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Philanthropy

Truist Commits $1.45 Million to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington in Support of Financial Literacy

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), together with Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund, recently announced a $1.45 million commitment to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JAGW).

Inclusion & Opportunity

Shaking Things Up in Cincy With American Rocktails | Icons of Cincinnati

After working together at a fast-paced bar creating cocktails inspired by musicians, MayaLou Banatwala and Kristen Kreft realized they could turn their passion into a business. Meet the badass women behind American Rocktails as they reveal the magic behind launching an original business in Cincy. Brought to you by GoDaddy.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Top 10 Big Pharmas for Their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts in 2022

Pharma’s reputation may have soared amid the pandemic, but that came with a brighter spotlight on diversity, equity and inclusion issues. In recent years, pharma has been trying to incorporate DEI more deeply into its corporate psyche.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Can I Recycle This? Prevent Wishcycling by Knowing What Is and Isn't Recyclable

You make recycling possible. Without consumer participation, recycling programs can’t function. If you already recycle, you’re playing a critical role in reducing waste in your area.

Corporate Responsibility

CACI Employee Spotlight: Bill Thetford Receives U.S. Army Service Cross

CACI Project Manager Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.) awarded second highest military decoration for heroism in combat.

Research & Reports

NRG Releases 2021 PositiveNRG Social Impact Report

In 2021, we showed the power of our people and dedicated the year to reconnecting with each other and our communities. With our return to the office, positiveNRG served as the motivation behind what we do, how we operate, and how we stay connected with one another.

Socially Responsible Investing

Eaton Announces First $1.3 Billion Sustainability-linked Bond

Eaton’s sustainability-linked notes offering represents a significant step in aligning the company’s long-term financing structures with its ambitious environmental targets.

Energy & Infrastructure

The Three Pillars of Booster's Mobile Fueling Service

Not everyone understands the intricacies of mobile fueling. Here's how Booster — the leading mobile energy delivery company — gets the job done with a blend of technologies, processes, knowledge and people.

Energy & Infrastructure

Harnessing The Power Of Renewables: Two Exemplary Companies Share Their Evolution

With SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), Farys can obtain meter indexes, view volume of water used, receive alerts, and use water usage data to build new services for its customers.

Philanthropy

Our Relief Partner Convoy of Hope Aiding in Kentucky Communities

Georgia-Pacific regularly supplies Convoy of Hope with consumer products to help them serve areas devastated by natural disasters and other tragedies.

Socially Responsible Investing

AB: Sustainable Challenges Sharpen Equity Investing Opportunities

Listen to Dan Roarty, AB’s CIO of Sustainable Thematic Equities, as he discusses how sustainable challenges sharpen equity investing opportunities.

AI & Technology

How Merck Is Using 3D Printing To Create Innovative Solutions

3D technology is helping optimize workstreams, shorten turn-around times, reduce costs and drive innovation

Events

3BL Forum: 1 Day - 50 Speakers - New Location

This year’s 3BL Forum’s fast-paced conversations will take place on October 25 at New York’s iconic Pier Sixty with its sweeping views of the Hudson River.

Education & Workforce Development

Trane® Announces 2022 Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship Recipients

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is proud to announce the recipients of the Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship for 2022.

Corporate Responsibility

How Employee Resource Group Software Improves Employee Engagement

Learn what is employee resource group (ERG) software, why it can improve employee engagement, and when to know it's time to invest. We discuss benefits of ERG software, resource requirements and advice on getting started.

Philanthropy

South Dallas Innercity Community Development Corporation Is Going Solar, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

The South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corp. is taking another step toward sustainability by installing a solar array on the roof of its building. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club donated $130,000 for this eco-friendly upgrade.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Schneider Electric Announces Additional Participation in First-of-Its-Kind Supplier Program To Advance Climate Action

Schneider Electric today announced that both Amgen and Bristol Myers Squibb have joined Energize – a program designed to increase access to renewable energy for pharmaceutical suppliers.

AI & Technology

Introducing Nokia's 6 Pillars of Responsible AI

Nokia has defined six principles that should guide all AI research and development in the future. We believe these principles should be applied the moment any new AI solution is conceived and then enforced throughout its development.

Environment

Ralph Lauren Recommits to Safeguarding Water Resources

This World Water Week, we reaffirm our commitment to reducing our water consumption and safeguarding water resources in our communities.

Environment

Maersk Withdraws Board Member from ICS for Climate Change Reasons

One of the largest shipping groups in the world, A.P. Moller-Maersk, has withdrawn its board member from an industry organisation after a decade, for reasons understood to be related to climate change.

Education & Workforce Development

Watch: Norton Shows You How to Have The Smart Talk With Your Family

Krista Todd and her daughter walk users through The Smart Talk, Norton and National PTA's free,
interactive resource that helps families set healthy tech limits together, in this video blog.

Research & Reports

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate Change Mitigation

With its headquarters and primary footprint in California, Edison International has aligned its climate commitment with California’s statewide climate goals and aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2045.

Corporate Responsibility

The Calavo Way: A Letter From CEO Brian Kocher

Over the last few years, teams across Calavo have worked overtime to launch, improve and align sustainability activities to meet evolving customer, investor, and internal expectations.

Education & Workforce Development

Qualcomm's STEM Community Partnerships: Million Girls Moonshot

Qualcomm’s support of the Moonshot’s inaugural year during a global pandemic was instrumental in building a successful foundation towards empowering one million girls with an engineering mindset.

Awards & Rankings

Lenovo Ranked as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

“While the Disability Equality Index helps us benchmark ourselves against other companies in the U.S., it also inspires us to keep extending and improving our practices.”

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Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

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...

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...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...