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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC® Launches Sharemobile Tour To Share Fried Chicken With Families This Holiday Season

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Kentucky Fried Chicken® is hitting the road with longtime partner Blessings in a Backpack to feed families in need with the KFC Sharemobile, a holiday-edition charitable food truck.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Acer Listed on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) 2022; Achieves Its Highest Ranking in Nine Years

Acer Inc. announced that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Emerging Markets Index in 2022 for the ninth straight year, and achieved its best ranking at No. 2 in THQ Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Former Oncology Nurse Finds a New Path To Improve Patients' Lives

Meet Michele, an Alkermes employee who uses her past experience as an oncology nurse to aid in her personal mission of helping to improve patients’ lives through research.

Events, Media & Communications

Brightmark Joins HPRC

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to welcome the newest member, Brightmark, a global waste solutions company with a mission to reimagine waste.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entrepreneurs of the Year Named by FedEx Ground

FedEx Ground has named three outstanding service provider companies that provide contracted package pickup, delivery, and transportation services as FedEx Ground Entrepreneurs of the Year: Black Enterprises of WNC Inc. of Asheville, N.C. (owner Tyrone Black), Lerma Transport Inc. of Yuma, Ariz. (owner Saul Lerma), and GWC Trucking Inc. of Hagerstown, Md. (owner Wilbert Caceres).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Celebrated for Its LGBTIQ+ Policies and Practices by Workplace Pride

Lenovo announced it was highlighted as one of the companies that had made the most progress in its year-on-year score in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark.

Green Infrastructure

Europe Sees Promise, Challenges on the Path to Hydrogen

Europe’s energy transition continues to gain momentum, with much focus on scaling hydrogen production and distribution to meet decarbonization goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Still the One: American Airlines Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, American Airlines is the only passenger airline to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow and Local Partners Collaborate To Create an Equitable Future in Spain

As a global leader in technology and innovation, Dow understands the role it plays in ensuring the future is not only sustainable, but also equitable.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Health Markets Provide Health Screenings, Fresh Produce to Chicago Community

Quest Diagnostics is increasing health equity across targeted subpopulations by supporting PrimeCare’s case managers. Quest is supporting PrimeCare as part of Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE)

Environment

How EHS&S Can Partner With Marketing for an Authentic Brand Sustainability Message

If your organization is investing in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) programs, and you aren’t telling the world about it, you could be missing out on gaining that sustainability-focused market share.

Environment

Working Locally to Achieve an Equitable Clean Energy Future

The Latino Equity Alliance joined a recent Southern California Edison community forum designed to promote collaboration and discussion about climate change issues impacting the region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The SAC Board of Directors Welcomes New Members and Discusses Strategic Plan and Next Steps

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) Board of Directors held their fourth quarter meeting on October 31 in Singapore.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#CloserThanYouThink: Why Consumer Goods Companies Are Calling for Urgent Action on Forced Labour for Human Rights Day 2022

Forced labour is everywhere – and it’s on the rise. Recent reports from the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimate 28 million people were in situations of forced labour in 2021, a 12 percent increase from 2016.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Girls' Empowerment, Bias and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about a school designed for girls, a study about women and confidence, the latest trends in the world of work, and AI in recruitment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating Companies Evolving Energy

Through the Excellence in Energy Awards, we continue to showcase the range of effective, elegant, and ambitious solutions making a positive impact in the categories of Community Outreach, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability for the third straight year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBanc Capital Markets Completes Its 39th Transaction With the Longroad Energy Team for Three Corners Solar Project

KeyBanc Capital Markets served as Coordinating Lead Arranger for the Three Corners Solar project in Kennebec County, Maine.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diverse Teams Work More Innovatively: Meet Shirin Steinwede

I am Shirin, EMEA and APAC Recruiter for our Technical and Corporate environment at GoDaddy. I am based in Germany, and I have been a part of GoDaddy Women in Tech (GDWIT) since I joined the organisation. At the beginning of 2022, I was asked to become a core lead for our GDWIT EMEA team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Celebrates Passing of Right for Marriage Act

Logitech is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act and we commend Congress and the Administration for getting this important legislation across the finish line.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rayonier Awards Grants to 47 Nonprofit Organizations in Nassau County

Rayonier is pleased to announce that $138,000 has been awarded to 47 local nonprofit organizations across Nassau County. Recipients of the grants were recognized at a special awards breakfast held at the FSCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Recognizes Veterans Day, Native American Heritage Month, International Men's Day and Thanksgiving

In November, Southwire recognized Veterans Day, Native American Heritage Month, International Men’s Day and Thanksgiving by hosting efforts across the company that provided opportunities to get more involved and celebrate together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Interview With Urth Expedition's Founder Gabriele Brown

For Whole Planet Foundation’s 2022 annual benefit & auction, the Party With a Purpose, Gabriele Brown, founder of Urth Expedition Limited, donated auction items to raise funds and awareness for low-income entrepreneurs working hard to escape poverty.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sealed Air Global Impact Report: Priorities and Commitments

Sustainability is integral to every aspect of our business—from our caring, high-performance growth culture, to manufacturing responsibly, and offering solutions to our customers that eliminate waste and combat climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index

Trane Technologies has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the second consecutive year and the North America Index for the twelfth consecutive year.

Education

Accountability Releases Spanish Translation of Its AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS V3)

AccountAbility expands global access to its principles-based sustainability guidance by announcing the launch of the Spanish language translation of the AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS v3).

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  2. 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...
  3. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  4. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  5. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  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. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. 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...
  11. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  12. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  13. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  14. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...