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Environment

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Must Continue to Prioritize a Cleaner, More Equitable Transportation System

Statements this week from two Northeast governors on their plans to pause advocacy for the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) marks a step backward on efforts to curb vehicle pollution and achieve the region’s ambitious climate goals, according to the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

Events, Media & Communications

Join the ESG-Driven Disclosure Keynote on November 25

Join the ESG-Driven Disclosure Keynote during Reuters Events' Sustainable Finance & Reporting virtual conference on November 25 to hear about the current and future state of ESG disclosure and look at some companies that are doing it right.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For The Fourth Consecutive Year, Stanley Black & Decker Named To 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI)

Stanley Black & Decker has been named to the annual Dow Jones Sustainability World Index by S&P Dow Jones Indices for the fourth consecutive year and included on the DJSI North America Index for the 11th consecutive year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Thailand Supports Local Charities With Food Donations

CNH Industrial’s Southeast Asia team continues their “We care, We share” outreach program to support local communities impacted by COVID-19 in Thailand.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation for Good with Laura Kohler

Programs like Innovation for Good program are effective ways to harness associate passion to innovate and challenge them to explore creative products and solutions for pressing global issues including safe sanitation, hygiene and safe water.

Environment

Qualcomm Plans To Go Net Zero by 2040

Qualcomm will reduce its emissions by 50% by 2030 at least and then plans to be completely net-zero emissions 10 years later.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MilliporeSigma Introduces Students to STEM Careers With Cooperative Education Program

By providing a direct relationship between the classroom and employment, MilliporeSigma's co-op program helps strengthen the Sheboygan, Wisconsin community by hiring local college students who complete the program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Executive Leadership Changes Within the US Business Council for Sustainable Development

The US Business Council for Sustainable Development (US BCSD) is pleased to announce the following changes within the Executive Committee that will further drive the organization to accomplish its new equity vision

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The OUTstanding Top 100 Executives 2021

Yum! Brands is proud to congratulate Neil Piper, chief people officer of KFC UK & Ireland, for being named to 2021 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model List.

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru of America Inspires Hope for the Holidays With Ad Spots Commemorating the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event

Subaru will celebrate the launch of the 2021 Subaru Share The Love Event and debut a series of ads featuring the people, places and pets impacted by the philanthropy event over its 14-year-long run.

Sustainable Development Goals

Aramark Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets for Emissions Reduction

Aramark, global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, announced its commitment to set enterprise-wide science-based targets, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named a Top Military Friendly Company

Comcast NBCUniversal has been recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly® Employer, Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, as well as being named to the Top 10 lists for Military Friendly® Company, Brand and Supplier Diversity Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GP Cellulose Plants Seedlings in Torreya State Park With Eastman and The Longleaf Alliance

Georgia-Pacific, and The Longleaf Alliance collaborated to plant 60,000 longleaf pine seedlings in Florida’s Torreya State Park.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Wins 'Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability and Efficiency' at The DCS Awards 2021

Schneider Electric™, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world’s most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights, has won the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability and Efficiency’, category at the DCS Awards.

Media & Communications

Karen Mahrous Joins Clarion Partners as Senior Vice President, Head of ESG

Clarion Partners LLC, a leading real estate investment manager and a specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton, announced that Karen Mahrous has joined the Firm as a Senior Vice President and Head of ESG.

Green Infrastructure

3 Key Takeaways From COP26 for the Private Sector

After two weeks of promises, pledges and protests, will this year’s conference translate into tangible action on climate change? And importantly, what does it mean for the business community?

Innovation & Technology

A Perfect Fit: How 3D Printing Is Shaping a New Era of Customized Care

When you think about the possibilities 3D printing brings to healthcare — things like bioprinted organs and a custom mix of medications printed in a single pill — it sounds straight out of science fiction.

Environment

U.S. House Approves Historic Investments in an Affordable, Competitive Clean Economy With Build Back Better Act Vote

In passing the Build Back Better budget package today, the U.S. House of Representatives has advanced historic investments in clean energy, transportation, manufacturing, buildings, and agriculture that mark the nation’s largest-ever climate legislation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The ON Semiconductor Foundation Supports Youth Development

Supporting positive child and youth development is an essential aspect of building a resilient and thriving community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Intel Engineer and Diné Woman Georgia Sandoval

Meet Intel engineer and Diné woman Georgia Sandoval as she shares her background, journey to a technology career, and the impact of the Intel Native American Network Employee Resource Group.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Avanzando Juntos / Growing Together

The Hispanic Action Network (HAN) at FedEx Ground celebrated its fifth anniversary last month, delivering on its mission to create equal opportunities that represent, support, and strengthen DEI at FedEx.

Health & Healthcare

Statement From IWBI on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021

We applaud both the President and Congress for taking bipartisan action for the bill’s passage, as well as for the inclusion of new investments to support infrastructure improvements designed to help advance health and well-being in buildings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics Receives Coveted Koop Award

Quest Diagnostics was honored to receive the Koop Award for our employee wellness program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating an Inclusive Workplace at ViacomCBS

For Wincie Knight, joining ViacomCBS’ Office of Global Inclusion team was a natural transition for someone who prioritizes the happiness of others and fostering a culture where people can bring their true selves to work every day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Earns Five MarCom Awards

The 2020 ESG Report won platinum awards in 3 categories: Annual Reports (Corporate Social Responsibility), Annual Reports (Writing), & Annual Reports (Design). It also earned gold recognition for interior design & honorable mention for cover design.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  6. 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...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  9. 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...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  14. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  15. 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...