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Research, Reports & Publications

Hershey Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting its progress on key environmental and social initiatives during a year of unprecedented challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

Reflections on the Challenges of 2020 and Continuing the Drive toward Key Impact Goals

Keysight CEO Ron Nersesian shares how the Keysight team navigated 2020, remained resilient in the face of disruption, and focused on customers in the company's 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

Health & Healthcare

Responding to India's Current COVID-19 Situation

We have been actively planning how we can best provide relief to India through effective philanthropic action. We recognized that one of the key areas of strain on the system is the shortage of medical supplies and lifesaving equipment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month - Standing in Solidarity & Allyship

JetBlue stands in solidarity with the AAPI community to stop Asian hate. Racially motivated hate is unacceptable and goes against the very concept of humanity and everything we stand for as a company.

Environment

WSP USA Clearing Path to Recovery for Wildfire-ravaged Regions of California

In 2020, California was devastated by out-of-control wildfires that claimed lives, destroyed property and created environmental hazards across the state. When the fires subsided, state Emergency Management officials looked to WSP USA for management of the massive cleanup effort.

Environment

Scott Lerner: Hydrogen Vehicle Update

Back in February of 2013 when we spoke to hydrogen vehicle expert Robert Boyd, the mass market appeal of hydrogen cars seemed somewhat limited to say the least — hydrogen was less than an ideal fuel for a number of reasons.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

"I'm Incredibly Proud to Work at a Company Whose Mission Is To Help Families Like Mine"

Jessica Veri is an Alkermes employee whose personal connection to mental health inspires her to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with serious mental illness.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliant Energy 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report: Our Progress & Sustainability Highlights

At Alliant Energy we are implementing our strategic plan to create a more sustainable future for our customers and communities.

Events, Media & Communications

World's Leading Businesses to Convene at The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Summit to Accelerate Positive Change for Business, People and Planet

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is gearing up for its annual Global Summit from 21 – 24 June, which will unite senior leaders from the world’s biggest companies for collaborative discussions on how to secure better lives through better business.

Education

Engineer Who Wrote the Book on Combustion Keeps Passion for Education Burning

Growing up outside Philadelphia, Chuck Baukal loved tinkering with his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. He was good at math and science, too, and followed those interests and abilities into studying mechanical engineering in college.

Energy

Ørsted Accelerates Growth to Realise Its Full Potential As a Global Green Energy Major

Over the past decade, Ørsted has built a global market-leading position in renewable energy with a total of 12 GW of installed renewable capacity.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Foundation and Home Builders Institute Partner With 100 Black Men of America, Inc. To Provide Skilled Trades Training Opportunities for Youth in Underserved Communities

The Home Depot Foundation and its trades training nonprofit partner, Home Builders Institute (HBI), are launching a strategic partnership with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to increase skilled trades training and career opportunities for Black youth.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 148 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Land Betterment is committed to support entrepreneurship and collaboration with forward thinkers within its region, and to encourage stakeholder engagement to help bring sustainable solutions to the markets in which it serves.

Diversity & Inclusion

Honoring AAPI Month

One event taking place to empower people within the community is Philly Fighting Asian Hate, taking place at the Rail Park in Philadelphia, on May 22-23. It aims to educate and empower the AAPI community through self-awareness and self-defense.

Education

Museum's Boeing 727 Gets New, Old Makeover

With its gleaming silver underbelly and three colossal jet engines, the Museum of Science and Industry’s Boeing 727 doesn’t really require a boarding pass to inspire awe.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Stephanie Niven Joins Ninety One in Expansion of Sustainable Investing Credentials

Stephanie Niven has joined Ninety One as a portfolio manager in the Thematic Equity team within Multi-Asset. This appointment underscores the expansion of the team’s sustainable investing credentials...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kimberly-Clark Employees Use Their Skills to Support Social Enterprises Helping to End Poverty

The company partnered with We Make Change to host a Change Day to give Kimberly-Clark employees the opportunity to use their skills to make a positive impact. Twenty employees from around the world volunteered their expertise to support four social enterprises helping to end poverty.

Media & Communications

More Details Roll Out - Biden-Harris Administration's - “Whole of Government” Climate Policies & Actions

The Biden-Harris Administration continues to roll out details of new, proposed or adjusted policies, rules, programs, federal government financing plans (budgeting) and various actions to address what the leaders characterize as “the climate crisis”.

Innovation & Technology

Mini Roller Coaster Taps Rockwell Technology Used in Real Rides

A student-designed roller coaster on display at Cleveland’s Great Lakes Science Center contains the same Rockwell Automation technologies used in the real thing.

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog: On Board

Last week’s news shows that fossil fuel companies are vulnerable to director challenges. Activist investors now have an example to point to, which will shift power dynamics when such future challenges are made.

Education

Cummins Inc. Global Program Keeps Education Accessible to Communities During COVID-19

In the spirit of turning challenges into opportunities, the Cummins Technical Education for Communities (TEC) program continued to deliver on its goal of transforming lives through technical education amidst the significant challenges presented during the pandemic.

Environment

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Support Nature-Based Climate Solutions in the US

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant to the American Forest Foundation (AFF) in support of its Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Methanex 2020 Sustainability Report

Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) (NASDAQ:MEOH), the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, today released its 2020 Sustainability Report to share its progress on the material environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics of most importance to the company’s business and stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: Committed to Addressing Barriers That Prohibit Care for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations

Gilead is committed to addressing barriers that prohibit comprehensive HIV testing, prevention and care for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responsible Business Alliance Announces Process Chemicals Policy to Protect Workers in Manufacturing Supply Chains

Responsible Business Alliance Announces Process Chemicals Policy

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