Footprint Network, an international research organization that changes the way humanity manages biological resources.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Breaking Down Local and National Efforts to Improve Food Security in the U.S.

Across the U.S., millions of people face penetrating physical, mental and emotional diminishment caused by systemic hunger.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CASE Dealer Ina Store Supports Team Rubicon and Habitat for Humanity for Baldwin, Michigan Veterans’ Village

CASE Construction Equipment, the global agricultural construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial N.V. ((NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) dealer Ina Store supplied a compact track loader and grapple bucket to Team Rubicon for a land clearing project in Baldwin, Michigan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Build Your Nonprofit’s Holiday Giving Plan With Help From GivingTuesday and Taproot Foundation

Taproot Foundation and GivingTuesday have teamed up for a free webinar on Tuesday, July 16 on campaign best practices, donor trends, and how your organizations can harness the expertise of marketing, graphic design, videography, and communications professionals who want to volunteer to help your cause.

Environment

Duke Energy Renewables to Use New Technology to Help Protect Bats at Its Wind Sites

Texas leads the nation in wind energy generation with thousands of wind turbines throughout the state. This is a boon for clean energy generation but not for the state’s large population of bats, which are often drawn to the spinning turbines.

Green Infrastructure

Electrify America, Walmart Announce Completion of Over 120 Charging Stations at Walmart Stores Nationwide with Plans for Further Expansion

Electrify America’s continued collaboration with Walmart is expected to make the retailer one of the largest retail hosts of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States, and reinforces Walmart’s broader mission to spark collective action – alongside key partners – to drive environmental sustainability and provide customers access to sustainable options.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pfizer Australia Hosts Local Activation of IMPACT2030

[July 1, 2019, Sydney, Australia] Today Pfizer Australia hosts a gathering of 40 of its non-traditional industry partners to discuss volunteerism and potential collaborative efforts with the United Nations, corporations, nonprofits, academia, and other stakeholders to address Australia’s needs as part of the IMPACT2030 initiative. This meeting is being facilitated by Chris Jarvis, International expert in mobilizing corporate volunteering to achieve benefits for companies and communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sappi Becomes an International Stakeholder Member of PEFC

Sappi Limited (Sappi) is pleased to announce that we have become an International Stakeholder member of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™

Education

AEG and BET Team Up for Seventh Annual BET Experience Youth Program Presented by AEG

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, and BET Networks teamed up to host the seventh annual BET Experience Youth Program presented by AEG last month in conjunction with BET Experience at L.A. LIVE and the BET Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotiabank Charity Challenge Raises a Record $1.2 Million Dollars at The 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k

The 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k had many highlights, with $1.2 million dollars being raised for local organizations through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, capping off a spectacular, record-setting day.

Innovation & Technology

Digging Out: How Concepts Of Minecraft And A Silly Name Are Transforming A Serious Business

If construction sites can visualize the progress of excavation from beginning to end, including real-time adjustments for unforeseen obstacles, the project will be able to optimize execution and quickly and efficiently modify work plans based on changing site conditions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rethinking Business and Circular Economy with John A. Lanier

In this podcast interview with Katie Whalen, John discusses Ray’s legacy, what has happened in the 20 years since Ray first documented his journey, and John’s vision for the future.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  3. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  4. 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...
  5. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  6. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  7. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  10. 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...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  13. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  14. 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...
  15. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...