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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Texas Capital Bank Hosts Community Fair in West Dallas

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Texas Capital Bank and several of its area nonprofit partners hosted a fair for the West Dallas community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Selected as a 2023 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

For the second year in a row, Qurate Retail Group has been selected as a 2023 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Health & Healthcare

Abbott and Real Madrid's Goal: Beating Malnutrition

Duct tape. Electrical tape. Painter's tape. Tape is one of those useful tools that is always good to have in the toolbox. And to support children’s health, we must utilize all the tools available to us.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Designates June 6 as Nourishing Neighbors Day and Awards $9 Million in Multiyear Grants to Innovative Nonprofits Committed to Ending the Cycle of Hunger

Albertsons Companies, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is amplifying its commitment to fight hunger by declaring June 6 as Nourishing Neighbors Day.

Education

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert’s Commencement 2023 Advice: Follow Your Competence, Don’t Worry About It … And Take the Mint

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert delivered a commencement speech on Sunday, June 4, at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business undergraduate graduation ceremony in Seattle.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Ericsson was Selected as ABI Research’s “Most Sustainable Telco Vendor”

In the ABI Research Sustainability Assessment, Ericsson was recognized as the “Most Sustainable Telco Vendor” out of more than 80 vendors for both impact and implementation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community: It’s More Than Just Pride Month

Imagine being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. What assumptions might others make if they don’t know you, but you come out? And how can community allies create safer, more inclusive spaces?

Events, Media & Communications

Join 900+ Sustainable Finance Leaders at GreenFin 23, June 26–28

This June, more than 900 finance, investment and sustainability professionals will convene in Boston for GreenFin 23 — the premier sustainable finance and investing event. Join the growing GreenFin community today to support the just transition to a decarbonized economy.

Energy

Dow’s Seadrift, Texas Location Selected for X-Energy Advanced SMR Nuclear Project To Deliver Safe, Reliable, Zero Carbon Emissions Power and Steam Production

Dow and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC announced today that Dow has selected its UCC1 Seadrift Operations manufacturing site in Texas for its proposed advanced small modular reactor nuclear project.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Steve Plank

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Steve Plank, Chief Technology Officer of Taco Bell in this installment.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Message from Owens Corning's CEO and CSO

At Owens Corning, sustainability is at the heart of our business, embedded in our values, and reflected in our mission to build a sustainable future through material innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Focusing on What’s Next: A Message From Enbridge’s CEO and Board Chair

Energy underpins every aspect of our economy and society. At Enbridge, our mission is to deliver energy—safely, reliably, 24/7, every day of the year. And as energy sources and uses evolve our businesses remain well positioned to continue delivering.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Message From Judy Marks, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President at Otis Worldwide

Our vision, as industry leader, is to give people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAP Rated Top Three in IDC’s Sustainability Index

SAP’s strategic commitment to sustainability and the comprehensiveness of its commercial offerings were highlighted in the IDC Sustainability Index for Software Providers: SAP, placing SAP in the top three of 23 software vendors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unleashing Sustainability Potential of Southeast Asia

GRI CEO Eelco van der Enden is in the ASEAN region from 5-13 June for a series of high-level meetings with companies, regulators, policymakers and stakeholders, on a mission raise the profile and application of sustainability reporting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q&A With Jeff King, Vice President of ESG at Bath & Body Works

Vice President of ESG at Bath & Body Works Jeff King shares insights about the company’s new ESG strategy and commitments and what the future of ESG looks like for Bath & Body Works.

Environment

Tetra Pak Makes Further Progress on Sustainability Transformation

Reflecting new milestones across climate, recycling, food systems and many other areas in its latest Sustainability Report

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Revolutionizing the Tequila Industry With CEO Michael Dolan

What job would you take after being the CEO of a 160-year-old, multi-billion-dollar international company?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What You Need To Know About OSHA’s 2023 National Emphasis Programs

On May 1, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) focusing on the reduction of fall-related injuries and fatalities for people working at heights in all industries.

Education

DEI@Cadence: Celebrating My First Month as an Intern at Cadence in Cork, Ireland

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just words but values that are exemplified through our culture at Cadence. In the DEI@Cadence blog series, you’ll find a community where employees share their perspectives and experiences.

Events, Media & Communications

The Intersection of Race, Gender and Orientation: A PNC LGBTQ+ Pride Month Event

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for a special LGBTQ+ Pride Month event featuring Wade Davis, VP of Inclusion & Product at Netflix, Former NFL Player and Corporate Inclusion Advisor & Educator.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount Social Impact's 2022 Highlights

Impact initiatives were plentiful in 2022 for Paramount Global and its subsidiary brands. From community investment to sustainability efforts to employee volunteerism and more, Paramount’s commitment to DEI efforts were a continuous highlight throughout the previous year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG for Venture-Capital-Backed Companies

Investors—especially VCs—are not only focusing on climate tech, but also adding responsible investing practices focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) considerations to their toolkit.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Organizations Recognize Eaton’s Commitment to Delivering an Exceptional Employee Experience

Intelligent power management company Eaton was named to Newsweek’s 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list. In addition, Eaton was Certified™ for the first time by Great Place to Work®.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy's 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Customers - Innovation

The world is constantly changing — and so are the needs of the entrepreneurs we serve. At GoDaddy, we’re determined to stay ahead of the curve for our customers by evolving our products through experimentation and innovation.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  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...
  7. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  15. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...