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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sysco GB To Offer Sustainability Training to All 8,000 Colleagues

Sysco GB has embarked on an ambitious plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all colleagues across its British businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Companies Are Making Progress on Water Management, but New Report Calls for Greater Action To Ensure Sustainable Water Supplies

Companies have made progress in managing their water use and ensuring their boards and senior executives oversee water management efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named One of Europe’s Best Workplaces

Bacardi has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Europe. The family-owned spirits company was ranked number 20 in the multinational category on the list of 150 companies in Europe to receive this recognition.

Environment

Ceres Welcomes Release of Rule Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act

Ceres released the following statement in response to the adoption of a historic, interagency Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rulemaking.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Applied Materials Foundation Generation Girl Initiative Celebrates Five Years of Impact and Looks Ahead to the Future

In 2018, the Applied Materials Foundation launched a new initiative focused on inspiring girls to pursue their dreams.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Expands High-Tech Harvesting Stake With Investment in Advanced Farm Technologies

CNH Industrial recently made a minority investment in the California-based start-up Advanced Farm Technologies, which specializes in the robotic harvesting of apples, strawberries, and other fruits.

Innovation & Technology

TrailGuard AI Named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2023

TrailGuard AI has been recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, a prestigious accolade that features 200 groundbreaking innovations reshaping our world. This camera-alert system stands out as the sole innovation in the AI category dedicated to wildlife conservation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Raises Nearly $6 Million Through Customer Donations to Connect Neighbors in Need With Federal Nutrition Programs

During the month of September, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI), along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, raised nearly $6 million through customer donations made at the register to support community organizations committed to connecting qualified individuals...

Events, Media & Communications

Preparing for California’s New Climate Disclosures

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 253 and SB 261, which require companies that do business in the state to disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and climate-related financial risks. 

Environment

Recent Developments Regarding PFAS – What Natural Gas Utilities Need To Know

How does PFAS affect the gas industry in its drilling, production, compressor station, and pipeline operations? While gas industry processes are not PFAS producing, there are potential areas of PFAS risk within operations.

Innovation & Technology

CDP’s 2022 Data Has Been Integrated Into CSRHub’s Ratings

New ESG data from CDP 2022 data set on more than 10,000 entities has been added to our ESG database.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Becomes Inaugural Sponsor of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity’s Regional Repair Collaborative

Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Wesco, a leading provider of electrical and electronic solutions, communications and security solutions, and utility and broadband solutions has become the inaugural sponsor of our Regional Repair Collaborative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MAC Is Recognized As “Certified Inclusive” by the SeeMe Index and Ranks #1 of All Beauty Companies for Its Commitment to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Communities

Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, M·A·C has been championing for the acceptance and equal rights of all ages, races and genders.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report at NY Climate Week Urges Industry Scaling Regenerative Agriculture As Critical for the Future

At NY Climate Week, the CGF Net Zero Taskforce, Accenture and the Climate Champions Team (CCT) have jointly launched a brief report arguing that “consumer industries scale-up of regenerative agriculture is the quickest path to a nature-positive, net zero and resilient world.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded ‘Champion’ Status in Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix

Lenovo has been recognized as a “Champion” vendor in the 2023 Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix.

Diversity & Inclusion

All Hands on Deck: Southwire Participates in 2023 Women in Manufacturing Summit

Attracting hundreds of manufacturing professionals from around the country, the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summit is the only national conference of its kind.

Health & Healthcare

Sharing the Access Code to Help Open Up Diabetes Care

Imagine having $1 million locked in a safe. Pretty great news, unless you don’t have the key. If you can’t get to that treasure, it may as well not even exist.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making “Her Promise” Possible With Organon

What kind of company would you create if you could start from a blank slate? Despite being spun off from 130+-year-old Merck, Organon had this unique opportunity.

Innovation & Technology

NHL Is Skating Toward a Sustainable Future With SAP

One thing is clear: organizations that monitor and manage their sustainability “green line” as meticulously as their top and bottom lines realize profits and develop a lasting competitive edge while contributing to the global fight against climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Gender Gap in Tech

For the 20th year in a row, companies, government agencies, nonprofits and more have come together to recognize October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Covia’s Commitment to Supply Chain Sustainability

At Covia, we view our supplier partners as extensions of our company, enabling us to Deliver on Promise to our stakeholders in a way that supports a sustainable future for all.

Events, Media & Communications

Dominique Debecker of Solvay Joins WHC Board of Directors

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) announces the appointment of Dominique Debecker to the WHC Board of Directors. Dominique serves as Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at Solvay, where he has more than 30 years of experience at the company in roles involving business development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating a Positive Employee Experience Based on the Quest Way

This 4-pronged approach will continue to guide our focus and program development to support our team as they deliver on The Quest Way.

Energy

SCE Completes Seismic Retrofit of the Grid's 'Backbone'

The 5.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Ojai during Hurricane Hilary in August, also known as #Hurriquake, was an excellent reminder to always be prepared.

Environment

Rayonier Executive: Why Forest Products Are Critical to Health of U.S. Economy, Environment

I have been fortunate to work in the forest industry for 26 years and have witnessed firsthand the positive economic impact of our sector on rural communities across the United States.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. 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...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...