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Research, Reports & Publications

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2023

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures sustainability competitiveness since 2012. Except for Japan on 12, the top 20 spots are taken by European Nations; the US is ranked 32, for the first time overtaken by China on rank 30.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LinkedIn Giving Tuesday Product Giveaway to 20K Nonprofit Professionals Valuing at a Total of $23.7M

Today, LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, launched a global product giveaway valued at a total of $23.7M for Giving Tuesday. Up to 20,000 eligible nonprofit professionals will receive a free 1-year Sales Navigator Core subscription

Events, Media & Communications

Kirk Taylor Co-Founder of Land Betterment Is Featured on Think Realty Podcast

Think Realty Airs Podcast #293 titled, Do Better, Invest Better with Land Betterment. The podcast features Kirk Taylor co-founder of Land Betterment and Eddie Wilson, Think Realty’s founder.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nasdaq Summit Focuses on Improving ESG Reporting To Incorporate Strategies for Better Supporting Equality and Representation

Influenced by market forces and increasingly pulled by regulatory bodies, organizations of all kinds are leaning into more comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Outdoor Renovations Complete at Historic Transformer Building

National Grid has completed renovations at the former Niagara Falls Power Transfer Station, an historic landmark that now includes a pedestrian walkway and interactive, educational information about the building.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Safeway Celebrates Grand Opening of a New Store in Surprise, Arizona, and Awards $112,000 in Grants

Safeway is celebrating the grand opening of a new location in Surprise, AZ. The Safeway Foundation will award $112,000 in grants to local schools and nonprofit organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Integrates United Nations Framework To Assess Potential Company Impact on Sustainable Development Goals

Bloomberg today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind tool that investors can use to assess the potential impact of a company’s business on any of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Truly Sustainable Businesses Gain a Competitive Advantage

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, UAE, SAP Insights has released the results of its Wave 3 sustainability study.

Events, Media & Communications

Working in Community to Create a World of Unlimited Possibilities

There’s something transformative about being with people who share a commitment to driving positive change in our world. Comcast had an opportunity to help create space for this community at our 2023 Project UP Summit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Engagement at Quest Diagnostics

Quest’s Corporate Giving Program captures the passion and commitment of our workforce to make meaningful contributions to the communities where we live and operate.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Highlights the Need for Clinical Trial Recruitment in Rural Communities

Walgreens is proud to be an industry leader in increasing access to clinical research across the country, and is committed to reaching vulnerable and marginalized populations that are often excluded from clinical research but can benefit from it the most.

Environment

New Climate Policy Bills in California Herald Sweeping Changes for Businesses

“As goes California, so goes the nation” is a popular refrain, and the domain of environmental policymaking is no exception.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2023 Top Women in HVAC: Christina Spalding

I began my working career as an engineer and then operations leader before transitioning into refrigerant sales.

Energy

Vanguard Renewables: Our Why

The Company is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion.

Research, Reports & Publications

Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero

Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero updates and expands Southern California Edison's 2019 analysis, Pathway 2045. A key driver for this updated analysis is AB 1279, which made the state's carbon-neutral goal into law in 2022 and established a deeper requ

Environment

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: Circularity & Waste Management

One of the fundamentals of our Growing Green tenet is to make the most of the Earth’s natural resources. From metals to packaging to production materials, we take a circular approach to reducing our environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Costa Rica Facility Awarded Gender Equality Seal

Our Costa Rica Manufacturing Sites and Commercial Office were awarded the Gender Equality Seal from INAMU (Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres/National Women’s Institute).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice: Toby C.

This year, Taco Bell extended Digital & Technology apprenticeships to some of its restaurant team members.

Environment

South Pole Joins Industry, Policymakers and NGOs Calling for Transparent Corporate Targets on Plastic Pollution at UN Negotiations in Nairobi

Leaders of global industry, NGOs and UN delegates have united in calling for a global policy framework that would address all stages of the plastic lifecycle.

Events, Media & Communications

Nasdaq at COP28: United Nations Climate Change Conference

Nasdaq is proud to participate in COP28, a global gathering to take action towards the world's collective climate goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Community and Connection: Volunteers Celebrate Nielsen Global Impact Day 2023

On October 5, 2023, more than 2,260 Nielsen employees across 39 countries volunteered for our eleventh annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID). NGID is our annual day of service that brings our community and culture to life.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: The Importance of Behavioral Changes and Preventive Actions

An important starting point for reducing the spread of infections is behavior change, both on the individual level and as a wider society. Good hygiene practices form the foundation for efficient prevention – allowing better well-being and health by preventing diseases.

Environment

Bayer Shares the Importance of Including Farmers in Climate Discussions

We celebrate Silvia Caprara and all the young farmers and agvocates who are heading to COP28 to make their voices heard.

Health & Healthcare

AMD Adaptive Computing and AI Technology Helps Enable HD Ultrasound Scanning in Handheld Devices

Ultrasound scanning helps doctors diagnose an array of conditions. But many doctors and their patients lack access to traditional ultrasound systems, which are expensive and large.

Innovation & Technology

How Will Wireless Innovations Foster a Greener, More Sustainable Future?

The emergence of 5G in recent years has made significant strides toward creating a more sustainable world, contributing to our ongoing efforts in various ways.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...