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Research, Reports & Publications

Harnessing ESG Reporting for Progress

In this episode of ESG Talk, host Andie Wood looks back on a conversation with Nadja Picard, partner and global reporting leader at PwC Germany. The duo explores how ESG reporting can drive operational change, the advantages of interoperability in standards, and the pivotal roles

Health & Healthcare

Bringing Clean Water to Rural India

March 22 is World Water Day, an annual reminder of the critical need to preserve and expand global access to water. To mark the occasion, Gen partnered with Planet Water Foundation to bring clean, safe water to communities in rural India that need it most.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Welcomes Jennifer Lindenauer as Chief Marketing Officer, Ushering In a New Era of Impact Storytelling

3BL, the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lindenauer as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG’s Michele Kajiwara Awarded WISE Women of the Year Award at 28th WISE Women of the Year Awards

AEG’s Michele Kajiwara, Senior Vice President, Premium and Events Business, Crypto.com Arena & Peacock Theater, was presented with the Women In Sports and Events’ (WISE) Women of the Year Award at the 28thWISE Women of the Year Awards Luncheon in New York City on March 19, 2024.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Pre-Filing Registration Portal for Inflation Reduction Act Credits: A How-To Guide

The IRS pre-filing registration portal for Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) and CHIPS Act of 2022 credit claims opened on Dec. 22, 2023.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Brand Sponsors the 10th Rio Open

CNH brand New Holland is back at the 10th Rio Open. With the aim of bringing together the countryside and the city through sport, the CNH brand sponsored the largest tennis tournament in South America for the second consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Running With Purpose, Entergy Employee Races for The Power to Care

“With the impact and reach of Entergy, this is a cause that will provide so much help for people that truly need assistance,” added Green.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Home Depot Expands Pro Ecosystem With Four New Distribution Centers Designed To Bring Convenience and Reliability to Pro Customers

The Home Depot is opening four new distribution centers, expanding its pro ecosystem to Detroit, southern Los Angeles, San Antonio and Toronto in 2024. The new facilities are a key component of The Home Depot’s strategy to better serve pro customers.

Environment

Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Between EHS and ESG for Sustainable Success

Fostering collaboration and synergy between EHS and ESG teams can unlock transformative potential, driving not only compliance but also innovation and strategic growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours and Partners Selected for $60M in U.S. Department of Energy Grants To Support Continued Advancement of Global Hydrogen Economy

Chemours, a global chemistry company, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, selected two of its applications for grants totaling $60 million.

Environment

BIER Celebrates World Water Day 2024

The importance of water cannot be underestimated. In the beverage sector, water is paramount. Beverage companies not only rely on water as an essential ingredient in each of their products, but also as a primary source for many of their production processes.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stories of Belonging at Bacardi Through a Woman’s Lens

As a family-owned business, Bacardi is always thinking about the legacy we will leave for future generations and about reshaping the future of the spirits industry, giving everyone an opportunity to belong and thrive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Safety

Our Senior Leadership Team and Board reinforce the importance of maintaining a strong safety culture. Our guiding principle is that all of our employees and contractors should return home safely each day.

Health & Healthcare

Griffith Foods Celebrates National Nutrition Month®

As part of our commitment to nutrition and building nutritional expertise, we are excited to leverage National Nutrition Month®, an initiative sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to kick off our third annual Nutrition Awareness Month at Griffith Foods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names FedEx as One of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the Second Time

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Environment

Ceres Supports Bipartisan FOREST Act To Build More Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains in the U.S. and Around the World

On International Day of Forests, Ceres today announced its support for the FOREST Act, bipartisan federal legislation that would leverage U.S. trade policy to protect global biodiversity and the climate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Does Your Power Company Celebrate Global Recycling Day?

When you think about Global Recycling Day, you probably think about bottles and cans—but did you know that at Delmarva Power, we’re recycling our utility poles?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Molecular Recycling Study Demonstrates a Closed-Loop Solution for Automotive Plastic Waste

Cars don’t last forever, but thanks to a new advanced recycling technology developed by Eastman, some automotive materials can be recycled infinitely.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Programs Can Build Morale and Improve Retention

Embarking on a journey of corporate volunteerism can be a transformative experience, not just for the community but also for the employees and the organization as a whole.

Innovation & Technology

Bloomberg Provides ESG Data To Power Hong Kong’s New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimation Tool

Bloomberg announced that its ESG data supports the development of the newly launched greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimation tool.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nielsen Foundation Announces 2023 Data for Good Grantees

The Nielsen Foundation has committed $325,000 in grants to seven organizations through the 2023 Data for Good grants program. Building upon the 2022 Data for Good grants program, this year’s grants continue to support efforts leveraging data to advance media and technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: A Conversation With Trevor Noah and Melinda French Gates

It’s not a secret that women make less money than men — in the U.S. in 2022, women earned only 82% as much as their male counterparts.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Marks Fair Housing Month With Events at Branches and in the Communities It Serves

To mark Fair Housing Month, KeyBank will host Community Lending Days at several branches. Mortgage Loan Officers will be on hand to offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Environment

On International Day of Forests, IP Shows How Landowners Use Controlled Burns To Promote Healthy Forests That Withstand Wildfires, Help Wildlife

On International Day of Forests, International Paper (IP) and longtime partner the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) celebrate landowners across the U.S. South

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Making Gender Visible: An Investment Path to Systemic Inclusion

Until now, gender has not received adequate priority and has been largely confined to a single data point under workplace diversity efforts.

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