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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cleanliness and Hygiene: The Perfect Pairing for Restaurants

While there are many areas of a restaurant that guests encounter while dining, one of the most impactful is the restroom. These spaces are highly frequented and hold major weight when it comes to how diners view your business.

Events, Media & Communications

WELL Summit 2023: Lessons From Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Process: Centering and Celebrating Indigenous Wisdom

The wounds of history can be healed if we apply social innovation, resilience and strong community connection.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Honors Eight Organizations With 2023 Power Partner Awards

Duke Energy has chosen eight organizations to receive its 2023 Power Partner Award. The annual program founded in 1992 honors businesses and other organizations that have demonstrated excellence in sustainability, safety, service, and problem solving.

Responsible Production & Consumption

GREENMANTRA Announces Publication of the Environmental Product Declaration for Ceranovus® Product Line

SCS Global Services (SCS) has published the EPD for the Ceranovus® product line, which is a line of specialty waxes that includes both polyethylene and polypropylene polymer additives.

Events, Media & Communications

WELL Summit 2023: A Prescription for Well-Being: Places That Put People First

Leadership and courage were at the forefront of the WELL Summit MainStage session: “A Prescription for Well-being: Places that Put People First.”

Environment

World Forum on Urban Forests To Convene Global Leaders for Five-Day Conference

Some of the world's most influential leaders in urban forestry will descend on Washington D.C. in October for the World Forum on Urban Forests.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Receives 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award From Business Intelligence Group

Kohler Co. was recognized by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2023 Sustainability Awards program.

Sustainable Development Goals

On the Path to Decarbonization, Expedia Group Announces 2040 Net Zero Commitment and Near-Term Science-Based Targets

Travel is transformative — a true force for good. At Expedia Group, we know that the global travel industry must transform to realize a Net Zero future, and we are committed to playing our part.

Sustainable Development Goals

Dow's Commitment Preventing Plastic Leakage Through Operation Clean Sweep®

As an Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Blue certified company, Dow is committed to achieving zero pellet loss to the environment through enhanced management, measurement and reporting of unrecovered plastic releases into the environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Scope 3 Emissions in the Telecommunications Industry: Driving Sustainable Transformation

Now is the time for telecommunications companies to step up with courageous leadership, collective action across the ecosystem, transparency, and a laser focus on reducing scope 3 emissions.

Energy

Case Study: The Athabasca Equity Partnership

In September 2022, Enbridge and the newly created Athabasca Indigenous Investments (Aii) announced a landmark equity partnership.

Innovation & Technology

Nasdaq Capital Access Platforms Launches Sustainability Offerings for Corporates and Investors

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced its Capital Access Platforms division has launched two new offerings designed to help corporates and investors better streamline their sustainability and impact investing journeys.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Summiting Italy’s Stelvio Pass for Cancer Research

On September 2, 11 Illumina teammates embarked on a journey up the formidable Passo dello Stelvio as part of the Stelvio for Life charity event. As they cycled, walked, and even ran their way up this challenging mountain pass in the Italian Alps, they did so with a purpose.

Environment

Climate Talks: Keegan Eisenstadt on Why Nature-Based Solutions Are One of the Best Ways To Address Social and Climate Issues at Once

We discussed the most common misconceptions about NBS, why they're such an effective tool at creating co-benefits for local communities and the climate, and what the future looks like in this space.

Environment

Sustainable Operations & Improving Our Climate Impact

As a manufacturer of sustainable fiber products, we’re committed not only to relying on a renewable resource, but also to minimizing climate impact in our manufacturing process.

Environment

A New Normal: Using Historic IRA Funding To Transform Urban Forestry in America

The recent federal investment in urban forestry will help plant trees in cities and neighborhoods across the country and help make communities healthier.

Sustainable Development Goals

Red Couch Conversations: Lenovo’s Commitment to Sustainability

Lenovo is leading the way to a more sustainable future and is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with science-based targets validated through the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.

Events, Media & Communications

Go Behind the Scenes at Tapestry’s North America Store Manager & Leader Conferences

We’re committed to supporting our retail teams and celebrating their passion for our brands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Entrepreneurship at FedEx: Providing Access to Capital, Training, Mentoring, and Networking to Diverse Small Businesses

We believe that race and gender should never be a barrier to opportunity. But too often, people of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans looking to start or grow a business face disproportionate obstacles to success.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Daring to DREAM Bigger: Regions Foundation Grant Supports Career Readiness Through DREAM Alive

The Regions Foundation and DREAM Alive, Inc. on Wednesday announced a community partnership to help vulnerable youth overcome barriers to success and achieve their full career potential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Voluntary Protection Program

The St. Maries, Idaho lumber and plywood complex has set an exceptional standard for safety and has been a VPP Star site since 2000 – there are only 13 in Idaho.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black & Veatch’s Contributions to Leading Pediatric Medical Center Surpass $5 Million

Black & Veatch announced today that its 27-year support of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, including proceeds from its 25th charity golf tournament this week, have eclipsed $5 million.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of the World’s Best Companies for 2023 by TIME

Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Companies for 2023 by TIME magazine.

Events, Media & Communications

19th Annual MK5K® Benefiting Mary Kay Ash Foundation

The 19th Annual MK5K raises funds directly benefiting the Mary Kay Ash Foundation in support of its two-fold mission, finding cures for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence.

Environment

Michigan Businesses Proclaim Support for 100% Clean Electricity Legislation

As Michigan lawmakers debate ambitious climate and clean energy legislation this fall, fifteen businesses operating in the state today said they support an accelerated transition to 100% clean power that prioritizes affordability, equity, and job creation.

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