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Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Bank Collaborates with the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio to Host Wealth Building Wednesdays

Fifth Third Bank, in collaboration with The Urban League's Financial Empowerment Center, is proud to present the next discussion in its Wealth Building Wednesdays (WBW) series, "Generational Wealth in Action!" today, August 30, 2023, during Black Philanthropy Month.

Innovation & Technology

Calhoun Community College Unveils Innovative Building Automation System Lab With Trane and NC3

Calhoun Community College and Trane® - by Trane Technologies celebrate the opening of Calhoun Community College’s new building automation system lab.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas St. Paul Rental Location Certified as VPP Star Site

The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration formally honored Cintas Corporation’s Rental Division Location in St. Paul, MN, as a Minnesota Star certified location during Monday’s ceremony at the location.

Education

Qualcomm’s Thinkabit Lab Encourages Future Inventors To Integrate Sustainable Design

Thinkabit Lab is our homegrown STEM engagement program that introduces students to the invention process through hands-on engineering activities.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Bridge to Sustainability

From our operations to our customers, sustainability is at the core of NRG Business. We have worked together, across functionalities, to develop a comprehensive sustainability framework, placing equal importance on decarbonizing our business and helping our customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco: Signpost Reminds Us That Great Things Are Possible Through Collaboration

This year’s World Humanitarian Day theme is “No Matter What” – a recognition that the humanitarian community strives to reach people in crisis with lifesaving assistance, regardless of the dangers or difficulties in making that happen.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Better Cotton Discussion on Carbon Finance

Joyce Tsoi, SAC’s Director of Collective Action Programs, participated in a conversation on “Making Carbon Finance Projects Work for Farmers” at the recent Better Cotton Conference.

Research, Reports & Publications

Designing for Sustainability Drives Progress Along Logitech’s Sustainability Journey

Logitech International published its Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report detailing the Company’s progress toward its sustainability commitments. Logitech is dedicated to removing more carbon than it produces, aiming to achieve climate positive by 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Melba Russell, the Longest Serving Employee in Walgreens History

Retiring was not Melba Russell’s idea, but her hip had other plans. It kept bothering her, and Russell’s doctor said the only way to heal it would be to stay off her feet.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Fifth Anniversary of COMPASS: Helping Address the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. South

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®, a 10-year, more than $100 million commitment to addressing the HIV epidemic in the Southern United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Expands Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certifications to Asia Pacific Region

As part of the commitments laid out in its Twentyby30™ sustainability program to help advance responsible supply chains, Crown Holdings, Inc. has expanded its Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications into the Asia Pacific region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Responsible Governance

This commitment starts with comprehensive governance structures, policies, management committees and practices designed to ensure transparency in reporting and accountability for our Board of Directors and senior management.

Energy

Investing in Resilience & Access: The Microgrid Energy Landscape

Private investment capital at scale will be necessary to achieve our global energy goals and to avert catastrophic climate change, while also meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieving universal access to clean energy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caring for Those in Need Sends Powerful Message

Entergy Mississippi has committed more than $528,000 from shareholders to The Power to Care program, which provides emergency bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities. The Salvation Army administers the program on our behalf to reach those in need.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Commits $500,000 for Hurricane Idalia Relief

As Hurricane Idalia rapidly accelerates and makes its way towards land, Truist Foundation announced it will donate $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities across the Florida Gulf Coast and Southeastern Seaboard impacted by the storm.

Education

CNH Industrial Signs Landmark Agriculture Education Partnership

CNH Industrial, Khon Kaen Higher College of Agricultural Technology, and Mitr Phol Group recently signed a milestone agreement to drive innovation and excellence in agricultural education across Thailand.

Research, Reports & Publications

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Colleague Engagement

Together, we are building a performance driven, highly engaging and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive access, innovation and our ability to make an impact in the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Renewable Solutions Roadmap: Global Cellulose Fibers

We support our customers’ goals to increase use of cellulosic materials for absorbent hygiene applications, resulting in improved end-of-life solutions such as recyclability and compostability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

City of Cleveland and KeyBank Announce $2.5 Million Grant To Fund New Home Repair Programs for Cleveland Residents

This week Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, KeyCorp CEO Chris Gorman, Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin and leaders from CHN Housing Partners and LISC Cleveland celebrated a $2.5 million philanthropic grant...

Green Infrastructure

How Energy Modeling Can Save Your Project Millions

Given that energy modeling is inexpensive and ensures you make the wisest long-term decisions, we recommend performing energy modeling as early in the design phase as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Business Demands Give Rise to the Fractional CSO

​The world is changing rapidly. With the escalation of climate change and social pressures taking center stage, businesses remain a key stakeholder in making critical progress on these topics.

Education

Empowering the Trades: The Home Depot Expands Path to Pro Initiative

As September approaches and we enter Workforce Development Month, The Home Depot is proudly reinforcing its commitment to the skilled trades industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6 Strategies for Effective Executive Leadership Meetings

In my two years as executive co-sponsor of Keysight’s annual CEO meeting, alongside our Chief People Officer, I’ve learned insights and best practices for running productive and engaging meetings for an organization’s top executives.

Energy

Southern Company and PGA TOUR Partner To Power TOUR Championship With 100% Renewable Energy for Second Consecutive Year

Southern Company announced that its system is delivering 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship for the second consecutive year.

Energy

As New Opportunities Emerge, the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Is Ready for Takeoff

Offshore wind energy is relatively new to the U.S., with the first offshore turbines coming online less than 10 years ago. As with any new industry, its impact on the national economy has yet to take shape, but signs of activity are already beginning to stir.

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. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  12. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  13. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  14. 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...
  15. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...