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Environment

Breaking Down Cardboard Recycling

According to the Wall Street Journal, Americans consumed more corrugated cardboard boxes than ever last year as a result of a surge in online shopping due to the pandemic. With the rise in online shopping, Republic Services facilities have also seen an influx of smaller boxes, which we refer to as the “Amazon Effect.”

Events, Media & Communications

Corporate Water Stewardship: Global Perspectives Across the Maturity Curve

Every company must start somewhere on their water stewardship journey. Strategies like setting contextual water targets, valuing the benefits of water stewardship activities, & assessing risks help companies measure, manage, & mitigate challenges.

Innovation & Technology

Journey to Mars: How Our Collaboration With Jet Propulsion Laboratory Fostered Innovation [Video]

Learn how the Qualcomm Flight Platform enables the first autonomous flight on Mars.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Brighter + Together: PSEG Powers NJ communities

Helping build sustainable and prosperous communities goes beyond energy. For more than 115 years, PSEG and its employees has been giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VMware's Zero Carbon Committed Initiative to Drive Global Decarbonization Efforts

The Climate Decade is upon us. Our collective actions over the next 10 years will be critical in defining the future trajectory of our planet. With a renewed societal focus on sustainability and climate change over the past several years, it’s become increasingly clear we must drastically reduce our carbon emissions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CGF HRC and SSCI Host Informative Session on U.S. Customs and Border Protection

"We believe that the first step in developing any effective strategy for building and strengthening supply chain sustainability on a global scale is ensuring all actors are well-informed of realities and challenges."

Diversity & Inclusion

Veterans and Military Service Members Receive Free Admission to National Center for Civil and Human Rights With Support From the Home Depot Foundation

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) and The Home Depot Foundation are providing free admission to The Center for veterans and current military service members on significant dates in May, National Military Appreciation Month.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment Corporation Celebrates Cureate for Telling the Story of Resilience and Creativity Within Appalachia During the Pandemic

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to support its independent director, Kim Bryden, and her company Cureate, in bringing the spotlight to small town America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named a Top 10 Company on DiversityInc's Top 50 List

For the fourth year in a row, Comcast NBCUniversal has been honored as a top 10 company on DiversityInc’s Top 50 list as one of the nation’s most inclusive companies, placing #6 overall.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Expert Volunteer Support at Your Nonprofit's Fingertips

Join Taproot’s free webinar for nonprofits on Thursday, May 20 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT for all the tools you’ll need to tap into support from skilled volunteers. You’ll learn how to plan for and manage a successful pro bono project.

Environment

In Historic Votes, Shareholders Demand Strong Climate Action From the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry

Winning vote totals on shareholder proposals at Phillips66 and ConocoPhillips this week sent a clear signal to the oil and gas industry that investors want to see ambitious climate action — and small commitments are no longer enough.

Education

First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes Students Across America to the Nation's Capital in Discovery Education's City of U.S. Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.

For many American elementary and middle school students, a field trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classroom.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank and the Precisionists Inc. Grow and Expand Innovative Program Supporting Employment of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

KeyBank and The Precisionists, Inc. are growing and expanding their partnership in a program designed to provide employment for adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beyond the Field with Matt Ryan

Truist is an Official Retail Bank of the NFL. We caught up with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on his life Beyond the Field, including what brings him joy, inspiration and a sense of purpose.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

O-I Glass Sets Recycled Content Goal to Average 50 Percent by 2030

O-I Glass currently has an average of 38 percent recycled glass, and set a goal to increase recycled content to a 50 percent average by 2030.

Health & Healthcare

Mastercard Commits $25 Million+ to Ensure Equitable Access to Vaccines Across the Globe, Partnering With Global Citizens VAX LIVE Campaign

COVID-19 has taken its toll in every region, every country and every community. The accessibility of vaccines and therapeutics are not ubiquitous across the globe, leaving vulnerable populations disadvantaged.

Health & Healthcare

Biogen, Americares and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Help Community Health Clinics Address Climate Risks

Biogen, Americares, and the Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have teamed up to help community health clinics in the United States mitigate climate risks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP USA Earns APTA's Highest Recognition for Sustainability Commitment

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) awarded Platinum-level recognition through its Sustainability Commitment program to WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy.

Environment

United Strengthens Sustainability Commitment Through Collaboration With More Than a Dozen New Community Organizations

United announced today that it has teamed up with more than a dozen new environmental, nonprofit partners to advance sustainability efforts across the airline’s hub cities as well as Hawaii,

Events, Media & Communications

Rockwell Automation's Dawn Cappelli Partners With FBI to Teach Families About Internet Safety

Rockwell Automation Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Dawn Cappelli is teaming up with the FBI to promote and deliver free safety webinars for families on June 4 and 11.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Loop Master Knotting Technology Wins Gold Medal at 2021 Edison Awards

New Holland Agriculture was honoured with the Gold medal at the 2021 edition of the Edison Awards for the ground-breaking Loop Master™ knotting technology featured on its BigBaler 1290 High Density and BigBaler PLUS range.

Education

San Diego Squared Is Empowering Tomorrow's STEM Leaders Today

SD2 is grateful to acknowledge the unwavering support of our founding sponsors led by Bill and Marisa Rastetter, Neurocrine Biosciences, Illumina Corporate Foundation, TRACON Pharmaceuticals, and many more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The ON Semiconductor Foundation Donates to the 'Hope On for the Elderly Living Alone' Project in Partnership With the Bucheondong Community Welfare Center in South Korea

On February 16, the Bucheondong Community Welfare Center celebrated receiving a grant from the ON Semiconductor Foundation to support a social network for the elderly living alone with a donation ceremony.

Environment

EHS Litigation Support: What Is an Expert Witness?

When businesses are facing environmental, health, or safety litigation, consulting with an experienced expert witness is invaluable. Here’s why.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report Underscoring Its Commitment to All Stakeholders

Vistra (NYSE: VST) today published its 2020 Sustainability Report, showcasing its commitment to all of its stakeholders and highlighting significant progress toward its sustainability goals.

Latest Campaigns

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    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. 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...
  6. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  10. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...