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Research, Reports & Publications

Trane Technologies Outlines Transition Plan to Achieve Net-Zero Targets by 2050

Trane Technologies’ Net-Zero Roadmap and the company’s advancements toward its 2030 Sustainability Commitments are included in its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: Ambition. Action. Impact.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Recycled Content Certification for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Introduced by SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services, a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, and testing, today announced the launch of a new Recycled Content certification for the electrical and electronic equipment industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Teammates and Clients Donate to Bethany House in Rochester, NY

KeyBank’s Key4Women chapter in Rochester recently donated hygiene products to Bethany House. This organization that provides temporary housing, assistance and support to women and children in Rochester, NY afflicted with homelessness and instability from domestic violence.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tapestry Hosts Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) for Second Annual NYC Latina History Day

Last week Tapestry hosted the second Latina History Day in New York City at the company's Hudson Yards headquarters. We welcomed over 100 Latinx/e leaders from the private and public sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Child Care Access, Affordability Focus of New Grant Program From Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development Association To Address Workforce Challenges

The Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) Foundation today announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for a newly launched child care innovation grants program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vancity in 2022: A Financial Force for Change

In a challenging economic year, Vancity stayed focused on achieving its vision of a transformed economy that protects the earth and guarantees equity for all.

Health & Healthcare

4GRxANTED Campaign Generates Millions of Doses of Generic Medicine for Patients in Need

Direct Relief announced today that it received a donation of 2 million doses of generic medications for nonprofit healthcare providers in the U.S. and globally, thanks to the Association of Accessible Medicines’ (AAM) 4GRxANTED campaign. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces Second Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Nonprofits Serving Undercapitalized Entrepreneurs

Truist Foundation announced the launch of its second Inspire Awards Challenge, featuring a pitch and a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations that are aiding entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

RBC Foundation Invests in New Acre™ Project Carbon Quantification Efforts To Advance the Development of a Bundled Ecosystem Service Credit

To accelerate tech-based solutions to climate change, the RBC Foundation, through the RBC Tech for Nature program, will invest $1.5M in New Acre Project to support the application of novel technologies to quantify carbon sequestered from nature-based climate solutions

Research, Reports & Publications

See How Bloomberg Is Moving Forward: 2022 Impact Report

Bloomberg has recently published its 2022 Impact Report , which outlines how we continue to address climate change through our operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Energy

Eaton’s Office at Le Mont-Sur-Lausanne Becomes a Successful Energy Hub Based on Solar PV Generation, EV Chargers, and Battery Energy Storage

New statistics from a real-world demonstration of Eaton’s Buildings as a Grid approach to the energy transition show how the company has saved money and reduced carbon emissions by turning one of its own buildings into an energy hub.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast Cable Honored as a 2023 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

We are proud to announce that VETS Indexes has recognized Comcast Cable as a 5 Star Employer in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

Environment

Understanding Carbon Offsets

Climate change has become increasingly front of mind, with many organizations looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and limit their impact on the environment. One "tool in the toolkit" is the purchase and use of carbon offsets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hooked on Fishing: Pier Project Underway in Northwestern Minnesota

With the new fishing pier, children, those who are wheelchair bound, and anyone who needs ambulatory assistance—from toddlers to veterans to octogenarians, Prochaska says—will be able to enjoy fishing on the lake.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bread Financial Benefit Spotlight: Putting Her Best Financial Foot Forward With BrightPlan®

Amid an uncertain global economy and the inflation that accompanied the pandemic, Bread Financial’s holistic associate well-being program, LivingWell, recognized the significant opportunity to support the financial health and wealth of its associates and their families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Resilient Cities Catalyst Welcomes Christine Heenan and Dr. Carlos Martín As Newest Board Members

Resilient Cities Catalyst (RCC) has expanded its Board of Directors with two esteemed individuals

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WNBA Legend Sheryl Swoopes Joins DICK'S Sporting Goods and Nike for Third Annual It’s Her Shot Tour Designed To Empower Young Female Athletes To Take Their Place on the Court

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Nike (NYSE: NKE) announced their third annual It's Her Shot campaign with a six-city tour stopping in Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta, and New York City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank Employees in Cincinnati Celebrate Fifth Third Day

The Bank has recognized 5/3 on the calendar as Fifth Third Day since 1991, and since 2012 the Bank and its employees have worked toward a common goal to fight hunger. This year’s theme is tackling food insecurity one community at a time.

Environment

Your Guide to Purchasing High-Quality Carbon Credits

Any successful credit purchasing system is dependent on a knowledgeable set of stakeholders. Notably, an entity must align internally on “why” it is interested in purchasing credits and what a credit purchase or credit target will mean for its broader sustainability

Events, Media & Communications

Dieterich Hired As New Senior Director of Sustainability

CRB announced today it has hired Mike Dieterich as its new Senior Director of Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Serving Up Crepes with a Side of Passion | Icons of Minneapolis

Some businesses are started out of necessity, others are started for fun. Mia Oi started Ichigo Tokyo Crepes out of nostalgia. Having grown up in Japan, where Tokyo-style crepes were a popular street food, Mia wanted to bring that food and culture to Minneapolis.

Sustainable Development Goals

Not All Companies Are Disposed To Share and Be Transparent: Cynthia Figge Is Trying To Reverse That

Lampoon Magazine takes a deep dive in CSRHub CEO Cynthia Figge’s CSR journey and CSRHub’s ESG efforts, impact, and best practices.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm's Approach to Breakthrough Inventions

We strive to enable a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. As one of the world’s leading wireless technology innovators, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible across devices and networks to enable next-generation experiences

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Business Ethics and Human Rights

Conducting Essity’s business in a socially responsible way is part of our corporate DNA. We have a zero-tolerance approach to unethical business behavior and violations of human rights in the value chains where we exercise control.

Education

Quest’s State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Clifton, NJ Hosts American Heart Association’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, through the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, is proud to support the American Heart Association (AHA)’s Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Scholars Program for the second year in a row.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  5. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  6. 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...
  7. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  11. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  12. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  13. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  14. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  15. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...