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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Root, Root, Root for a Special Night of Ball Park Fun

Aflac hit a home run for the heart with its annual Night at the Ball Park, an event hosted by Aflac for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Patients, their families and center staff members enjoyed a night of baseball.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Launchpad to Success: Aspire Trainee Charles Begins Full-Time Career at Wesco

Charles’ journey began with a simple but powerful question: “What’s next?” Like so many students approaching the end of high school, Charles was nearing what’s often referred to as “the cliff” -- that uncertain moment when school ends, and adult life begins without a clear plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jennifer Perry: Elevating People, Process, and Product at Troy Grove Resin

At Covia’s Troy Grove Resin plant, operations are about more than process and production – they’re about people.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches BrainBox AI Lab To Transform Energy Management and Sustainability in Buildings

Trane Technologies today announced the launch of the BrainBox AI Lab – igniting a new era in energy optimization for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions in the built environment and refrigerated transport.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Splunk and Fast Forward Partner To Empower AI-Driven Nonprofits

Like other technology breakthroughs, AI offers enormous opportunities to reimagine solutions to the world’s pressing challenges. However, to harness AI’s power and potential effectively, we must work together to ensure it is used ethically, responsibly, and inclusively.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal Financial Group®: Integrating Sustainable Investing Practices

Our global investment philosophy: We aim to provide clients with sustainable investment options that offer competitive, risk-adjusted returns and utilize a holistic view of factors influencing risk and return to help create added value for clients over time.

Energy

Black & Veatch Leaning Into the Storm Power Utility Readiness Response a Growing Imperative

Once again in 2024, U.S. power utilities got an unwelcomed reminder of the disruptions of devastating weather events, punctuated by the above-average Atlantic hurricane season accurately predicted.

Environment

Duke Energy Environmental Consultant Leads Duke Energy’s Program To Restore His Childhood Fishing Waters

Senior Environmental Consultant Justin Dycus grew up fishing on the Pee Dee River. Today, he’s helping lead Duke Energy’s efforts to restore it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods White Paper Reveals How Chefs Blend Global Trends and Sustainability in Culinary Innovation

Our latest white paper, "Crafting Culinary Excellence at Griffith Foods," explores how our team of chefs blend regional expertise, trend insights, and sustainable practices to deliver authentic, chef-inspired solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kenvue Healthy Lives Mission: Q&A with Jennifer Duran, Group Head of Sustainability

At Kenvue, we recognize that people’s health is deeply interconnected with the health of our planet. Therefore, as a company singularly focused on consumer health, sustainability becomes a key element of how we do business and serve our Purpose.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific Closes Knowledge Gaps, Provides Fulfillment Through Retiree Program

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, retaining institutional knowledge and maintaining productivity are important challenges faced by many companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Plants 60 Trees To Celebrate 60 Years in Bermuda

As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations in Bermuda, family-owned Bacardi has planted 60 native and endemic trees on Trunk Island, the education and conservation center of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ).

Innovation & Technology

DP World Demonstrates Why AI Is Key to Sustainable Global Trade and Logistics

In a recent Fast Company article - “AI is helping companies revolutionize the global supply chain” - Glen Clark, DP World's CEO of US/Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping global supply chains.

Environment

BONUS: Safety in Design - Case Studies From China

In this follow-up to our last episode on Safety in Design, Host Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith sits down with Meng Liu, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting in China, to discuss two case studies that highlight the benefits of this approach.

Innovation & Technology

Future-Proofing With AI: The Futurist Perspective – Part 2

Is AI really the whole story of the future? In this episode, we're asking what else is on the horizon for the future of plastic waste.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Sequestering Carbon - Natural Turfgrass Contributes to a Sustainable Environment

A well-cared-for lawn provides numerous environmental benefits. In this 10-part series, explore how lawns can help support a resilient climate and planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering Positive Corporate Cultures

At Gen, we’re committed to creating an environment where each person can be heard and valued. Embracing a variety of perspectives fuels our innovation and strengthens us as a team, allowing everyone to continue to learn from each other.

Education

Entergy Texas Announces Recipients of HBCU Scholarship To Empower Future Leaders in Technology

Entergy Texas proudly announces the six recipients of its Power Your Future Scholarship, an initiative that supports students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South.

Sustainable Development Goals

CARE Launches Global Partnership With iDE and IDinsight To Expand Sanitation in Rural Areas

CARE is partnering with iDE and IDinsight to tackle the sanitation crisis affecting 3.6 billion people worldwide—testing and scaling innovative market-based models to improve public health, safety, and privacy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Deploys High-Tech Floodwater Sensors Across Chicago To Boost City’s Disaster Resilience

Today, in partnership with Hyfi and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Verizon launches its floodwater sensors in the city of Chicago to provide city managers, emergency preparedness officials and affected communities with a groundbreaking level of information

Environment

New Trees Take Root in Lahaina, Hawaii, Two Years After Devastating Wildfires

More than 580 trees were distributed to community members affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute’s New Issue Brief Highlights Proposed Changes to Double Materiality Assessment Process in ESRS Exposure Drafts

New G&A Issue Brief Available: Double Materiality is Changing: Highlighting New Revisions from EFRAG

Innovation & Technology

Trane Expands High-Efficiency Precision Cooling Capabilities for Data Center Thermal Management Systems

Trane® by Trane Technologies is expanding its data center thermal management portfolio with a new Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) solution. This modern cooling system optimizes air circulation and temperature for servers, enhancing uptime and reducing energy consumption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and The Rainbow Connection Grant a Wish for Young Fan Battling Cancer

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently partnered with The Rainbow Connection to create a truly unforgettable experience for 11-year-old Greta from Michigan, who is bravely battling Osteosarcoma.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sudan’s Rainy Season Collapses Health Systems Amid Famine

Famine declared in Sudan as floods, disease, and conflict push 25 million people into crisis. Cholera spreads, hospitals close, and food is scarce—millions, especially children, face life-threatening hunger as conditions rapidly worsen.

Latest Campaigns

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