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Events, Media & Communications

Going for the E-S-Gold: Home of the Paris Agreement Hosts the Olympics

With global attention focused on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad), the event organizers have used the opportunity to highlight efforts to make the games more sustainable.

Diversity & Inclusion

Changing Customers’ Lives: Meet Kayla McKenna

My name is Kayla. I met my husband in high school and we have been together for fourteen years! We have three kids that aren’t so little anymore: Dylan (21), Kayden (18) and Eliana (14).

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq 2023 Sustainability Report: Supporting the Investment Community

The Nasdaq-100 ESG Index (NDXESG) introduced in June 2021 measures the performance of the companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index that meet specific ESG criteria. Companies are evaluated and weighted on the basis of their business activities, controversies and ESG Risk Ratings.

Responsible Production & Consumption

3M’s Thinsulate and Scotchgard Helped Protect Racers in “World’s Highest Marathon” on Mt. Everest

Running a marathon is an impressive feat on any terrain, but the challenge of taking on 26.2 miles (42.6 kilometers) is even greater when set against the backdrop of the world’s tallest mountain – Mt. Everest.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Do Georgians Think About Composting? New Research From UGA

Are Georgians interested in composting more at home, or participating in municipal or private composting programs? New research conducted by the University of Georgia seeks to understand current attitudes and how we can inspire more Georgia families to give it a try.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Open Enrollment Is an Important Time of Year! Let’s Get It Right. Together.

If you are sunsetting old plans and need help with getting enrollments ready for the open enrollment period, Baker Tilly professionals are on hand to guide your team through this work, or even better, do it for you!

Innovation & Technology

Schneider Electric: Going for Gold in Home Energy Management

This year’s summer of sport is well underway, and soon some of the best athletes from around the world will push the boundaries of what’s possible after months and years of training.

Events, Media & Communications

VERGE 24: Deploying Climate Tech at Scale

San Jose, California will become the center of gravity for climate tech professionals as VERGE 24 unfolds from October 29-31, 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Partnerships Providing Back-to-School Necessities

The start of the new school year is just around the corner, and Entergy Arkansas hopes to help students start off on the right foot.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Strength in Numbers: Paramount’s 6th Annual Intern Community Day

On July 24th 178 Paramount interns and team captains took part in Paramount's 6th annual Intern Community Day – a day focused on interns participating in Paramount’s tradition of giving back to the community and immersing themselves in the company culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sofidel: “Visionary” Entrepreneurs and Managers

There are many entrepreneurs and managers whose sensibilities or insights have contributed significantly to guiding the evolution of corporate culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stuart Weitzman Announces Bold Movers Grant Recipients in Partnership With Vital Voices

As part of Tapestry's house of brands, Stuart Weitzman is committed to driving change on pressing global social issues. For 30 years, the brand has been celebrating the strength of women, seeking to inspire their confidence and empower them to be bold.

Education

Verizon Innovative Learning Brings Esports to Classrooms for Back to School

As teachers and students prepare to return to classrooms this Fall, Verizon is furthering its commitment to powering tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring all students have an opportunity to succeed through its award-winning initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s North America Intern Program Recognized in the Top 100 Internship Programs

On this National Intern Day we would like to thank all of our great interns, past and present, for helping us make this a top 100 intern program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Education Foundation Is Fueling Dreams With Its Annual Scholarship Award

The American Airlines Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of dependents of the airline’s team members. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance to 336 students.

Education

Abbott Scholars Ready To Join the Fight Against Diabetes

“My mom had diabetes for the longest time. I didn’t know,” Harry Ma begins.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Growing Together With Purpose

I’m thrilled to introduce Whole Foods Market Foundation, which unifies the work of Whole Planet, Whole Kids and Whole Cities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal and Team USA Athletes Honor the American Flag Ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

As we gear up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is raising the American flag in communities nationwide through a heartfelt initiative known as Operation Old Glory.

Energy

City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America Break Ground on Innovative Solar Energy Installation

The City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America broke ground on a new solar energy installation that will meet all the power needs of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions from power generation.

Environment

Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia

The Drawdown Georgia team spoke recently with representatives from Community Farmers Markets, about the work they are doing through their MARTA Markets program to scale climate solutions and improve access to fresh, healthy produce for Atlantans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Target’s Amanda Tucker on Sustaining a Career in Impact

In our latest Board series, Amanda Tucker, Vice President of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Target, and Cascale board member, shares her insights from decades in the field of impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Investor’s Role in Sustainable Finance

Andie Wood meets with Maria Lettini, CEO of the US Sustainable Investment Forum (SIF), and Kevin Thomas, CEO of the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE), to discuss how sustainable investors influence corporate sustainability strategy and ESG reporting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boardroom Evolution: From Shadows To Spotlight on Sustainability

Once shrouded in mystery, and primarily overseeing financial strategy, the role of a company’s Board of Directors has dramatically shifted, with members expected to be proactive leaders in a complex and ever-changing landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Builds 35th Home With Georgia-Pacific

This build marks our 35th home with Habitat and for the first time we utilized various Georgia-Pacific Building Products throughout the construction process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Workforce Innovation Board

Nixon-Saintil leads IBM's career-readiness initiatives, education partnerships, and curricula. Her global team provides access to coursework on subjects including AI, environmental sustainability, and professional workplace skills

Latest Campaigns

  1. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  5. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  6. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  7. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  8. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  12. 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...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. 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...