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Environment

Used General Motors Fire Hoses Get New Life at Potter Park Zoo

A colony of spider monkeys, an endangered Amur tiger and a family of North American river otters are enjoying a new set of toys and enrichment items thanks to General Motors and the Flint Metal Center.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Maysville Mill Supports Local Community With Grants, Employee Giving

International Paper’s Maysville, Ky. Mill has awarded $65,000 in IP Foundation Grants for the 2020 grant cycle.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Moynihan Train Hall and East End Gateway in New York City Open

Moynihan Train Hall has arrived in Midtown Manhattan as a world-class facility that expands New York Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the Western Hemisphere, into the landmark James A. Farley Post Office building.

Health & Healthcare

Here's What Happens To Your Body After Just One Week Of Dry January

Physical dependence is part of alcohol use disorder. If you experience withdrawal symptoms during Dry January, consider discussing your concerns about alcohol use with a healthcare professional.

Energy

Cummins PEM Electrolyzer Will Supply Hydrogen in Denmark, Europe, Demonstrating Strong Hydrogen Capabilities

Cummins and its partners announced that HyBalance, one of Europe’s most advanced hydrogen production facilities, will continue producing hydrogen for customers across Europe.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Power of Coffee

From farms to factories, there is an entire eco-system involved in bringing coffee to your cup.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Institutional Investors are Shifting Assets into ESG Investing

The group included institutional asset owners and plan sponsors such as public funds, insurance co, educational and Faith-based institutions, foundations, labor funds, hospitals, and family offices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Conference of Mayors, Wells Fargo Grants to Advance Housing Affordability Solutions

The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo today announced 2020 CommunityWINS® grants to eight nonprofits to advance housing affordability solutions in local communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns Spot on the Corporate Knights 100 Most Sustainable Corporations List

Owens Corning has been ranked #15 on the list overall, and earned the #1 spot for the Building Materials Industry Group.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Helps You Take Action Against Phone Scams

Identity theft security expert Carrie Kerske explains that while fraudsters change their tactics to try and avoid being caught, there are some common characteristics of a scam call that remain true.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Three in a Row: Ørsted Again Ranked World's Most Sustainable Energy Company

Corporate Knights’ 17th annual Global 100 index of the world’s most sustainable companies has ranked Ørsted as the world’s most sustainable energy company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Listen: Raising Latina Influencers

Carla speaks with media entrepreneur Ana Flores, founder and CEO of #WeAllGrow Latina Network, a community that has elevated the voices and stories of Latinas for the past 10 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Foundation to Fund First-of-Its-Kind Police Reform Initiative by Rutgers University Center on Policing

Public Service Enterprise Group and the Rutgers University Center on Policing announced the launch of a landmark police reform initiative to help New Jersey police departments review policies and improve relationships with diverse communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Immigrants Are a Form of Economic Stimulus and Businesses Must Help Them Succeed

The COVID-19 pandemic over the past 10 months has brought into sharp relief issues that have hindered Canada’s economic competitiveness and left some communities at a disadvantage in trying to achieve their full potential. For Canada to prosper in a rapidly changing world, we must ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Salaries Rise Across the Globe

“One thing we are seeing is a shift towards roles centred around purpose sitting at increasingly senior levels within businesses. The importance of responsible business can’t be overstated and integrating sustainability into the core business model is essential for long-term viability.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to Corporate Knights Global 100

Trane Technologies has been named to the 2021 Corporate Knights Global 100 index of the world’s most sustainable corporations. Corporate Knights released its 17th annual ranking in Davos today, after a rigorous assessment of over 8,000 companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Human Factor

In the maelstrom of a pandemic, a kind word and a listening ear can make all the difference to people struggling to cope. EnergyAustralia is reaching out and supporting customers on a one-to-one basis as they deal with the impact of COVID-19.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott's BinaxNOW, FreeStyle Libre 2 Win BIG Innovation Honors

We promise, we're not going to make too big of a deal of winning any award. But this news is definitely two BIG to keep quiet about.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Wins CSR Times 2020 Gold Category Award for Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning Project

CNH Industrial India has won the prestigious CSR Times 2020 award (Gold Category) for its Corporate Social Responsibility project: “Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning/Straw Management” in the Green and Environment Stewardship category.

Green Infrastructure

CBRE Analysis Identifies 11 US Counties as Most Resilient Amid Modern Economic, Health, Environmental Concerns

In a new CBRE study, it’s also one of 11 U.S. counties that demonstrate a high level of resiliency when analyzed across a wide range of complex factors like modern health, weather and economic disruptions.

Environment

Sappi Renews With U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership for 12th Consecutive Year

Sappi North America, Inc. today announced that it has extended its current SmartWay.® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Earns Recognition by IFA

We are proud to be named as an International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Industry Stewardship Champion for the second year in a row. This recognition analyzes a company’s commitment to IFA’s 12 principles in safety, health, and environment.

Innovation & Technology

Boeing Commits to Deliver Commercial Airplanes Ready to Fly on 100% Sustainable Fuels

Commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Disability Inclusion Builds Sustainable Companies

As the country grapples with a pandemic, a racial equality movement and now, civil unrest, business leaders yearn to get back on the road to stability—and fast.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CIT Leads $69 Million Financing for Solar Portfolio

CIT Group Inc. recently announced that its Power and Energy business led a $69 million financing for a portfolio of solar facilities owned and operated by Strata Solar LLC, a leading integrated solar and storage energy service provider based in NC.

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