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Diversity & Inclusion

How MAC Cosmetics' VIVA GLAM Helped Pave the Way for Inclusive Beauty Culture

It’s impossible to talk about the progress we’ve made without mentioning MAC Cosmetics, as they’re one of the first major brands to champion inclusivity, diversity, and equality across the board.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Shaping the Future with Polyurethanes

In late March, Dow Polyurethanes pioneered a flagship virtual event – together with industry experts – called “Shaping the Future with Polyurethanes”, to explore the potential of Polyurethanes in delivering solutions that can change the way we live.

Health & Healthcare

From Patient to Pathologist: My Cancer Survivor Journey

I was 24 years old and everything in life seemed perfect: halfway through medical school, dating a wonderful guy, going on weekly climbing trips… Then suddenly, I noticed I couldn’t breathe whenever I tried raising my arms or lying down.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma Science Will Tell Podcast: DOZN™

In the third episode of MilliporeSigma's Science Will Tell podcast series, find out how the company's quantitative, industry-first green chemistry tool utilizes the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry

Sustainable Development Goals

Webinar Series: Explore the Implications of the New ISEAL Credibility Principles

The ISEAL Credibility Principles define the core values of credible and effective sustainability systems, providing the foundations for sustainability systems to deliver greater impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

Truist Highlights ESG and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Progress in 2020 CSR and ESG Report

Truist Financial Corporation released its 2020 CSR and ESG Report, highlighting the company’s progress on ESG performance and disclosure and a continued focus on community involvement and financial inclusion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Health Foundation Launches $3.3 Million Partnership with North Olympic Healthcare Network to Improve Behavioral Health Care on the Olympic Peninsula

The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has established a three-year, $3.3 million grant partnership with the North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN), a federally qualified health center (community health center) serving Clallam County.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Announces Participation in Office of the Comptroller's Project REACh

Project REACh is a collaborative effort that involves leaders from banking, business, technology, and national civil rights organizations to remove structural barriers to financial inclusion and increase broader participation in the national economy.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

At Scale Podcast: Revitalizing Recycling

Recycling has not been the magical answer to the plastic waste problem. But new technologies and new materials might just change that. We talk to scientists who are developing new plastics, designers who are reimagining products for recyclability, and innovators who are out to redefine our relationship to plastic.

Environment

Ceres Launches New Effort to Slash Emissions and Improve Transparency Across the Food Sector, Sets Out Benchmark

A new effort launched today to engage 50 of the highest-emitting publicly-traded food and agriculture companies in North America, with the goal of accelerating the transition to a net zero emissions future in the global food and agriculture sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mohawk Group Honored by Vizient As an Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Designated Supplier

Mohawk Group was awarded the title of Environmentally Preferred Sourcing designated supplier by Vizient, the nation’s leading health care performance improvement company.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Looking Back

Ray C. Anderson would have been 87 today. His family continues to work tirelessly to keep his legacy alive during this critical time of change in the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Business Success and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand in Agriculture

Our goal at Bayer is to build a more sustainable future for – and through – agriculture. This requires a focus on making our own operations sustainable, while also supporting farmers as they advance sustainability in their own operations through new innovations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Announces New Board Member As It Continues to Expand Its National Reach and Initiatives

Today, Common Impact, the nonprofit pioneer in skills-based volunteerism, announced the election of Dorri McWhorter as a member of their Board of Directors

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Schneider Electric Earns Award for Supply Chain Initiative

Groundbreaking Gigaton PPA Program, developed in collaboration with Walmart, recognized as innovative approach to energy and environmental management

Research, Reports & Publications

In New Corporate Responsibility Report, Alliant Energy Announces Progress Toward Clean Energy Vision

Alliant Energy releases its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) highlighting advancements in renewable energy and progress on their Clean Energy Vision.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

It's National Intern Day!

Over the last 5 years, FedEx Interns have had the opportunity to volunteer with FedEx Cares in-person. However, this year with in-person volunteering suspended we embraced a new format – virtual volunteering.

Health & Healthcare

SIM Inaugurates the First Post COVID-19 Care Clinic in Puerto Rico

The clinic will offer integrated and multidisciplinary services for the care of patients who have suffered from COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cisco Networking Academy's Learning Engineering Team Creates a Pathway to New Skills

The global Cisco Networking Academy program educates people in critical technology skills like computer networking, cybersecurity, and programming.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackline Safety Releases First-Ever Environmental Social and Governance Report

Blackline Safety Corp. (“Blackline Safety”, the “Company” or “our”) (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology with a Hardware-enabled Software-as-a-service (HeSaaS) business model, today announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies' Michelle Murphy and Maria Jackson Named 2021 STEP Ahead Award Honorees for Excellence in Manufacturing

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT) announced today that vice president of diversity, inclusion and talent management Michelle Murphy and plant manager Maria Jackson are recipients of The Manufacturing Institute’s 2021 STEP Ahead Awards.

Innovation & Technology

The Clarivate Commitment to Safeguarding Personal Data

Our ongoing commitment to promoting responsible data use will help drive a more sustainable society. We’ve created a robust and effective data protection program that reflects principles of transparency, accountability and individual rights.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Racial Equity Program Meets the Moment

Truist Foundation leverages its long-standing relationship with Purpose Built Communities to boost a Racial Equity Ambassador program to provide guidance and tools to help neighborhood advocates learn and lead conversations around racial equity.

Innovation & Technology

Extending Healthcare Technology

Medtronic leverages local partnerships, physician training, patient education, and technological efficiencies to democratize healthcare and improve clinical and economic outcomes for all

Energy

Webinar: First Net Zero McDonald's Restaurant

A new McDonald’s restaurant was opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida that run 100% on renewable energy generated on site with a massive canopy of PV arrays.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  5. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  6. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  7. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  8. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  9. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  10. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  12. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  13. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins