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Research, Reports & Publications

Bridgestone Develops New Technology for Improving Guayule-Derived Natural Rubber Productivity through Joint Development with Kirin Holdings

Bridgestone Corporation announced the development of a new technology for improving guayule-derived natural rubber productivity through a joint development project with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings).

Health & Healthcare

Merck Announces Second Cohort of Safer Childbirth Cities Organizations Committed to Improving Maternal Health Equity and Reducing Preventable Maternal Deaths in the US

The newly selected projects will focus on addressing maternal health needs in their respective city, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women and new mothers and will catalyze innovative approaches to ensure long-term change...

Sustainable Development Goals

Customers Driving Sustainability in the C-Suite

More efficient and sustainable operations have long been goals for utilities, but this has only become more challenging in the era of climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Happens to Recycled Aluminum Cans?

The COVID-19 pandemic has made Americans more eco-conscious than ever, according to a recent survey by Republic Services and OnePoll.

Green Infrastructure

Enbridge: Alberta Solar One Project Update

Solar panel racking on our Alberta Solar One Project is completely installed, and over 65% of the 35,994 solar panels are in place.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Sustainable Manufacturing Makes Economic and Ethical Sense

Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret, a speaker at this week’s Davos Agenda, recently contributed to a World Economic Forum blog about ways the pandemic has forced manufacturing to change quickly.

Environment

IOC to Be Climate Positive in 2024

In addition to reducing its emissions, the IOC will offset more than 100 per cent of its remaining carbon emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker Earns Top Marks in 2021 Corporate Equality Index

To support an inclusive environment, Stanley Black & Decker has supported the creation of nine employee resource groups (ERGs), with more than 75 chapters globally.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named a “Best Place to Work for LBGTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign; Achieves Highest Score in Corporate Equality Index for the Eighth-Consecutive Year

CBRE has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for LBGTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign and earned a perfect score in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the eighth consecutive year.

Innovation & Technology

Respect Privacy: Clarivate's Commitment to Being A Data Privacy Champion

Privacy is an important social justice issue, and privacy inequities can result in serious economic and social consequences.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Actions From Consumer Goods Companies to Drive Down Food Waste Showcased in New Case Study Booklet From The Consumer Goods Forum

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today published the newest edition of its Food Waste Case Study Booklet, a collection of stories from CGF members, including those of its Food Waste Coalition of Action, highlighting their actions to reduce food loss and create more sustainable supply chains. The booklet brings together case studies from CGF members based around the world, illustrating the CGF’s global membership and engagement on the issue.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Recognized by Glassdoor As a Best Place to Work

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has been named a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award winner, recognizing the company as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The JetBlue Foundation 2020 Year in Review

Early in the pandemic, as schools throughout the country shifted to virtual learning, issues such as the digital divide became apparent. The JetBlue Foundation jumped into action to support students in need so their STEM path wouldn’t be deterred.

Innovation & Technology

Flying IoT Introduces New Opportunities, Security Vulnerabilities

Flying IoT is essentially drones fully equipped with network connectivity capabilities. These devices mark a new frontier for smart devices — one that comes with a host of challenges.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Arcos Dorados in Brazil Is Serving up a New Sustainable Food Tray in Its Mcdonald's Restaurants

Arcos Dorados, Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald's franchisee, announced that it will substitute the plastic trays currently used by its guests with trays made from more sustainable materials, further advancing its commitment to positively impact the environment. This initiative takes part in the company’s Recipe for the Future framework, thru which, in 2018, it began a plastic reduction program that has allowed it to remove more than 1,300 tons of this material from its operation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Laurel Street Receives Equity Investment From TruFund's Impact Developers Fund to Accelerate Growth

TruFund Financial Services announced that it has made an equity investment in Charlotte, North Carolina-based Laurel Street Residential, LLC, a minority- and women-owned real estate development company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Sr. Director and Program Lead of Oncology Shares Her Motivation

Sr. Director and Program Lead of Oncology at Alkermes, Heather Losey, shares her very personal experience with cancer, which motivates her daily work in cancer research.

Education

Mobilizing Our People: Jackson Box Plant Rallies Behind Education

At International Paper, we mobilize our people, products and resources to address critical needs in our community.

Events, Media & Communications

Moving From Ambition to Action at Reuters Events: Transform USA 2021

Sustainability is no longer at the fringes of business strategy; it is intrinsic to any successful business’ future. We know what we need to do, and why, but the inescapable question is how. T

Education

It's Data Privacy Day and Education is Power

NortonLifeLock believes that stalkerware presents a major–and often ignored–threat and we work to give victims and potential victims the tools and training needed to help protect themselves from harassment, violence, and attacks.

Health & Healthcare

The Future of Cell and Gene Therapy

The future of cell and gene therapy and defending our global population from disease—those we know and those to come—requires new nimbleness for development and manufacturing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Marks Inclusion Milestone

General Mills has earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Again Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, today announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Truist Receives Perfect 100 Rating on 2021 Corporate Equality Index

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) announced today it has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and been designated one of the “Best Places to Work...

Latest Campaigns

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    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
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  3. KeyBank's Community Investment
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  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
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  8. Nasdaq Pulse Reports and Surveys
    Nasdaq believes it is critical to keep our pulse on the evolving needs of corporates across the globe, as we continuously advance our value...
  9. 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...
  10. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
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    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
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