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Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Building Crisis-Resistant Healthcare Systems in a Post-COVID World

“As we move forward, we’re talking about continuing to improve outcomes, continuing to lower costs, and at the same time improve access,” said Martha.

Green Infrastructure

Co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Opal Tometi, Joins International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Opal Tometi has joined the Board of Directors for the International Living Future Institute, the organization announced today.

Education

Empowering Students and Educators To Learn and Teach From Virtually Anywhere

There has been a rapid transition in education, from classroom learning for the majority of students to remote learning. This unprecedented shift has revealed many challenges that further expand the homework gap.

Environment

Quantis Launches geoFootprint, a Tool Accelerating Sustainable Agriculture by Harnessing the Power of Satellite Imagery

Leading sustainability consulting firm Quantis launches geoFootprint, the first tool to use satellite imagery to visualize the environmental impact of crops on an interactive world map for smarter, science-driven decision making on sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing Porter Novelli's 2021 Business of Cancel Culture Study

This week, we are proud to launch Porter Novelli’s 2021 Business of Cancel Culture Study. This research aims to help us understand the mechanics of cancel culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Another Record-breaking Year for Employee Safety at Sappi North America

This past year was very special for safety in Sappi North America (SNA).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Coffee's Great Hope

Nestle's Nescafe Youth Initiative provides training in coffee production, good agricultural practices, product quality, digital skills, business acumen and valuable self-confidence to strengthen employability. Read Cesar's story in full.

Innovation & Technology

Have You Tried Turning Your House Off and On Again?

Tackling home improvement projects in a smart home requires more than being handy with a hammer and screwdrivers. You also need to be comfortable troubleshooting connectivity and firmware issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch's Pishal Takes Leadership Role With 2021 CTIA Smart Transportation Working Group

Black & Veatch announces today that Paul Pishal has been selected as co-chair to lead the 2021 CTIA Smart Transportation Working Group.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Recognized for Green Power Leadership

Owens Corning has debuted at #16 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. The company is also #11 on the list of Green Power Partners from the Fortune 500®.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Leaders Recognized in OUTstanding 's LGBT+ Role Models 2020 Lists

Congratulations to Northern Trust’s Noel Gavin, head of global learning for our Corporate & Institutional Services (C&IS) business and Seamus Kearney, project manager in C&IS from our Ireland offices

Sustainable Development Goals

The Effect of Legal Violations on Perceived Sustainability Performance

Hundreds of companies violate US federal, state, and local laws each year. Do these transgressions affect how these companies are rated by ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) experts?

Education

Three Thoughtful Tips to Help High Schoolers Design Their Futures

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success.

Events, Media & Communications

The Evolution of Sustainability at Home Depot

Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental Innovation and Social Environmental Responsibility, shares his wealth of knowledge on all things orange… and green.

Research, Reports & Publications

International WELL Building Institute Launches Global Research Agenda

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of its Global Research Agenda, an interdisciplinary global call to action to support innovative health and built environment research, to unite disciplines...

Environment

Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action

Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Education

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Education for Children From Multilingual Communities?

But as nearly 93% of households with school-age children reported using some form of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, family engagement is more needed than ever.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge 2020 Champions Financial Literacy for Social Justice, COVID-19 Relief, and Military Communities

The Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge successfully brought together 392 volunteers and 65 nonprofits across the U.S. for three weeks of virtual volunteering valued at $749K in pro bono support for COVID-19 relief and urgent community needs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Integrating EHS and Sustainability Into Your Startup Business

By evaluating EHS and sustainability risks and opportunities and working to improve EHS&S culture, startups can position themselves for growth. Find out more about integrating EHS and sustainability into your startup business in this blog.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Awards More Than 50 Small Black-Owned Chicago-Area Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources

The Chicago-area recipients are among more than 700 businesses nationally that will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business, based on their specific needs.

Media & Communications

Picking Up Speed - Adoption of the FSB’s TCFD Recommendations…

Countries around the world are tuning in and exploring ways to guide companies to report on ever more important climate related disclosures. Embracing of the Task Force recommendations is a key policy move by governments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E2: Mei Cobb, United Way Worldwide

Mei Cobb shares how United Way Worldwide has pivoted in response to COVID-19, her predictions for the future of volunteerism and service, and how the pandemic has given us an opportunity to build back better - more equal, inclusive, and united.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kristen's Story: How ScottsMiracle-Gro Helped One Associate Achieve Her MBA

Kristen’s graduation day in May 2020 was postponed and changed to a virtual commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was disappointing, however, the actual date of graduation day did not define Kristen’s two-and-a-half-year journey to receive her Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Health & Healthcare

How To Reignite Your Purpose When Your Tank Is on E

We all hear about self-care, but do you know what works for you and why it matters? I don’t think I fully understood what self-care meant for myself until recently.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One-Stop-Shop for 2021 Reporting Needs

GRI is continuing to evolve the support services available to help organizations deliver sustainability reports that effectively communicate their impacts on the economy, the environment and society.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...